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Hopetoun House
Goblinshead
 130 Inveresk Rd
Musselburgh
EH21 7AY
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The large and stately palatial mansion, with a central block and flanking wings, dates from 1699, and was built by the architect William Bruce for the Hope family. Sir Charles Hope was made Earl of Hopetoun in 1703, and had the house remodelled by William Adam from 1721, the work being continued by John and Robert Adam. Fine interiors. Collections of furnitureand pictures. Exhibitions. Parkland.
Directions: Off A904, 2.5 miles W of Forth Road Bridge, West Lothian.
Ownership: Pri/LA 0131 331 2451 Ord. Survey Map Ref: NT 089790 65
Open: Open daily 10 April to 27 September 10.00-5.30pm.
Key: P S R WC £ Click Here for explanation of Key and other abreviations

Fax:+44 (0) 131 653 6566 Tel: +44 (0) 131 665 2894
email:goblinshead@sol.co.uk

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