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The Hopetoun Arms Hotel

37 Main Street
Rated 8.9 in 447 reviews

The Hopetoun Arms Hotel, nestled in the quaint village of Leadhills in the United Kingdom, offers a charming and authentic experience amidst the stunning scenery of the Southern Uplands. This historic establishment, dating back to the 18th century, exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere that reflects its rich heritage. Known for its cozy and comfortable accommodations, The Hopetoun Arms Hotel seamlessly combines traditional charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal retreat for travellers seeking a peaceful getaway.

Guests at The Hopetoun Arms Hotel can enjoy the splendid surroundings of Leadhills, a location steeped in history and natural beauty. The hotel provides a great base for exploring the local attractions, including the nearby Lead Mining Museum and the highest golf course in the UK. The scenic hills and tranquil landscapes surrounding the village offer myriad opportunities for hiking and outdoor exploration.

The hotel's on-site restaurant serves hearty, traditional Scottish fare, prepared with locally sourced ingredients, ensuring a genuine taste of the region. The welcoming bar area, with its selection of locally brewed ales and fine whiskies, offers a perfect setting to unwind after a day of exploration.

A memorable stay awaits those who appreciate the allure of a historical setting combined with contemporary comforts. Whether staying for leisure or stopping by on a journey through the picturesque Scottish countryside, The Hopetoun Arms Hotel offers a unique and memorable experience, resonating with the charm and friendliness for which the area is known.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Leadhills and near The Hopetoun Arms Hotel

Miners' Library Including Boundary Wall, 15 Main Street
Architectural structure in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
210m / 230yd
Leadhills Miners Library
Library, United Kingdom
220m / 240yd
Wanlockhead, War Memorial
War memorial in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Wanlockhead Church, Church Street, Wanlockhead
Church building in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
2.3km / 1.5mi
Wanlockhead Beam Engine
Wanlockhead Beam Engine
Beam engine in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
Museum of Lead Mining
Museum in Wanlockhead, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
2.3km / 1.5mi
Crawford Castle
Crawford Castle
Castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
9.4km / 5.9mi
Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture
Museum in Crawfordjohn, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
8.9km / 5.6mi
Sanquhar Castle
Sanquhar Castle
Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
11.6km / 7.2mi
Crawick Multiverse
Crawick Multiverse
Land art project by Charles Jencks near Sanquhar, Scotland
11.3km / 7mi
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
Museum in Sanquhar, Scotland, UK
11.6km / 7.2mi
Castlehill,earthwork 400m S of
Architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
11.1km / 6.9mi
St Ninian's Church, Sanquhar
Church building in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
11.4km / 7.1mi
St Bride's Church, Church Road, Sanquhar
Church building in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Kemp's Castle, Euchan Water
Kemp's Castle, Euchan Water
Hillfort in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
12.8km / 8mi
Drumlanrig Castle
Drumlanrig Castle
Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
15.9km / 9.9mi
Morton Castle
Morton Castle
Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
15.7km / 9.8mi
Ballaggan,motte
Architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
14.5km / 9mi
Douglas Castle
Douglas Castle
Castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
17.5km / 10.9mi
Douglas Heritage Museum
Museum in Douglas, Scotland, UK
16.8km / 10.5mi
St Bride's Church
St Bride's Church
Church building in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
16.8km / 10.5mi
Morton Parish Church, Manse Road, Thornhill
Church in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
19.1km / 11.9mi
Thornhill Market Cross
Thornhill Market Cross
Market cross in Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
19.4km / 12.1mi
Nith Bridge Cross
Nith Bridge Cross
Anglian sculptured cross shaft, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
19.5km / 12.1mi
Fatlips Castle
Fatlips Castle
Remains of a post-medieval castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
20.9km / 13mi
Penpont Parish Church
Penpont Parish Church
Church in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
20.8km / 12.9mi
Coats Hill, motte 480m NE of St Margaret's
Architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
21.5km / 13.4mi
Templand Mains,Roman signal station 770m NNW of
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20.1km / 12.5mi
Tynron Doon
Tynron Doon
Hillfort in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
22km / 13.7mi
Lochhouse Tower
Lochhouse Tower
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St Andrew’s Parish Church
St Andrew’s Parish Church
Church in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
22.1km / 13.7mi
Moffat Museum
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Culter Kirk
Culter Kirk
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23.9km / 14.9mi
Muirkirk Parish Church, Kirk Green, Muirkirk
Church in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
22.6km / 14mi
Macadam's Cairn
Macadam's Cairn
Architectural structure in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
22km / 13.7mi
Muirkirk War Memorial
War memorial in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
22.7km / 14.1mi
Frenchland Tower
Frenchland Tower
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23.6km / 14.7mi
Auldton Mote
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22.6km / 14.1mi
Tweedsmuir Parish Church
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Lesmahagow Old Parish Church
Lesmahagow Old Parish Church
Church in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
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Quothquan Law Fort
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Milton of Tassiesholm (Samian Ware Discovery Site)
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Cow Castle
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Covington Parish Church
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What to do in Leadhills and near The Hopetoun Arms Hotel

Miners' Library Including Boundary Wall, 15 Main Street
Architectural structure in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
210m / 230yd
Leadhills Miners Library
Library, United Kingdom
220m / 240yd
Wanlockhead, War Memorial
War memorial in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Wanlockhead Church, Church Street, Wanlockhead
Church building in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
2.3km / 1.5mi
Wanlockhead Beam Engine
Wanlockhead Beam Engine
Beam engine in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
Museum of Lead Mining
Museum in Wanlockhead, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
2.3km / 1.5mi
Crawford Castle
Crawford Castle
Castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
9.4km / 5.9mi
Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture
Museum in Crawfordjohn, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
8.9km / 5.6mi
Sanquhar Castle
Sanquhar Castle
Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
11.6km / 7.2mi
Crawick Multiverse
Crawick Multiverse
Land art project by Charles Jencks near Sanquhar, Scotland
11.3km / 7mi
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
Museum in Sanquhar, Scotland, UK
11.6km / 7.2mi
Castlehill,earthwork 400m S of
Architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
11.1km / 6.9mi
St Ninian's Church, Sanquhar
Church building in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
11.4km / 7.1mi
St Bride's Church, Church Road, Sanquhar
Church building in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Kemp's Castle, Euchan Water
Kemp's Castle, Euchan Water
Hillfort in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
12.8km / 8mi
Drumlanrig Castle
Drumlanrig Castle
Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
15.9km / 9.9mi
Morton Castle
Morton Castle
Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
15.7km / 9.8mi
Ballaggan,motte
Architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
14.5km / 9mi
Douglas Castle
Douglas Castle
Castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
17.5km / 10.9mi
Douglas Heritage Museum
Museum in Douglas, Scotland, UK
16.8km / 10.5mi
St Bride's Church
St Bride's Church
Church building in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
16.8km / 10.5mi
Morton Parish Church, Manse Road, Thornhill
Church in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
19.1km / 11.9mi
Thornhill Market Cross
Thornhill Market Cross
Market cross in Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
19.4km / 12.1mi
Nith Bridge Cross
Nith Bridge Cross
Anglian sculptured cross shaft, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
19.5km / 12.1mi
Fatlips Castle
Fatlips Castle
Remains of a post-medieval castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
20.9km / 13mi
Penpont Parish Church
Penpont Parish Church
Church in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
20.8km / 12.9mi
Coats Hill, motte 480m NE of St Margaret's
Architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
21.5km / 13.4mi
Templand Mains,Roman signal station 770m NNW of
Architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
20.1km / 12.5mi
Tynron Doon
Tynron Doon
Hillfort in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
22km / 13.7mi
Lochhouse Tower
Lochhouse Tower
Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
22.7km / 14.1mi

About Leadhills

Leadhills, situated in the scenic Southern Uplands of Scotland, offers a variety of activities that appeal to nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. One of the most notable attractions is the Leadhills Mining Museum, which provides insight into the area's rich mining heritage. Visitors can explore exhibits that detail the history of lead mining and the lives of the miners.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding countryside presents excellent opportunities for walking and hiking. The picturesque landscapes and well-marked trails allow for exploration of the hills and valleys, with routes suitable for various skill levels. The Cairn Table is a popular hiking destination, offering rewarding views from its summit.

Another interesting aspect of Leadhills is its connection to railway history, specifically the Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway. While not operational as a full railway, remnants of this historic line can be explored, providing a glimpse into the region's transport heritage.

For a unique experience, consider taking a trip to the Leadhills Golf Club, one of the highest golf courses in Scotland. This course not only provides a challenging game but also features stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

In winter, the area can be ideal for winter sports, particularly if the snow conditions are right. The hills provide a suitable backdrop for activities such as sledging or simply enjoying the winter scenery.

Finally, the local community events often showcase the culture and traditions of Leadhills. Engaging in these events can offer a deeper appreciation of the town's character and its residents. Overall, Leadhills presents a blend of history, outdoor activities, and community spirit, making it a worthwhile destination for visitors.




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