Hopetoun House
Two miles west of South Queensferry is Hopetoun House, which thoroughly deserves its reputation as 'Scotland's finest stately home'.
Set in 100 acres of magnificent parkland, including the Red Deer park, the house is the epitome of aristocratic grandeur and recently celebrated its 300th birthday. Hopetoun House is perhaps the finest example of the work of William Burn and William Adam. It is, in fact, two houses in one. The oldest part was designed by William Bruce and built between 1699 and 1707. In 1721 William Adam began enlarging the house by adding the facade, colonnades and grand State Apartments. It was built for the Earls of Hopetoun, later created Marquesses of Linlithgow and part of the house is still lived in by the Marquess of Linlithgow and his family.
The house contains a large collection of art treasures and the grounds are also open to the public. You could come here and pretend you're a member of the aristocracy for the day, then go back to your tiny B&B and weep.
Opening Times
Daily Apr-end of Sep, and every weekend in Oct, 1000-1730. £5.30, £2.70 child.
Contact Phone Number
0131 331 2451Websites to Visit
Nearby Castles
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Midhope Castle
16th century unoccupied house near Hopetoun House with farmyard behind. Can be walked around and is worth a visit.
Visitor Attractions
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Dalmeny House
Built in 1815 in Tudor Gothic, Dalmeny House contains a superb collection of 18th-century French furniture, porcelain and tapestries and paintings, including portraits by Gainsborough, Raeburn, Reynolds and Lawrence.
Hopetoun House Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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