Hopetoun

Dusk Watch
2016-08-19 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
As the sun sets on a summers day, we go wandering in the grounds to look for Hopetoun’s nocturnal residents and visitors. Bring a torch as the darker it gets, the more we explore looking for bats, moths, owls and anything else that prefers night time hunting. The guided walk will last for approx 2 hours with tea/coffee provided at the end.
Meeting Place: provided upon booking
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.55 adult £2.80 child
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Please contact the ranger service on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

Peter Pan
2016-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted to present the unforgettable story of Peter Pan the boy who wouldn’t grow up. Join Wendy, Michael and John Darling on their adventures with Peter, far away on the magical island of Neverland. There they encounter the enchanting mermaids, magical fairies and the cruellest pirate of them all, Captain Hook.
Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French and in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, J.M.Barrie’s timeless classic is brought to life in a brand new adaptation by award winning writer Laura Turner, with original music and songs, and beautifully designed costumes. Join Peter and his friends for what promises to be the most magical evening of the summer
Sunday 7th August, 7.00pm. Gates open at 6.00pm. Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating.
Adult £14 / Child £10 / Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £42
10% discount for parties of 10 or more

Tickets and Information from
Hopetoun House (0131) 331 2451 or www.hopetoun.co.uk
See Tickets (0871) 220 0260 or www.seetickets.com

Rough Runner - Scotland
2016-08-06 - 2016-08-07 | Hopetoun Estate, South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
A ‘running’ event like you’ve never seen before! Inspired by the best TV game shows out there – Gladiators, Wipeout, Takeshi’s Castle and a load more, Rough Runner are bringing to Hopetoun some of the most creative, unique obstacles in the industry.

Taking place on our Estate this will be a relatively flat run, with an excellent mixture of terrain – lots of woodland, grassland, fields, and a quick trip to the beach on some routes!
With a 5km, 10km or 15km route there’s something to suit all levels of fitness, and since there’s no laps, you’ll get more, different obstacles the further you run.

For more information on how to take part in this unique event, the only one in Scotland, visit the event website at roughrunner.com

The Collection
2016-07-30 10:00 - 2016-08-31 17:00 UTC | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Internationally renowned, the Scottish Colourist, Cara Mckinnon Crawford presents a collection of paintings from her travels in Scotland, France, Italy and Russia.
Cara is recognised for her dramatic paintings of Scotland which appear in collections worldwide.
Her body of work, “The Collection” focuses on Cara’s unique and atmospheric oil paintings, depicting her deep connection with the breathtaking land and seascape of her native Scotland.

The exhibition will be held in the Carriage Room at Hopetoun House, one of Scotland’s most spectacular, Adam built, seventeenth century stately homes.
The exhibition opens on the 30th July 2016 – 31st August, open daily from 10am – 5pm. (Saturday 13th and Saturday 27th the exhibition will only be open 10am – 12 noon and 3pm – 5pm). Entry is free to this exhibition.

Treasure Trail Adventure
2016-07-22 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Try your luck at the Hopetoun House Treasure Hunt. Solve the clues, decipher the codes and explore the grounds along the way. Drop in anytime between 12.00 and 4.00; bring the whole family to join in with the adventure! Children must be accompanied at all times.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.55 adult £2.80 child
Meeting Place: Ranger Centre (Behind Stables Tearoom)
DROP IN event, please pay at ticket Kiosk upon arrival. Please contact the ranger service for more information on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

The Railway Children
2016-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Chapterhouse Theatre Company proudly presents The Railway Children, the unforgettable and heart-warming story of adventure and family set in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside.
The lives of three children are changed forever by the mysterious disappearance of their father. Finding a new home in a beautiful but isolated village the children make new friends and discover the wonders of the Yorkshire hills and the railway lines scattered throughout them. E. Nesbit’s classic story has delighted adults and children alike for generations and is now brought to life for new audiences in this wonderful production presented in some of the UK and Ireland’s most beautiful open-air venues. With stunning period costume, traditional music and songs and a whole host of unforgettable characters, The Railway Children is a treat for all the family, perfect for a summer evening’s entertainment.
Sunday 10th July, 7.00pm. Gates open at 6.00pm. Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating.
Adult £14 / Child £10 / Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £42
10% discount for parties of 10 or more

Tickets and Information from
Hopetoun House (0131) 331 2451 or www.hopetoun.co.uk
See Tickets (0871) 220 0260 or www.seetickets.com

Exhibition at Hopetoun
2016-07-08 11:00 - 2016-07-18 16:30 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Exhibition
The Carriage Room, Hopetoun House
Friday 8th July – Monday 18th July 2016
Opening times: 11am – 4.30pm each day
Three well-known Scottish artists will present a rich and decorative exhibition of their paintings, prints and ceramic works in the Carriage Room at Hopetoun House.
Artists Jean Hall, Esther Cohen and Ian Henderson have brought together a visually stunning range of works that spans the disciplines of traditional pottery and ceramics, printmaking and painting.
Jean Hall is well known in Scotland for her contemplative oriental-inspired paintings that feature rich still life arrangements and calm figurative compositions.

Esther Cohen works in ceramics, print and photography and will present a series of hand-made tiles and prints that explore her love of the fluid Scottish sky.

Ian Henderson is a potter and ceramic artist who produces stoneware and porcelain bowls around a distinctly oriental theme. Brightly decorated bowls, plates, jars and jugs will complement this unique collaboration.

Entry to this exhibition is free.

Deer Bambino
2016-07-08 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Bring the kids along to this fun deer themed guided walk. Take part in games and activities along the way and top it all off with a visit to meet the Hopetoun Red Deer Herd.
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.55 adult £2.80 child
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Please contact the ranger service on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

Gillespie Macandrew Hopetoun Horse Trials
2016-06-16 - 2016-06-19 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
This will be Hopetoun’s sixth year hosting a horse trials following the first ever event back in 2011. The Gillespie Macandrew International Horse Trials is located on the magnificent estate with the 17th Century stately home Hopetoun House in the centre of the action. Only 12 miles West of Edinburgh and within 45 minutes of all cities in the central belt Hopetoun’s 2016 event is one of Scotland’s biggest annual horse trials attracting competitors from all over the world.
Taking place a little earlier than usual keep your diaries free from Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th June 2016 and visit www.hopetounhorsetrials.com for all event information, entry details and tickets.
*NEW ticket offer for 2016*
Visit Hopetoun House and get a free ticket for the event!
Simply buy an entry ticket for Hopetoun House, enjoy a wonderful day touring the stately home and grounds and then come back for the trials in June with your completely free ticket worth up to £20. Just ask at the ticket kiosk when buying your entry ticket for Hopetoun House and your event ticket is valid for any day between 16th and 19th June 2016.
For more information on visiting Hopetoun House please visit the House & Grounds page.
Event Contact Details
If you have any enquiries in the meantime, including sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Bede Events on the number below.
Bede Events Ltd
Tel:07464 803781
E: info@bedeltd.co.uk

Ladies Shooting Day (SOLD OUT)
2016-06-11 | Hopetoun Clays, Pinetum Woods, Nr Newton Village, Broxburn, west lothian, EH52 6QD, United Kingdom
This event has now SOLD OUT.
Hopetoun Clays are delighted to be one of the chosen venues for the 2016 National Ladies Shooting Day events on 11th June.
Taking place at shooting grounds right across the UK its a celebration of ladies who shoot, or want to try shooting. The events are suitable for total beginners or experienced ladies and cost just £39.50pp including 30 cartridges and clays, top tuition, ear and eye protection and a day to remember. There’s also some amazing prizes up for grabs!
So if you fancy taking part then book your place(s) with the event coordinators directly via their website and we look forward to seeing you here at Hopetoun on Saturday 11th June.

Farm Shop Birthday BBQ
2016-05-28 00:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun Farm Shop
We can hardly believe it’s 5 years since Lord and Lady Hopetoun opened the Estate’s first ever farm shop. Come along and celebrate their fifth birthday in style with a delicious BBQ outside the shop, free supplier tastings in-store and some of the best promotions on Hopetoun produce ever seen!
Confirmed so far…

Farm Shop BBQ – Enjoy a freshly cooked Hopetoun burger and all the trimmings plus a range of other tasty butchery items and soft drinks for sale outside the shop.
Meet Gusto from Edinburgh and sample their 100% natural handmade dressings, infused oils, bespoke balsamics and seriously good sauces.
Spice things up and enjoy a free taste and all the producers chat from Allan’s Chilli Products
Wash it all down with a chilled sample of Thistly Cross Cider who are now joining the party

Special Offers
All offers are valid Friday 27th to Sunday 29th and are subject to availability:

Hopetoun Steak Burgers £1 instead of £1.60 (in the butchery)
Hopetoun Scotch Pies £1 instead of £1.20 (in the deli)
Hopetoun label jams, marmalade and chutney £1 instead of £1.99
Half a block of Hopetoun beef lorne £1.99 instead of £3.69 (in the butchery)
Hopetoun’s home grown honey £5 instead of £6.49

There’s also balloons and sweet treats for the little ones to thank everyone for their custom over the past five years.
For event updates visit the event listing on Facebook. We hope to see you then!

Feed the Birds
2016-04-23 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Find out what is happening in the grounds at Hopetoun in the spring. Enjoy a guided walk to spot spring flowers and birds before making some bird feeders to take home for your own garden.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.25 adult £2.50 child
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Please contact the ranger service on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

Hopetoun House and Grounds Re-Open
2016-03-25 10:30 - 16:00 UTC | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Hopetoun House and Grounds will re-open for our 2016 season. We are open daily from Friday 25th March – Sunday 25th September from 10.30am – 5.00pm (Last entry 4.00pm)
For more information please visit

Easter Fun at the Farm Shop
2016-03-25 - 2016-03-28 | Hopetoun Farm Shop
Springtime is always a busy time on the Hopetoun farm with new lambs and baby chicks popping up all over the place!
Come along to the shop over Easter weekend and you can meet some of them for yourself. We’ll be bringing a few of our lambs along to a new pen outside the farm shop and we’re also bringing some of our little chicks along too.
PLUS if you’re bringing children with you ask them bring along a decorated egg. Every child who brings in a hand decorated egg will get a treat and we’ll proudly display their eggs in the shop. After Easter we will judge the entries and the best egg design will win a Hopetoun sweetie hamper crammed with delicious treats for the family.
We’ll also have a special offer on leg of Hopetoun lamb all weekend where you can save 15%. That’s if you can bring yourself to buy some after visiting them outside the shop!

Building Scotland
2016-03-18 10:00 - 2016-05-26 16:00 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
An exhibition celebrating 14 of Scotland’s traditional building materials
This touring exhibition celebrates fourteen individual building materials. Many, such as stone and timber, have been used since earliest human habitation in Scotland. Others, such as pantiles and iron, came into general use in more recent times.
For the majority of our traditionally constructed buildings it is the use of these materials, in combination with one another, that has created the beautiful and diverse nature of Scotland’s build heritage: stone, lime and pantiles come together to form distinctive buildings in our east coast towns and villages; timber, clay, stone and thatch are combined to form the blackhouses so distinctive of the Western Isles.
It is hoped that this exhibition, based on the “Building Scotland” book, will give an insight into the diverse materials that have literally been the building blocks of our traditional villages and cities throughout Scotland

Pie Tastings at the Farm Shop
2016-03-12 12:00 - 2016-03-13 16:00 UTC | Hopetoun Farm Shop
It’s British Pie Week and also the 2nd anniversary of when our farm shop launched their own range of homemade pies.
To celebrate come along and enjoy some free tastings of the shop’s three new pies that have just launched. Try their Lamb Curry Pie which is made with minced Hopetoun lamb from the estate, the Chicken Curry Pie made with our own free range chicken and also try the new Macaroni Pie which is made fresh in-store with their own homemade indulgent cheese sauce!
Free samples will be available in-store from 12pm until 4pm on both Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March.

Snowdrop Sunday
2016-02-21 10:30 - 16:00 UTC | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
For one day only this winter, Hopetoun’s grounds and Stables tearoom are open for you to enjoy the Snowdrop display as part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival. Enjoy a guided walk at 2pm (please book this in advance) or a self-led wander around the grounds. A visit to the beautiful Stables tearoom for tea and cake is highly recommended to finish off your day.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.25 adult £2.50 child
DROP IN ANYTIME 10:30-4pm Please contact the ranger service for information on or to book the 2pm guided walk: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

Winter Hike
2016-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Wrap up against the winter weather and join the Hopetoun Ranger on a hike through the wintery grounds and further afield to enjoy the views through the sparse tree branches. This is a great chance to blow the cobwebs away and enjoy a rare opportunity to see Hopetoun during the closed season.
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.25 adult £2.50 child
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Please contact the ranger service on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

Crafty Christmas Creations Family Event
2015-12-06 13:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
SOLD OUT! PLEASE CONTACT TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST
Get hands on at Hopetoun and create some spectacular handmade decorations using natural materials, why not have a go at making your own Christmas wreath? With crafts available for all ages, this is a great way for the whole family to get into the festive spirit. Please note, there will be a morning and an afternoon session with places LIMITED on both, please book early and specify which session you would like to attend. Cost: £5 per person, all places must be booked and paid in advance
Sunday 6th December 1:30-3:00pm
Meeting place: provided upon booking
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Please contact the ranger service on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

Dark Skies
2015-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
SOLD OUT! PLEASE CONTACT TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST
Join experts from the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh to explore the night sky at Hopetoun House. Learn about the galaxy’s above your head and spot some seasonal stars for yourself. This one off event is suitable for all ages so bring the whole family and get lost exploring the sights millions of light years away. LIMITED PLACES. Please book soon to avoid disappointment.
Cost: £6 per adult £3 per child
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Please contact the ranger service on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

Farm Shop Christmas Shopping Evening
2015-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun Farm Shop
Come along to Hopetoun Farm Shop on Thursday 19th November for a fabulous late night shopping evening with free foodie samples, special guests and 10% off your Christmas shopping.*
Chocolates handmade by Wicked
Enjoy complimentary mulled wine, mince pies and shortbread whilst you browse the shop’s huge selection of award winning food and drink, most of which is Scottish, plus locally reared butchery produce from the Hopetoun farm. There will also be the chance to sample some of the Estate’s award winning turkey which you can pre-order for Christmas dinner plus tasters of the butcher’s famous steak pies filled with Hopetoun Aberdeen Angus beef.

Chef and author Christopher Trotter
There will also be guest appearances on the night including the Linties – a local children’s choir from Linlithgow who’ll be entertaining shoppers with carols from 6.30pm until 7pm. Also playing a starring role will be local food writer and chef Christopher Trotter. Christopher is showcasing his collection of cookery books which he’ll happy to sign and personalise for any recipient. Another special guest guaranteed to get your taste buds going is Elaine Forrest, the owner and chocolatier at Wicked Chocolate in Perthshire , who will be sampling her fine handmade chocolates in-store.
Also joining us on the evening are De Brus Brewery bringing their popular micro brewery ales from Dunfermline and The Very Lovely Sauce Company from Anstruther who make the most amazing caramel sauces including a very festive gingerbread variety!
Pack the perfect hamper for your loved ones
Shoppers can also have fun building personalised gift hampers filled with their all your favourite preserves, biscuits or traditional confectionery. Why not add a cookery book signed by Christopher to your hamper? There will also be plenty of readymade Hopetoun hampers on display hand built by the staff featuring Hopetoun’s best selling items – a guaranteed win with any foodie this Christmas!
This special evening takes place within Hopetoun Farm Shop at Newton near South Queensferry and takes place from 6pm until 9pm.
*10% discount will be automatically applied to all sales on the evening apart from sales of alcohol, gift vouchers and pre-orders of butchery.

Hopetoun Bonfire & Fireworks Night 2015
2015-11-07 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
If you’re looking for details on our 2016 event please click here (new page)

Fantastic Fungi- Final Fling
2015-10-25 02:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
The second of two fungi walks this autumn; we hope to explore the fruiting fungi at Hopetoun. With internationally important fungi lawns, and woodlands bursting with mushrooms of all shapes and sizes, you will be guided on a gentle walk to explore the fascinating world of fungi. Please note- we will not be collecting for the pot on this walk.
Sunday 25th October 2pm-3:30pm
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.25 adult £2.50 child
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Please contact the ranger service on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

Run or Dye
2015-10-18 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
Run or Dye comes to Edinburgh. The world’s most colourful 5km is coming to Hopetoun House on 18th October 2015. Registration for 8am, race begins at 10am
At Run or Dye, you become part of the rainbow. As you run/walk/dance through the course, you will get showered in safe, eco-friendly, plant-based powdered dye at every kilometer…turning you into a technicolour canvas of fun!
Just when you thought you couldn’t possibly be more colourful, you’ll cross the finish line and find yourself in the middle of a colourstorm at our Finish Festical! You’ll jam our with our awesome MCs as they count down to the moment when YOU get to Tie-Dye the Sky and open your FREE colour packet to share a bit of the rainbow with your friends, family and everyone else around you. The result is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that many people tell us is the most fun they’ve ever had exercising.

Registrate now at runordye.co.uk

Farm Shop Grill Returns
2015-10-03 11:00 - 2015-10-04 16:00 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun Farm Shop
After a really busy summer at the farm grill adjacent to Hopetoun Farm Shop the team have decided to bring it back for the Autumn.
This weekend sees the return of the most popular sharing platters from the summer – the Gluten Free Aberdeen Angus Platter.
The grill will be open on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October between 11am and 4pm each day. Additional dates will be added in due course.
For more information visit the Farm Shop Grill page.

Roast Beef Saturday
2015-09-26 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun Farm Shop
If you feel like tasting some delicious roast beef this Saturday, then pop along to Hopetoun Farm Shop between 11am – 3pm. As well as enjoying some treats, there’ll be 10% off our Silverside and Topside beef until Sunday 27th September.

Fantastic Fungi- First Flourish
2015-09-20 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
The first of two fungi walks this autumn; we hope to explore the earlier fruiting fungi at Hopetoun. With internationally important fungi lawns, and woodlands bursting with mushrooms of all shapes and sizes, you will be guided on a gentle walk to explore the fascinating world of fungi. Please note- we will not be collecting for the pot on this walk.
Sunday 20th September 2pm-3:30pm
Meeting Place: Main Visitor Car Park
Cost: Grounds entry fee £4.25 adult £2.50 child
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Please contact the ranger service on: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk or 0131 3193956

Continental Sausage Tastings
2015-09-19 12:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun Farm Shop
Join the team from Peelham Farm in the Scottish Borders and try their delightful range of organic continental sausages made with their own reared produce at their farm. Try free samples of their amazing Chorizo and Italliene varieties and use the opportunity to ask the Peelham team anything about how they rear or produce their range.

Chocolate Truffle Making
2015-09-19 12:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun Farm Shop
We are absolutely delighted to welcome Elaine from Wicked Chocolate in Perthshire back to Hopetoun Farm Shop. Not only will you have a chance to nibble on some free chocolate samples but she’ll also be doing some fascinating truffle making demonstrations for you to watch. Time to get inspired…

Simulated Game Day Available Guns
2015-09-18 | Hopetoun Clays, Pinetum Woods, Nr Newton Village, Broxburn, west lothian, EH52 6QD, United Kingdom
We are delighted to offer availability for individual guns to come along on one of our Simulated Game Days. We usually take a team of 6 or more, but if you are a single gun or know just a couple of people who would like to come along, we have a few dates where you can join others to make a team.
A simulated day consists of arrival on the estate for breakfast rolls followed by 3 drives in the morning, a 2 course lunch and a further 2 drives in the afternoon. Grouse, pigeon, duck, partridge and high pheasant drives are replicated throughout the day, please have a look at our Simulated Game Page for further information.
We have three dates available at the moment: Friday 18th September; Friday 2nd October; Saturday 3rd October and Friday 9th October.
Please contact Hopetoun Clays on 0131 331 9940 or clays@hopetoun.co.uk if you would like to book a space.
