[4] In 1296 John de Hop of Peeblesshire and Adam le Houp both appear on the Ragman Rolls submitting to Edward I of England.

[4] His son was John Hope of Hopetoun who drowned in the wreckage of the Gloucester and it is believed that he died saving the Duke of York (later James VII of Scotland and II of England).

[4] Sir John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun had a notable military career, serving throughout the Peninsular War.

[4] In 1822 he staged a magnificent reception for George IV at Hoptoun during the king's famous visit to Scotland.

Originally built in the 16th century, Pinkie House was acquired by Sir Archibald Hope, 9th Baronet of Craighall, in 1778, until sold in 1951.