The Gillespie Macandrew Horse Trials offer a host of activities each day including Shetland Grand National, Pony Club Games and Jumping, British Show jumping Competitions, Lurcher racing and an array of shopping trade stands. The event is a great chance to see some of the country's top riders competing at Hopetoun.
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. Meet at the main visitor car park.
The team at Hopetoun Farm Shop needs your help to choose a brand new ice cream flavour for the farm shop. We'll provide the spoons!
Young governess Jane Eyre arrives at the mysterious Thornfield Hall deep in the Yorkshire moors and meets enigmatic Mr Rochester. So begins this most unforgettable of love stories. When a secret from the past returns to haunt them, can Jane and Rochester’s passion survive the forces that might tear them apart forever?
Jean Hall and Ian Henderson are professional artists who live on Hopetoun Estate. Jean Hall’s paintings have been shown in commercial galleries around the world and Ian Henderson’s ceramics and sculpture have also been exhibited widely in the UK and abroad. Both artists will exhibit a range of work in The Carriage Room at Hopetoun […]
An exhibition of original art and photography in the Carriage Room by Priscilla Brightman and Sarah MacDonald
Sign your little nature detectives up for five days of fun exploring the grounds of Hopetoun House. 10-1pm every day, they will join the rangers and find out about mini-beasts, mammals, birds and other wildlife through games, activities and fun surveys. Each day will have a different theme, ranging from a Minibeast safari to exploring the seashore.
Due to circumstances outwith our control the third party organisers of this event has cancelled. For more details visit www.classicsummerspectacular.com.
Join Chapterhouse Theatre for their production of The Secret Garden
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 the protection of nigh time hunting.
Meet Wendy from the extremely successful Artisan Cheesecake company and enjoy free tastings of their new range arriving in Hopetoun Farm Shop this weekend
One-off FITASC Training Day at Hopetoun Clays. Get bespoke tuition from the best!
Taking place on the last Sunday of the month, the ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun's designed landscape and serves to compliment the tour offered inside of the House. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying the specimen trees and plants of the designed landscape.
Meet the guys from Perthshire winery Cairn O'Mhor and enjoy free tastings of their wines made with Scottish fruits
Spaces available on our Simulated Game Days
Meet Elaine from Wicked Chocolate in Perthshire and try your hand at making truffles!
Join the team from Peelham Farm in the Scottish Borders and try their delightful range of organic continental sausages.
The first of two fungi walks this autumn; we hope to explore the earlier fruiting fungi at Hopetoun.
Pop in to the Farm Shop this Saturday for some delicious roast beef tastings.
After a really busy summer at the farm grill adjacent to Hopetoun Farm Shop the team have decided to bring it back in the Autumn.
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
The second of two fungi walks this autumn; we hope to explore the fruiting fungi at Hopetoun.
Building on Hopetoun's reputation for putting on one of the most spectacular fireworks displays around, 2015's celebration is set to be more popular than ever.
Festive late night shopping evening with 10% off your shopping on the night
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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 […]
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.
Try our new recipe homemade pies launched for British Pie Week
An exhibition celebrating 14 of Scotland’s traditional building materials
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.
