Follies · Central Scotland
Hopetoun House Mausoleum
In or near Winchburgh.
Hopetoun House Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Sandy Gemmill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- North Queensferry · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hopetoun House Mausoleum is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Bathgate and Linlithgow parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 5.2 km away. Postcode area EH30.
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Place summary
Hopetoun House Mausoleum is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH30. It is part of the estate surrounding the 18th-century Hopetoun House, known for its architectural significance and picturesque grounds. The mausoleum serves as a notable example of estate architecture from the period.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9951, -3.4730
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH30 9SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Nearest railway station
- North Queensferry — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: w73372422 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hopetoun House Mausoleum?
- Hopetoun House Mausoleum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH30 9SL).
- What is Hopetoun House Mausoleum?
- Hopetoun House Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hopetoun House Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH30 9SL.
- Is Hopetoun House Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Hopetoun House Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hopetoun House Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH30 9SL.