Hopetoun House's Formal Gardens represent the extended aristocratic landscape design that provided varied outdoor settings for filming aristocratic scenes at the Duke of Sandringham's residence, showcasing the evolution of Scottish garden design from early 18th-century through Victorian modifications. These sophisticated garden areas, including the South Garden aligned on axis with the house's south flank, the historic Bowling Green recreational facility, and the intimate Little Garden accessible via formal path systems, demonstrate the Hope family's commitment to maintaining and expanding their estate's grandeur across generations. The gardens' design evolution shows progression from Bruce's original 1705 formal design through later modifications, reflecting how Scottish aristocratic estates adapted garden traditions while maintaining aristocratic grandeur. The formal garden areas provided the Duke of Sandringham's residence with extensive grounds suitable for aristocratic outdoor entertainment, recreational activities, and the sophisticated lifestyle expected of wealthy 18th-century Scottish aristocrats depicted throughout Outlander's portrayal of Highland high society.