Hopetoun House
West Lothian, Scotland
Key facts
- Operator
- Hopetoun House Preservation Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9RW
Telephone 0131 331 2451
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Hopetoun is a grand 17th and 18th-century house on the Firth of Forth, home of the Hope family and run by a preservation trust. Reviewers single out the guides stationed in the rooms as the highlight, describing them as knowledgeable and full of stories if you ask questions. The grounds are described as easy walking, and some visitors enjoyed spotting locations used for filming Outlander.
Worth the trip
The room guides - reviewers say the visit changes entirely once you start asking them questions.
Before you go
Reviewers found the rooftop worth the view but a bit of a climb, and describe the cafe as snacks rather than full meals, so plan lunch accordingly.
Reviewers repeatedly praise the guides and volunteers stationed in the rooms, with one advising visitors to ask questions because the best stories are not volunteered. The grounds and walks are described as easy to access and the viewpoints as worth the effort, though one reviewer notes the rooftop involves a fair climb that older visitors should be prepared for. Several mention the Outlander filming locations as a draw. Opinions on the cafe are mixed but broadly positive: reviewers call the food good quality and the cakes and desserts excellent, while also finding it expensive, and one points out it serves snacks rather than full meals so visitors should plan accordingly. Its position just outside Edinburgh and on the John Muir Way is mentioned by cyclists and walkers.
Grand 17th/18th-century house on the Firth of Forth, home of the Hope family, run by a preservation trust.
“Beautiful grounds. Was great to see so many Outlander filming locations but there were also a lot of other amazing things to see. The café has good food as well.”- K Richardson, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “The cafe has snacks, not real meals, so plan accordingly; their desserts are excellent.” - Alan Dennis, Baron of Cowie
Common questions about Hopetoun House
Where is Hopetoun House?
Hopetoun House is in West Lothian, Scotland, at Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9RW.
Do you need a ticket to visit Hopetoun House?
Yes - Hopetoun House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Hopetoun House Preservation Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Hopetoun House?
Yes - Hopetoun House offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Hopetoun House?
The room guides - reviewers say the visit changes entirely once you start asking them questions.
Is Hopetoun House a ruin or still intact?
Hopetoun House is largely intact - Grand 17th/18th-century house on the Firth of Forth, home of the Hope family, run by a preservation trust.
