Hopetoun House

Hopetoun House sits gracefully above the Firth of Forth, just outside South Queensferry. With its stately Baroque lines and sweeping views, it’s easy to imagine the stories that have unfolded here over generations. Commissioned in 1699 for the Earls of Hopetoun and later given its distinctive flair by the Adam family, Hopetoun isn’t just a showpiece - it’s a living piece of Scottish heritage.Hopetoun isn’t just grand halls and gilded ceilings; it’s been the Hope family’s home for more than 300 years. Wander through the State Apartments, and you’ll spot 18th-century paintings, handsome old furniture, and tapestries that have quietly watched centuries go by. Outside, you’re free to roam through gardens and parkland, where deer graze, and the Forth’s famous bridges fill the skyline.If you’re an Outlander fan, you might get a sense of déjà vu - Hopetoun starred as the Duke of Sandringham’s estate, setting the scene for some of the show’s most memorable moments. The rooms are just as striking in real life as they are on screen. With Midhope Castle (Lallybroch) and Blackness Castle (Fort William) nearby, Hopetoun is the perfect starting point for an Outlander adventure of your own.