Kids Event – Naturecraft – postponed until further notice
Join us to make your own wonderful art using nature as your inspiration. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
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 […]
Join the Hopetoun Ranger in some nature connection practices to help enhance well-being through observing nature and enjoying the outdoors. Activities will include using the senses and nature awareness. Not suitable for children under 16. Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park at Hopetoun House Cost: Grounds entry fee £5.50 adult BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Visit www.hopetoun.co.uk to […]
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 […]
*** EVENT FULLY BOOKED*** 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 or herbal remedy after a fascinating walk learning about medicinal uses of local plants. Find out about recipes and herbal remedies of old. Sure to be […]
During August Ian Henderson & Jean Hall with return to Hopetoun House for the 6th year, to display and sell a collection of their own handmade paintings and ceramics. Both artists live locally, near South Queensferry in Scotland. They are both graduates of Edinburgh College of Art and are husband and wife. Jean […]
.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.