Ranger events and activities

Guided Walks & Events

A programme of guided walks and events throughout the year explore a range of fascinating subjects such as Night Hunters, Hopetoun's Deer Walk, Snowdrop Walk and Christmas Walk. When Hopetoun House opens for Easter a range of family events are laid on.

Summer drop in sessions

During the summer holidays the Summer Drop-in Sessions are great fun for children and include activities that they find completely fascinating such as finding out about den building and animal homes. Children love to take part in pond dipping, bark rubbing and especially mini beast hunts!

The Ranger Service teams up with the Education service to provide activities for Primary and Secondary School Children. To find out more visit our education pages click here....We are also very happy to provide an educational service to groups of nursery children and organisations such as the Beavers and the Girl Guides.

Ranger Events

Sat 20th March   Hopetoun’s Spring Flower Walk
This special walk takes place in Hopetoun House’s Gardens in the closed season and is a rare chance to see the Spring Garden at it’s very finest with a happy mix of native, naturalised and planted flowers. You will be dazzled by our delightful daffodils and bowled over by our beautiful bluebells.
2pm –  3.30pm (approx)
Cost £3.70 adults, £2.20 children (Includes Grounds Entrance Charge and coffee)
Meet at Car Park
(Booking required)

Monday 5th April  Easter Egg’stravaganza
Come along for this traditional workshop that involves egg painting, egg rolling and other eggciting activities.
Don’t forget to bring along a hard-boiled egg or two….
10.30am to 12noon
Cost Children £5
Accompanying Adults – £3.70 (Includes Grounds Entrance Charge)
Meet at the Education Room
(Booking required)

Sunday 2nd May – Two Houses and a Castle
A very special circular walk from House of the Binns, to Hopetoun House and Blackness Castle, led by Rangers from the National Trust for Scotland, Hopetoun House and Historic Scotland.  Fantastic views and wildlife along the way.  Bring a packed lunch and proper walking boots.
11am – 4pm (approx)
Cost £5 adults, £3 children (Includes Grounds Entrance Charge and coffee)
Meet at House of the Binns car park
(Booking required)