The Luxury Scottish Wedding Show
2022-10-23 12:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun House
The Luxury Scottish Wedding Show | Hopetoun House

Sunday 23rd October 2022 | 12pm – 4pm
It is the best day of your life – choose from the very best in Scotland.
We are delighted to announce that The Luxury Scottish Wedding Show will return to Scotland’s finest stately home on Sunday 23rd October.
A unique opportunity to meet hand-picked wedding professionals within a relaxed environment to design your truly memorable day.
* Handpicked luxury wedding professionals
* Platinum Partner area
* Glass of fizz upon arrival
* Presentations by the Humanist Society Scotland
* Live entertainment throughout the show

This event is organised by The Luxury Scottish Wedding Show and tickets can be purchased for the show here

Tree-mendous Walk **sold out**
2022-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House
Details: Hopetoun’s grounds are open as part of the Scottish Tree Festival. This 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 100 acres.
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.
Cost: Grounds only admission: Adult £6.00, Child £4.00
BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Wreath Making **sold out**
2022-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Hopetoun House
** This event is sold out **
Details: Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath completely from scratch using natural materials, sourced from the historic designed landscape.
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.
Cost: £15.00 per person, all places must be booked online in advance. Places are LIMITED. All attendees must book a place. Not suitable for children.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Wreath Making – Family session **sold out**
2022-12-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Hopetoun House
This event is sold out
Details: Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath and make some other Christmas crafts and ornaments to hang on your tree.
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.
Cost: £15.00 per adult, £10.00 per child, Family (2 + 2) £45. All places must be booked online in advance. Places are LIMITED. All attendees must book a place.

Wreath Making ** sold out**
2022-12-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Hopetoun House
Details: Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath completely from scratch using natural materials, sourced from the historic designed landscape.
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.
Cost: £15.00 per person, all places must be booked online in advance. Places are LIMITED. All attendees must book a place. Not suitable for children.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Wreath Making **sold out**
2022-12-17 13:30 - 15:00, 2022-12-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Hopetoun House

Wreath Making – Family session **sold out**
2022-12-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Hopetoun House
Details: Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath and make some other Christmas crafts and ornaments to hang on your tree.
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.
Cost: £15.00 per adult, £10.00 per child, Family (2 + 2) £45. All places must be booked online in advance. Places are LIMITED. All attendees must book a place.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Wedding Showcase Event
2023-02-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House
Whether you are considering Hopetoun House to host your special day, or you have already booked your wedding at Hopetoun, we would be delighted to welcome you and your bridal party to Hopetoun.
On the day you will have the opportunity to see Hopetoun set up for a wedding ceremony and reception and our experienced team will be available to discuss your plans and answer any questions you may have.
You will also have the opportunity to meet with our preferred suppliers to see how they can enhance your day.
This exclusive event is strictly by appointment only so please contact a member of our weddings team on weddings@hopetoun.co.uk or call 0131 331 2451 to make your personal appointment.

Snowdrop Sunday
2023-02-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House
With the Grounds of Hopetoun House not officially open until Easter, this is a special one-day opening as part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival.
Explore Hopetoun’s nature trails and enjoy the beautiful carpet of snowdrops.
A children’s Grounds trail and crafts are available all day, or
Join our Ranger-led walk at 11.30am or 2.30pm.
The Stables Kitchen will also be open exclusively for Snowdrop Sunday visitors.

Book here for General Admission:
Grounds only: Adult £6.50, Concession £6.00, Disabled £4.00,
Child (over 4yo) £4.00, Family (2 adults, 2 children) £19.00

PLEASE NOTE THAT BOTH GUIDED WALKS ARE NOW SOLD OUT
Guided Walk: Adult £8.50, Concession £8.00, Disabled £6.50,
Child (over 4yo) £6.50, Family (2 adults, 2 children) £27.00

Hopetoun Summer Grounds Walk
2023-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
This Ranger-led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape. The air should be alive with butterflies and flying insects, pollinating various flowering plants. The thick, lush undergrowth will be showing off the multitude of shades of green in the trees and shrubs. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying the specimen trees and plants of the designed landscape.
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Booking essential as space is limited

AROC - Scottish Italian Car Day
2023-05-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House
The Alfa Romeo Owners Club are delighted to be returning to Hopetoun House on Sunday 28th May 2023 for their Scottish Italian Car Day! Welcoming every Italian car marque including Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Fiat, Abarth, Maserati, Ferrari, De Tomaso, Lamborghini and everything else from classic to modern. All vehicles will be at Hopetoun for opening at 11am and some may depart throughout the day from 12noon onwards.
Hopetoun is a place of beauty, tranquillity and architectural magnificence dating from the 17th century filled with stunning collections and scenic walks, and is always a fabulous backdrop to the Italian Car Day.
This event is organised by Third Party Organisers and tickets will be available directly via the below website early 2023.
Scottish Italian Car Day 2023 – Alfa Romeo Owners Club (aroc-uk.com)

Hopetoun Spring Grounds Walk
2023-05-28 11:30
This Ranger-led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape. As spring starts to turn into summer, spectacular displays of blossom, with bluebell-filled woodlands and spectacular rhododendrons, are all around. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying the specimen trees and plants of the designed landscape.
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Booking Essential as space is limited
To book tickets click here

Monday Holiday Ramble
2023-05-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Enjoy your bank Holiday at Hopetoun with a 3-hour guided walk around the Grounds and the Estate, including Abercorn Church, and explore the late spring sights and sounds. Not suitable for children under 8. This walk will cover approx. 3 miles with some rough underfoot conditions and requires a good level of fitness.
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Booking Essential as space is limited.
To book tickets click here

Hopetoun Summer Grounds Walk
2023-06-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
This Ranger-led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape. The air is alive with butterflies and flying insects, which bodes well for fledgling birds.
We’ll see the best of the Rhododendron flowering and the multitude of shades of green in the trees and shrubs. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying the specimen trees and plants of the designed landscape.
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Booking essential as space is limited
To book tickets click here

Two Houses & a Castle
2023-06-25 10:00 - 15:30
Explore the links between three of West Lothian’s most historic sites with a staff-led guided walk between Hopetoun House, Blackness Castle, and the House of the Binns. Please be aware this walk will cover approx. 5 miles with some rough underfoot conditions, fence crossings and requires a good level of fitness.
Meeting Place: National Trust for Scotland, House of the Binns
Booking essential as space is limited
Cost: Adult £10.00, Child £8.00
To book tickets click here

Four Voices Exhibition
2023-06-29 11:00 - 2023-07-31 17:00 | Hopetoun House
An exhibition of contemporary woven tapestries
29th June – 31st July 2023
Joan Baxter, John Brennan, Clare Coyle and Elizabeth Radcliffe all studied tapestry at the renowned tapestry department at Edinburgh College of Art. All have exhibited widely in the UK and internationally over the last 30 – 40 years. Whilst all focus on the traditional medium of tapestry, each has their own style and different approach to weaving what interests them. Each day at least one of the artists will be on hand during the exhibition to network with visitors and to demonstrate tapestry weaving.
Opening times: 11 – 5pm Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 22 and 29 July).

Wellness Day with Floramedica and Woodlands Breathing
2023-07-01 10:30 - 15:30 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Join the Hopetoun Rangers, Anna Canning of Floramedica, and Jeanie Nairn of Woodlands Breathing for a calming wellness session. Find out about Hopetoun’s history, old wives’ tales, and herbal remedies while appreciating the restful effect of nature. Book now as places will fill up fast!
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Booking essential as space is limited
To book tickets click here

Minibeast Quest
2023-07-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
** SOLD OUT**
Explore the minibeasts in Hopetoun’s Round Pond or woodland habitat.
Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Cost
Adult £6.50 per person
Children (5-16) £4.00 per person
Under 4 Free
Family (2+2) £19.00
Booking essential
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.

Deer Bambinos
2023-07-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
A walk through the Grounds to learn all about the resident Deer. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Cost
Adult £6.50 per person
Children (5-16) £4.00 per person
Under 4 Free
Family (2+2) £19.00
Booking essential
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.

Willow Weaving
2023-07-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Join us to make your own willow bird feeder and fat ball. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Cost
Adult £6.50 per person
Children (5-16) £4.00 per person
Under 4 Free
Family (2+2) £19.00
Click here to book
Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.

Bushcraft
2023-08-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Spend some time in nature and learn how to safely make fire and whittle wood (not suitable for under 7’s).
Cost
Adult £6.50 per person
Children (7-16) £4.00 per person
Family (2+2) £19.00
Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.

Ian Henderson & Jean Hall Exhibition
2023-08-07 11:00 - 2023-09-04 17:00 | Hopetoun House
Local South Queensferry based artists Ian Henderson and Jean Hall, who live and work on Hopetoun Estate will present a brand new exhibition in the Outer Room from 07th August until 04th September.
The show will feature new painting from Jean Hall – an artist who exhibits nationally in commercial galleries – and ceramics from Ian Henderson who has new domestic and decorative work to present. The pair have exhibited many times at Hopetoun House and each year their exhibition enlivens the Outer room- creating a rich and absorbing contemporary experience within the House. The new work will feature landmarks from the wider Hopetoun Estate, various Japanese themed images, decorative and functional ceramics as well as scenes abstracted from observation of the nearby Forth river.
The show will be open from 11.00am until 5:00pm each day and all artworks will be available for sale. For a preview of their work online look at:
Jean Hall http://jeanhallpainting.wordpress.com
Ian Henderson http://hendersonhallceramics.wordpress.com

Hopetoun History Walk
2023-08-12 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-09-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
This Ranger-led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape and aims to compliment the information offered inside the House. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying the specimen trees and plants of the designed landscape.
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Cost: £6.50
Click here to book
Booking essential as space is limited

August Amble
2023-08-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
August is a popular month to get out and explore. Enjoy this Ranger-led walk taking in interesting corners of Hopetoun this summer. A 3-hour guided walk around the historic landscape of Hopetoun House and onto the Estate, including Abercorn Church. Not suitable for children under 8. This walk will cover approx. 3 miles with some rough underfoot conditions and requires a good level of fitness.
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Cost: £6.50
Click here to book
Booking essential as space is limited

Groovy Geology
2023-09-03 10:00 - 13:30 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
As part of the Scottish Geology Festival, join in on a Ranger-led stroll along the Hopetoun foreshore exploring part of the best of West Lothian’s geological resource. We might even spot some local wildlife as we go! Not suitable for children under 8.
This walk will cover approx. 3 miles with rough underfoot conditions and requires a good level of fitness.
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House
Cost: £6.50
Click here to book
Booking essential as space is limited

Inflatable 5K
2023-09-09 09:00 - 14:30 | Hopetoun Estate, South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
The 2023 Calendar for the World’s largest Inflatable Obstacle Run is LIVE! 🚀
The famous Inflatable 5K is now even BIGGER, BOUNCIER, and CRAZIER! The 2023 edition is our best yet, featuring new obstacle designs and even MORE obstacles!
UK Running Events wants to encourage more people to “get out and run and have fun”. If you loved watching Total Wipeout on TV, this is your chance to challenge yourself against the best inflatable obstacle run in the galaxy! With fearsome-sounding names like Temple of Doom, The Demon and The Viper.
As seen on ITV’S This Morning, this EPIC event shall once again be touring the UK!
Even though this is a ‘running event’ most people complete the course without running at all – this gigantic obstacle run is suitable for all, no matter your age or athletic ability. With 4 route lengths to choose from (2.5K, 5K, 10K, 15K) runners can select their own challenge. The longer the distance, the more laps you do, the more obstacles you have to bounce, crawl, climb and slide your way through.
At the finish you will be rewarded with a high-quality finisher’s medal, a pair of running socks, a neck buff, and other finish goodies.
The world’s largest and best Inflatable 5K is coming to Edinburgh on Sat 9th, September 2023. The 2023 edition of the Inflatable 5K obstacle course has got even Bigger, Bouncier and Better!
With four different distances – 2.5K, 5K, 10K, 15K – to choose from, anyone can take part! This event is one of the best things to do in Edinburgh in 2023. An awesome day out with your friends or family.
For more information visit: Edinburgh | Inflatable 5K (ukrunningevents.co.uk)

September Family Day ** SOLD OUT**
2023-09-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Come celebrate Scotland’s Stories at Hopetoun!

Join us on Saturday 16th September, from 12pm – 4pm to learn all about Scotland’s folktales and stories, with fun activities for the whole family.

✨Mythical Creatures trail
✨Story corner
✨Storytelling sessions
✨Faerie craft
✨Story stick activity
✨Meet a real unicorn!
✨All within the beautiful (and magical) grounds of Hopetoun House
Meeting Place: Staff/signage will direct you on the day.
Cost: Grounds entrance
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
£4 supplement on the day to walk a unicorn. Bringing cash is advisable as raffle available on day

Life as a Victorian Servant
2023-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
This October break you are cordially invited to become a Victorian House servant. Dress up in the uniform they would wear, learn about the servant hierarchy and the types of jobs they would have to do. Butter making, quill penning and Victorian Street games will all be part of this immersive experience, available in our closed visitor season. Only available to children aged 7 – 12 years old.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are encouraged to join in the fun!
Cost: £8 per child, one accompanying adult £2, all other adults £8
Booking essential as space is limited.
Click here to book
OUR STAFF WILL MEET YOU AT THE FRONT GATES AND DIRECT YOU ON THE DAY.
