Conservation

All proceeds from the activities at Hopetoun House go to the Hopetoun House Preservation Trust to help it achieve its aims of Conservation, Education and Public Access. Since the Trust was formed in 1974, it has undertaken an ambitious and ongoing programme of works. The North Pavilion, originally designed as a stable block, has undergone extensive refurbishment and is now the visitor tearoom and a venue for events, marriages and conferences. The charming Round Pond and Jet d'Eau on the West Lawn were refurbished to enhance beautifully the setting for any event taking place. In 2004 a major phase of restoration on the fabric of the main building helped protect it for the future and allowed the installation of a lift to improve access as well as the creation of a Community Education Centre and Ranger Centre.

The Carriage House has been converted into a conservation studio, which is a leading centre for the conservation of a wide range of historic artefacts.  It is here that volunteers care for the Hopetoun tapestry collection.  Studio space is also leased to the Scottish Conservation Studio LLP, an independent business that conserves works on paper and photographs, costumes and textiles, and artefacts from collections throughout Scotland and beyond.