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Born in Glasgow, Karin Hepburn trained at Glasgow School of Art in the early 90’s. Karin has taught Art & Design to children and adults over the last twenty years as well as focusing her paintings on Scottish landmarks and places of sentimental…

Reconstructed 2002 by volunteer members.

A granite T-plan church with square tower at the centre of south wall. Interior mainly reconstructed in 1911 following original layout. Galleries on three sides with pulpit on long south wall. Fine roof of pitch-pine with central diagonal arched…

Not listed. Modern brick built two appliance fire station and open hose tower. Notable for the curved glazing on the front of the appliance house and the ancillary building. The building replaced the earlier Fire Station in Bowmont Street � now…

Designed by Reid and Forbes who specialised in designing Modern Movement schools with distinctive South American detailing, including the former Leith Academy, Niddrie Marischal School, Inverness Academy and Chirnside Primary School.�

Originally built as St John�s Free Church, the church spire soars above Kelso providing a significant townscape feature. The main body of the church was designed as a preaching space with the raking pews facing the pulpit. The stonework detailing is…

Unusual octagonal two story church with a central lantern. Not long after it was completed, the church was described, somewhat unfairly, as �a misshapen pile, having the peculiarity of being, without exception, the ugliest and least suitable in…

Bold, well detailed Scottish Renaissance building with tall mullioned and transomed windows to Bowmont Street. The carved stone panel over the front door with the inscription �Let there be light� marks the library as being in part funded by Andrew…

Whilst John Carr of York, who also designed the grandstands at York and Doncaster, provided designs for the grandstand in 1778 the plans were not executed until 1822 when the racecourse was relocated from Caverton. The A Listed grandstand…

The home of Kelso Rugby Football Club and a host of former Scottish rugby internationalists will open its doors to the grandstand club rooms and changing rooms for Doors Open Day.�

Kelso Town Hall provides the focal point in The Square as the civic building. It replaced an earlier tollbooth on the same site and originally had an open arcade on the ground floor.The building was extensively altered in 1906 when the ground floor…

Guided Walking Tour

Visit the new National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall, which showcases an extensive digital collection of films, maps, books and manuscripts. Go behind the scenes at the Moving Image Archive and learn how Scotland�s film, video and digital…

Models of the stage set created by John Byrne for the John McGrath play 'The Cheviot, the Stag, and the Black Black Oil'

Models of the stage set created by John Byrne for the John McGrath play 'The Cheviot, the Stag, and the Black Black Oil'

Models of the stage set created by John Byrne for the John McGrath play 'The Cheviot, the Stag, and the Black Black Oil'

The only bandstand left in Glasgow having been restored to its former glory, this charming open-air venue is situated in the picturesque Kelvingrove Park.

The gallery opened in 1901 as the Palace of Fine Arts. Built around its large Centre Hall, the museum houses a wide ranging collection of art, arms, and natural history items across 22 galleries. The museum also holds the Salvador Dali painting…

The gallery opened in 1901 as the Palace of Fine Arts. Built around its large Centre Hall, the museum houses a wide ranging collection of art, arms, and natural history items across 22 galleries.
The museum also holds the Salvador Dali painting…

The gallery opened in 1901 as the Palace of Fine Arts. Built around its large Centre Hall, the museum houses a wide ranging collection of art, arms, and natural history items across 22 galleries. The museum also holds the Salvador Dali painting…

Built in 1876 as the subject of an architectural competition, the winning design was based on Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. 140 years later, the spectacular Category A listed building still fulfils its original purpose as a place of sanctuary and…

Built some 80 years ago to house the dam builders working near St John�s Town of Dalry, this unassuming wooden building was taken over in 1930 by the Scottish Youth Hostel Association. Since then it has welcomed generations of walkers, cyclists and…

Kennetpans was formed by the monks of Kennetpans Monastery and was a salt panning community. The local farmers learned how to distil from the monastery and in the 1730s it was the largest distillery in Scotland. In the 1770s a second distillery was…

Kennetpans was formed by the monks of Kennetpans Monastery and was a salt panning community.
The local farmers learned how to distil from the monastery and in the 1730s it was the largest distillery in Scotland. In the 1770s a second distillery was…

Kennetpans was formed by the monks of Kennetpans Monastery and was a salt panning community.
The local farmers learned how to distil from the monastery and in the 1730s it was the largest distillery in Scotland. In the 1770s a second distillery was…

The picturesque and intriguing ruin of Kennetpans Distillery was the birthplace of the Scottish whisky industry. Founded in the early 18th century by the brothers John and James Stein, by the 1730s it was the largest distillery in Scotland. The…

Former stable block built in 1881 and now housing the offices of architectural practice Keppie Design, this year celebrating their 150th anniversary. For more information, please contact Abigail Stein on 0141 204 0066 www.keppiedesign.co.uk

Kilbarchan Parish Church can be found just off Steeple Square, in the centre of the village of Kilbarchan. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1787, with the congregation worshipping in the unfurnished church a year later.

Kilbarchan Parish Church can be found just off Steeple Square, in the centre of the village of Kilbarchan. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1787, with the congregation worshipping in the unfurnished church a year later.

A church with a spacious Gothic interior. There are six glass windows by various artists, four Edwardian and one by James Wright (d. 1947).

This building, which looks like a church from the outside, was originally designed for use as a meatmarket and school. It has a Bronze copy of the wooden statue of legendary piper Habbie Simpson on the Tower.

Step back in time and learn about the lives of the men and women in the Christie family who lived and worked in the cottage from 1810 to 1953. See the old loom in action and have a go on our modern loom. After your tour, enjoy a picnic in the garden.

First mentioned in 1127, with an almost unbroken list of incumbents since 1361. Tower built 1490; Aisle built 1597 and Crawford Gallery 1642 with its unique woodwork and Armorials. C S S Johnston added northern extension 1903-05. Superb windows by…

Prominent Category B listed cotton mill complex established in 1831 and now on the Buildings at Risk Register. In 1864 Dennyholm Mill took it over for flax spinning. Latterly used for the manufacture of fishing nets and twine by W & J Knox Ltd, some…

Clydebank. How to get there : Upper Kilbowie Road. Limited alternative access in Melfort Street (via Drumry & Clarence Streets).Founded as St John's-on-the-Hill 1897. Built in 1904. This is one of the churches that survived the Clydebank Blitz.…

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…

A fine example of a Georgian church in a picturesque setting adjacent to the ruins of the older St Bride's Church and Elphinstone aisle. The kirk has an unusual almost square plan with a bow front and bellcote, under a steeply pitched roof.� The…

The old Graveyard surrounding the ruins of the original church is not currently accessible because of dangerous condition. Later graves dating from 1857 onwards tell of the fascinating family histories of the town.

Built in 1954 and designed by Mervyn Noad the Church is of a modern A-frame design and set in garden grounds. The Church is built on the site of the original Church of St Fillan’s which was founded in 1905 and demolished when the new Church was…

A building block session for children took place at all Inverclyde libraries and at Inverclyde Heritage Hub.

A redevelopment project in the heart of Kilmacolm, this new centre was created from two significant and semi derelict former primary school buildings in the centre of Kilmacolm which have undergone restoration, alteration and refurbishment with…

Kilmacolm Old Kirk is the historic Parish Church of the village. The main part of the building dates from 1831 though there was a medieval building on the site. Some of this is incorporated into the Murray Chapel. There has been a Christian presence…

Kilmacolm Primary School building was originally constructed in 1974 and is a single storey concrete frame structure with concrete cladding panel finish. The building has been the subject of a 4.478M comprehensive refurbishment, remodelling and…

Built in 1903 as St James UF, but in the union of 1957 adopted the name of St Columba. The last church designed by William Leiper Architect (1839-1903), in the style of Gothic Revival - decorated and the tower in Franco - Scottish with saddle back…

The Story So Far...Kilmardinny House is?East Dunbartonshire's Art Centre.The original A-listed building has undergone internal refurbishment within the multi-functional rooms and facilities, creating a small studio and a new platform lift - installed…

The UK's first dedicated centre for genealogical research houseing registration services, family history research room and archives under one roof. Built following fire of 2004 round the iconic statue of Robert Burns by William Grant Stevenson,…

Fully operational with modern fire appliances, Arial Rescue Platform and Major Incident Unit. Up to date training facilities and community safety education room with 55 operational fire fighters.Built on the site of Riccarton Castle, birthplace of…

Find out about how the Castle stonework is being repaired and access areas that have been closed for some time. Meet at the Visitor Centre in the Country Park to hear about the history of the Castle and its inhabitants. Then join CBC Stone?s Project…

Drop in to view the exhibition of Dean Castle collections of armour and musical instruments at the Dick Institute and get a chance to meet the Dean Castle Restoration Project team. We shall also have one of the collections stores open for you to see…

Gothic church by James Wallace, 1865, with porch and magnificent chancel designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, 1856. Chancel contains unique Pre-Raphaelite style painted walls and ceiling designed by Powell & Sons and Burlison & Grylls,…

Built as bonded warehouse 1895-97, extended 1898 and 1907. This four-storey,multi-bay, French Renaissance style brick and slate, category B listed building is the only reminder of the former complex that dominated this area.Refurbishment and…

Thomas Smellie, 1906-7, Free Gothic in red sandstone on impressive site. Carillon of bells, 1950, Norman and Beard organ. Stained glass by Stephan Adam, Alf Website and four windows by Wendy Robertson, 1987. Brass cross by Benno Shotz. Church…

The UKs first dedicated centre for genealogical research housing registration services, family history research room and some archives under one roof. Built following fire of2004 around the iconic 1879 statue of Robert Burns by William Grant…

Kilmarnock War Memorial was designed by James Miller and opened in 1927. Its walls are covered with the names of local men who fell in the two World Wars, nearly 900 in all. Inside is a bronze figure by David McGill,?The Victor?whose head is bowed in…

Category A Listed, recently the subject of major renovation.Body of the Church by Robert Johnstone, 1802. Enlarged 1831 with later 19th century Session room. Clock tower 17th century.Tragedy struck 1801.Interesting monuments and fine stained glass by…

Kilmarnock's oldest church building, built 1732 of local stone by the Hunter Brothers to a design adapted from St Martin in the Fields, London. Austere exterior contrasts with pleasing interior enhanced by unique set of 23 stained glass windows…

Landmark building standing on former Moot Hill. Category B listed, opened 1825. Chancel added 1910 and beautiful War memorial window 1919. Former minister, Rev Alexander Moodie mentioned by Burns in The Twa Herds and The Holy Fair, is buried in the…

Modern red sandstone court complex completed 1987. Two large jury courts, three small non-jury courts, sheriffs' chambers, witness and jury rooms, staff offices and solicitors’ facilities. Lower ground floor area for custody section.

The Club is a private members club known locally as The Gentleman's Club, and mainly on the first floor. It has been in existence since 1884, and contains many original features including a large stained glass window and one of the finest billiards…

Built to replace an earlier medieval church. A Georgian kirk in rust-red stone with classical features. Memorial wall plaques give details of clergy back to 1325. Ancient gravestones in kirkyard.

New for this year, the Kilmaronock Millennium Hall will be showing displays of local heritage, the story of the building and of Brigadier Alastair Pearson's military career.

Courtroom used by Town Council reached up stone steps, over vaulted basement jail. Jougs for offenders.

Built in 1797-8 and altered in 1882 (Andrew Maitland & Sons) and 1903 (John Robertson). Earlier church dated 1616 remains as burial vault and tower. Contact: Ewan Hay (01862) 842461

Kilquhanity House became Scotland’s only ‘free school’ in 1940 and is still the mainspring of child- centred ‘free school’ education in Scotland, now owned and managed by Shinichiro Hori, a Japanese educator who has…

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…

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

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…

Designed by David Hamilton, completed 1816, and built on the foundations of the NW tower of the 12th century Tironensian Abbey. Staffed by volunteers from Kilwinning Heritage. Displays on the Abbey, Robert Service 'The Bard of the Yukon', the Ancient…

Formerly the Abbey Church by John Swan, 1774, on the site of its 16th century predecessor which was located in the ruins of Kilwinning Abbey founded around 1888, so our history on this site goes back over 830 years. Simple T-plan with attractive…

The first Church of Scotland church built in the new millennium and dedicated in March 2001. Designed by James F Stephen, the building has a distinctive round design, which creates a light and airy atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow the…

The Mother Lodge was founded in Kilwinning c. 1140. Present building consecrated 1893. Masonic and other artefacts, some dating back to the early 17th century, portraits, furnishings, and transcription of Lodge Minute Book of 1600.

Attractive small Episcopal church in the middle of Royal Deeside; built in 1866, this was probably the last building designed by William Ramage. Nave and chancel under a roof with a single ridge-line, embellished with pretty cresting and a belfry…

Once the private home of the Keir, and later, Balfour families, the beautiful early 19th century house of Kindrogan is set in wooded grounds on the banks of the river Ardle. Kindrogan is part of the Field Studies Council, an environmental education…

Founded in 1612 by James VI I, the King James Library is one of the jewels in the University's crown. The building itself was completed in 1643.

Founded in 1612 by James VI I, the King James Library is one of the jewels in the University's crown. The building itself was completed in 1643.

Founded in 1612 by James VI I, the King James Library is one of the jewels in the University's crown. The building itself was completed in 1643.

The King James Library was founded in 1612 with the patronage of James VI & I. The Library is in the north range of St Mary's College quadrangle, above Parliament Hall. Distinguished scientist James Gregory, first Regius Professor of Mathematics…

Since its establishment in 1920, the King's Buildings campus has experienced vast transformation. Find examples of architectural developments across the site and discover more through our information panels. Additionally, there are a variety of…

The Old Town House, built in 1788 has been used for a number of purposes throughout the years, from its original purpose as the administrative centre for the Old Aberdeen Burgh council, to a Masonic Lodge and a library. The University of Aberdeen…

Beloved traditional and beautifully preserved, King's Theatre and bar hosts mainstream touring plays, NTS productions, ballet and pantomime. http://www.edtheatres.com/kings#

Beloved traditional and beautifully preserved, King's Theatre and bar hosts mainstream touring plays, NTS productions, ballet and pantomime. http://www.edtheatres.com/kings#

One of Scotland�s most historic and significant theatres, designed by prolific theatre architect Frank Matcham. With many original features intact, this Glasgow institution is still a busy working theatre receiving musicals, drama and dance, and is…

The King's Theatre was built in 1905 by Edinburgh builder, William Stewart Cruikshank. Andrew Carnegie laid the foundation stone and the Theatre was opened in 1906 with a performance of Cinderella. The King's Theatre became the headquarters of Howard…

A church has stood on this site since 1126 when Robert, Archbishop of St Andrews, granted the land to the Abbey of Dunfermline. The original building, which was dedicated to St Glastian, has had many alterations since then. The current building…

You will be given a warm welcome to this old village church, which dates from 1631. Come to enjoy short organ recitals or ask to hear your favourite hymn. Explore the historic churchyard with our quiz. Refreshments served for a donation to church…

Be uplifted and inspired by the beauty and peace of this majestic Leiper building. View the exquisite windows, listen to fine organ music, and hear about the lives behind some of the names on the World War 1 Memorial.Hyndland Church was created in…

The building commands a fine position at the west end of Peebles with magnificent views. The school benefits from a modern design with good natural light and spacious classrooms and corridors.�The school and its architects were awarded the �Edinburgh…

Walled burial ground containing ruins of Kinloss Abbey.Surviving fragments of Abbey, dating from 13th to 16th centuries include portions of south transept of church including barrel vaulted chapel with early 19th century altar with cusped front and…

Home to the Carnegie family, Earls of Southesk since 1401, Kinnaird Castle has evolved from a simple keep to a large Victorian castle and has a large collection of historically associated contents.

The castle has been the property of the Carnegie family since its construction in the early 1400s but early records of the castle’s history were lost when the castle burned down in 1452. The estate covers around 7,000 acres of land. The castle was…

The castle has been the property of the Carnegie family since its construction in the early 1400s but early records of the castle's history were lost when the castle burned down in 1452. The estate covers around 7,000 acres of land.
The castle was…

The castle has been the property of the Carnegie family since its construction in the early 1400s but early records of the castle's history were lost when the castle burned down in 1452. The estate covers around 7,000 acres of land.
The castle was…

Jacobethan style mansion with central battlemented tower, port-cochere entrance and, within, an impressive vaulted hallway, grand stair and minstrel's gallery. A walled garden and stable block lie adjacent ( neither 'open'). The house was built for…

The Parish church of Kinneff was first consecrated in 1242, and has since undergone various alterations and renovations before entering its current state after 1876. It is a typical example of a Scottish ‘T’ shaped kirk which is used to direct the…

The Parish church of Kinneff was first consecrated in 1242, and has since undergone various alterations and renovations before entering its current state after 1876.
It is a typical example of a Scottish 'T' shaped kirk which is used to direct the…

The Parish church of Kinneff was first consecrated in 1242, and has since undergone various alterations and renovations before entering its current state after 1876.
It is a typical example of a Scottish 'T' shaped kirk which is used to direct the…

The Parish church of Kinneff was first consecrated in 1242, and has since undergone various alterations and renovations before entering its current state after 1876. It is a typical example of a Scottish 'T' shaped kirk which is used to direct the…

Situated one mile from Roadside of Kinneff on the A92 and signposted from there, Kinneff Old Church retains a special place in the history of Scotland for it was here that the Scottish Crown Jewels were hidden from the invading army of Oliver…