Corporate Hospitality

Hopetoun is one of Scotland’s finest Georgian houses whose sumptuous and graceful apartments never fail to leave a lasting impression. You can be assured of attention to detail, culinary excellence and superior and imaginative service at Hopetoun.

We are an acknowledged leader in the hospitality industry and our experienced event managers and award winning in-house caterers pride themselves in looking after your every need.

Hopetoun ensures a dramatic and unforgettable setting for your event from the first breathtaking glimpse of the grand facade and imposing lawns to the last, fond farewell with the backdrop of the floodlit House against the evening sky.

Fine Dining in the Grand Salons

The Champagne Reception
Guests are welcomed on arrival in the Reception Hall by uniformed staff with champagne and canapes. The main historical rooms are open to explore and with optional musical entertainment such as a classical quartet or a jazz pianist playing softly in the background, a truly elegant atmosphere is established.

Dining in the State Dining Room (up to 24 guests)
Dinner follows in the family dining room where King George IV once dined. Hung with portraits of the Hopetoun family, the State Dining Room provides an incomparable setting for smaller parties. The family dining table set with white linen, silver candelabra and sparkling crystal is both intimate and stunning.

Dining in the Red Drawing Room (up to 50 guests)
For slightly larger groups, we recommend the Red Drawing Room - a breathtaking Regency room that was specifically designed to impress. The original crimson damask wall covering, imposing fireplace and rococo ceiling ensures a sumptuous and unique setting.

Dining in the Adam Stables (60 - 120 guests)
For larger groups, the recently refurbished Adam Stables creates an impressive and atmospheric backdrop for your event. This room is simply and tastefully decorated to the highest conservation standards with original stone floors and historic detailing and can be dressed to suit your requirements.

Dining in the Ballroom (60 to 300 guests or up to 250 for dinner dance)
For the most splendid events, the Ballroom provides a truly glamorous setting. A blazing log fire and beautiful floral display greets guests in the Reception Hall while in the Ballroom, complete with crystal chandeliers and Aubusson tapestries, tables are set and themed to your requirements. The adjoining Tapestry Room, again with log fire, is ideal as a cocktail bar.

For further details please contact us.

The Scottish Gala Evening

For a taste of true Scottish hospitality, the Scottish Gala Evening at Hopetoun is the only choice. With a packaged price per person that includes all food, drinks, entertainment and facilities, it couldn’t be easier. Please contact the Events Office for current rates on 0131 331 2451.

The Reception - On Arrival
Guests are welcomed on arrival at the imposing front steps by our House Piper. The magnificent State Apartments are open for guests to explore and champagne and canapés are served throughout by uniformed staff. A gælic harp entertains in the Red Drawing Room and knowledgeable guides are on hand to provide information about the paintings, furniture and objets d’art. Following the reception, guests are led by our Piper to the Adam Ballroom with its beautiful crystal chandeliers and seventeenth century Aubusson tapestries for a candlelit Scottish banquet.

The Banquet - Dinner is Served…
Guests enter the Ballroom via the Entrance Hall past a roaring log fire and beautiful display of fresh flowers. Two mouth watering, distinctly Scottish menus are available which feature the very best fresh, local produce. Each table is dressed with smart navy and white linen, white napkins, two silver candelabra and one floral table centre in the colour of your choice. Matching navy seat covers with white cord ties, table menu cards and floral displays for the room are also included.

Meanwhile…
A Scottish country dance band plays background music during dinner. The Haggis is piped in, ceremoniously “addressed” in the manner of Burns, and presented to the Host who enjoys a dram with the Piper and Chef. After dinner the Hopetoun House Dancers perform traditional Highland and Scottish country dancing and encourage the guests to join in. The evening ends with the traditional end to a party in Scotland - the signing of Auld Lang Syne.

Grand Finales (optional extras)
If you would like to finish the evening on a spectacular note, you could choose either the traditional Beating Retreat Ceremony or a fabulous fireworks display. Beating Retreat is performed under floodlight in front of the House by a Scottish Pipe and Drum band in full ceremonial uniform. Alternatively, a colourful fireworks display can be staged either from behind the House or in front of the House with the Forth Road and Rail bridges in the background. Either option is quite simply a stunning end to the evening.

The Scottish Gala Evening is priced on an all inclusive price per person basis and includeds the following:

• All facility fees
• Event Manager
• Floodlighting of House
• House Guides
• Cloakroom Attendants
• House Piper
• Harpist
• Scottish Country Dance Band
• Hopetoun House Dancers
• Table flowers and flower arrangements in House and Ballroom in colour of your choice.

For further details please contact us.

Marquees and Outdoor Events

Hopetoun’s magnificent Parkland and manicured lawns offer virtually unlimited opportunities for outdoor events and large scale entertainment.

Hopetoun can provide:

• 4,500 m2 of flat, well drained lawns that can accommodate several large scale pavilions or marquees
• Water supply
• Parking for up to 30 coaches
• Unlimited car parking close to marquee site
• Backstage crew facilities
• Tearoom/restaurant facilities for the general public

Large Scale Banqueting
Even the largest groups can enjoy a unique event at Hopetoun as we can accommodate marquees of all sizes on the extensive Front Lawns. With the magnificent House as a backdrop, guests can be welcomed to your bespoke marquee with a fanfare of trumpets, the skirl of bagpipes and a champagne reception or, if you prefer, and depending on the size of your event, you can treat your guests to the splendour of the original interiors of the House before they make their way to the marquee. Following the banquet and entertainment, unforgettable finales can be staged in the natural amphitheatre of the floodlit courtyard.

Outdoor Activities
Activity days or teambuilding sessions are easily accommodated at Hopetoun. With acres of flat lawns, off-roading courses, woodland, secret gardens and magnificent views, we can organise a wide variety of activities or entertainments to suit your requirements. Our event managers are happy to work with you to devise the best possible solution to your needs.

For further details please contact us.

Public Events - Exhibitions, Trade Shows, Fairs and Concerts

Hopetoun offers a quality alternative to city exhibition centres with a beautiful and prestigious setting, unlimited customer parking, tearoom and the infrastructure necessary for large scale public events. Such events can be staged in the Ballroom or marquees can be erected on the extensive front lawns. We have extensive experience of staging exhibitions, auctions, concerts and fairs and are quickly accessible from central Scotland’s motorway network and Edinburgh airport, making it easy for your customers to reach us.

For further details please contact us.

Product Launches

Hopetoun is an ideal location for car and product launches. Offering a fantastic alternative to conventional venues, there are a number of routes in and around the Estate leading to motorways and the local road network. Knockhill Racing Circuit is also within 20 minutes drive for further test driving and the teams at Hopetoun and Knockhill have experience in working together on these events.

The House provides a prestigious backdrop with the courtyard as an impressive display area for up to 100 cars. Hopetoun can offer presentation rooms with or without catering, virtually unlimited parking (overnight if required) and valeting points for vehicles. There is ample space for outdoor structures and a variety of options for branding your event.

Contact

events @ hopetounhouse.com
T: 0131 331 2451 | F: 0131 319 1885

Hopetoun House is member of the Unique Venues of Edinburgh, a consortium of 23 prestigious venues in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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*Marquee photos courtesy of John Rae Photography