From Abercorn lands to tranquil woodland and lawns: a brief history of the Hopetoun Grounds.
Up until the 1670s, the land where Hopetoun House now stands was known as the lands of Abercorn. The site boasted spectacular views down to Berwick Law and over the parish of Abercorn. In 1678, John Hope purchased the land and named it Hopetoun. The site for Hopetoun House was selected well, elevated enough for […]
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