Hopes House, located in the Lammermuir Hills of East Lothian, was built in 1823 for the Hays of Yester by James Burn of Haddington. Now a private shooting lodge, the house forms part of a wider estate set within a remote upland landscape.

GRAS was appointed to undertake the full refurbishment of the original house, upgrading the accommodation while retaining the architectural integrity of the early nineteenth-century structure. Internally, works focused on the renewal of finishes, services and fittings throughout, with careful attention given to the building’s historic character and rural setting.

To the rear, the existing service wing was entirely redesigned and rebuilt to provide improved support spaces, including a catering kitchen and modern staff accommodation. The new wing follows the footprint of the previous structure but introduces greater clarity in plan and a more refined relationship with the main house.

Within the adjacent walled garden, two new pavilions were constructed with ogee-profile roofs, providing additional staff quarters. These small buildings adopt a traditional form and sit discreetly within the sheltered garden walls.

External works included hard and soft landscaping, the introduction of a new tennis court, and the installation of a fountain to enhance the setting of the house. The project balances functional requirements with architectural continuity, ensuring that Hopes House remains both historically grounded and fit for purpose.