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, […]
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.
This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape
Summer Holiday Activities for all the family.
Join us to make your own wonderful art using nature as your inspiration. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Join Anna Canning, an expert botanist and wild plant forager on this guided walk around Hopetoun.
Summer Holiday activities for all the family.
Summer Holiday Activities for all the family.
This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath completely from scratch.
Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath and make some wood cookie ornaments to hang on your tree. Suitable for all the family.
Enjoy your Bank Holiday at Hopetoun with a walk around the Grounds and Estate, including Abercorn Church, and explore the early summer sights and sounds, accompanied by a Ranger. Not suitable for children under 8. Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House Cost: Grounds entry fee £5.50 adult, £3.50 child BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Visit […]
Tree Babies classes are for pregnant women and parents/caregivers with babies in a sling or infant carrier usually up to 12 months old. Each 90 minutes class enjoys mindful movement, gratitude practice and the opportunity to just ‘be’. Enjoy a gentle forest walk to forage for materials to create nature mandalas and art. Learn mindfulness […]
Tree Tots is a 60 minutes class for parents/caregivers and their toddlers up to age 3yrs to explore mindful movement and art in nature. Enjoy a forest walk to forage for art materials and engage in nature activities. Listen to a story or sing some songs, a class to be surrounded in nature and enjoy […]
Hopetoun Horse Trials - Saturday 12th & 13th of June 2021 This event is closed to the public due to COVID protocol. John Muir Way – Info for walkers & cyclists If your walking/ cycling the John Muir way which passes through Deer Park, please stick to the route, follow signage and listen to the […]
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.
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)
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.
For more information on how we can assist you in planning your perfect event, please contact us by completing our enquiry form.
For some inspiration for your next event please view our Corporate Event Gallery.
Check out our galleries of images of the Hopetoun House grounds and estate
For more information on how we can assist you in planning your perfect wedding, please contact us by completing our enquiry form.
A collection of beautiful images from weddings at Hopetoun House can be found in our Wedding Gallery.
Due 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.
Visit our calendar of events to see what's coming up at Hopetoun
Would you like to live on our Estate or base your business here? Find out more in our property section
No visit is complete without a treat from the Stables Kitchen
.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.
