This husband and wife team are both graduates of Edinburgh College of Art, and have both pursued teaching careers in a college environment. Jean is a painter and Ian makes ceramics. Their work has been shown at Hopetoun House for many years, and they live and work on the Estate. This year’s exhibition will present […]
Join us for a scenic ranger-led walk along the Hopetoun foreshore as part of the Scottish Geology Festival! Discover the geological wonders of West Lothian and perhaps catch a glimpse of local wildlife. Ticket Prices: Adult £8.50, Concession £8.00, Disabled £6.50, Child £6.50 (not suitable for children under 8 years of age), Family (2+2) £27.00 […]
Outlander Fans, Transport Yourself to Another Time! Transport yourself to the heart of Outlander with our exclusive guided tour of Hopetoun House. Join our expert guides as we wander through this stunning stately home, revealing its iconic Outlander filming locations both inside and out. Immerse yourself in the magic of the series and feel free […]
Sophie & James - Corrine Moffat Photography Searching for your dream wedding venue? We would be delighted to welcome you to explore Hopetoun as the venue for your special event. On the evening you will have the opportunity to view all of the private event spaces and our experienced team will be available to discuss […]
Botanical Artist, Pauline Stevenson will be exhibiting her work in the Outer Room at Hopetoun House. Pauline is currently a member of the U.K. Coloured Pencil Society, The Botanical Society of Scotland and the Botanical Art Lovers Group. She has been a member of the Scottish Society of Botanical Artists for several years now. The […]
Outlander Fans, Transport Yourself to Another Time! Transport yourself to the heart of Outlander with our exclusive guided tour of Hopetoun House. Join our expert guides as we wander through this stunning stately home, revealing its iconic Outlander filming locations both inside and out. Immerse yourself in the magic of the series and feel free […]
Join us on Sunday 22nd September from 12– 4pm for the Hopetoun Family Fun Day where we have a variety of activities to enjoy. Unicorn Walks with The Hoof Gang Experience Our friends at The Hoof Gang Experience will be joining us from 12-4pm where you will have the opportunity to take the unicorns […]
We invite you to discover more about the Estate and its plans. This event offers local people a unique opportunity to engage with the Estate team, provide feedback, and learn more about Hopetoun’s commitment to its natural and built heritage and sustainable growth. Date: 25 September 2024 Time: Drop in anytime between 3pm and 7pm […]
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.
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.
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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
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.
.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.