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A local independent cinema that shows all the recent blockbusters and live events.

This Grade A-listed building had a complete restoration in 1999 with assistance from Historic Scotland. The pipe organ was built in 1867, enlarged in 1912 and restored with the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2008. The church stands at the…

Sited on the corner of Union Street and George Square, this B listed building was formerly called George Square United Reformed Church. Designed by John Blair, rectangular in plan with Tudor Gothic detailing. This suggested that the architect used a…

The Church building is of special interest as it is has Grade A listing. The present building has been used for public worship since 1841. In 1855, the steeple was added to the Church structure. In 1912, Honeyman, Keppie & Rose built a chancel in…

Sir David Stewart obtained Gourock in 1455 when the old castle of Gourock was taken down and a mansion house built, about 40 years later in (1782), Sir John Stewart of Castlemilk sold the mansion house and estate to Duncan Darroch for a very small…

The new Stable studio is an exhibition and work space. Visitors will see artists at work and view paintings and crafts. They may also try producing art work themselves as we will have materials on hand for people to try their hand at drawing,…

Within Greenock Cemetery as well as the Commonwealth War Graves there are over 350 family memorials to loved ones who gave their lives in WW1.

Greenock has had a fire station since 1753, initially in William Street, 1831 in Church Lane, 1837 Taylors Close, 1882 foot of the Vennel, 1887 the Municipal Buildings and 1960 to its present location. Currently we have three fire appliances and 60…

The I Youth Zones offer young people and communities access to the buildings for a variety of groups, we run youth drop in’s, informal youth work, job’s clubs, young mothers groups, LGBTQI groups as well as adult classes and adult literacy programmes…

The buildings, designed by Peddie and Kinnear of Edinburgh, opened in 1869 and provided accommodation for the Sheriff, Sheriff Clerk and the Procurator Fiscal as well as living quarters for the caretaker.The two storey building is in the Scottish…

Be a tourist in your own town and enjoy an escorted walk round Greenock`s new Town Trail. This trail covers 21 locations each of which is identified with a plaque in the ground.

A private dwelling house by John Boyd, architect. A mid-30s Moderne house restored to original 1935 Art Deco condition. Walnut panelled hall by craftsmen who worked on the staterooms of the liner, 'Queen Mary'.

Greyfriars Convent is a large complex of buildings with the chapel as the focus. Listed Category A.Founded in 1479 for the Franciscan Friars, Greyfriars was sold to the Sisters of Mercy in 1891. The ruined buildings of the Convent and Chapel were…

Greyfriars became the burgh's burial ground in 1580 because St John's kirkyard was full. It had previously been the site of the Franciscan Friary, founded by 1496 and dissolved in 1559. There is a fine group of 18th century stones, with traditional…

Greyfriar's Garden, a tranquil and magical oasis in the Merchant City is a modern garden on a medieval site. Home to raised beds, greenhouses, a wildflower meadow and a picnic space. When you enter, it's like walking into another world.It is located…

The tower of the church forms an integral part of the massive granite facade of Marischal College. It was the building of Marshall MacKenzie's extension to Marischal College that led to the demolition of the original 16C Greyfriars Church. The East…

There have been three churches in Dumfries known as Greyfriars. Today the steeple of the third one dominates the church and the townscape of Dumfries and the Town Bell still rings daily for Angelus and Curfew. This ancient site was once occupied by…

Grade A listed, Greyfriars Kirk plays an important part in Scottish history. In 1638, the National Covenant was presented and signed in the Kirk. In the mid-19th century the then minister led a movement to change the style of worship by introducing…

The Kirk plays an important part in Scottish history. In 1638 the National Covenant was presented and signed in front of the pulpit and in the mid-19th century the first post-Reformation stained glass windows and one of the first organs were…

Displays on "The Picts of Rosemarkie", also "The impact of the First World War on Rosemarkie, Fortrose and Avoch". There are also children's activities for all ages including Pictish rubbings and a handling table.Groam House is a harled 18th Century…

The Grove Community Garden is a mobile community garden which has brought life to 3 separate brownfield sites in Fountainbridge over the last 5 years. We have a mix of personal and communal planting areas, a BBQ and a pizza oven for cooking and…

A purpose built guide dog training centre on the outskirts of Forfar.The building became occupied in June 2009. Guide Dogs have been trained in Forfar for 50 years. At any one time 80 - 100 dogs can be going through their training in Forfar.

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…

Walking tour to see some of the key areas of the First World War training & internment camp including parts of the British Guard camp, a spectacular view of the prisoner of war camp and the re-instated memorial in the former cemeteryDue to…

As part of Doors Open Day, Mark Douglas, the council's Team Leader for Heritage & Design will lead a walk around the town centre to view the works of Hawick's most prominent and prolific architect; James Pearson Alison (1862-1932).Alison set up…

The walk will be guided by Dave Harvie, taking in sites of historical interest such as the Old Academy, Glencairn House and Dumbarton Bridge.The walk will finish at the Deny Tank Museum about 15.00 where a guided tour of the building will be…

Guided Walk of 18th and 18th century Ayr. Brexit, Banks and the Founding Fathers - From a violinist reputed to be in league with the devil, actions that promted a banking collapse, negotiations between two of America's founding fathers and an…

A guided walk around part of the Jedburgh Town Trail

A guided walk of around two hours covering a selection of Clydebank's historic sites including a visit to the former shipyard to see the 100 year old Titan Crane.For further information contact Gillian Neil, Rnager Service, Council Offices, Garshake.…

A guided walk to Jaw Resevior and over to Cairnhowit. See the remains of a Neolithic tomb before returning via Greenside Resevoir.For further information contact Gillian Neil, Rnager Service, Council Offices, Garshake. Telephone 01389 752977.

Follow in the footsteps of saints and kings and learn about the archaeology around these coastal settlements on this 7mile / 11km walk. The route will take in Coldingham Priory, Coldingham Sands, St Abbs harbour and Kirk Hill on St Abb�s Head. Total…

The tour will tell the story of the town and its people using the Auld Kirk as its setting. It has an ecclesiastical history dating back to 1230 when the Blackfriars arrived. These mendicant Friars provide us with a link to the Inquisition of the…

This popular walk explores the civic, commercial and religious history of the town centre. It will cover the two Civil War leaders, Frederick Douglass and Ulysses S Grant, who separately visited the town and paid homage to Robert Burns. We shall look…

Whilst the foundation of Coldingham Priory dates back to the 12th century, the current building was reconstructed in 1661 and altered in Victorian times. The remains of the priory have been consolidated and new interpretation added as part of a…

Walk through Eyemouth along parts of the revised Town Trail, along the Bantry towards Eyemouth Fort, then back through the town centre and the harbour to end up at Gunsgreen House at about 15.30.Meet at Eyemouth Museum at 14.00.�

Gary Torbett, past president or Hugh Watson of Kilmarnock Historical Society, leads a 90-minute walk round the historic centre of Kilmarnock, taking in the red sandstone Opera House, the impressive brick Johnnie Walker Bond, the stone marking the…

This walk with Gordon Brown and Richard Devine will visit the Newton Burial Ground and cover the history of Newton on Ayr which was a separate Burgh, with stories behind the people and families that are buried there. Meet at the car park at junction…

Starting from Burns Statue Square (formerly Townhead) discover the history behind the railways, markets, education and care of the poor, hospitals and forgotten philanthropists who made significant impact. The tour will visit Ayr Cemetery, where many…

Guinness UDV, formerly United Distillers & Vintners, moved to their new office building in 2000. The building was designed by Allan Murray with the internal fit-out by BDG McColl to create a building which combines office space, meeting suite, and a…

Built in the 1750s for infamous local smuggler John Nisbet and designed by John Adam, Gunsgreen House is a fine category A listed Georgian building dominating the harbour.Newly restored by the Gunsgreen House Trust, the �House of Secrets� tells the…

The castle was originally constructed as a tower house by Sir David Guthrie, Treasurer and Lord Justice-General of Scotland in 1468. A house was later built beside the tower and the two were linked by a further expansion in 1848, designed by David…

H.M. Coastguard is 24-hour 999 maritime emergency service. The Coastguard station houses vehicles and equipment for use by the Inverness Coastguard Coast Rescue Team.

HOPE is a thriving organic garden located in Arbroath in the grounds Hospitalfield House. It is an environmentally friendly project, providing horticulture training and work experience for people with learning disabilities who live in the Angus area.…

An open invitation to all pianists of all ages, amateur or professional, to play Haddington Concert Society’s magnificent Bösendorfer concert-grand piano in its home at the Town House, at the west end of Haddington High Street.

Behind the scenes tour of Haddo House, owned by the National Trust for Scotland, including the previously unseen South Wing. This special tour will take in the Canadian Hall and the Stable block, as well as behind the scenes areas of the magnificent…

Take a unique tour of this wonderful parkland and explore its history and monuments by torchlight. Starting from a ?bleak wilderness? of peat bog, over 300 years the Gordon family created today?s landscape of trees, lakes and monuments. We?ll…

The only wastewater treatment plant in the Wick operational area. It treats sewage from the village of Halkirk and receives and treats sewage sludge from septic tanks around Caithness and part of Sutherland.

Located just off the coastline of Inverbervie, within a small area of woodland, Category B listed, Hallgreen Castle is an L-planned late 16th century house, with an earlier nucleus said to have been built in 1376. On the day visitors will be welcomed…

This very rare chapel (probably the only one in Scotland) was built by Ukrainian Prisoners of War at Hallmuir Camp, who in 1947 were sent from Italy to Scotland rather than being handed over to the Russians and a potentially terrifying future. The…

Kingsland School. The school was designed for 600 pupils and cost �12,000 to build.�It was opened in 1901. In 1973 it was used as a model for the refurbishment of old primary schools for contemporary use; the cost was �90,000.The school now has a…

A rare chance to visit an operational fire station.

Celebrating 100 years of learning in the building on Auchincampbell Road.Visit www.hamilton.s-lanark.sch.uk for more information.

Hamilton Mausoleum was one of the finest private tombs in the country and is now one of the town's most famous buildings. It was built as a tomb and monument to Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton, nicknamed "El Magnifico" but was incomplete at the time…

This Church, the second oldest building in Hamilton and the oldest still used for its original purpose, was opened for worship over 275 years ago in 1734. It is notable for its Georgian architecture and has an unusual, largely circular design. It is…

Hamilton Sheriff Court is an "A" category listed building occupied by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. It is one of the 38 Sheriff Courts sitting throughout Scotland and is the third busiest! Come along and gain a valuable insight into the…

The current congregation, formed in 1966, is made up of two congregations, both formerly members of the Congregational Union of Scotland. The present building opened in 1872, being the new building for Park Road E.U. Church founded in 1845, a…

Come along and discover 1st Hampden, the world's first purpose-built international football ground made for Scotland and Queens Park FC in 1873. Hampden Bowling Club now occupies this sporting site and continues to use the original pavilion from the…

An iconic stadium in world football, and the host stadium to the track and field athletics at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Hampden Park is rated by UEFA as a 5-star stadium.Entrance to the Museum will be charged at normal rates.�Image credit: Ross…

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.…

The estate comprises several buildings used for service provision for adults with learning disabilities. Visit Murdoch House, administration HQ. It was built 1931-34 as Broadmeadowsfor J Percival Agnew and designed by Mervyn Noad in English Manorial…

Pre-booked tours only. Harelawhill Quarry was in use from the 1770s until 1966. In the 1940s-50s it rang with the noise of pneumatic hammers, the boom and clatter of the empty �tubs� descending the mine and the grinding of the limestone crushers. In…

Hareshowe is a fine example of a typical North East farmhouse and steadings, originally built in the Victorian era and home to many generations of families. This farmhouse was taken down stone by stone, timber by timber, from its original setting and…

Defined by earlier terraced buildings, it was originally built as Mrs Emslie?s Institution, a home for orphan girls; most familiar to Aberdonians as the High School for Girls, now Harlaw Academy.

Harlaw House was originally built as a waterkeeper’s cottage soon after the reservoir was constructed in 1848. Originally a single-storey building, it had a brief incarnation with an extra floor, before City of Edinburgh Council restored it to its…

Harlaw Hydro is generating green electricity from the Water of Leith, utilising the 150 year old dams that used to provide water power to industry in West Edinburgh. The old water bailiff's house is now a Visitor Centre for the Pentland Hills…

Harmeny School is a residential special school, working with children who have complex social, emotional and behavioural needs. Visitors can explore our buildings, grounds and Community Garden and hear about the activities we use to engage our…

Listed Category B, a large garden with flower borders as well as fruit and vegetables. The garden has also wonderful views of the Abbey and the Eildon Hills.

HarperCollins Publishers have been on their site in Bishopbriggs since 1967. The history of this great publisher began in 1819 in Glasgow, when the first William Collins went into business with Charles Chalmers to establish a printing and publishing…

11 South Charlotte Street, built ensuite with No 15 South Charlotte Street, is a significant surviving part of the original fabric of Edinburgh's New Town, one of the most important and best-preserved examples of urban planning in Britain. South…

Formerly the Church Hall of Trinity & Alvah Church of Scotland, Harvest Centre has been the home of Riverside Christian Church, Banff since 2001. Built on two storeys, it incorporates a large meeting hall on the upper floor, with a range of…

The site was gifted to the Baptist congregation during the late 19C. Following this the chapel was erected in 1882 to the plans of David Crombie, an Edinburgh architect, at a total cost of �1350. Ten years later saw the church expand when vacant…

The fire station opened in 1970. Fully operational Community Fire Station consisting of a Wholetime Firefighter element who are present 24/7 and also a Retained Duty System crew, who attend at time of emergency. Staff training & development is…

The Hawick Film and Video Group is a small independent organisation formed in 1964. The group has regular showings between September and April, and during Doors Open Day will be showing several short films significant to the locality.

Facing on to Buccleuch Street stands Hawick High School, the largest secondary education school in the borders. A considerable area is covered by the school buildings which have multiplied over the years since its foundation in 1860 to replace the…

The building dates from 1922 when the brethren moved from Myrelawsgreen in Hawick.Tours at 13:15 and 14:00 (and potentially 14:45 if enough demand)PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL at lodge111@hotmail.co.ukAccess will be open to the function room as well as the…

Dating back to the late 1920s in a loose Art Deco style, the building was used for offices. It was recently converted to become the Hawick Men's Shed and now provides workshops, display areas and social facilities within a two storey building (access…

The original building dates back to c 1600, with 1859 alterations by Wm Hall &Co Galashiels, and further works in 1910 by JP Allison and 1975by Aitken and Turnbull.Hawick Museum's parkland location and fascinating displays reflect the endeavour…

The home of Hawick Rugby Football Club. The club room contianing the Bill McLaren Room as well as the trophy room and education room will be open.

An outstanding late-19th century Scottish Baronial town hall on a prominent corner site with a tower that has a commanding presence over the whole town. The current town hall replaced the earlier tollbooth on the same site. The building continues to…

Restored early 19th century listed storehouse and dock, a rare survivor on Lerwick's waterfront. Formerly the premises of Hay & Co., at the height of the herring boom Hay's Dock was one of the busiest spots in Lerwick. The storehouse is…

Roughcast two storey dwelling with stone dressings. Tiled roofs with dormers. Part half timbered

Listed Category B C 1830, probably by William Robertson, Elgin: suave single-storey villa built against slope with substantial 2-storey garden elevation to rear. Top-lit entrance hall with restrained elegant house carpentry. Tiny doocot/hen house to…

This year the Club celebrates the 125th anniversary of Tynecastle Stadium. Construction of three new stands began in 1994 but of considerable interest is the main stand which was designed by Archibald Leitch and dates bacK to 1914. Tynecastle has…

Helensburgh?s former Clyde Street School was transformed into a stateof-the-art facility on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council. The Clyde Street School building was designed in 1903 by Helensburgh architect and artist Alexander Nisbet Paterson, and…

1886 Victorian Chapel with distinctive Gothic features. The first Baptists in Helensburgh started a church in 1833 and two Communion Cups dated 1859 survive from that period in the church. Fine stained glass window in memory of the Rev. John and…

Helensburgh Parish Church is located in Colquhoun Square in the centre of Helensburgh.The present building was erected in 1853 at a cost of 4,500 to serve an increasing population. The architect was James Hay, Liverpool, to a design which won prizes…

Guided walks will be led by members of Helensburgh Heritage Trust. Depart 10.00, 12.00, 2.00 & 4.00 from the Tourist Information Centre, Clock Tower, East Clyde Street (junction of Sinclair Street) Each walk lasts approximately 1hour 20 minutes.

Category B listed mid 19C church converted to hall on addition of new church by John Honeyman in 1883. There will be a historical exhibition and leaflet and a display of church banners. An organ recital on Sunday from 3pm to 5pm and tea &…

Timespan is a cultural organisation in Helmsdale, Sutherland in the Far North of Scotland. It offers a high quality venue with a museum, contemporary art gallery, archive, shop and cafe. Established in 1986, Timespan has developed from a community…

Timespan is a cultural organisation in Helmsdale, Sutherland in the Far North of Scotland. It offers a high quality venue with a museum, contemporary art gallery, archive, shop and cafe. Established in 1986, Timespan has developed from a community…

Title: Helmsdale 1890 Date: 1890 Location: Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland. CINE A Collaborative project between Open Virtual Worlds, research team within the School of Computer Science, University of St Andrews and Timespan. Virtual…

Helmsdale is a village on the east coast of Sutherland, in the Highland council area of Scotland. The modern village was planned in 1814 to resettle communities that had been removed from the surrounding straths as part of the Highland Clearances.

The terrazzo and glass Herbarium & Library building overlooks the NE corner of the Garden. Opened in 1964 and extended in 2005-6, it houses one of Europe?s largest botanical libraries and a collection of around 3 million preserved plant and fungi…

Heriot-Watt University Museum and Archive is on the ground floor of the University Library, built by Sir Basil Spence, Glover & Ferguson, 1973-76.�Visitors will be able to step back in time to the 1930s to explore our Museum display �The…

The mill was built for Adam Cochrane and Brothers. It is the best surviving example of a high mill in Galashiels and formed part of the extensive Netherdale Mill. The mill closed in 1932 and is now, appropriately, used by Heriot-Watt University for…

Our Heritage Centre is a new educational facility showcasing the rich and diverse history of Bellahouston and the surrounding area. Explore the rich, cultural heritage of Govan and learn about the Empire Exhibition of 1938 in a dedicated showcase,…

The building was originally built in the mid-19th century as part of the Hawick Corn Exchange. Following fire damage it was brought back into use in 2007 as the Heritage Hub with alterations and extensions by Gray, Marshall Associates as part of the…

This is a small museum at West Links Road, Gullane (next to the Pros' shop) displaying golfing artefacts from the early days of the game.

Surrounded by fabulous walks and concealed by enchanting clusters of trees, Hermitage House, which was built in 1785 by Robert Burn, is a magnificent edifice worth visiting. There is a doocot, walled garden, icehouse and water pump system. This is…