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
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 18th September & Sunday 19th September: Hopetoun Green Volunteers - 10am-1pm
Help the Hopetoun Rangers carry out conservation work in the magnificent designed landscape of Scotland's finest stately home. Booking required - 0131 319 3956, email: ranger@hopetoun.co.uk
Hopetoun House Ranger Service are offering the following walks as part of West Lothian Walking Week 2010 (20-26 September).
Monday 20th September: Kids Woodland Walk - 2pm-3.30pm
Led by: Ranger for Hopetoun House.
Distance: 1km
Start: Hopetoun Gate House
No of participants: 20
Cost: FREE
Join the Ranger as we search Hopetoun's woods for tracks and signs of the different animals that live there. We will search for animal homes and also carry out a mini beast hunt!
Booking is essential for this walk and you can register by contacting: 01506 775 626 or email HIT@westlothian.gov.uk
Wednesday 22nd September: Hopetoun's Access Routes - 10am-12pm
Led by: Ranger for Hopetoun House.
Distance: 3km
Start: Hopetoun Gate House
No of participants: 20
Cost: FREE
Circular walk examining the free access routes around Hopetoun, including the entrance drive, Fallow Deer Park and West Lothian's shoreline. Suitable for able adults and familites with primary aged children.
Booking is essential for this walk and you can register by contacting: 01506 775 626 or email HIT@westlothian.gov.uk
OCTOBER
Saturday 23rd October - Ranger Walk - Hopetoun’s Autumn Walk
With Hopetoun now closed for the winter season this is an excellent chance to enjoy the grounds in their full autumn splendour. Marvel at the multi coloured woods and keep your eyes peeled for fascinating fungi, hungry squirrels and our normally shy Jays. Our Red Deer will also be rutting and should be in good voice.
2pm to 3.30pm
Cost £3.70 adults, £2.20 children (Includes Grounds Entrance Charge and coffee).
Free for 2010 Grounds Season Ticket holders.
Meet at the Car Park
(Booking Required)
NOVEMBER
Saturday 13th November - Ranger Walk - Hopetoun’s Fungi Walk
Join the Ranger as we learn about mushrooms, toadstools and the various other fungi present in the internationally important lawns and grounds of Hopetoun House.
2pm to 3.30pm
Cost £3.70 adults, £2.20 children (Includes Grounds Entrance Charge and coffee)
Meet in the Ranger Centre
(Booking Required)