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Hopetoun House

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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
Historic Houses Association
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OS NT089788
Photo Credit: Barbara Ballard
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Nearest Towns and Villages Wark-on-Tweed - 52.6 miles away Norham - 54.3 miles away Etal - 58 miles away Berwick-upon-Tweed - 58.7 miles away Ford - 59 miles away Tweedmouth - 59.1 miles away Spittal - 59.7 miles away Wooler - 64.5 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Longhouse - 14 miles from Hopetoun House Crook of Devon, Central Scotland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £250

Creg-Ny-Baa - 21.2 miles from Hopetoun House Freuchie, Fife Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £310

7a St Johns Place - 27.8 miles from Hopetoun House Perth, Central Scotland Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £395

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Nearest Hotels

Dakota Forth Bridge - 2.3 miles from Hopetoun House Edinburgh, Lothian Stay from: £89.00

The Queensferry Hotel - 2.8 miles from Hopetoun House North Queensferry, Fife Stay from: £45.00

The Elgin Hotel - 3.5 miles from Hopetoun House Charlestown, Fife Stay from: £68.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Ardbrae House B&B - 6.9 miles from Hopetoun House Cramond Bridge, Lothian From: £70.00

The Hideaway - 6.9 miles from Hopetoun House Townhill, Fife From: £45.00

Ardbrae House - 7.1 miles from Hopetoun House Edinburgh, Lothian From: £32.00

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Forth Bridges
Tourist Information Centre
c/o Queensferry Lodge Hotel
St Margaret's Head
North Queensferry

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