Hopetoun House Summary

• Address: South Queensferry, South Queensferry, EH30 9SL (Map)
• Tel: +44 (0)131 331 2451
• Fax: +44 (0)131 319 1885
• Owner: Hopetoun House Preservation Trust
• Administrator: Mhairi MacDougall (Marketing Manager)
• E-mail: Click here to contact
• Website: Go to the Hopetoun House website

The magnificent interiors boast fine paintings, original furnishings and décor, tapestries and objects d’art with Aubusson tapestries and fabulous chandeliers in the Ballroom. The Stables Tearoom offers wonderful lunches and tempting snacks with champagne afternoon teas a speciality.

Hopetoun has been the home of the Earls of Hopetoun, later created Marquesses of Linlithgow, since it was built in 1699 and part of the House is still lived in today by the present Marquess and his family. The House, however, is owned and managed by an independent, charitable trust created in 1974 by the current Marquess and his father in order to preserve the House with its historic contents and surrounding landscape for the enjoyment and education of the public for all time.

The House is approached from the Royal Drive, used only by members of the Royal Family, notably King George IV in 1822, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1988, The Princess Royal in 1997 and the Duke of Rothesay in 1999.

Corporate Hospitality, Conferences, Banqueting and Weddings:

Hopetoun is one of Scotland’s finest Georgian houses whose sumptuous and graceful apartments never fail to leave a lasting impression. You can be assured of attention to detail, culinary excellence and superior and imaginative service at Hopetoun as they are acknowledged leaders in the hospitality industry, while their experienced event managers and award winning in-house caterers pride themselves in looking after your every need.

They have a wide choice of rooms to dine in, from the State Dining Room (up to 24 guests) - The family dining room where King George IV once dined. Hung with portraits of the Hopetoun family, the State Dining Room provides an incomparable setting for smaller parties. The family dining table set with white linen, silver candelabra and sparkling crystal is both intimate and stunning.

To the Ballroom (60 to 300 guests or up to 250 for dinner dance) - For the most splendid events, the Ballroom provides a truly glamorous setting. A blazing log fire and beautiful floral display greets guests in the Reception Hall while in the Ballroom, complete with crystal chandeliers and Aubusson tapestries, tables are set and themed to your requirements. The adjoining Tapestry Room, again with log fire, is ideal as a cocktail bar.

Hopetoun ensures a dramatic and unforgettable setting for your event from the first breathtaking glimpse of the grand facade and imposing lawns to the last, fond farewell with the backdrop of the floodlit House against the evening sky.

You can view their Website for further details.

Opening Times - 2012

Summer:

• 22nd April - 25th September: daily, 10.30 am - 5 pm (last admission at 4 pm)

Winter:

• By appointment only for groups (15+)

Admission Prices - 2012

House & Grounds:

• Adult - £9.20
• Child (5-16 years)* - £4.90
• Seniors/Student - £8.00
• Family (2+2) - £25.00
• Additional Child - £3.00
• Groups (15+) - £8.00
• Registered Disabled - £4.90

Grounds Only:

• Adult - £4.25
• Child (5-16 years) - £2.50
• Seniors/Student - £3.70
• Family (2+2) - £11.50
• Groups (15+) - £3.20
• Registered Disabled - £2.50

Season Ticket (Grounds only):

• Family (2+2) - £35.00
• Individual - £20.00
• Couples - £30.00

* Under 5 years Free

Winter group rates on request

Admission to Tea-room - Free

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Events for Hopetoun House

• Hopetoun Farm Shop Master Class - 08 February 2012
  Award winning chef Wendy Barrie with a master class demonstration of a three course menu for a Valentines Day Dinner using fresh locally produced ingredients from the VisitScotland five star Farm Shop. Full instructions, tastings and recipes for all. Please click through to their website for full menu and booking details.
• Sense & Sensibility - Chapterhouse Theatre Company - 16 February 2012
  7.30 pm: This production, adapted for the stage by Laura Turner, tells the story of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood as they fall in love for the first time, make mistakes and experience heartbreak while attempting to find a balance between sense and sensibility.
• Hopetoun Snowdrop Walk - Guided Walk - 26 February 2012
  The grounds are not officially open till Easter, but for this occasion will be open from 10.30am - 4pm as part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival. Meeting in the Car Park, the Ranger will lead this walk to explore Hopetoun's Grounds to see the woodland floor carpeted with beautiful snowdrops. Booking required for this walk. Please note the Stables Restaurant will not be open but ea, coffee and bakery goods will be available. Guided walk free, but Grounds Admission charge applicable.
• Wedding Open Day - 26 February 2012
  10 am - 4 pm: Hopetoun will be adorned for a Wedding Ceremony & Reception, plus many recommended suppliers will be in attendance to discuss requirements for your wedding. All visitors are shown round personally, therefore appointments are essential, please click through to their site for further details.
• Easter Egg'stravaganza - 08 April 2012
  10.30 am - 12 pm: Meet in the Education Room for a traditional workshop - bring your hard-boiled egg (or two) to paint with your own design, then join in the egg rolling and other activities. Booking required. Cost is £6 per child, accompanying adults £4.25 (Grounds Entrance Charge).

• Hopetoun Bluebell Walk - 29 April 2012
  2 - 3.30 pm: The Ranger will lead this walk from the Ranger Centre through Hopetoun's charming carpet of Bluebells during which he will reveal to you the natural history of this beautiful wild flower. Included with Grounds Entrance Charge - Booking required.
• The RSABI Hopetoun Cup - 15 June 2012
  This RSABI charity clay shoot will be held to raise funds and awareness for Scotland's Agricultural and Land-Based Benevolent Fund. The RSABI is the only benevolent fund for land-based industry in Scotland. They provide assistance to farmers, farm workers, gamekeepers, ghillies, rural estate workers and others who are unable to work and now find themselves in unacceptably harsh living conditions.
• Nature's Pharmacy - 23 June 2012
  2 - 3.30 pm: Meet the Hopetoun Ranger and Annette Greenfield at the Ranger Centre. Annette is a local Medical Herbalist, she will explain about the natural remedies to be found in nature. This will be followed by an exploration of the grounds of Hopetoun to see what is growing in the "pharmacy". Included in Grounds Admission, but booking is required.
• Hopetoun's Deer Walk - 21 July 2012
  2 - 3.30 pm: Meet the Hopetoun Ranger at the Ranger Centre who will be leading a walk to discover the various species of Deer resident at Hopetoun. Learn about the natural history of the Red, Roe and Fallow Deer that inhabit Hopetoun's land. Also includes visiting the Red Deer Park to feed the two stags and their females. Cost: Adult - £4.25, £2.50 Children - £2.50. Booking required.
• Gillespie Macandrew Hopetoun Horse Trials - 28 July 2012 to 29 July 2012
  First class eventing with some of the world's leading riders, this is Scotland's premier sporting and social event. There will also be family entertainment, fine foods and shopping.

• Hopetoun Wildlife Week - 06 August 2012 to 10 August 2012
  10 am - 1 pm: The Hopetoun Rangers are running a week of fun activities for children to include bird watching, den building, fire building with a sausage sizzle and orienteering. These sessions are suitable for 7-12 year olds. Cost - £5 per session or £20 for the week. Outdoor clothing required and please bring a snack. Booking Essential.
• Hopetoun Night Hunters Walk - 17 August 2012
  8 pm: Join this walk of approximately two hours duration to explore the grounds hunting for badgers, bats, foxes, moths, owls and any other creatures that cross the path. Please bring a torch. Cost: Adult - £4.25, Child - £2.50 (Tea or Coffee included). Booking Essential.
• Hopetoun's Autumn Walk - 27 October 2012
  2 pm - 3.30 pm: Meet at the Hopetoun Car Park for a chance to walk in the grounds through the multi coloured woods looking out for interesting fungi, squirrels and the Jays. Also the rutting Red Deer should be very vocal. Cost: Adult - £4.25, Child - £2.50 (includes tea and coffee). Booking Essential.

Additional Info for Hopetoun House

• Gardens
• Groups
• Dogs allowed
• Weddings
• Disabled Access
• Education
• Refreshments
• Picnics
• Guides
• Meals Available
• Conferences
• Filming
• Gifts
• Shop
• Car Parking

Heritage Groups

• Historic Houses Association

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