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Delivered as part of the Scottish Government funded Resource Efficient Scotland programme, the Resource Efficient House has been constructed by Zero Waste Scotland in partnership with development company, Tigh Grian Limited. The Resource Efficient…

Established in the early 1970s, Palacerigg Country Park has been developed around the objectives of conservation, environmental education and countryside recreation.Palacerigg's animal collection is unique in Central Scotland and provides an…

The Centre incorporates the premises of Orbiston Parish Church and has over 1100 people visiting each week. There are currently 23 people employed in the Centre who undertake a range of different activities and projects including 'Older Person's…

This 'B' listed villa is part of an individually ornamented and asymmetrical double villa that was built to resemble one large house.

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is a 1996 purpose-built design by architects Andrew Merrylees, Grierson and Robertson.The centre showcases the area's museums collections through a changing exhibition programme as well as kids and adult…

Join in on a weekend of events at North Lanarkshire Council's Bellshill Complex which houses the Transport Waste Management and Land Management. Transport activities include a MOT workshop, refueling and parking for some of the council vehicles.…

New Wellwynd was built in 1834 as the first Church of Scotland in Airdrie. The C listed church contains fine stained glass windows and has a superb three manual organ built by JJ BinnsThe Church is opened September to June every Friday from 10.00 to…

New St Andrew’s Parish Church, Coatbridge was formed on 28 October 2008 by the union of Clifton Parish Church and St Andrew’s Parish Church. The new united congregation meets in the former St Andrew’s building which is a listed building.

The oldest surviving building in the Monklands, the church has recently been restored and features some fine stained glass. The bell tower was once used as a local prison and a small exhibition will be mounted on the day.

Located within the Blairhill and Dunbeth Conservation Area, New College Lanarkshire, Coatbridge Campus was built as Scotland's first College in the later 19th century. As Coatbridge moved away from the traditional heavy industries in the 1970's, the…

The Award winning pavilion designed by Smith Scott Mullan Associates sits beside Strathclyde Park Loch. The national training facility has an indoor rowing-tank and state-of-the-art equipment making it one of the most advanced centres in Europe. The…

The Motherwell Community Fire Station is operated by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel. Activities include tours of the fire station and fire engines and information on rescue techniques

In August 2009 the new Motherwell College will open its doors for the very first time. Designed for 21st century learning, with its state-of-the-art modern technology classrooms, workshops, seminar rooms, theatre, nursery and accommodation, the new…

Lodge Cadder Argyle 147, now in its 243rd year, was founded in Chryston and used several premises in the village before building the Masonic Hall in 1913. Total building costs were £876 7.6d (£876.371/2p). The Lodge is very active and raises…

Come along and visit Maggie's Lanarkshire. Maggie's Lanarkshire was designed by Reiach and Hall Architects and is located in the grounds of Monklands Hospital. Named the Elizabeth Montgomerie Building, the Centre is a low lying building which…

The Lanarkshire Family History Society centre has Microfilm Viewers, PC with internet access, a large selection of Lanarkshire/Glasgow Maps from 1856, many records and files which are of use in compiling your family tree. There is also a growing…

Lanarkshire Muslim Welfare Society was established through the efforts of five local businessmen in 1980. In 1997 the Society located a site and started taking donations for the construction of a new Mosque. After 8 years, the Mosque opened in 2005…

Famed landmark building, known as the 'M8 Church'. sits high on hill to immediate south of M8 Glasgow-Edinburgh motorway at its highest point between the two cities.It is a fine example of a James Gillespie Graham parish church built in 1820 and was…

Located to the north-east of Kirkintilloch, Kilsyth Community Fire Station also provides fire cover to the villages of Banton, Kelvinhead and Queenzieburn. The building is purpose built and is easily recognisable, look for the training tower. This…

Built to discourage grave robbers, watchtowers were once a feature of many graveyards. This is a rare survivor.

Kilsyth Burns and Old Parish Churches have a rich and interesting history leading to the unification of the Old Parish Church and Burns Parish Church to form Kilsyth Burns and Old Parish Church in 1975.The Parish Church was built in 1816 with the…

This B listed church is a striking landmark in the New Town of Cumbernauld. Built by Alan Relach and Stuart Renton (1960-62), this square-plan church was influenced by Scandinavian designs and designed to emphasise light with the use of high level…

In 2003 the Antonine Wall was nominated for World Heritage Status by the Government with support from Scottish Local Authorities. It became Scotland's 5th World Heritage Site in 2008 being listed as an extension of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire.…

This Guided Heritage walk by the Friends of the Kelvin Valley Park will start at 12 noon at the front door of Colzium House. The walk will take in Colzium Estate and Banton Loch and talk about the heritage of miners and canal builders. Walk will be…

Originally Dalziel UF Church, the B listed building now houses the evangelical Gospel Literature Outreach Centre. The buildings have been restored to accommodate a lecture theatre and café. The shallow domed Byzantine inspired church was designed by…

A Church of Gothic design with Nave, Gallery, Vestry and Committee Rooms and built of local sandstone, roofed with slate - in 1987 the former Vestry was expanded into storeroom and toilet to make the 'Kirk Room' used for meetings, while the smaller…

Gartcosh Church was the first new church opened after the reunion in 1929 of the Established Church and the (majority of the) United Free Church of Scotland. The design of the Church is of Norman character and is constructed of white freestone from…

13,800 seat football stadium, opened in 1895.

Built in 1985 by John Payne for the 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games. Located on Strathclyde Loch at the Watersports Centre, the Finish Tower is the control centre for the timing of rowing regattas at Strathclyde Park. Enjoy the great views over the…

This A-listed building, built in the 1870's, is a fine example of an Alexander 'Greek' Thomson-styled villa, although the house is thought to be by his partner Robert Turnbull. Internally there remains many of the original features.

The New Plant Nursery Complex was opened on 19th August 1989, in Drumpellier Country Park. The Nursery has the capacity of growing 927 square metres of plants under cover. It arranges floral decorations for all Council events, produces the summer and…

This B listed church is set out in the form of a crucifix. It is the union of the former Dalziel and St Andrews Church of Scotland congregations in 1996. The parish of Dalziel has a history stretching back to the 12th century, while St Andrews was a…

The former penthouses of Cumbernauld Town Centre. This once award winning brutalist megastructure has suffered from neglect in previous years but now under new management there is a renewed desire to return the penthouses to a suitable use. There are…

Cumbernauld Theatre has a distinguished reputation for producing high quality theatre productions, which tour nationally and internationally. The theatre and arts centre are based within a row of 18th century cottages which were originally built as…

This category B listed Church is a unique focal point within the Cumbernauld Village Conservation Area. This ancient building owes its foundations to an early chapel built by the Comyn family at the end of the 12th or the beginning of the 13th…

Designed by the David Leslie Partnership of Glasgow, the building is a fine example of contemporary civic architecture. Built by Mowlem's of Kilsyth, it offers the new town of Cumbernauld a focus for civic events, weddings, meetings and performances.

Situated within Cumbernauld's main library, the museum tells the story of Cumbernauld and surrounding area from pre-history to the Romans and on through the 19th century to the development of the new town in the 1960s.View originals and reproductions…

Cumbernauld House Park is the largest town park in North Lanarkshire and one which is steeped in heritage. There is a tremendous history of the park, from Medieval Castles and Mary, Queen of Scots, to graded A-listed Cumbernauld House, designed by…

A fine 18C mansion house, designed by William Adam. Originally the family seat of the Flemings, the Adam interior was lost in a fire in 1877. The house is now the HQ of the D H Morris Group. Historian John Kirkhope will be giving tours and talks on…

An exhibition about the social and architectural history of Cumbernauld will take place at Cumbernauld Community Enterprise Centre. Cumbernauld residents can also bring their photos of the town for Scotland’s Urban Past to scan for Historic…

This purpose built fire station houses 2 frontline fire appliances and a forward control unit, covering an area of 45 sqkm.Tours of the fire station and fire engines and information on rescue techniques. Meet the fire service personnel and find out…

Visit Cumbernauld’s newest public building, with the £8m Cumbernauld Community Enterprise Centre having opened in August 2016 to replace the former Muirfield Community Facility.

John Kirkhope is hosting a tented exhibition showing illustrations of the probably 12th century Motte and Bailey Castle of the Comyns, archaeological and map evidence with artist's impressions of the 14th century Castle of the Flemings and thirdly,…

Croy Historical Society was formed on 4th September 2000 by a group of villagers and former villagers with the aim of identifying, documenting, cataloguing and preserving all available material of local historical interest to Croy village and…

Colzium House was built in 1783, it was substantially enlarged in 1861, but much of the original building was pulled down in the late 1940s, due to dry rot, but the Victorian frontage and wings survive to form the house we see today. The museum…

This beautiful, south-facing, award winning garden is situated just above Colzium House at around 500ft above sea level and is home to many rare plants and has something to offer throughout the year. The garden brings together a unique collection of…

This event is part of the Kelvin Valley Heritage Walks programme organised by Friends of the Kelvin Valley Park Group. Walk is around 2.5 km (1.5 miles) in length with 20 m (70 feet) height surfaced paths.

This B listed elegant rectangular-plan gothic church was designed by Alexander Wallace in 1878. The church contains an elegant pulpit of Caen stone from France with pillars of dark Serpentine marble. The Church organ was built by Thomas Lewis and Son…

Coatbridge High School is a C listed building by H and P Barclay (1908) which has had various additions built on to it over the years. The orginal building is of red stone ashlar, some bull-faced coursers and slate roof.

One of North Lanarkshire's largest fire stations, Coatbridge Community Fire Station also houses a Mass Decontamination Unit.Tours of the fire station and fire engines and information on rescue techniques. Meet the fire service personnel and find out…

The Foundation Stone for the Church was laid in 1961 and the church was completed in 1962. It was the first new church to be built in the new town of Cumbernauld. As the church was to serve the whole town a site on top of the hill near to the Town…

Voyager, the biggest of the society boats, was launched into the Forth and Clyde Canal at the Hillhead Basin, Kirkintilloch in June 2005. Being larger both internally and externally, Voyager can comfortably carry 45 passengers for trips and…

The B listed gothic church with spire and rose window was designed by Hugh McLure in 1870.

Burngreen Park has been at the heart of Kilsyth for a century. Opening in 1910 the Park has recently been refurbished including the cast iron bandstand and drinking fountain.

Broadwood Stadium, home of Clyde FC, Cumbernauld Colts FC, and Scottish Rugby’s Regional Academy, is Centre Piece of North Lanarkshire Leisure’s Broadwood Sports Hub, catering for over 20 sports and activities and over ¾ million visits a year.Here at…

Originally Organon which was founded by Dr. Saal van Zwanenberg in Oss, the Netherlands, in 1923 as Zwanenberg-Organon. Its first product was insulin in 1923.In the thirties it manufactured estrogens. In 1948, Organon acquired the Newhouse research…

Originally the Bothwell Parish Chambers, the building was constructed in 1908 to a Mackintosh-influenced design by John Gibb Morton of 121 St Vincent Street, Glasgow.

Find out about life in a busy fire station with tours of the fire station and fire engines and information on rescue techniques. Meet the fire service personnel and find out about fire safety.Please note: fire engines may be unavailable at times as…

Barr Soft Drinks has been making, moving, marketing and selling some of the UK’s best-loved soft drinks brands for over 140 years. The first Barr family soft drinks business was established in Falkirk in 1875 and was soon followed by a second family…

The 'B' listed traditional farm steadiing was erected in the mid to late 19C and has been successfully converted to house the early years nursery.

A family business founded in 1948, Albert Bartlett invested £30 in an old water boiler and cast iron bath in order that he might set up a small beetroot boiling operation in Coatbridge. Albert Bartlett is now the UK's leading grower and packer of…

Airdrie Registration Office, Willowbank House, is a fine example of an early 19th Century villa situated in Airdrie's Victoria and Town Centre Conservation Area. Originally the home of Dr Walter Rankin, the house has since seen a variety of uses. It…

Situated above Airdrie Library, this C(s) listed building is a unique part of Airdrie’s built heritage. Being one of only four such municipal Public Observatories in the United Kingdom, Airdrie is the smallest of the Public Observatories and it dates…

This C(s) listed building, located in the Victoria and Town Centre Conservation Area, was designed by JM Arthur in 1924 and now houses Airdrie Public Library. The site and building were largely funded by Andrew Carnegie and Airdrie Savings Bank. The…

Situated in the Victoria and Town Centre Conservation are this 'B' listed two-storey classical temple in red sandstone was Airdrie's first purpose built public library, designed by George Arthur in 1893 and largely paid for by Andrew Carnegie. It is…

This church is an early 1970s multi functional church building by local architects Hugh Wilson and Lewis Womersley and has a magnificent suite of rooms.

Built for Robert Innes 1640-1653 and sold to the 2nd Earl of Fife, James Duff, in 1767. Then, the vast parkland was planted with trees including the rare Chinese Dove Tree and Virginia Camelia. Francis and Annie Tennant purchased the house circa 1910…

**UPDATE - BenRiach Distillery is now FULLY BOOKED for Moray Doors Open Day 2019, Sorry *** Visit Warehouse 13, our oldest dunnage warehouse, home to our most experimental casks. Here you will discover how we have built our reputation for eclectic…

Built around 1700 with a large extension in the 1800s, Duffus House has long been associated with Gordonstoun School. Find out more of its past as a family home, a school boarding house and exciting plans for the future. Drinks & cakes available.…

HQ for AJ Engineering & Construction Services. In celebration of its 20th year in business, AJE is opening its doors with a free family fun day which will include a tour of the premises, tailored STEM activities, a bouncy castle, face-painter and…

The Town Hall has been at the heart of the community since it was built in 1827-29 as the Mechanics' Institute. Since 2018 the Town Hall has been operated by Forres Area Community Trust (FACT) with a view to securing its future via a Community Asset…

A 1748 Georgian Mansion House in the style of the Adams brothers with a wing added in 1897. It was originally a cell of Pluscarden Abbey. In an idyllic tranquil setting surrounded by trees and well maintained gardens and lawns. The house is owned by…

***UPDATE - Darnaway Castle is now fully booked for Moray Doors Open Day 2019, sorry ***Historic seat of the Earl’s of Moray since the C14th. Its crowning glory is Randolph’s Hall with the largest and oldest open timber roof in Scotland. Booking…

From dinosaurs to herring smoking to smuggling. All the things you did not know about Lossie’s history with lots to see, share and enjoy.

Within Burgie Estate a wonderful Woodland Garden is currently being developed. The garden started in 2008 and is zoned into geographical areas and species types, including, Lime collection, Chile Bank, Asia Bank, and a Japanese…

For further information on the walks through Elgin's unique history and heritage please visit our website at:www.elginheritage.scot

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Discover thousands of years of history around the Pictish Fort site including the Well, and Burghead Harbour.

Can you spot the Moray Firth dolphins from the visitor centre, which is within the old Coastguard lookout building? The building is on top of what was the biggest Pictish fort.

This building hides a fascinating interior where much of the hard work to collect and conserve objects for the nearby Falconer Museum is undertaken. Come and see the full range of objects collected, from the forgotten to the weird and wonderful.…

A beautiful large Victorian building just south-east of Forres. The building is set in extensive gardens and woods, and overlooking a golf course. It was originally a hydropathic establishment with a lovely ballroom and dining room and is now an…

Birnie church dates back to beginning of 12th century and is one of the oldest churches in Scotland used for regular Sunday worship. Although believed to have been built around 1140 recent archaeological evidence suggests it was even earlier. The…

A simple harled church built in 1806 as replacement for a medieval church which stood a little to the south. The porch houses the Inveraven Pictish Stones.

Dated 1781, a rectangular building 66ft long x 33ft wide x 18ft high, lit in the long south elevation by four long round headed windows with a belfry to the west wall and doorways at each end. There are no windows in the north wall. The interior is…

Edinkillie Parish Church is set in a rural location, on the Banks of the River Divie next to the A940, 9 miles South of Forres, with mature trees to the north and west. The large former manse and its grounds lie immediately to the east and the…

Listed (Grade B). Built by Sir James Grant of Grantown. Bought by Sir George Cooper in 1899, who gave the house and surrounding Park to the people of Elgin in 1902. Grant Lodge was used as a public library until 2003, since when it has remained…

Located in the rural outskirts of Forres is The Glasgow School of Art Highlands and Islands Campus in the refurbished beautiful old building called Blair's Farm Steading. The Italianate Grade A listed building designed by Archibald Simpson in 1835…

Built in 1838/39 on the site of the existing Tolbooth which has been in existence for over 800 years. Main features include historic paintings, a court room and a chance to get a first glimpse of the renovated police office and prisoner cells.…

Designed by architect Duncan Macmillan in 1878 this church, with its imposing tower topped by a finial crown, has changed little over the years.The interior is elegantly simple with beautiful wooden beams and panelling.Listed Category B.

Completed in 1826 in gothic style, the church has a handsome sandstone facade and rubble walls of many coloured stones. It is adorned with pinnacled buttresses, fine traceried windows and a large central door leads into a porch from which one enters…

A joint project between Grampian Fire Board, Moray and Aberdeenshire Councils and designed by Aberdeenshire Council architects, Elgin Fire Station was opened in 2001 by the then Deputy First Minister, Jim Wallace. A special feature is the…

Fondly remembered by those who enjoyed the treat of eating in elegant surroundings, with crisp linen tablecloths and silver cutlery.Largely unchanged interior with beautiful stained glass window and ornate plaster detailing, with original Art Nouveau…

Anderson's Care Home was first opened in 1832 following the remarkable bequest of Andrew Anderson to his home town of Elgin. As a child, he lived a very harsh existence, sleeping in the ruins of the Cathedral with his widowed mother, relying on the…

Join members of the Lossiemouth Heritage Association for a ramble around Lossiemouth exploring some of its history and heritage.

Opened in 2001 Lossiemouth Waste Water Treatment Works are Morays most modern water treatment facilities. This facility treats the waste of some 50,000 Moray residents.

After over 100 years without a brewery of its own, Lossiemouth’s only brewery Windswept Brewing Co started production in 2012. This modern craft brewery produce hand crafted contemporary ales and are already award winning producers. Windswept Brewing…

Lossiemouth Baptist church was built on James Square in 1861. The simple exterior of the old church contrasts well with the modern extension , which incorporates the wall of the old church into its structure.

St. James Church on Prospect Terrace is a fine building which looks out onto the old harbour, Seatown and out across Lossiemouh Bay to Buckie. Entrance is through the decorated large pointed doorway, above which is sited the beautifully crafted…

Opened on 6th August 1911 the small Episcopal Church of St. Margaret's, Lossiemouth is a peaceful place to visit.Inside the church you will find a reserved but well finished interior, with exposed wooded roof structure and finely tooled sandstone…

Lossiemouth's High Church, situated on Coulardhill, was built in 1903 by Sir John Burnet in the Romanesque Style.With its distinctive red tiled roof, white walls and imposing interior this B listed building is a major landmark on the Lossiemouth…