Hopetoun House West Lothian, Scotland, UK
Built by Sir William Bruce 1699-1704 but remodelled and extended by William Adam 1721-48. Consists of corps de logis linked by quadrant colonnades to advanced pavilions. All of ashlar. Before E.
Listed Building Description
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Built by Sir William Bruce 1699-1704 but remodelled and extended by William Adam 1721-48. Consists of corps de logis linked by quadrant colonnades to advanced pavilions. All of ashlar. Before E. front lies a semi-circular terrace ornamented with sphinxes. CORPS DE LOGIS: Central part of W. front (2 storeys on basement; 7 bays; piended slated roof; portico) is work of Bruce. E. front (long facade faced with giant order of Corinthian pilasters; balustraded attic storey above cornice) is work of W. Adam. Interior: stair by Bruce (carving by Alexander and William Eizat). Splendid suite of rooms (including Red and Yellow Drawing Rooms by Robert Adam). PAVILIONS: 1 storey faced with pilasters; central octagonal towers capped by cupolas. Stables in N. pavilion; Ballroom in S.
Listed Building Statement of Special Interest
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John Hope of Hopetoun (Leadhills, Lanarkshire) purchased Barony of Abercorn 1678 from > Seton. This and other properties acquired by Hope in this parish were consolidated and called Hopetoun Estate. John's son and heir, Charles (created Earl of Hopetoun 1703) undertook building of mansion to replace Midhope House. General Sir John Hope, 4th Earl, was born here 1765. John Hope, 7th Earl, first Governor of Australia, was created Marquess of Linlithgow 1902.
Listed Building References
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O.S.A. N.S.A. Groome Vitruvius Brittanicus, 11 (plans; ills.) Vitruvius Scoticus (plans; ills.)