This Saturday Hopetoun House is the venue for a third-party event - the Fly Open Air Festival To minimise traffic for our neighbours, many of the attendees will arrive between noon and five pm by bus via the Abercorn Road beyond Newton. Taxis and drop-offs will be signed to enter via the Banks Road on […]
Join us on Saturday the 27th of May to see the Hopetoun Explorers working as servants and acting as costumed house guides. The children will be in the house from 11am - 1pm. For more information on the Hopetoun Explorers and 2017 dates, please find the Hopetoun Explorer Programme 2017 here. Contact the Education an Ranger […]
Join our floral expert on a guided walk through the fascinating world of plants, their natural history, folklore and edible/medicinal properties. Who knew that nettles could be used to help arthritis and you could eat Nasturtiums? Enjoy a walk and learn about what’s growing right under your feet.
Experience an environment that goes back 300 years behind closed doors with our Head Guide, Ian Low.
Chapterhouse Theatre Company Open Air Garden Theatre presents an adaptation of The Wind in the Willow.
Come and join us this Father's day at Hopetoun House where we will be joined by members of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club. This event is part of a Round Britain tour of Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost motor cars dating back to 1907 whose owners have brought these magnificent cars from as far afield as Canada and […]
Join us for some fun Science during the holidays and learn how to look after nature on your local patch
Find out about the fascinating world of Moths- they are more than just Butterflies in Pyjamas!
The Ferry Art Club are delighted to be holding an exhibition of new work in the Carriage Room at Hopetoun House.
Try your luck at the Hopetoun Grounds Trail. Solve the clues, decipher the codes and explore the grounds along the way
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.
Sign your little nature detectives up for five days of fun exploring the grounds of Hopetoun House.
Join our Head Guide on a walk round the outside of the house when he will point out the architecture and history of this remarkable building.
Heartwood 2017 Exhibition will be held at Hopetoun House in August.
Join our Head Guide for an illustrated talk on Hopetoun’s fascinating art collection.
Join us at Hopetoun House and travel through time with our very own Doctor Who, What, Where, When.
Witches and Wizards, bring your human adults and teach them how to make potions and broomsticks in the magical woods at Hopetoun
As part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, Hopetoun will open its grounds for one day only this February.
Fly Open Air | Saturday 19th May 2018 | For tickets and more information please click here Please note that this is a third party ticketed event, Hopetoun House and Grounds will be closed to the public on this date.
Photo Credit - juliettelichman.com 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 evening you will have the opportunity to see Hopetoun set up for a wedding ceremony and […]
We are delighted to welcome back the horse trials to our annual events calendar on Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July. The event is being organised by Bruce Edward and his team who are well known for their involvement with the Central Scotland Trials. For further information: W: www.hopetounhorsetrials.org E: hopetounhorsetrials@hotmail.com If you are […]
Summer Holiday activities for all the family.
Summer holiday activities for all the family.
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.
The Rotary Club of South Queensferry and Hopetoun House are pleased to announce the regeneration of the popular Car Show.
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?
Ladies & Gentleman - Roll up! Roll Up! Come one, Come all!
Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful decorations.
19th April to 28th April
1st to the 5th of June
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.
