Description
Hopetoun House is a grand 17th-century stately home set within beautiful grounds near Edinburgh. Known as one of Scotland’s finest stately homes, it offers a blend of history, architecture and scenic landscapes. Open seasonally, it provides a memorable visitor experience with elegant interiors and expansive outdoor spaces.
Visitors can explore the historic house with its Georgian interiors, period furniture, artwork and detailed craftsmanship, as well as enjoy nature trails, wildlife spotting and scenic walks around the estate. Activities include Outlander guided tours of filming locations, geocaching, children’s nature trails, Junior Rangers programmes and visits to the Ranger Centre with interactive displays and games. The estate also features the Stables Kitchen café, woodland areas, gardens and event spaces for weddings, celebrations and educational visits.
Ticket prices for House and Grounds are £15.00 for adults, £7.00 for children (4–15), £13.50 for concessions and £40.00 for families (2+2), while Grounds Only tickets are £7.00 for adults and £4.00 for children. Additional pricing includes £6.50 concessions, £4.00 disabled access, £1.00 for Young Scot Card holders and free entry for children under 4.
Hopetoun House offers a perfect mix of history, nature and family-friendly activities. With its stunning architecture, engaging tours and beautiful grounds, it provides something for visitors of all ages. It is an ideal destination for a relaxing and enriching day out near Edinburgh.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
- House and Grounds: Visit Hopetoun House and Grounds for a memorable day out near Edinburgh and discover a place of beauty, tranquillity and architectural magnificence dating from the 17th century. It has been home to the Hope Family since the late 1600’s and the present Lord Hopetoun and his family still live in Hopetoun House. Hopetoun House, a remarkable and beautiful stately home, is filled with stunning collections and sits in majestic grounds with nature trails and scenic walks. Hopetoun House is often referred to as Scotland’s Finest Stately Home and it is also a five-star Visitor Attraction, testament to the friendly team and its aim of providing an exceptional customer experience.
- Outlander Guided Tours: Hopetoun has played host to 22 filming locations throughout Seasons 1, 2, 3,7b & 8 of Outlander — and for 2026, we’ve added new scenes to the tour for returning fans to discover. For the ultimate Outlander-themed experience, join one of our exclusive small-group guided tours of the iconic filming locations at Hopetoun House. Explore both the stunning interiors and the beautiful surrounding grounds featured across four series of the show. Our friendly and knowledgeable guides bring the magic to life, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, filming insights, and fascinating history throughout the tour.
- Grounds and Wildlife: 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. You can download the Hopetoun Grounds Map to help you plan your visit and find your way around the grounds using the Spring Garden Trail and Sea Walk Trail. Feel free to also visit the Ranger Centre while you are at Hopetoun for more interpretation on what you might see on your visit.
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6.40 miles
