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Hopetoun House & Estate

South Queensferry, Edinburgh (EH30 9RW) • Lothian

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🏛️ Scotland's Finest Stately Home 📺 Major Outlander Filming Location 🦌 Expansive Estate & Deer Park 🌉 Views of the Forth Bridges
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scheduleSeasonal: Typically open Easter to September. Thursday – Monday: 11:00 – 17:00

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Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour (From Edinburgh)

Don't worry about hiring a car or navigating country roads. Book this guided day tour from Edinburgh to visit Hopetoun House, Midhope Castle (Lallybroch), and Blackness Castle in one seamless trip.

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£60.00/ person
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Getting Here

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Location Address

South Queensferry, Edinburgh (EH30 9RW)

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Public Bus Services

Local bus lines operate frequent daily services directly to stops adjacent to the attraction entrance.

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Regional Transit Links

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Edinburgh Waverley

ScotRail

20 min (plus taxi)
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Edinburgh City Centre

Lothian Bus 43

45 min (plus taxi)

About Hopetoun House & Estate

Set in a sprawling 6,500-acre estate on the shores of the Firth of Forth, Hopetoun House is a masterpiece of 18th-century architecture. Serving as the magnificent seat of the Marquess of Linlithgow, the house features opulent state apartments, grand staircases, and vast manicured grounds. To modern audiences, it is globally famous as a major filming location for the TV series Outlander, serving as the Duke of Sandringham's home and the Ellesmere estate.

Quick Facts

  • 🏛️Scotland's Finest Stately Home
  • 📺Major Outlander Filming Location
  • 🦌Expansive Estate & Deer Park
  • 🌉Views of the Forth Bridges
  • scheduleSeasonal: Typically open Easter to September. Thursday – Monday: 11:00 – 17:00
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Insider Tips

  • check_circleLallybroch is NOT walking distance: Many tourists assume they can walk from Hopetoun House to Midhope Castle (Lallybroch). They are on the same estate, but it is a 10-minute drive between them, and a separate ticket is strictly required for Midhope.
  • check_circleBook a taxi in advance: If you are taking the train to Dalmeny, book your local taxi (like Queensferry Taxis) in advance. Do not expect Ubers to be waiting at the rural station.
  • check_circleCheck seasonal closures: Hopetoun House is a private family home. It closes to the public completely during the winter (usually October to Easter). Always check the official website before traveling.
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What to Expect

1. The State Apartments

Walk through the breathtaking 18th-century reception rooms designed by William Adam. Outlander fans will instantly recognize the Red Drawing Room as the Duke of Sandringham's home.

2. The Backstairs & Kitchens

Head below stairs to see how the servants kept the vast estate running. You'll see the original historic kitchens and the narrow corridors used by staff.

3. The Grounds & Deer Park

Step out back to explore the vast, manicured lawns and the expansive Deer Park. You will be able to spot herds of red deer grazing against the backdrop of the Firth of Forth.

4. Stables Kitchen & Farm Shop

Finish your visit in the converted historic courtyard. The Stables Kitchen serves excellent Scottish baking, and the farm shop sells estate-reared venison and local produce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lallybroch at Hopetoun House? expand_more

Yes and no. Midhope Castle (which serves as Lallybroch in Outlander) is located on the wider Hopetoun Estate. However, it is a significant drive away from the main Hopetoun House building and requires a completely separate parking pass and entry ticket.

Can you take photos inside Hopetoun House? expand_more

Yes, personal, non-flash photography is welcomed inside the State Apartments and throughout the grounds.

How do you get to Hopetoun House from Edinburgh without a car? expand_more

It is difficult but possible. You must take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalmeny Station, or the 43 bus to South Queensferry. From there, you must take a pre-booked local taxi to the estate gates, as there is no safe walking route and no public bus into the estate.

Explore the Area

Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Palace

Set strikingly beside a serene loch, Linlithgow Palace was the grand pleasure palace of the Stuart Kings. Despite being burned down in 1746, the massive, imposing red sandstone ruins remain breathtaking. Visitors can explore the vast Great Hall, marvel at the beautifully ornate King's Fountain (the oldest surviving in Britain), and walk the exact corridors famously used as Wentworth Prison in the hit TV series Outlander.

Almond Valley Heritage Centre

Almond Valley Heritage Centre

Set around historic watermills alongside the River Almond, this massive site is the ultimate family day out in West Lothian. It brilliantly combines a hands-on petting farm with massive indoor and outdoor play spaces, making it completely weather-proof. Kids can ride the narrow-gauge railway, bounce on giant jumping pillows, and explore the multi-level soft play, while adults will appreciate the excellent on-site museum detailing Scotland's unique shale oil history.

Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo

Set upon 82 acres of sloping parkland on Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh Zoo is a world-class conservation park managed by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. It is globally renowned for its pioneering penguin enclosure and is the only zoo in the UK where you can see Queensland Koalas. Visitors can also marvel at the Giraffe House, spot Sumatran tigers, and watch the famous daily Penguin Parade—all while enjoying sweeping views across the city to the Pentland Hills.

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Local Car Rentals

Explore the beauty of Lothian at your own pace. Hire a car from trusted agencies nearby.

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VW Polo or similar (Economy)

Manual • 5 seats • Hertz

£35/day
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Nissan Qashqai or similar (SUV)

Automatic • 5 seats • Enterprise

£68/day
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