Photo by: Ed Mackey

The Scottish Birdfair 2013!

The 2013 Scottish Birdfair will be held on the 11th & 12th May, on the stunning west lawns of Hopetoun House. Check out our 'What's On' page to see all of the exciting events taking place! Photo: Ed Mackey

Photo: Pauline Johnson - Ken Jack Agencies

Fun for all the family.

Teaming up with the National Trust for Scotland & Forest Schools to offer even more fantastic content for young visitors. Pony rides, adventure walks, forest kindergarten, face painting, craft activities & much more.
Photo by: Pauline Johnson - Ken Jack Agencies

The 2013 Scottish Birdfair

The Scottish Birdfair has something for everyone – from the most dedicated birders, to garden birdwatchers and those with a more general interest in wildlife. The Scottish Birdfair is an RSPB charity fundraising event supporting Scottish Birds!

Special events

Look out for the special events at the Birdfair, from seabird cruises in the Firth of Forth to dawn chorus walks, register your interest to avoid dissapointment!

Who is coming

An exciting range of exhibitors offer you the unique opportunity to shop for all things nature, from optics to art. Celebrity talks, special events, and workshops to break up your time in wildlife retail heaven!

Hopetoun House

One of the finest stately homes in the UK, Hopetoun offers a stunning setting for the Scottish Birdfair. Awash with wildlife and history, and within easy reach of the central belt, visitors can enjoy the woodland walks and magnificient views along and across the Firth of Forth. Or why not take a tour of the house?



Meet our sponsors and supporters!

Hopetoun House is within close proximity of several hotels, and a multitude of B & Bs, and we’ll be working hard to ensure you get the best rates possible for your stay with the dramatic backdrop of the Forth Road Bridge.


Our standard stand size is 3 x 3m but we are really flexible from shell schemes to banner posts! And we have been careful to keep prices as low as possible. Register your interest to find out more.

Children of all ages will have a huge range of activities to keep them entertained for the entire weekend – solve a wildlife crime, try your first bird survey or take a guided walk.