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The museum is a plasterer�s casting workshop virtually unchanged since the turn of last century and illustrates the main methods of creating ornamental plasterwork in Scotland.Created by L Grandison & Son who have over 100 years of experience.…

Discover the charm of this 15th century Gatehouse rebuilt by Bishop James Kennedy. The Priory of Pittenweem thrived from the 13th century until the Reformation. Let your steward explain its links with the Isle of May and St Andrews Cathedral. Efforts…

Dated to 1890, designed by renowned local architect A. Marshall Mackenzie (one of the architects of Marischal College), this large spikey Gothic Kirk accommodates over 500 worshippers and is built in crisp grey granite with strikingly darker…

Moulin Kirk was rebuilt in 1875, retains key features of its predecessor and houses a wealth of information on the history and archaeology of the Pitlochry area.Explore the Heritage Centre and join our resident artist collective for a seasonal tonic…

Listed Category B.Tall, 3-storey mansion over raised basement, pedimented south west front with tuscan columned, pedimented doorpiece, restored following removeal of 1870 porch, 1995. Entrance hall similarly restored to original form. Cantilevered…

A chance to explore this important building, built in 1877 as a clay pipe factory and now housing a burgeoning contemporary arts space.�

A chance to find out about the creation of Scotlands only Artificial White water course and the history of the site that once hosted Pinkston Power Station.�Come and meet our staff who will give you a tour of Pinkston Watersports centre, telling you…

Local history expert Stephen Edwards will lead a tour of Pinkie House including the famous painted ceiling in the Long Gallery and conclude with a visit to the Loretto School Chapel which is a 19thC building with a significant 20th century addition…

Iconic domed stone structure carved into pineapple shape. The building, originally attached to glass hot-houses, forms part of enclosure to former walled garden. Restored in 1972 by Landmark Trust to include holiday accommodation to rear.

This flamboyant French Gothic church of 1862 is dramatically sited on the corner of Leith Walk and Pilrig Street. It has a spectacular lofty interior filled with stained and painted glass by Daniel Cottier and a historic organ by Forster and Andrews.

A landscape rich in history.

A landscape rich in history.

At Pictavia Visitor Centre you can discover the story of Scotland’s ancient Pictish tribes, wholived aroundtwo thousand years ago. The Romans called them the Picti - 'painted people' and it is thought they coloured their bodies with…

Pre-booked guided tours only. A rare chance to experience an undeveloped site rich in industrial archaeology on a tour led by a professional archaeologist who has just completed a survey here on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Museums Services. You…

The fully restored water wheel is Philiphaugh is one of the largest working examples of its kind in Scotland.� It was originially�built around 1850�and powered the sawmill here for more than 100 years.� Water was diverted from the river into the mill…

The present church of Pettinain is the successor of earlier places of Christian worship upon or very close to this site. Little is known of the church?s origins, but it was a chaplainry attached to St Kentigern Church, Lanark, in 1150, when both…

There will be tours of the Court.

In 1882 a committee appointed to consider the best methods of employing convicts reported that ?the most likely prospect for benefiting the shipping and fishery interests of the country at large and at the same time profitably employing convicts is…

Peter Potter Gallery was Haddington's original Fire Station, and some original features dating back to its former use remain to be seen in what is now the main gallery space on the ground floor of this historic building.

Perth Theatre is an Edwardian styled 460 seated Theatre situated in the heart of Perth. After 113 years at its present High Street location, Perth Theatre is about to embark on an exciting new transformation project which will not only see its…

An excellent early 19th century villa, overlooking Perth’s South Inch and retaining many decorative features, including plasterwork, joinery and an open-well staircase.Drop in for a brief guided tour and stay to enjoy our fine art and ceramics…

Built in 1819 to a neo-Greek design by Sir Robert Smirke, this first new building on Perth’s Victorian riverside boasts and impressive colonnaded portico.Come see the court rooms and cells as part of our tour, meet the staff and Justice Partners and…

See all the latest Hollywood blockbusters at this 7 screen cinema in Perth. Designed by Kingussie based architect Alexander Cattanach Jr. the art deco Playhouse Cinema opened in 1933 and took only 9 weeks to complete. Tripled in the late 1970’s and…

Perth Oasis (formerly the United Free Church) dates back to 1843 and is now the home of Oasis Church. It is one of Perth’s great surprises! The drab entrance gives no hint of the delightful interior. Its wonderful acoustics make Perth Oasis a great…

Rebuilt on the footprint of its 1749 predecessor, this 1880’s city centre church displays a wealth of craftsmanship, including stained glass windows and beautiful tapestries.Enjoy our picture exhibition and sanctuary tour and learn about the church’s…

A prominent 1824 rotunda and later extension now home to over half a million historical and artistic objects: a Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland.Come along on a guided tour of our collections and discover what goes on behind…

The exhibition - a collaboration between Culture Perth and Kinross, the University of St Andrews Open Virtual Worlds Research team, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, and Tay Landscape Partnership with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The exhibition - a collaboration between Culture Perth and Kinross, the University of St Andrews Open Virtual Worlds Research team, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, and Tay Landscape Partnership with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Perth mosque is a humble little mosque, which was founded in 1997 by members of the local muslim community. At present it is an upstairs flat, however we are hoping to move to larger and more permanent premises in the future. The building serves as a…

As part of Doors Open Days, and in an effort to dispel the many myths and 'tall stories' that are told about the happenings at crematoria, visitors had the opportunity to visit and see 'behind the scenes' at Perth Crematorium.

Perth Congregational Church traces its roots back to 1794 – with the current Scots Gothic sandstone church opened in 1899. It was designed by Steele and Balfour, a Glasgow-based architectural practice. Original decorative timber pulpit, organ case…

Perth Concert Hall is Scotland's newest concert hall: it opened in 2005. Built as a millennium project, it has a dazzling glass-fronted foyer and copper-topped dome hall with a stunning auditorium and elegant studio. The open public area is home to…

Built in the mid-1970s, Perth Community Fire Station provides cover for Perth and the wider Perthshire area. It is crewed by around eighty full-time fire fighters who operate three appliances, a heavy rescue unit, a technical rescue vehicle and a…

Perth College UHI's Campus has seen many changes since opening in 1971, most recently with the construction of the Academy of Sport and Wellbeing. This vibrant campus provides a wide range of courses that attract a diverse student population to this…

The first cathedral to be built in Britain since the Reformation. Newly repaired, its stunning architecture features beautiful sculptures and stained glass.Join us for the feast of St Ninian and enjoy the cathedral’s treasures, live music and…

The Viewlands site, the largest local authority school site in Scotland, was opened in 1932 to accommodate the expanding Academy population.Designed by T Aikman Swan, the neo-Georgian block with cupola was extended with a Science block in the 1960s.…

A project with Tayside Landscape Partnership. VR reconstruction of Perth, Scotland in 1440.

Perth is a city in central Scotland, on the banks of the River Tay. It is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and the historic county town of Perthshire.

A project with Tayside Landscape Partnership. VR reconstruction of Perth, Scotland in 1440.

Perth is a city in central Scotland, on the banks of the River Tay. It is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and the historic county town of Perthshire.

A project with Tayside Landscape Partnership. VR reconstruction of Perth, Scotland in 1440.

Perth is a city in central Scotland, on the banks of the River Tay. It is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and the historic county town of Perthshire.

Originally the Head Office of the General Accident Fire and Life Association Corporation in 1901, the Council Headquarters was fully refurbished in 2015-2017. The Old Council Chambers at 3 High Street is an excellent wedding venue. Enjoy a tour and…

There were once 17 organs in Glasgow's larger cinemas. The Wurlitzer in the Hall is the only remaining instrument in Scotland and is ranked in the top five in Britain. Organist Gorden Cree will demonstrate its versatility.�

Join organist Frikki Walker as he demonstrates the phenomenal Wurlitzer. There were once 17 organs in Glasgow's larger cinemas and the Wurlitzer in Pollokshaws Burgh Hall is the only remaining instrument in Scotland - ranked in the top five in…

TURN is a performance project created specially for Govan's iconic Graving Dock no. 3 by theatre-maker Nic Green. Bringing together radio-broadcast speech, choral composition and a series of hand-cast bells, this is a unique opportunity to experience…

The popular term "Pepperpot" lighthouse is used to describe a particular type of small lighthouse that has an architectural style similar to a scaled-up salt or pepper shaker. The Caledonian Canal has three of this type of lighthouse, each comprising…

Meet Robert Bryden, architect of Dunoon Burgh Hall, St John's Church and other local buildings. The People of Place is a new archive and marketing concept being developed by the research and design agency Tacit-Tacit. Local illustrator Walter Newton…

Tudor-style school built in 1844- 45, with later additions. Photographic exhibition of Penpont school - and scholars, in days gone-by.

Peel Park, Kirkintilloch, is the location of both a Roman fort and a mediaeval castle. The mound of the mediaeval castle of Kirkintilloch can be seen just after entering the park through the War Memorial Gateway, with traces of the dry moat falling…

The Police Station was built in 2006 at the rear of the grand building known as �County Buildings� which built in 1935. The station has a reception area with public front counter, offices, cells complex, storerooms and parking for police…

Listed Category B; chancel reconstruction J D Cairns, 1937. Substantial Victorian Gothic church with crowstepped gables and SE tower with crown spire, accessed by wide flight of steps. This is the second building on this site to serve as the parish…

The Former Parish Kirk is a Gothic structure built in 1890 to replace the earlier kirk of 1634. This large spikey Gothic Kirk accommodates over 501 worshippers and is built in crisp, grey granite with strikingly darker pinnings. The earlier kirk,…

The Pearce Institute was gifted to the working men and women of Govan by Lady Pearce in 1906. This much-loved Category A listed building, contains many photographs of the PI over the years, with details about the characters that made Govan great.��

A registered educational charity supported by Aberdeen City Council and the Scottish Arts Council, Peacocks has the widest range of visual arts production facilities openly available in Scotland.

An opportunity to view behind the scenes activities at a busy, charity animal welfare hospital. There will be tours of the building and fun things to do.

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals is a veterinary charity.?The PDSA has been in Aberdeen since the 1950s but has existed nationally since 1917.

Well maintained typical rural parish church, built 1820. Stained glass windows above pulpit depict David and Jonathan and Faith and Charity. The Good Samaritan gifted this year from the United Free Church.

Partickhill Bowling Club was founded in 1905 and still retains its original features. Tour the clubhouse, explore the area through old photos and try your hand at bowls. Bring your children and grand-children and enjoy a game in lovely…

A hidden gem, little altered from its earliest days. It contains Curling Club memorabilia, the locker room where stones are kept, and� an outdoor rink.Curling is one of Scotland's oldest sports. Sadly, few clubhouses with outside rinks have survived.…

Parliament House is steeped in history and architecture. Immediately enter the prestigious Parliament Hall for sight of the impressive stained glass Great window.

Standing on the site of the University's oldest college, this impressive wood-paneled room was originally used for classes and examinations. It was renamed ‘Parliament Hall’ after the Scottish Parliament sat here in 1645-1646 during an outbreak of…

Parklea Branching Out is a not for profit voluntary sector organisation with Charitable status which was established in 1997 to help to develop local individuals with support needs to fulfil their potential. Parklea use Social and Therapeutic…

A special opportunity to visit the old Parkhead School while it is being restored as a community enterprise centre. Tours will show the restoration work in progress.���������

1863 John Honeyman. Gothic style. Later alterations by William Leiper in 1888. Attractive interior, chancel alterations 1963.

Park Church was founded in 1942 and the new church was built in the 1960's. There is stained glass from the 'old' Park Church which was in the west-end of Glasgow as well as furniture from there.

Originally McLaren Memorial Church (amalgamated with Carron Church, demolished 1963) this building shows similarities to Carronvale House by the same architect, eg a flavouring of Arts-and-Crafts, open timber-work porches and small paned windows.…

The oldest Christian site in Edinburgh, tradition has it that the church was founded by St Cuthbert 1,300 years ago. The original building no longer stands but in its place is a spectacular 18th century bell tower and 19th century church, designed by…

Built in the early 19th century by The Erskine Trustees and Sir Patrick Walker, these original buildings are part of a development of townhouses forming a plain classical row, consistent with and complementary to the wider Walker Estate between…

Catch the ferry at West Burrafirth on foot at 8.45 (sailing at 9.00) The day will begin on Papa Stour in the island's waiting room by the pier with a welcome and a hot drink.Next there will be a walk to the stofa and Kirk to view the only surviving…

Built in 1691, Panmure House is the final remaining home of economist and philosopher Adam Smith, who occupied the House from 1778 until his death there in 1790. During his tenancy, Smith completed the final editions of his magnum opus The Wealth of…

Constructed in the early 1870s when Edinburgh architects Peddie & Kinnear may have sought inspiration for the facade from the Parisian church of Saint-Sulpice. This B-listed church has a surprisingly lofty and beautiful amphitheatre interior,…

A rare opportunity to explore the historic Queen of the South football ground. Football has been played here since 19C, and Queen of the South was formed in 1919, when they bought the ground for �1,500. The current main stand dates from 1964, and was…

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 Palace Theatre developed from James Ingram's Corn Exchange is 150 years old this month.Visit this unique building, learn more about its history and be among the first to see the 150th birthday exhibition.

Police support services in Paisley.

The Paisley Florist Society Gardening Club is the oldest gardening club in Scotland, founded in 1782 by the Paisley Weavers.It has had a continual history since then and all the old records and artefacts are stored in the Paisley Reference Library…

Paisley Abbey is a parish church of the Church of Scotland on the east bank of the White Cart Water in the centre of the town of Paisley, Renfrewshire, about 12 miles west of Glasgow, in Scotland. Its origins date from the 12th century, based on a…

Paisley Abbey is a parish church of the Church of Scotland on the east bank of the White Cart Water in the centre of the town of Paisley, Renfrewshire, about 12 miles west of Glasgow, in Scotland. Its origins date from the 12th century, based on a…

Paisley Abbey is a parish church of the Church of Scotland on the east bank of the White Cart Water in the centre of the town of Paisley, Renfrewshire, about 12 miles west of Glasgow, in Scotland. Its origins date from the 12th century, based on a…

White Cart Studio is a well lit, fully equipped art studio situated in the Sir James Clark Building, Paisley. A programme of Drawing/Painting classes run throughout the year.

The community centre was built in the 1970s and, under the banner 'Constantly seeking to meet the needs of the community', it hosts a number of community groups and charities.

Built by TG Abercrombie on land which was in the corner (neuk) of the garden of the Abbott of Paisley, Wallneuk North Church opened in 1915 with Britain at war. It contains one of the last working pipe organs built by Abbott & Smith.

Learn about the case of the 'Slug in a Bottle' - a legal case that changed the world, that all began in 1928 when Mrs May Donoghue walked into Minghella's Cafe on Well meadow Street and ordered a ginger beer...

Renfrewshire Council has been given money from the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop a new Townscape Heritage (TH) project for Paisley Town Centre which will focus on improving the listed buildings on Paisley High Street.

Built by the Coats family in memory of Thomas Coats, the building is the epitome of Victorian neo-gothic splendour.One of the most opulent Baptist Churches in Britain, the church's eight arched crown spire is a principal feature of Paisley's…

The Wynd Centre opened its doors on 30 Sept. 1984 and is the outreach arm of Oakshaw Trinity Church. When the former St John's Church became available the centre expanded and the Architect Archie Richmond of Richmond Architects, Dumbarton, Glasgow…

The Whithorn Way is a pilgrim route from Glasgow to Whithorn.

Paisley: The Secret Collection is the first publicly accessible museum store on a UK High Street, containing thousands of objects reflecting Renfrewshire's amazing heritage and culture. The centre is a space where everyone can explore, learn,…

The Pride of Paisley Wild in Art project is Paisley's first free public art trail and runs until Sunday 25th September. Find out more at www.prideofpaisley.co.uk

Starting out as a bus garage in the 1950's, 7 Shuttle Street has now reopened its doors as The Lane after many years as Suburbia. It offers Fizzy's prosecco bar, a brilliant beer garden, bars and two restaurants, including The Ginger Slug, a…

The Bull Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Paisley. It was designed by one of Paisley's most famous architects, William D McLelland, who was a student of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and he designed many buildings in Paisley including this and St…

Former Martyrs Parish Church purchasd by 7th Paisley Scout Group in 1981. It now has three large activity halls and is used by the wider community. The church was built by a large range of local churches within Paisley which is obvious from the…

The family home of Paisley's weaver poet, Robert Tannahill, is now home to Paisley Burns Club, the Tannahill-McDonald Club and the Paisley Bohemian Club.

First established in 1877 and although they moved to a new purpose built stadium, the history of the club is proudly displayed within the club for all to see. For Doors Open Day you will also have the opportunity to go behind the scenes, why not walk…

Built in 1932 to replace the 1808 church in East Buchanan Street, St Mirin's is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Paisley and became a cathedral for the newly formed Diocese of Paisley in 1948. It continues to serve as a parish church, with recent…

St Matthew's was built in 1905-1907 in a mix of Gothic and Art Nouveau styles by Paisley Architect W D McLennan, who was a member of the congregation.The church is regarded by many as Scotland's most significant Art Nouveau Church.McLennan originally…

The picturesque coloured glass is newer than the church, and was a replacement for the original glass which was shattered by a bomb blast during World War II.See the boy with the football and the lady with the Vacuum cleaner in this beautiful…