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  • Art Exhibition

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Local South Queensferry artists Ian Henderson and Jean Hall, who live on Hopetoun Estate, along with Esther Cohen, an East Lothian based artist, will present a brand new exhibition.

  • Heartwood at Hopetoun

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Heartwood 2017 Exhibition will be held at Hopetoun House in August.

  • The Art of Hopetoun House

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join our Head Guide for an illustrated talk on Hopetoun’s fascinating art collection.

  • The Time Traveller’s Tour

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us at Hopetoun House and travel through time with our very own Doctor Who, What, Where, When.

  • Woodland Magic

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Witches and Wizards, bring your human adults and teach them how to make potions and broomsticks in the magical woods at Hopetoun

  • Snowdrop Sunday

    Snowdrop Sunday

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    As part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, Hopetoun will open its grounds for one day only this February.

  • Ferry Art Club Exhibition

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    After a very successful exhibition last year the members of Ferry art club are delighted to be returning to Hopetoun House for a second year, from September 15th until September 23rd to exhibit our new work.

  • Rotary Charity Classic/ Vintage Car Show

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    The Rotary Club of South Queensferry and Hopetoun House are pleased to announce the regeneration of the popular Car Show.

  • Wedding Showcase Event

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Visiting Hopetoun really is the only way to appreciate the scale and splendour of this Stately Home, so why not join us this January for our wedding showcase event on Sunday 28th?

  • Fireworks & Bonfire Night 2018

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Ladies & Gentleman - Roll up! Roll Up! Come one, Come all!

    £15

  • Family Crafternoon – Fully Booked

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful decorations.

  • Kids Event – Bush Craft

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Summer holiday activities for all the family.

  • Hopetoun Christmas Shopping Fair

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Shop until your heart is content at our annual Christmas Shopping Fair.

  • Grounds Walk

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.

  • Dawn Chorus

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    The early bird catches the worm – bring your binoculars and join the Ranger on a walk around Hopetoun Grounds to enjoy the sound of the birds waking up.

  • Grounds Walk – postponed until further notice

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.

  • Monday Ramble – postponed until further notice

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Enjoy your bank Holiday at Hopetoun with a walk around the grounds and the estate and explore the early summer sights and sounds, accompanied by a ranger. Not suitable for children under 12.

  • Two Houses and a Castle Walk – postponed until further notice

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Explore the links between three of West Lothian’s most historic sites with a guided walk between Hopetoun, Blackness Castle and the House of the Binns.

  • Grounds Walk – postponed until further notice

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape

  • Story Making – postponed

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Summer Holiday Activities for all the family.

  • Ranger Led Walk

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.

  • Ranger Led Walk

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sunday 6th September & Sunday 13th September This Ranger led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying learning […]

  • Ranger Led Walk

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sunday 6th September & Sunday 13th September This Ranger led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying learning […]

  • Tracks, Trails and Signs Walk in the Grounds

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Saturday 19th September Have you ever wondered who ate that pine cone, or left that footprint or even left their smelly calling card? When you walk through the woods you […]

  • Ranger Led Walk of the Grounds

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This Ranger led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying learning about the specimen trees and plants. You […]

  • Ranger Led Walk of the Grounds

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This Ranger led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying learning about the specimen trees and plants. You […]

  • Fascinating Fungi Guided Walk

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sunday 27th September We are excited to be running the Fascinating Fungi Guided Walk once again. You are invited to spend 2 hours with our ranger exploring the internationally important […]

  • Opening Weekend 2025

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    From Friday 18th April 2025, Hopetoun House & Grounds  welcomes you for another season of history, nature and exploration. Reconnect with its rich heritage and enjoy the beauty of the […]

    £14.50

  • Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!

    BIG NEWS! Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer! Explore nature and history– all for less. This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House […]

  • Snowdrop Weekend

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    SNOWDROP WEEKEND - Hopetoun House Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026 Hopetoun House is once again delighted to be taking part in the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, offering visitors a […]

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Find Us

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Hopetoun is clearly sign posted from Glasgow and Edinburgh, we recommend you travel towards South Queensferry and follow the brown tourist signs.

Alternatively, for Sat Nav please use post code EH30 9RW which will direct you to Farquhar Terrace in South Queensferry, from here it is a straight road from this point for about 1.5 miles.

Please note that there is no access to Hopetoun House from the Bo’ness road A904 (even though your Sat Nav might tell you otherwise).

Car parking at Hopetoun  is free of charge with the exception of large public events where additional charges may apply.

For further details please visit our Find Us page.

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House and Grounds Opening Hours

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Hopetoun House & Grounds are open 5 days per week, Thursday - Monday inclusive (11am - 5pm. Last entry into the House at 4pm)

2026 Season Dates

03 April - 27 September 2026

Open 5 days per week (Thursday - Monday)

From 11am to 5pm (last entrance is 4pm)

 

Relocation & Closure Dates

The Stables Kitchen will be closed to the public on the following days for private events. The House & Grounds will remain open.

Saturday 1st August 2026

Saturday 8th August 2026

Saturday 26th September 2026

 

The Stables, House and Grounds will be closed entirely on the following dates:

Thursday 7th May 2026

Saturday 30th May 2026

Friday 14th August 2026

Saturday 15th August 2026

Saturday 5th September 2026

Saturday 12th September 2026

 

 

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News from Hopetoun

Grounds and Wildlife

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The Grounds at Hopetoun are the perfect place to watch and enjoy wildlife. From quiet woodland corners to the beautiful spring garden, there is something to look out for throughout the year. For more information on our Grounds Map and Nature Trails please visit Grounds and Wildlife.

 

Event Enquiry

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For more information on how we can assist you in planning your perfect event, please contact us by completing our enquiry form.

Corporate Event Gallery

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For some inspiration for your next event please view our Corporate Event Gallery.

Photo Galleries

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Check out our galleries of images of the Hopetoun House grounds and estate

Wedding Enquiry

7For more information on how we can assist you in planning your perfect wedding, please contact us by completing our enquiry form.

Wedding Gallery

A collection of beautiful images from weddings at Hopetoun House can be found in our Wedding Gallery.

Ranger and Education Gallery

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Please click here to view our Ranger and Education Gallery.

 

Sandford Award Winner 2020

The Hopetoun House Education Team has once again been awarded the Sandford Award, a fantastic achievement. The Sandford Award is an independently judged, quality assured assessment of education programmes at heritage sites, museums, archives and collections across the British Isles. Hopetoun previously received this award in 2010, 2015 and have once again proven themselves to the judging panel.

 

Midhope Access Restrictions

Midhope CastleDue to Midhope Castle's location on a private part of our Estate we often have to prohibit access to visitors due to filming, farming operations, estate activities or large public events in the surrounding area.

We only refuse access in the interests of public safety or for security reasons. Even when access is permitted we urge you to be aware this is a working area.

 

Snowdrop Weekend at Hopetoun House

.Hopetoun House & Grounds are open for our Snowdrop Weekend. Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 10am - 4pm (last entry at 3pm) Tickets available online or in the Front Hall on the day.