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  • The Luxury Scottish Wedding Show

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    An elegant and engaging show featuring an inspiring collection of luxury wedding exhibitors offering prospective couples a relaxed environment in which to plan their special day. Luxury exhibitors include Scotland’s finest wedding venues, creative florists, inspiring dress designers, artistic photographers and other wedding providers. The show is a unique opportunity to meet hand-picked professionals within the Scottish wedding industry to design your truly memorable day.

  • Hopetoun Fireworks & Bonfire Night 2016

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    With an extra touch of magic, wizardry and sorcery this year’s celebrations are guaranteed to be spellbinding!

  • Crafty Christmas Creations

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This session is now fully booked and we will not be able to accept any walk ins on the day.

  • Willow Weaving-Come and Try

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us for a fun filled day, learning the basics of willow weaving.

  • Race for Life

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Help raise money for Cancer Research by taking part in the Race for Life at Hopetoun House.

  • Residents Information for Saturday 20th May

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • A Servant’s Lot

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Wildflower Walk

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    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.

  • Hopetoun House Twilight Tour

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Experience an environment that goes back 300 years behind closed doors with our Head Guide, Ian Low.

  • The Wind in the Willow

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Chapterhouse Theatre Company Open Air Garden Theatre presents an adaptation of The Wind in the Willow.

  • Father’s Day at Hopetoun House

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Citizen Science- Summer Holiday Fun

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us for some fun Science during the holidays and learn how to look after nature on your local patch

  • Moth Mornin’

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Find out about the fascinating world of Moths- they are more than just Butterflies in Pyjamas!

  • Ferry Art Club

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    The Ferry Art Club are delighted to be holding an exhibition of new work in the Carriage Room at Hopetoun House.

  • Trailblazers

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Try your luck at the Hopetoun Grounds Trail. Solve the clues, decipher the codes and explore the grounds along the way

  • Art Exhibition

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    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.

  • Wildlife Week

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sign your little nature detectives up for five days of fun exploring the grounds of Hopetoun House.

  • Hopetoun House ‘Outside In’

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    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 at Hopetoun

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Heartwood 2017 Exhibition will be held at Hopetoun House in August.

  • The Art of Hopetoun House

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join our Head Guide for an illustrated talk on Hopetoun’s fascinating art collection.

  • The Time Traveller’s Tour

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us at Hopetoun House and travel through time with our very own Doctor Who, What, Where, When.

  • Woodland Magic

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Witches and Wizards, bring your human adults and teach them how to make potions and broomsticks in the magical woods at Hopetoun

  • Snowdrop Sunday

    Snowdrop Sunday

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    As part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, Hopetoun will open its grounds for one day only this February.

  • Fly Open Air

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    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.

  • Wedding Showcase Evening

    Hopetoun House

    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 […]

  • Hopetoun Horse Trials 2018

    Hopetoun Estate South Queensferry, West Lothian, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Ferry Art Club Exhibition

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    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.

  • Rotary Charity Classic/ Vintage Car Show

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    The Rotary Club of South Queensferry and Hopetoun House are pleased to announce the regeneration of the popular Car Show.

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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.

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House and Grounds Opening Hours

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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)

 

Relocation & Closure Dates

The Stables Kitchen will be closed to the public on the following days for private events. The House & Grounds will remain open.

Saturday 1st August 2026

Saturday 8th August 2026

Saturday 26th September 2026

 

The Stables, House and Grounds will be closed entirely on the following dates:

Saturday 30th May 2026

Friday 14th August 2026

Saturday 15th August 2026

Saturday 5th September 2026

Saturday 12th September 2026

 

 

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News from Hopetoun

Grounds and Wildlife

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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.

 

Event Enquiry

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For more information on how we can assist you in planning your perfect event, please contact us by completing our enquiry form.

Corporate Event Gallery

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For some inspiration for your next event please view our Corporate Event Gallery.

Photo Galleries

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Check out our galleries of images of the Hopetoun House grounds and estate

Wedding Enquiry

7For more information on how we can assist you in planning your perfect wedding, please contact us by completing our enquiry form.

Wedding Gallery

A collection of beautiful images from weddings at Hopetoun House can be found in our Wedding Gallery.

Ranger and Education Gallery

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Please click here to view our Ranger and Education Gallery.

 

Sandford Award Winner 2020

The Hopetoun House Education Team has once again been awarded the Sandford Award, a fantastic achievement. The Sandford Award is an independently judged, quality assured assessment of education programmes at heritage sites, museums, archives and collections across the British Isles. Hopetoun previously received this award in 2010, 2015 and have once again proven themselves to the judging panel.

 

Midhope Access Restrictions

Midhope CastleDue 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.

 

Snowdrop Weekend at Hopetoun House

.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.