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Hopetoun House

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Hopetoun House Scotland's largest house and one of the best examples of architects William Bruce and William Adam. Fine carving, wainscoting and ceiling painting in Bruce section completed in 1703. Adam section, completed about 1767, has gilding and classical motifs of early 18th century, rich plaster ceilings and splendid furniture. Yellow drawing room has walls and furniture of silk damask and gilded mirrors. Family museum with history of the Hope family. The 7th Earl of Hopetoun was the first Governor General of Australia. Parkland with woodland trails, garden, picnic spots. Rooftop viewing across the park and the Firth of Forth and its bridges.
South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, EH30 9SL

About Hopetoun House
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 m (3 km) W South Queensferry, off A904 on the Firth of Forth
Website: Hopetoun House
Email: enquiries@hopetounhouse.com
Phone: 0131 331 2451
Fax: 0131 319 1885
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Photo Credit: Barbara Ballard
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?

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Dakota Forth Bridge Edinburgh Dakota Forth Bridge - 2.3 miles from Hopetoun House
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Stay from: £89.00
The Queensferry Hotel  North Queensferry The Queensferry Hotel - 2.8 miles from Hopetoun House
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Stay from: £45.00
The Elgin Hotel Charlestown The Elgin Hotel - 3.5 miles from Hopetoun House
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Ardbrae House B&B Cramond Bridge Ardbrae House B&B - 6.9 miles from Hopetoun House
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The Hideaway Townhill The Hideaway - 6.9 miles from Hopetoun House
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From: £45.00
Ardbrae House Edinburgh Ardbrae House - 7.1 miles from Hopetoun House
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Forth Bridges
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c/o Queensferry Lodge Hotel
St Margaret's Head
North Queensferry

Central Scotland
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KY11 1HP
Tel: 01383 417759
Email: forthbridges@visitfife.com
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