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Listed Category A, 1609, repaired 1822; probably the oldest extant bridge in Moray, built by Thomas Moray and Janet Lindsay , a 'worthy couple' living close to the ford. Distressed by the cries of persons in danger crossing the river they devoted…

Built during construction of the military road through Avonside in 1754, this substantial bridge provided the main route across the crystal clear waters of the Avon until it was replaced in 1991. An attractive picnic site and an excellent vantage…

Cross the fifteenth century Devorgilla Bridge to the Old Bridge House. Built in 1660 into the sandstone of the bridge itself, Dumfries’ oldest house is now a museum of everyday life in the town. You can see the family kitchen, nursery and bedroom of…

This is a very rare opportunity for a limited number of visitors to book your place on a tour of this fantastic little house (tour duration will be approximately 30 mins). Old Auchentroig is more than another building associated with Rob…

Gravestones in the Old Aisle cemetery include Beatrice Clugston (local philanthropist), Alexander Bain (inventor of the electric clock and other pioneering innovations), John Ferguson (local politician and campaigner), the Aitken family (operators of…

This former school now provides accommodation for part of the City Archives and for the City Analyst. In the Archives search room there will be a display of material from the collection, mainly featuring Old Aberdeen.

Acoustic screens and flexible seating rostra allow the 200 seat theatre to be converted to three separate teaching and rehearsal spaces so that the facility can be in use for the development of drama and dance throughout the year.There is also a…

The Oasis Youth Centre has its own state of the art recording studio, performance area, chill-out area, multi-media area and kitchen. It’s open Monday to Friday, and is used by lots of young people, sometimes for informal drop-ins, but also for the…

Oakvale is a typical large Edinburgh Victorian villa built sometime in the 1870's. Originally intended to be a cathedral, the building has been used as a private residence, a convent and now a funeral home. It is the head office of William Purves,…

The Old East Parish Church on Farmeloan Road first opened its doors in 1904. Like most churches during this time period its uses were not restricted to religious activities. Indeed, throughout its history the church hall played host to a literary…

The castle was first mentioned in a document of 1372. It was occupied by the Graham family for many years, protected on the east and south sides by Mugdock Loch, which was of much greater size during the Middle Ages than today.Disabled access to the…

Nucleus: The Nuclear and Caithness Archives are home to the archives of the UK civil nuclear industry and the historical archives of the county of Caithness.The records of the nuclear industry date back over seventy years and include plans, drawings,…

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Little did anyone know that the boy born here in 1795 would go on to become one of the most prolific writers and social commentators of the 19th century.The unassuming exterior of this wee house in Ecclefechan, near Lockerbie, belies its significance…

Here's the perfect opportunity to have all your questions answered about what it's like to live in an energy efficient home!Joe and his wife have a number of renewable technologies along with energy efficiency measures installed in their home.In…

Notre Dame High School is one of four schools in the Inverclyde PPP Project. It has been designed by Archial Architects for a capacity of 850 pupils and incorporates the 40 place Stella Maris Communication and Language Unit. It has been designed as a…

Created by engineer Alan Stevenson and completed in 1849 by Robert Arnot, Inverness. Style of lantern, with diagonal instead of vertical framing, was first used by Stevenson at Noss Head and adopted as the standard pattern for the service. The…

Norwoodville is an iconic twin-pedimented villa in Pollokshields, now renovated as a Mosque and Madrasa. It has unique �Thomsonesque� features such as an alcove decorated with an intricate mirror mosaic.Norwoodville is an iconic twin pedimented villa…

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

Formerly an annexe to Leith Academy, Norton Park School has been adapted to form much needed office accommodation for local, mainly social welfare charities. The huge, high spaces of the school have been divided horizontally by new partitions and…

Viking heritage, and the work of local sculptor and archaeologist John Nicolson (c 1843-1934).

Built as a Highland Games venue for the Northern Meeting Society in 1864, the Northern Meeting Park is a green oasis of tranquillity close to the centre of Inverness, which serves as a sports facility and occasional concert venue. It is believed that…

84 George Street has been the offices of the Commissioners of Northern Lights since 1832.˜ Built in 1786 as part of James Craig?s New Town development, the original fa?ade is almost unchanged since its construction.˜ Acquiring No. 82 in the late…

North Ronaldsay Lighthouse is the tallest land based lighthouse in the UK. The oldest intact lighthouse in Scotland. The last working foghorn station in Scotland.The working mill turning North Ronaldsay fleeces into yarn. Exhibitions on Island life…

The Light Tower was built in 1817 by the famous lighthouse engineer Robert Stevenson. After restoration, and now managed by the NQHT, the tower has reopened on the old Town Pier. Located right alongside the light tower is our Forth Bridge & Light…

Red sandstone church built in 13th century Gothic style, with dominating 150 ft spire. Interior has painted ceiling symbolising Creation. There are shells and seaweed to represent the sea bed and undulating lines the surface of the sea. The earth is…

A welcome to the world of Northlands Creative Glass of Caithness.

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.…

You can learn how to research your family tree using our archive and genealogy material and view our exhibition of documents and local artwork in the St Fergus Gallery.

The architecturally designed award-winning garden landscape at North Edinburgh Arts was created during 2014 on former brownfield land adjacent to the principal Arts Centre Building. From a design perspective, it has been recognised for excellence via…

Today, North Clutag is an ordinatry working dairy farm, but in the 1930's it was home to an extraordinary man. John McNeilie, who wrote under the pen name of Ian Niall, spent his boyhood days here. He scandalised the local community by publishing…

This Classical Revival church, together with the Arts Centre opposite, makes for an extremely grand entrance to Queen Street. It was originally known as the 'Fiddle Kirk' when, before the installation of the organ, it had its own orchestra.

Listed Category B. Duncan MacMillan, architect 1878-9. Substantial Gothic Revival building the tower topped with a crown. Lofty interior with gallery supported by slender cast-iron columns; panelled pulpit.

Listed Category B. Originally the Free Church of Scotland designed by A & W Reid, Elgin. Plain Gothic revival design and simple interior with impressive modern stained glass including a circular window of 1967 depicting the risen Christ.…

Councillor David Berry will conduct historic tours around the famous seaside town that has reinvented itself more times than most cities.

Former Ardrossan Parish Church built 1773 given major renovation. Fine mediaeval stone sarcophagus, portrait of Archibald, 13th Earl of Eglinton, a painting of Eglinton Castle, and a huge projector from the 1930s which was used at Barrfields in…

Part of terrace built by Dalmellington Iron Company for its employees. Provides fascinating insight into living conditions of an Iron Company employees family. Gas lights, cooking range, wash boiler and box beds.

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…

This historic site has origins dating back to c1296 when Nigg church ran East to West. During the Reformation of 1560 the altar was removed and a central pulpit added. Rebuilt in 1626 with the addition of a north aisle, and later in 1729 with the…

Fifteen months ago we asked the Edinburgh firm of Simpson and Brown to look at the site of the old Community Hall and design a centre fit for the 21st century that the population of Inveraray would be proud to own. We have a design to show the people…

Back in 1916 "energetic townsman" George Couldson brough the movies to Newton Stewart in the silent days of magic lantern shows and tinkling pianos. It must have gone down well, for in 1933 the Galloway Gazette advertised the grand opening of the…

In 1739 a congregation of worshippers from Mearns, Eaglesham and Neilston formed and decided to build a church in what we now know as Newton Mearns. The church took four years to build. The present church is the fourth, and second to be built on the…

This traditional tower house was built c 1530 for the Campbells of Loudoun. The tower has been restored by Strathclyde Building Preservation Trust.

Impressive perpendicular Gothic revival style church with beautiful WW1 memorial stained glass windows. Explore our recently discovered WW1 archives, and hear music played by talented young people. See how the building has evolved into a thriving…

A publicly accessible green lung in an urban setting, this 14 acre cemetery dating from 1846 is a peaceful haven and wildlife sanctuary supporting biodiversity, in the care of City of Edinburgh Council. Architect David Cousin followed 19th century…

A publicly accessible green lung in an urban setting, this 14 acre cemetery dating from 1846 is a peaceful haven and wildlife sanctuary supporting biodiversity, in the care of City of Edinburgh Council. Architect David Cousin followed 19th century…

In 1879 Newhaven Station was opened along with other stations built for passengers between North Leith and the Caledonian Station on Princess Street. The railway line closed, with the final train leaving the station on the 28th April 1962. Newhaven…

This is a primarily residential area of Edinburgh, seen here is a large development on the waterfront
The tour shows a section of Leith Harbour, and the Western Harbour development, included within the 360º image is a drone flyby of the area…

This is a primarily residential area of Edinburgh, seen here is a large development on the waterfront The tour shows a section of Leith Harbour, and the Western Harbour development, included within the 360º image is a drone flyby of the area…

A large country house, conservatory and walled garden dating from 1893. The house and garden are now run as a social enterprise promoting sustainable living. Visit the house and peace garden and see the home-grown food. Learn about the workshops,…

The archaeologists at Newbarns have been working since 2002 on a multi-period site, starting with Neolithic burials and ending with Medieval features. Find out what happened in prehistoric times when a person died. Where did they go? A chance to…

This 15th century castle is mainly associated with Patrick Maxwell. His achievements in elegantly extending Newark are diminished by his notoriety for murdering two neighbours and beating his wife of 44 years and mother of his 16 children. The Castle…

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…

No two allotments are the same - and this is very true at NVG.Take a relaxing stroll into the secret gardens of Pollokshields!In the Gardens we nurture and care for the important things - we grow food to nourish the body, flowers to give us peace and…

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.

This building together with a swimming pool were originally planned for the town centre but are now both located in Camelon close to each other. The purpose of the court building is reflected in the stern symmetry of the frontage facade which makes…

New Register House is one of Scotland’s most important buildings where National Records of Scotland provides some of its public services. It was designed by Robert Matheson as the home of civil registration in Scotland and opened in 1861.Its…

Temporary exhibition chronicling the evolving design for the new building for the Scottish Parliament going up across Holyrood Road. Using a variety of media, including architectural models, plans and computer images, you can view the design of the…

The New Palace Theatre was named in honour of the first theatre pipe organ to be transplanted into the building, that instrument being the remains of the Hilsdon unit organ from the Palace Picture House, Princes Street, Edinburgh. The New Palace…

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.

New Lanark is a former 18th century cotton spinning mill located on the banks of the Falls of Clyde where philanthropist and utopian idealist Robert Owen moulded a model industrial community in the early 19th century. The imposing cotton mill…

Building began in 1807 (James Gillespie Graham) on the site of an earlier church of 1649, and within the original settlement established by Paisley Abbey in 1232. The church was extended and the tower built in 1888 (Hugh McLure).The church has a very…

Founded in 1965 in the realisation that Glasgow is one of the finest remaining Victorian cities in the world, the society has always had strong architectural leanings, but it rapidly developed wider interests to meet the challenges of large scale…

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…

2017 is the 200th anniversary of the opening of New Calton Burial Ground. Join the Friends for a tour of this historic graveyard, a secret treasure within the World Heritage Site. Hear about its controversial creation before it became the City's most…

One of 4 new school buildings designed in the same architectural style under a Public-Private Finance Initiative. 3 storey crisply articulated T-block, top-lit with a strong gable treatment at its northern end.

The Netherbow Port was a great gateway controlling access to Edinburgh from the Canongate (then a separate burgh). In May 1544 it was attacked by the English, who blew the gates open with a culverin (a type of cannon with a relatively long-range).…

The Netherbow Port was a great gateway controlling access to Edinburgh from the Canongate (then a separate burgh). In May 1544 it was attacked by the English, who blew the gates open with a culverin (a type of cannon with a relatively long-range).…

The Netherbow Port was a great gateway controlling access to Edinburgh from the Canongate (then a separate burgh). In May 1544 it was attacked by the English, who blew the gates open with a culverin (a type of cannon with a relatively long-range).…

A WW1-WW2 battery, comprising lookout tower, gun emplacements and accommodation buildings. Used to protect the Hoy Sound approach to Scapa Flow, which was the base for the British Fleet.

The Church was built and opened in 1901 on a steeply sloping site to a design by William Mackintosh. The style is early Gothic revival with walls of Tarradale stone. The congregation, which was founded in 1787, belonged to the United Free Church…

The Caledonian Canal, opened in 1822, was designed by Thomas Telford. The impressive Neptune's Staircase is the longest lock staircase in Britain, with a series of eight locks. Today the canal is a busy working waterway, welcoming a variety of boats.…

As part of the week-long open studios event, artist St?phanie Vandem will open the doors to her studio, giving visitors the chance to view completed works, as well as see the artist in action.www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk

Come and conquer Nelson's Tower and enjoy one of the best views across Moray. Completed in 1812 in memory of Admiral Nelson, the tower offers fantastic views over Forres and surrounds. With artefacts, a children's quiz and volunteers on hand to…

The site and building of what is now Neilston Parish Church has been a local focal point for celebrating key life events (baptisms, marriages and funerals) and weekly Christian worship in the village of Neilston for hundreds of years.There has been a…

NCR has had a significant presence in the Dundee since 1946. Now located in the Discovery Centre off the Kingsway. This is a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of the NCR research and development centre for banking solutions. Home to over…

A four-storey 18th Century Category B listed, Victorian townhouse in the Kelvingrove Park conservation area. Visit the home of the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland and enjoy classical and jazz music performed live by Scotland's finest young…

The grand houses of the south side of Charlotte Square were built by Robert Reid to Robert Adam's design of 1791, though without the sphinxes. Nos 26-31 have been restored and converted to provide new headquarters for the National Trust for Scotland…

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…

Go behind the scenes on a tour of our state-of-the-art collections research centre in Edinburgh. On this guided tour you'll see how we access, research and prepare collections not on display, meeting specialists from our curatorial and collections…

Sadly, this event is now sold out, but the good news is that there are plenty of other venues to visit!

Scotland's Museum Of Flight is part of the National Museums Scotland Group and is situated near the village of East Fortune in East Lothian, Scotland. The museum is housed on the old World War 2 airfield of RAF East Fortune. All buildings on the site…

Purpose-built headquarters for the RCAHMS converted from a former warehouse by J & F Johnson Architects, opened in 1992. Open plan reading room houses archives of the National Monuments Record of Scotland. Items from the collection of drawings,…

The National Library of Scotland?s Causewayside Building is an iconic piece of modern architecture, which has recently undergone major renovations. The range of activities it houses include: acquisitions, cataloguing, conservation, digitisation, map…

The National Library of Scotland is Scotland?s largest library. Take this opportunity to learn more about the collections and the history of its impressive building. See behind the scenes, including a visit to ?The Void, a rarely seen area beneath…

Perhaps best known for the treatment of decompression sickness, “the bends”, this unique facility provides a range of services to the subsea industry.

In addition to artworks displayed at the Scottish National Gallery, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, the National Galleries of Scotland stores over 5,000 artworks in the Granton Art Centre. This…

The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) opened its doors officially earlier this year as a partnership between the Oil & Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) and the University of Aberdeen. NDC is a dedicated research facility focusing on reducing…

The 67ft tower in Scots Baronial style was designed by William Fraser and completed in 1898 as a memorial to the poet in the place where he first rose to fame. ?It houses limited displays and excellent views of Ayrshire and is now open to the public…

Originally St George's Church, the design by Robert Adam was modified by Robert Reid in 1811. The church with its elegant dome and gilded lantern magnificently closes the vista of George Street. Converted in 1964 for use by the Scottish Record Office…

Once Napiershall Public School, the Napiershall Street Centre is now home to a variety of community groups and other organisations. Admire its many original features and find out how different organisations are re-using the old classrooms to serve…

Designed by Richard Murphy Architects, 2001. The impact of hundreds of computer terminals is lessened by the division of the hall into discrete sections, with varying levels. Dramatic use of light from the roof and sides gives a sense of warmth not…

The Craiglockhart campus will re-open in September 2004 and will be home to our Business School - one of our four faculties - great care has been taken to integrate the new modern development with the sites existing 19C buildings.

The new campus is Scotland’s newest hub for health, science and sports education and hosts the Faculty of Health, Life and Social Sciences. The state of art Edinburgh Napier University building, designed by architects RMJM, was built by Balfour…

The first of a new generation of vehicle ferries, the MV linga carries up to 95 passenger and 16 cars between Whalsay and the mainland of Shetland. At a length of 36 metres and weighting 658 gross tonnes, she is the third largest vessel in Shetland…

Shetland Islands Council operate a fleet of 12 ferries betweeen mainland Shetland and the islands. Every year they make over 70,000 crossings carrying some 700,000 passengers and 300,000 vehicles. The MV Daggri (together with her sister ship the MV…