Hopetoun House, Photos, Architect, Historic Scottish Building, Phone, Location, Image

Hopetoun House, Edinburgh

Historic property in West Lothian design by William Adam architect, Scotland, UK

post updated 8 April 2025

Address: Hopetoun, near South Queensferry, EH30 9SL, Scotland

Location / Directions: 2m west of South Queensferry, off A904, north-west of Edinburgh

Contact: +44 (0)131 331 2451

Hopetoun House

West Lothian architecture design by William Adam architect aerial view: images from Morris and Steedman Associates

Hopetoun House Scotland

Building Architect: Sir William Bruce + William Adam
Date built: 1721

Refurbishment Architects: Morris & Steedman Associates

South Queensferry historic property exterior image

Twentieth century conservation work at Hopetoun House has included major roof repairs and complex repairs to colonnade stonework. Most recently an entire upgrading of the Estate infrastructure and conversion of the Stables Wing to provide restaurant facilities have been completed. Conservation Plan for Heritage Lottery Fund application prepared 1996 – 2002.

South Queensferry historic property interior: Yellow Drawing Room

Current projects include the conservation of external fabric, expansion of visitor facilities and the creation of a world-class archive study centre.

South Queensferry historic property Red Drawing Room

Phone: 0131 331 2451
E-mail: enquiries(at)hopetounhouse.com

Historic South Queensferry property images / information from Morris and Steedman Associates, Architects

Hopetoun House Architect
William Adam 1689 – 1748
Scottish Architect, noted for his design of Scottish country houses. Adam was born near Kirkcaldy and was the father of the architects James, John and Robert Adam (1728-92). He worked on Floors Castle (1718) with architect Sir John Vanbrugh. William Adam’s most impressive work is probably Hopetoun House.

The Adam family also had a house in Edinburgh on what is now Chambers Street. Adam House (1954-55) by William Kininmonth, part of the University of Edinburgh, now stands on the site. William Adam is buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, in a mausoleum designed by his son, John.