Display of equipment and extensive collection of literature used in family history research. The Society remains obne of the principal centres of family history, genealogy research in the Tay Valley area with a strong worldwide membership. If you are…
The Theatre is hosting conducted tours of stage set, wings, wadrobe, costumes’ and green room. With an auditorium of over 100 The Little Theatre provides a warm inviting venue to varied productions and has been home to Dundee Dramatic Society since…
A chance to take a peek inside the Collections Unit. This Edwardian listed building has been a Carnegie library and a Natural history museum. Now it is home to Dundee’s fascinating History, Archaeology, World Cultures and Natural and Social History…
The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum is a Gothic Revival-style building, located in the centre of Dundee, Scotland. The building houses a museum and art gallery with a collection of fine and decorative art as well as a natural history…
Operated by Jonathan Stewart mine host offers a 10-15 minute guided tour of the premises including cellar covering history and architecture. The Speedwell Bar is situated in the heart of Dundee’s West End and is also affectionately known as “Mennies”…
Visit the refurbished Steeple Church and find out what happens behind the doors of this ancient building. Chat to members of the congregation about the Sreeple community’s involvement in the city. View the Mary Slessor exhibition and enjoy space to…
University museum curator Matthew Jarron will lead a guided walk around Broughty Ferry, exploring its public art (including sculptures, murals and mosaics) and visiting the former homes of its most celebrated artists and art collectors.
There is an�extraordinary collections of the internationally renowned polymath D'Arcy Thompson - an amazing variety of mammals, birds, fish, insects and reptiles from around the world.�
Tucked away behind Duncan of Jordanstone College, this charming 18th Century farmhouse is now home to the stores and offices of the University's Museum Services.�
Start outside McManus at the Queen Victoria statue and take take a guided walking tour along the route of the Scouringburn past textile mills and other buisinesses that relied on it as a source of water for steam power from 1793 onwards. Led by Mark…
Visit West Green Park, created within the former Royal Liff psychiatric hospital. Within Greystanes House, on the walls of the patients' dining room, view two large murals, painted by the reowned Scottish artist Alberto Morrocco. The unique murals,…
A creative, innovative workshop designed for all young, creative artists of primary age. There will be a variety of skills on offer with the opportunity to explore your own imagination and creativity! Art Bubble celebrates uniqueness and…
Ever wondered why so many people get hooked on bridge? Come and see what it?s all about. ?Join us in our lovely old Victorian building which has been the centre for bridge in Dundee for around 60 years. ?We will show you how cards are played and how…
This imposing B-listed church celebrates its 150th year features attractive Flemish glass, a rose window, a wooden ceiling complete with painted stars, as well as war memorials and tapestries showing local buildings.?Church open for worship 11am-12pm…
Set in beautiful parkland surroundings, 4 miles north-west of Dundee city centre, the House was erected in 1824 - 1828 by Admiral Duncan's son and heir, Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Duncan of Camperdown and designed by leading Edinburgh architect,…
Claypotts Castle is a small but complete Z plan castle built for John Strachan between 1569 and 1588. It was later sold to the family of John Graham of Claverhouse, who forfeited his lands after his death at the battle of Killiecrankie. It is now…
The Dalhousie Building was named 'Best Commercial/Public Building' by the Dundee Institute of Architects in 2007. Airy and spacious, with an innovative modern design, this building is a purpose-built teaching facility. It contains four large lecture…
An opportunity to have a guided tour of DC Thomson?s newly refurbished Dundee Headquarters in the heart of the city centre. Nearly 600 staff members who work in Newspapers, Magazines, Digital Media and across the DC Thomson group of companies are…
Come along and try your hand at being a dentist for the afternoon at Dundee's very own Dental Hospital and School, recently rated No.1 in the UK.Not only will you get to see what it's like to train as a dentist there will also be tours of the…
One of Dundee's oldest and best loved buildings dating from the late 16th century. It was the home of the Scrimgeour family, Constables of Dundee and Hereditary Standard Bearers of Scotland. In the 1680s it was home to John Graham of Claverhouse,…
�A tour of one of Scotland�s oldest cemeteries. The former gardens of the Greyfriars monastery lay dormant for a number of years until Mary, Queen of Scots granted the Burgh a licence to allow the burial of the dead within its confine. Learn about…
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Rep?Dundee Rep Theatre is one of Scotland�s most awarded theatres. You will be given the unique opportunity to explore backstage and get access to parts of the building normally closed to the public…
Now housing Accountancy and Economics, these two Georgian villas were acquired by the University of Dundee in 1904 and were originally the Library and Students Union.Museum curator Matthew Jarron will lead a guided tour of the buildings showcasing…
Selection of Grove archive materials relating to the school during WW1 and WW2. Included will be research materials on those former pupil who lost their lives during the war.Grove has a long and proud history in Broughty Ferry. Grove opened in 1889,…
A day of FREE yoga classes and taster sessions for all levels. Check website for the day's schedule and to book.We are throwing open our doors and offering free, donation-based yoga sessions suitable for everyone as part of Doors Open Dundee and to…
We are opening our alcohol recovery unit to everyone interested in learning more about a live project. Our house has a strong sense of community. Jericho House is a service that helps people with alcohol dependency and there are lots of local people…
Jessie's Kitchen opened five years ago in what was owner Ross Turriff's grandparents' residence, known at the time as Broomhall, which celebrates its 150th birthday this year. With Turriff's garden centre and farm shop in what was once the billiards…
Opened in October 2014, LifeSpace is Scotland?s first dedicated art-science-research gallery. Situated within Life Sciences at the University of Dundee, science and art coexist in a space that houses some of the brightest scientific minds in the…
Lochee Parish Church, opened in 1871, is a Neo-Gothic sandstone building, designed by Dundee Architect James McLaren and funded initially by the Cox family. Visitors, including children, will be able to acquaint themselves with the interior of the…
This is your opportunity to visit a Cathedral-like space in the West End of Dundee. Explore a Church with a long history, all within a century-old building combining steel frame construction and concrete. See artefacts from the past and find out…
Gifted to the people of Dundee in 1935, Mills Observatory is Britain?s first purpose-built public Observatory. Drop in during Doors Open Days to learn more about the history of the building, its telescopes and past Dundee astronomers.
Come along and have an inside look of the Mormon Church and visit the Family History Centre, where you can find out how to trace your ancestors.� The Centre is free to use and is open to the public at set times each week.
Nilupul Centre has refurbished meeting halls which have always been used for peaceful purposes, acting as a traditional place of worship for members of Dundee's Tibetan Buddhist Community. The centre also incorporates the distinctive Nilupul Foodbar…
The School of Education & Social Work is based in two adjacent buildings, which were linked together in 2002. The grand Scots baronial-style Old Medical School was built by J Murray Robertson in 1902-4 while its neighbour, the French-style…
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the interesting and challenging window displays at 189 Princes Street? Now is your opportunity to discover what One World Centre really means.Come and explore our resources and activity programmes. Find out…
Come and see one of the first grand houses in the Ferry. This was Captain James Neish's summer home, originally called Fort William House. He brought the first consignment of jute to Dundee on his ship Fort William. Architectural features include…
Former St Aidan's Church now fully open, redeveloped into a modern church and community centre by Broughty Ferry New Kirk. It has�renovated spire and clock tower, the Victorian stained glass and woodwork incorporated into design by architects…
Now is your chance to see inside the church behind that lovely garden next to the Wellgate Centre! This beautiful and lively church at the heart of the city centre has a rich and interesting history awaiting your discovery. You can admire the…
You are invited to visit St Joseph?s to discover the beautiful and rich interior of our church, opened in 1873. Visit our parish war memorial which lists all the parishioners who lost their lives in the Great War, 1914 ? 1918.
A delightful building with a refurbished interior, with its special sense of space, light and natural acoustics. Normal services of worship on Sunday are at 11am and 6pm.Morning Service: Sunday 11am -1pmEvening Service: Sunday 6pm - 8pm
Founded in 1875, St Stephen's boasts almost fifty stained glass windows designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones and made by the Morris Company founded by William Morris, a lifelong friend of Sir Edward. The subjects chosen cover the Scriptures from the…
Taypark House is an elegant Category B Listed former Scots Baronial mansion house dating from circa 1863. It stands nestled away in Dundee?s West End with stunning mature garden grounds and outstanding views across the Botanical Gardens towards the…
Tours of an old mill and its modern day use of an environmental charity including some of the history of this area. Tayside Re-Users has existed since 1995 working with the local community as a charity and social enterprise involved in environmental…
Come along and see this community resource, as it celebrates its 50th birthday this year. Located in the heart of the Charleston community, you can find out more about the history of the building with a chance to visit the chapel, see the displays…
Celebrating 21 years of supporting holistic needs of young people. The Corner health, information and peer led service has been at the forefront of delivering innovative services to young people in Dundee for 21 years. The young people's drop in is…
Explore the University of Dundee's newest building and discover its unique architectural features with the opportunity to tour the Discovery Centre, specifically designed to enhance collaborations, interdisciplinary research and deliver real-world…
Do not miss the opportunity to view one of Dundee's unique historic buildings. Drop-in to the ground floor to see an amazing collection of Medieval Gravestones; or why not climb the Steeple itself on one of our informative tours?
A Dundee City Council youth venue since 2002, the 1828-built Exchange Coffee House is a listed waterfront landmark, it retains numerous features, including striking terrazzos and Grecian-style columns.Underground lies Packhouse Square, a series of…
The University of Dundee's Tower Building is an early example of Scottish Modernism, and one of Scotland's earliest constructed multi-storey towers. It offers a great outlook onto the Tay Valley, the city and the waterfront transformation from its…
Gin tasting event featuring the fabulous Dundee Gin. A distinctive architectural gem built in 1836 in a late Georgian style with Greek and Egyptian design elements. On the RCAHMS Threatened Buildings Survey in 2009 it has been handsomely restored to…
In conjunction with Doors Open Day the University is hosting a drop-in family fun day in the Dalhousie Building on Saturday 14th September, including free refreshments for all. As well as being able to access many areas around campus such as…
University museum curator Matthew Jarron leads a fascinating guided walk around buildings in the city associated with notable artists from the 19th century onwards, as well as some of Dundee's most significant pieces of public art.
The Macro Micro studio is the first off-grid entirely renewable energy powered building in the UK. It has been designed and constructed by a team of students from the Departments of Architecture and Planning, Physics and Engineering. The building…
Explore the fascinating material held by the University Archive.�See the diaries, photographs, letters and other records relating to the people and places of Dundee and Tayside.
As part of Scottish Jewellery Week, Vanilla Ink will be bringing you an exhibition and pop-up shop of this year's graduating Inkers to showcase an exciting body of work, which will be available to browse and buy directly from Scotland's up and coming…
Come and see the Dundee Heritage Trust's polar and textile industry collections and some of the hidden work of a museum including conservation.Verdant Works is a fully accredited Museum and has won numerous national and international awards as well…
Grove Academy was 125 years old in September 2014 and the physical appearance of the school has changed dramatically in recent years.Friends of Grove are hosting an opportunity for former pupils/staff and the local community to view the school…
Built under the Church of Scotland Church Extension Scheme. Tapestry depicting former church buildings. War Memorial from Old Parish Church has been re-sited in the church grounds. The rear of the Sanctuary has been converted into a small chapel,…
The Scottish Episcopal Church of All Saints', Bearsden, was erected in 1897. It was one of a number of Episcoal churches erected at that time, in a distinctive style, by Messrs Speirs & Co., Glasgow. Although built of unconventional materials,…
A modern church building strategically situated close to Milngavie Town Centre. The congregation participates in a varied selection of activities, is involved in many of the Milngavie churches outreach and is active in local community services.
The museum at Kirkintilloch Cross is housed in the former parish church, dating from 1644. It contains displays covering all aspects of local history, but especially social and industrial history. Improvements in 2001 were awarded the Countess of…
The church is a lovely example of a late 18th century rural parish church. The interior has rich timber work and the graveyard hosts interesting gravestones. There is a listing of headstones in the Watch House. The Watch House, which was built to…
Balmore Water Treatment Plant is the largest treatment plant in Scotland. Opened as recently as 7th July 2000 by HRH The Duke of York, Balmore treats water from Loch Lomond for supply to parts of North Lanarkshire, the Falkirk and Grangemouth area,…
New purpose built school building, completed in 2009, on the site of former St Andrew's (Notre Dame) College. Building may be new but the school celebrates its centenary this year. The original school (Now Bearsden Primary School) is at Bearsden…
Bearsden Baptist Church was originally Maxholme House (1872) and is part of the Antonine Wall (UNESCO world heritage site), the church is situated near to the site of the Roman Baths. Working with the Antonine Wall project to develop this area, the…
1863 saw the opening of the railway to Milngavie. The only intermediate station on the branch at the time was given the name 'Bearsden'. The walk takes in some of the earliest parts of the area which expanded to form the town we know today.
Bearsden Primary school is a blonde sandstone building situated at Bearsden Cross. The building, which was opened in August 1911 was originallly known as New Kilpatrick Higher Grade School. In 1919 it became Bearsden Academy and in 1958 Bearsden…
The Roman Bath House at Roman Road, Bearsden is the most outstanding Roman building to be seen above ground in the whole of Scotland. It contains remains of the full range of facilities to be found in a conventional Roman bath house, comprising…
Bishopbriggs Community Fire & Rescue Station provides cover for Bishopbriggs, Auchinairn, Woodhill and outlying villages such as Balmore, Bardowie and Torrance. It was opened in October 1973, replacing an earlier station in Kirkintilloch Road. It…
The library was originally built as a school to accommodate 420 pupils, and for more than a hundred years, children and families have been stepping through its doors. After recent refurbishments, the library is back open to the public.?
Large Edwardian Villa owned by East Dunbartonshire Council and recently leased to the community based charity 'Creative Care', who provide paper crafting classes for all, and one-to-one help for adults with additional support needs.
Bearsden Hub opened in 2016. The building houses a library, archive stores, community halls and council offices.This Year come and join us for a display of archives and local studies material with a house history theme, plus get advice on tracing the…
For over 900 years, there has been a church on this site. The present mid-19th century building contains wonderful stained glass by Alf Webster, Sadie McLellan and others. The graveyard includes a mort safe & watch-hut to discourage grave…
The site of the Antonine Wall Fort of Cadder.?The Antonine Wall (built by the Romans across central Scotland during the second century AD) will from now on form part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage site.
Although basically a traditional church design with much gothic detailing including tracery and trefoils, JB Wilson's design is consistent with other work of that date and includes Arts and Crafts and Scottish Art Nouveau influences.Its dominant…
Campsie Memorial Hall was built using money raised by the Community of Lennoxtown in 1866. The building has a large hall and a much smaller hall. Run now by the community for the community, it is increasingly busy and currently used for parties,…
Historic 1920's soaperie, Scotland's oldest. Caurnie is situated within its own organic herb garden. There is a?soap press to make round bars. Hand-cut?and hand-made soaps are created here.The building contains many of the original tools and machines…
The former estate of the Stirling family crossed by the Antonine wall with landscaped grounds, doocot, ice house, listed trees. House originally 17th Century but the West wing was remodelled c1820 by David Hamilton. Contains Roman legionary slab. Now…
Campsie Glen has been popular with day trippers for over 200 years now. Before that access was impossible, because the Glen was on private land. Towards the end of 18C, however, on a point of principle, the local landowner John McFarlan of…
The ground floor of this Grade C-listed property in Milngavie was bequeathed to Spinal Injuries Scotland. It forms part of a 280 year old farmhouse which includes an extensive garden. The garden has previously been featured by the BBC in The…
The Copland & Lye Clock was originally installed in the former department store in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, in 1952. It has been a feature of the pedestrian precinct in central Milngavie since 1981.?
Original stone built farm cottage of Ashfield Farm, Milngavie. Possibly the oldest remaining house of the village, and still in use today as the home of Milngavie Pipe Band.?The cottage contains a display of Milngavie Pipe Band's trophies and history…
Award-winning architects Dalman Johnstone relocated in 2000 into premises designed and developed by the practice. In refurbishing the former mews house they increased the usable floor area by 70% to achieve a striking contrast between the existing…
Douglas Academy's current building opened in 2009 providing bright, spacious facilities fit for purpose. It has extensive indoor and outdoor sports areas, including a large games hall and fitness suite, and also has a modern library and performance…
The Fish Pass on the Allader, adjacent to Woodburn Way, was completed in 1999 to allow salmon to migrate up river, as they had done in former times. The remains of a water channel that was part of an early local hydro-electric generating system can…
Visit three mystery locations in the town centre to travel back to a time when Kirkintilloch stood as the north-western frontier of the vast Roman Empire. With the help of a Roman ghost, participants will enjoy epic tales, behind-the-scenes…
The Theatre was the brainchild of Mr James Bissell who, in 1960 was a member of an amateur dramatic club, but was filled with the desire to begin an amateur theatre group in Bishopbriggs. His idea was that in time there would be a theatre built which…