Hopetoun

Grounds Walk
2020-04-25 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Grounds Walk
Saturday 25th April
3.30pm-4.30pm
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park
This ranger led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape and aims to compliment the tour offered inside of the House. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying the specimen trees and plants of the designed landscape.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.75 adult £2.95 child

For more information and to book please contact the ranger service on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

You must contact the ranger directly to book this event.

**BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL**

Dawn Chorus
2020-05-02 05:30 - 08:00 (Europe/London)
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. Hot drinks and a croissant included after the walk.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.75 adult, £2.95 child
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Contact ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 319 3956

Scottish Italian Car Day 2020
2020-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
The Scottish Italian Car Day 2020 is an exciting gathering for enthusiasts of Italian Cars and Motorcycles, both classic and modern organised by the Scottish Section of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club.
Hopetoun will be a superb backdrop to some of the best of Italy’s motoring heritage and design.
In addition there will be catering facilities – Italian style, sponsors displays and model car collectors will be pleased to see Italian Miniatures here in Scotland again.
For more information and to book tickets please go to the following website www.aroc-uk.com
Tickets are priced at £5 per person (Under 16s go free)

Bank Holiday Hike
2020-05-08 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Bank Holiday Hike
Friday 8th May
1.00pm- 4.00pm
Enjoy your bank Holiday at Hopetoun with a guided walk around the grounds and the estate and explore the early summer sights and sounds.
Not suitable for children under 12.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.75 adult £2.95 child

For more information and to book please contact the ranger service on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

You must contact the ranger directly to book this event.

**BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL**

Grounds Walk - postponed until further notice
2020-05-23 15:30 - 16:30 UTC
Grounds Walk
Saturday 23rd May – postponed until further notice

Monday Ramble - postponed until further notice
2020-05-25 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Monday Ramble – postponed until further notice
Monday 25th May
1.00pm- 4.00pm
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.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.75 adult £2.95 child
**BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL**

For more information and to book please contact the ranger service on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

You must contact the ranger directly to book this event.

Well-being in Nature - postponed until further notice
2020-06-13 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
Saturday 13th June – postponed until further notice
10.30am – 12.00pm
Details: Join the Ranger in some nature connection practices to help enhance well-being through observing nature and enjoying the outdoors. Activities will include barefoot walking, using the senses and nature awareness. Not suitable for children under 12.

Cost: Grounds entry fee £5.50 adult, £3.50 child

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Contact ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 319 3956

Two Houses and a Castle Walk - postponed until further notice
2020-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Two Houses and a Castle Walk – postponed until further notice
Sunday 14th June
10.00am-3.00pm approx
A guided walk between Hopetoun House, Blackness Castle and the House of the Binns. Enjoy a lovely summer walk, spot local wildlife and hear about these three places of interest with your guides from The National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and Hopetoun House Ranger Services. What a great day out! Bring a packed lunch.
Please be aware this walk will cover approx. 5 miles with rough underfoot conditions, fence crossings and requires a good level of fitness.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Contact ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 319 3956

Grounds Walk - postponed until further notice
2020-06-20 15:30 - 16:30 UTC
Grounds Walk – postponed until further notice
Saturday 20th June
3.30pm-4.30pm
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park
Taking place on the last Sunday of the month, the ranger led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape and aims to compliment the tour offered inside of the House. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying the specimen trees and plants of the designed landscape.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.75 adult £2.95 child
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Please contact the ranger service on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

Pond Dipping - postponed until further notice
2020-07-02 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London)
Thursday 2nd July
2.00-3.30pm
Join us to explore the resident wildlife in Hopetoun’s Round Pond. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON ALL ACTIVITIES.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.75 adult, £2.95 child. One adult to four children ratio.
Contact ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 319 3956

Kids Event - Naturecraft - postponed until further notice
2020-07-09 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London)
Join us to make your own wonderful art using nature as your inspiration. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON ALL ACTIVITIES.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.75 adult, £2.95 child. One adult to four children ratio.
Contact ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 319 3956

Flora Medica- Foraging Walk - postponed until further notice
2020-07-11 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Flora Medica- Foraging Walk – postponed until further notice
Saturday 11th July
1:00pm-4.00pm
Join Anna Canning, an expert botanist and wild plant forager on this guided walk around Hopetoun. Collect some wild ingredients to make a delicious snack and herbal remedy after a fascinating walk to learn about medicinal uses of local plants. Find out about recipes and herbal remedies of old. Sure to be a fascinating day out.

Kids Event - Story Making - postponed until further notice
2020-07-16 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London)
Bring your imagination and help us to create fantastic stories in the woods. Best suited to 5-10 year olds.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON ALL ACTIVITIES.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.75 adult, £2.95 child. One adult to four children ratio.
Contact ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 319 3956.

Story Making - postponed
2020-08-13 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Bring your imagination and help us to create fantastic stories in the woods. Best suited to 5-10 year olds.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON ALL ACTIVITIES.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.75 adult, £2.95 child. One adult to four children ratio.
Contact ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 319 3956

Ranger Led Walk
2020-08-21 13:50 - 2020-08-23 17:00 (Europe/London)
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 are free to enjoy the rest of the majestic grounds with nature trails and scenic walks before and afterwards too. Tickets strictly limited to 12 people per walk.
Please meet our ranger in the car park (beside the ticket kiosk) at 1.50pm for a safety briefly. The walk will start at 2pm. Sturdy footwear recommended.
You are welcome to arrive anytime from 11am to enjoy the grounds before the walk and then stay as long as you like until we close at 5pm.
In line with the Scottish Government guidelines all visits to the Hopetoun Grounds must now be booked in advance, therefore we sadly cannot accommodate anyone turning up on the day without a pre-booked ticket.
Please note that The Stables Kitchen is not yet open, but you are welcome to bring a picnic.

Access requirements

For Sat Nav please use EH30 9RW which will take you into South Queensferry to Farquhar Terrace. From here you will be able to follow the brown signs to Hopetoun and it is a straight road from this point.

Booking essential
Please click here to book your ticket for the Ranger Led Walk.

Ranger Led Walk
2020-09-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-09-13 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
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 about the specimen trees and plants. You are free to enjoy the rest of the majestic grounds with nature trails and scenic walks before and afterwards too. Tickets strictly limited to 12 people per walk.
Please meet our ranger in the car park (beside the ticket kiosk) at 1.50pm for a safety briefly. The walk will start at 2pm. Sturdy footwear recommended.
You are welcome to arrive anytime from 11am to enjoy the grounds before the walk and then stay as long as you like until we close at 5pm.
In line with the Scottish Government guidelines all visits to the Hopetoun Grounds must now be booked in advance, therefore we sadly cannot accommodate anyone turning up on the day without a pre-booked ticket.
Please note that The Stables Kitchen is not yet open, but you are welcome to bring a picnic.
Access requirements
For Sat Nav please use EH30 9RW which will take you into South Queensferry to Farquhar Terrace. From here you will be able to follow the brown signs to Hopetoun and it is a straight road from this point.
Click here to buy tickets.

Tracks, Trails and Signs Walk in the Grounds
2020-09-19 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
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 are not guaranteed to see who it was but this ranger led guided walk aims to help you investigate the food, footprints and faeces. Learn the difference from badgers and bats to dogs and deer with lots of other interesting facts thrown in too.
You can also enjoy the rest of the majestic grounds with nature trails and scenic walks before and after your walk. Bookings strictly limited to 12 people only.
Please note that The Stables Kitchen is not yet open, but you are welcome to bring a picnic.
In line with the Scottish Government guidelines all visits to the Hopetoun Grounds must now be booked in advance, therefore we sadly cannot accommodate anyone turning up on the day without a pre-booked ticket.
You are welcome to arrive anytime from 11am and stay as long as you like.
Please meet the ranger in the car park (beside the ticket kiosk) at 12.50pm for a safety briefly. The walk will start at 1pm. Sturdy footwear recommended.
Access requirements
For Sat Nav please use EH30 9RW which will take you into South Queensferry to Farquhar Terrace. From here you will be able to follow the brown signs to Hopetoun and it is a straight road from this point.
Click here to buy tickets.

Ranger Led Walk of the Grounds
2020-09-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
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 are free to enjoy the rest of the majestic grounds with nature trails and scenic walks before and afterwards too. Tickets strictly limited to 12 people per walk.
Please meet our ranger in the car park (beside the ticket kiosk) at 1.50pm for a safety briefly. The walk will start at 2pm. Sturdy footwear recommended.
You are welcome to arrive anytime from 11am to enjoy the grounds before the walk and then stay as long as you like until we close at 5pm.
In line with the Scottish Government guidelines all visits to the Hopetoun Grounds must now be booked in advance, therefore we sadly cannot accommodate anyone turning up on the day without a pre-booked ticket.
Please note that The Stables Kitchen is not yet open, but you are welcome to bring a picnic.
Access requirements
For Sat Nav please use EH30 9RW which will take you into South Queensferry to Farquhar Terrace. From here you will be able to follow the brown signs to Hopetoun and it is a straight road from this point.

Fascinating Fungi Guided Walk
2020-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
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 fungi lawns at Hopetoun House in search of incredible fungi in the grounds and surrounding woodlands of this remarkable and beautiful stately home. Hear some interesting facts, folklore and uses but please note, we will not be collecting for the pot.
You can also enjoy the rest of the majestic grounds with nature trails and scenic walks before and after your tour. Booking strictly limited to 12 people only.
Please note that The Stables Kitchen is not yet open, but you are welcome to bring a picnic.
In line with the Scottish Government guidelines all visits to the Hopetoun Grounds must now be booked in advance, therefore we sadly cannot accommodate anyone turning up on the day without a pre-booked ticket.
You are welcome to arrive anytime from 11am and stay as long as you like.
Please meet the ranger in the car park (beside the ticket kiosk) at 12.50pm for a safety briefly. The walk will start at 1pm. Sturdy footwear recommended.
Access requirements
For Sat Nav please use EH30 9RW which will take you into South Queensferry to Farquhar Terrace. From here you will be able to follow the brown signs to Hopetoun and it is a straight road from this point.
Click here to buy tickets.

Tree-mendous Walk in the Grounds of Hopetoun House - Fully Booked
2020-10-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-10-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
ALL OCTOBER DATES ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED
Sundays in October – 1pm to 3pm
Organised by national garden tourism group Discover Scottish Gardens and supported by VisitScotland, the Scottish Tree Festival returns for its third year.
Hopetoun is closed to the public in October, but this exclusive 2 hour Ranger-led walk will guide you through the nature and history of some of the specimen trees found throughout Hopetoun’s designed landscape. Look out for wildlife whilst learning about the historical use, folklore and natural history of the trees within the Hopetoun 144 acres. Bookings strictly limited to 12 people only. You must only book tickets for individuals from the same household (max 6).
Tickets are on sale now for each Sunday in October 2020. Booking for further dates to be available depending on demand.
Tickets must be booked in advance. Please click here to book your tickets on this walk.
In line with the Scottish Government guidelines all visits to the Hopetoun Grounds must now be booked in advance, therefore we sadly cannot accommodate anyone turning up on the day without a pre-booked ticket.
Please meet the ranger in the car park (beside the ticket kiosk) at 1pm for a safety briefing. The walk will start from there. Sturdy footwear recommended.
Arrival
Our staff will welcome you on arrival at the electric gates on the driveway leading to the House between 12.30pm and 12.55pm. If you arrive on foot or by bike please proceed to the admissions staff member at the gate, keeping a safe 2 metre distance from other visitors and staff. If you arrive by car, please stay in your car, and wait to be called forward. On arrival please tell us the name of the person who made the booking so we can check you off our list. Please bring your ticket with you and show at a distance. To minimise contact our staff will not take tickets from you.
Please make sure you have investigated the details of your journey before you set off as it will not be possible to change the gate times. Arrivals after 12.55pm will unfortunately not gain access.
Meeting Point
Please then meet the ranger in the car park (beside the ticket kiosk) at 1pm for a safety briefing. The walk will start from there.
Physical distancing
Once you have been admitted, please follow the one-way routes in place and please follow the government guidelines on physical distancing at all times for your own safety and for the safety of others. Our staff will be monitoring visitors and may intervene if they feel that physical distancing is not being observed, but we’re hoping this won’t be needed and that everyone will play their part.
Toilets
There will be no toilets available for use during the two hour walk.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted on Ranger-led walks, for the comfort of the rest of the participants.
Food & Drink
The Stables Kitchen will not be open.
For help or further information in planning your visit please contact:
dayvisits@hopetoun.co.uk or phone 0131 331 2451
For Sat Nav please use EH30 9RW which will take you into South Queensferry to Farquhar Terrace. From here you will be able to follow the brown signs to Hopetoun and it is a straight road from this point.
Please make sure you have investigated the details of your journey before you set off. Arrivals after 12.55pm will unfortunately not gain access.

If you are showing any of the symptoms of coronavirus, or if you have been in contact with anyone that has the virus in the last 14 days, you must not visit.
Please bring your ticket with you to show our staff and please tell them the name of the person who made the booking when you arrive. You must only book tickets for individuals from the same household (max 6)
Disclaimer
Through the admissions and cleaning procedures we are putting in place, and with your co-operation, we should minimise the risk of Covid 19 transmission while you visit Hopetoun. However, as with anywhere that you might visit or shop in, we obviously cannot guarantee that anyone visiting or working here has not unknowingly been exposed to or is carrying the virus. By purchasing your tickets, you acknowledge that the Hopetoun House Preservation Trust cannot be held responsible should transmission of the virus to you be traced to a visit to Hopetoun.
Returns policy:
Tickets are non-refundable and are valid for the booked date only (i.e. non-transferable even in advance)

Tree-mendous Walk in the Grounds - Fully Booked
2020-11-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-11-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-11-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-11-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-11-29 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
This walk is now fully booked.
Organised by the national garden tourism group Discover Scottish Gardens and supported by Visit Scotland, the Scottish Tree Festival returns for its third year.
Hopetoun is closed to the public in November, but this exclusive 2 hour Ranger-led walk will guide you through the nature and history of some of the specimen trees found throughout Hopetoun’s designed landscape. Look out for wildlife whilst learning about the historical use, folklore and natural history of the trees within the Hopetoun 144 acres. Bookings strictly limited to 12 people only.
You must only book tickets for individuals from the same household (max 6)
Tickets are on sale now for each Sunday in November 2020. Tickets are now sold out!
In line with the Scottish Government guidelines all visits to the Hopetoun Grounds must now be booked in advance, therefore we sadly cannot accommodate anyone turning up on the day without a pre-booked ticket.
Please meet the ranger in the car park (beside the ticket kiosk) at 1pm for a safety briefing. The walk will start from there. Sturdy footwear recommended.
Access requirements
For Sat Nav please use EH30 9RW which will take you into South Queensferry to Farquhar Terrace. From here you will be able to follow the brown signs to Hopetoun and it is a straight road from this point.
Please make sure you have investigated the details of your journey before you set off.
Arrivals after 12.55pm will unfortunately not gain access

Christmas Shopping Fair 2020 - Cancelled
2020-11-27 09:00 - 2020-11-29 17:00 (Europe/London)
It is with heartfelt regret that we have made the decision to cancel this year’s Christmas Shopping Fair. Unfortunately under the current government restrictions there is no way that we can run the event in a safe and reliable way and in the same format that so many of our visitors love and enjoy. The safety of our staff, exhibitors and visitors is our primary concern and unfortunately with restrictions and the ever-changing environment that we currently live in, we are unable to guarantee that safety.
We have put a lot of time and research looking into how we could potentially run the event differently this year to be in line with the government restrictions but unfortunately that would involve the loss of over half our exhibitors and a strict cap on visitor numbers to the fair. The Christmas Shopping Fair is an event that is loved by many visitors and we believe that we would not be able to do the event justice by capping numbers and adding these restrictions. We will now concentrate on making our 2021 Fair the best one yet!
Don’t worry we have included a list of all our exhibitors so you can still browse and shop for Christmas gifts online. Please follow the link here to see a list of our wonderful exhibitors and their online stores.
