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
This event is being organised by Bruce Edward and his team who are well known for their involvement with the Central Scotland Horse Trials.
Join us to make your own wonderful art using nature as your inspiration. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Summer holiday activities for all the family.
Visit the Outer Room from 1st - 23rd August to see the Henderson Hall Art Exhibition
24 August – 8 September 2019
The Luxury Scottish Wedding Show at Hopetoun House
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you!
You are invited to join us in celebrating a massive Happy 10th Birthday to Hopetoun Fireworks!
Shop until your heart is content at our annual Christmas Shopping Fair.
This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.
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.
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.
Enjoy your bank Holiday at Hopetoun with a walk around the grounds and the estate and explore the early summer sights and sounds.
This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.
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.
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.
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.
