Outdoor activities

With 6,500 acres of beautiful rolling countryside, Hopetoun is ideally placed on the outskirts of Edinburgh as a location for outdoor activities at any time of the year. You can take full advantage of the outdoor activities on offer by staying in one of our self catering holiday cottages.

Clay shooting

Hopetoun is a perfect escape for an afternoon's shoot in a stunning rural location, yet very accessible being only 12 miles from Edinburgh. Clay pigeon shooting is available to book for groups of five or more people. Please call 0131 331 1546 or email estate@hopetoun.co.uk for further information or to discuss a package tailored to suit your requirements.

Simulated Game Shooting

If you are serious about your sport, or a novice sporting gun wishing to improve, try our simulated game shooting which is available through advance booking.

This is a very special experience and as close to a real day's game shooting as possible with all the tradition and ceremony of a driven game shoot within the Hopetoun Home Beat. Three packages are available for groups of 6 - 16 people.  However, we are very happy to discuss your requirements and tailor a shoot to suit your particular need.

Please call 0131 331 1546 or email estate@hopetoun.co.uk for further information or to discuss a package tailored to suit your requirements.

Walking

You can purchase a ticket to allow you to visit the grounds of Hopetoun House from Easter Weekend until the last weekend in September and explore the magnificent planned parkland.

You are welcome to explore the wider estate at any time of year however please exercise your access rights responsibly and be aware of other land uses and land management requirements. Please take note of any signs that you see.  If you have any queries regarding public access please feel free to contact 0131 331 1546.

Cycling

There are many routes suitable for cycling throughout the wider Estate including National Cycle Route 76 and the Union Canal towpath. Although we encourage and welcome visitors to arrive by bicycle, for conservation reasons and in consideration of others enjoying the walks in the core of the parkland around the house, cycling is not allowed within the grounds of Hopetoun House.

For any enquiries about access for walking and cycling or to book clay shooting or simulated game shooting, please phone 0131 331 1546 or email estate@hopetoun.co.uk