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Glenglassaugh Distillery invites you to come and explore behind the scenes......During your tour you will see some of the original distillery buildings, dating back to 1875, as well as the new distillery which was refurbished in 2008.? Afterwards,…

The Glenesk Museum at the Retreat offers visitors an inspiring experience of the local and global stories of Glenesk. This is a wonderful chance to visit this special place while it is temporarily closed for the season to allow for restructuring.Come…

The Haldanes have been at Gleneagles for seven hundred years and played a significant part in Scotland’s story, making this place a microcosm of our nation’s history.Hear the family’s history, take a guided tour round part of the house, visit the…

An opportunity to visit the birthplace of Thomas Telford, who was born, the son of a shepherd, in the remote valley of the Meggat Water. The landscape here has changed little over the centuries, and still bears evidence of continuous farming activity…

The most famous Scottish glen is also one of its most dramatic, with forbidding mountains, thundering waterfalls and sparkling lochs. Internationally famous for its amazing landscape, its natural and cultural heritage; the scenery of Glencoe has been…

The most famous Scottish glen is also one of its most dramatic, with forbidding mountains, thundering waterfalls and sparkling lochs. Internationally famous for its amazing landscape, its natural and cultural heritage; the scenery of Glencoe has been…

The 1600 vaulted burial aisle of the Cunninghames of Glencairn by David Scougal of Crail. The Aisle contains the stone monument to James, Seventh Earl of Glencairn and his first wife Margaret, Countess of Glencairn with six daughters and two sons.…

A Church of Gothic design with Nave, Gallery, Vestry and Committee Rooms and built of local sandstone, roofed with slate - in 1987 the former Vestry was expanded into storeroom and toilet to make the 'Kirk Room' used for meetings, while the smaller…

The building was the final one to be built in the new town in Inveraray and is an 'A' Listed Building. It is a beautiful church building inside. Completed in 1802 the building housed two churches under one roof, the south end for Gaelic speakers and…

Completed in 1802, the building housed two churches under the one roof, the south end for Gaelic speakers and the north end for those who only spoke English. The Gaelic church closed in 1957 and is now the church hall. The elegant spire was removed…

Glenalmond College was founded in 1847 by William Ewart Gladstone. The original Gothic-style buildings, including the stunning Chapel, were designed by the noted ecclesiastical architect, John Henderson. Later buildings were designed by Perth…

Come along and visit the hidden treasures of Glen Tanar Estate with its many woodland and river walks. The Ballroom was built by the previous owners as a music room and is now used for weddings, events and with refreshments being served for Doors…

In the Victorian age, Campbeltown was known as the whisky capital of the world- one of the five distinctive malt producing regions of Scotland. Glen Scotia is a fine example of this historic Campbeltown style, and now, as we introduce an extended…

The Glasshouses @ Royal Edinburgh Hospital (REH), built in the 1950s, were originally used to propagate plants for the hospital gardens. Following renovation, Artlink moved into the Glasshouses in 2011 and, along with the Cyrenians, use the treasured…

Originally the home of a small Scottish religious sect, the A-listed former place of worship is hidden within the residential neighbourhood on Barony Street.The Glasite Meeting House was constructed in 1835, one of the first designs by Alexander…

The beautiful Category B listed Carnegie Library has been home to the world-famous Glasgow Women's Library since 2013. There is a library, archive and a programme of year round events dedicated to women�s lives, histories and achievements.GWL is…

Category B listed, this imposing flagship building is the largest Court in the Estate for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.Highly polished interiors incorporate an imaginative use of timber, stone and daylight.��

Glasgow School of Art has a unique collection of original Charles Rennie Mackintosh furniture. Visit the School's recently completed Reid building to view contemporary art exhibitions on the ground floor, browse the new visitor centre and join a…

Located in the rural outskirts of Forres is The Glasgow School of Art Highlands and Islands Campus in the refurbished beautiful old building called Blair's Farm Steading. The Italianate Grade A listed building designed by Archibald Simpson in 1835…

Come along to one of Scotland�s most prestigious venues, built in 1990 for Glasgow's reign as European City of Culture. Now hosting nearly 250 performances each year, visitors can follow in the footsteps of artists including BB King, Johnny Cash and…

Join Glasgow's finest letterpress printers for its Wayzgoose - the traditional outing for print workers, marking the end of summer and the start of the season of working by candlelight. Budding printer's imps can make an impression with hands-on…

Disover the history of the UK's oldest police force and view an international display of police uniforms from all over the World.����Mon�Sun 10am�4.30pm

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) houses a vast collection of objects from around the world. Glasgow Museums can only display a fraction of our collections at any one time, the rest is stored at GMRC our publicly accessible store. The vast…

See behind the scenes at Scotland's principle long-haul airport which served 9.9 million passengers and 13,033 tonnes of air cargo in 2017. Visitors must bring passports/drivers' license in order to generate a pass. Photography in parts of the tour…

Visit the most important Court in Glasgow, a Grade A listed Victorian Courthouse with a modern expansion. See where notorious villains of bygone eras were tried. Visit the cells.

The most important court in Glasgow. It is a grade A listed building where notorious characters of bygone days were tried. The majestic Victorian interior contrasts with the stylish modern wing.

Established in Glasgow�s South Side in the 1960s, the Gurdwara moved to a spectacular purpose-built building, inspired by traditional South Asian architecture, in 2013. A community facility providing free education and a full free kitchen. Visit to…

Scotland's original independent cinema, the GFT, is housed in the former Cosmo Cinema. Opened in May 1939, this was the last cinema to be built in Glasgow before WW2.�What began as a single screen cinema over 40 years ago has become Scotland�s most…

Glasgow Evangelical Church has a restored exterior and beautiful interior, entrance and sanctuary and is an A-listed building. It has original stained-glass and Grade 1 historic pipe organ as well as award-winning modern stained-glass windows made by…

Category B listed, revival Gothic designed crematorium established 1895, Scotland's first crematorium offers a unique insight into the history of the cremation movement, beautiful architecture, stained glass windows, high technology and considerate…

Glasgow City Mission is a modern building�with a roof garden. Find out first-hand about their work with men and women affected by homelessness, and learn about the preventative work they do with families.Glasgow City Mission was established in 1826…

See inside one of Glasgow�s most stunning pieces of architecture, also considered one of the World Monument Fund's 100 most endangered buildings. Pause for a peaceful moment in the beautiful interior packed full of �Greek� Thomson character.Alexander…

The City Chambers somehow manages to be a hidden gem in the very centre of the city. A combination of mosaic, marble and carved wood come together to create a wonderful civic palace, with grand corridors and stately function rooms full of original…

Doors Open Day 2018:Explore the many hidden parts of Glasgow Central Station. You'll find yourself walking through tunnels, boiler rooms and darkened basements. See the station architecture that led Victorian engineering and discover the tales behind…

Glasgow Central Mosque is the first purpose-built mosque in Glasgow. Muslims pray, learn, get married or attend funerals and non-Muslims visit throughout the year. See how Islamic architecture and Glasgow�s characteristic red sandstone come together…

Built in 1197, the cathedral represents over 800 years history of the Church, city and indeed Scotland itself. This remarkable medieval building, built over the burial place of St Mungo, founder and Patron Saint of Glasgow, is still a thriving place…

The gardens have been in their current locations since 1842 and were originally used for concerts and events, but were later brought into the Parks department of the city.
The Kibble palace is an iron framed glasshouse built in the 19th century. It…

Part of Glasgow's cycle revolution, the Bike Station has given life back to a former warehouse with a huge range of community activities and schemes to develop cycling across the city. Take a tour behind the scenes to find out more about how we find,…

Founded in 1867, Glasgow Art Club has occupied two handsome Georgian terrace houses in Bath Street since 1893. The jewel in its handsome Victorian interior is the gallery, largely designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.Recent extensive refurbishment…

This impressive Pictish cross-slab stands in a private garden. Tours have been organised by Historic Environment Scotland on behalf of the owner.On one side the stone bears an elaborately decorated cross and characteristic Pictish carvings including…

Glamis Castle was the childhood home to HM Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother, having been the ancestral seat of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372. The site's history dates back to 1034 when King Malcolm II was murdered there at a…

Glamis Castle was the childhood home to HM Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother, having been the ancestral seat of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372.
The site's history dates back to 1034 when King Malcolm II was murdered there at a…

Glamis Castle was the childhood home to HM Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother, having been the ancestral seat of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372.
The site's history dates back to 1034 when King Malcolm II was murdered there at a…

Glamis Castle was the childhood home to HM Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother, having been the ancestral seat of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372. The site’s history dates back to 1034 when King Malcolm II was murdered there at a…

Mansion house designed by James Ingram of Kilmarnock for James Alason. Restored with support of HLF. European Regional Social Fund, East Ayrshire Council, Minerals Trust and Coalfields Regeneration Trust as a centre for creative youngsters to develop…

Gladstone's Land is the restored 17th century home of wealthy merchant and landlord Thomas Gledstanes.
Gledstanes let out rooms in this six-storey building and the restored rooms reflect how these people from different social spheres went about their…

Gladstone's Land is the restored 17th century home of wealthy merchant and landlord Thomas Gledstanes.
Gledstanes let out rooms in this six-storey building and the restored rooms reflect how these people from different social spheres went about their…

Gladstone’s Land is the restored 17th century home of wealthy merchant and landlord Thomas Gledstanes. Gledstanes let out rooms in this six-storey building and the restored rooms reflect how these people from different social spheres went about their…

At Gladstone Court Museum you can stroll through streets from the past and visit small shops and business premises including a chemist, cobbler, grocer, ironmonger, bank, schoolroom and printer's.

A small farm aiming to provide a variety of education and training opportunities to provide a variety of education and training opportunities with farming, countryside and the environment as contexts for learning. A simple building of Douglas fir,…

A small farm aiming to provide a variety of education and training opportunities with farming, countryside and the environment as contexts for learning. A simple building of Douglas fir, built using principles of sustainable construction. Post and…

Erected 1825-27 to serve as a jail with cells on first, second and third floors, all barrel vaulted. Following loss of adjoining McMaster Hall by fire in 1939 it is now free standing.

Scottish Baronial landmark building by McKissock and Rowan, Glasgow, 1888 from bequest of local merchant, Thomas McKechnie, the institute houses an Arts and Museum Centre run by South Ayrshire Council.

Shore facility with store and crew facilities. All-weather Mersey class lifeboat serves south west of Scotland.

It is not known exactly when the town house was built but by 1820 it was occupied. After being sold for �3000, 16 Coates Crescent was occupied by Girlguiding Scotland (The Girl Guide Association at the time) in 1939.Now an office and retail space,…

A hidden gem by James Gillespie Graham, 1835, for St Margaret's Convent of the Ursulines of Jesus, the first religious house in Scotland since the Reformation. The chapel contains delicate details and exquisite furnishings, including the Lady Chapel…

Gilfillan Memorial Church will be available for visitors to look round. Guides will be on hand and refreshments are available at all times. We usually manange to have a display of materials from the Church archive and we hope to have an organ…

Another chance to explore a building that?s been a landmark on Union Street for over 150 years. From the massive ?wheel-window? and impressive pipe organ to the comfortable seating and the presentation screens, Gilcomston Church lets you experience…

Since 2000 the church, which occupies land opposite Morrisons in Giffnock, has been part of the United Reformed Church. The building was erected in 1936, as Giffnock Congregational Church, and incorporates a beautiful rose window brought to Giffnock…

Glasgow's leading south-side theatre company since 1949.

A beautiful synagogue with magnificent stained glass windows by John C. Clark, famous Scottish artist.

The church is a Category B listed building occupying a prominent position in Greenhill Ave, overlooking Eastwood Toll. There are eleven beautiful stained glass windows in the Nave, Transepts and Chancel.

At the southern end of the island you will find a monument to one of Berneray’s most notable sons, Giant Macaskill (Aonghas Mor MacAsgaill). Born in Berneray, he spent most of his life in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and he was said to be the world…

At the southern end of the island you will find a monument to one of Berneray’s most notable sons, Giant Macaskill (Aonghas Mor MacAsgaill). Born in Berneray, he spent most of his life in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and he was said to be the world…

A category C-Listed late Victorian, red brick, five storey (50,000 square foot) purpose-built whisky warehouse. Abbot’s Choice Scotch Whisky was produced here, and the building retains almost all of its original features. Acquired by Georgian…

The University now operates four local power stations generating 80% of campus power requirements through low carbon Combined Heat and Power Energy Centres. It has a 1.6MWe generator behind the Old Medical School which heats and cools the George…

The architect of Heriot’s Hospital was the royal master mason William Wallace. It is an excellent example of Scots Renaissance architecture. Built from stone quarried at Craigleith and Ravelston, lime from Kirkliston and Westhouses, timber from…

A hollow stone walled observation tower with a vertiginous spiral staircase in one corner rising from a medieval Motte & Bailey. A timber lined room at the top of the tower leads on to an observation balcony.

The General Register Office for Scotland in New Register House holds all the statutory birth, death and marriage registers for events recorded in Scotland from 1855 as well as old parish registers and open Census records. The records are stored in…

The Assembly Hall was designed by David Bryce in 1858.� Since 1929 this unique building has been used by the Church of Scotland to host its General Assemblies.�In more recent years the Hall was additionally used by the Scottish Parliament while the…

The Gem Rock Museum is the leading independent of its kind in the UK and is renowned worldwideOwned and run by the Stephenson family it is regarded as one of the finest private collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals, rocks, and fossils in Great…

Get away for your desk and get active at lunch time by having a gander at George Square with Niall Murphy, Deputy Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust George Square, the civic heart of Glasgow but a hugely contested space within the city as it has…

Get away for your desk and get active at lunch time by having a gander along Ingram Street with Niall Murphy, Deputy Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust. Ingram Street and John Street's are two of the key streets within Glasgow's Merchant City.…

Get away for your desk and get active at lunch time by having a gander around St Vincent Place and Royal Exchange Square with Niall Murphy, Deputy Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust. With their superb late Georgian, Victorian Edwardian and early…

Get away for your desk and get active at lunch time by having a gander down the upper part of Buchanan Street with Niall Murphy, Deputy Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust. With its superb Late Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th…

Gavin's Mill is an ancient Corn Mill on the banks of the Allander Water in Milngavie. It has a date stone, inset near the lower doors, saying 1664. The Mill was powered by an overshot water wheel which still turns today.During Door's Open Day…

This 1950's white box powered trolleybuses in southside Glasgow. Recently converted into a community & youth sports/health hub.

Walking tour around the town to discover the world of the Faeds, a remarkable family of Victorian artists. Gatehouse was founded in the 1760s as the estate village for Cally House. The walk gives an opportunity to consider the built environment of…

St Mark’s Church was built between 1868 and 1869. It was designed by Pilkington and Bell in a free Gothic style typical of Frederick T Pilkington. The church was extended in 1879 by Ireland and MacLaren. Featuring superb stained-glass windows and a…

In the company of Historic Environment Scotland archaeologist Eve Boyle enjoy a rare opportunity to step inside Garvamore on Doors Open Day, a remote 18th century inn, scene of dark deeds in the years after Culloden!We’ll then visit General Wade’s…

Built for John Moir Clark, an Aberdeen Merchant who also owned most of present day Kaimhill and Garthdee.? In 1953 the house was bought by the architect and businessman Tommy Scott Sutherland who, after living in it for a couple of years, decided to…

Gartcosh Church was the first new church opened after the reunion in 1929 of the Established Church and the (majority of the) United Free Church of Scotland. The design of the Church is of Norman character and is constructed of white freestone from…

In 1901, the 7th Volunteer Battalion ‘The Gordon Highlanders’ was formed in Shetland. HQ and facilities were subsequently required. On 22 July 1903 Captain Commandant Moffat of the Battalion laid the memorial stone of the new building, with the…

Late 18th Century, modified in 1819 as Gothic battlemented mansion. Attractive rose garden.

Community project with plots to suit all ages and abilities. Aim is to promote health living, diet, fresh air and exercise and to streghthen community spirit in the Garnock Valley.

Scotland�s first purpose-built Synagogue. As well as continuing to be an active place of worship, the building is the home of the Scottish Jewish Archive Centre and Museum. This �A� listed building features extensive high quality stained glass…

Built by James Thomas in 1898; The Garment Factory has been recently refurbished by Developers Castleforge Partners. The Victorian textiles factory has been restored and transformed into contemporary office and retail spaces unlike any other in…

Garlogie is home to an incredibly rare steam beam engine which is still located in its original location, making it unique in Scotland, hence its Category A listed status. The engine dates from the late 1830s and originally powered the textile mill.…

The Loco Works Carriage and Wagon Shed closed its doors in 1969, but now houses the Garioch Heritage Centre. The listed building lay abandoned until its award-winning conversion in 2017. It is still possible to see some of the tracks, cranes and…

The building is part of the east end of what was the Carriage and Wagon Repair Shop at the famous Inverurie Loco Works.? It has been very tastefully converted by insertion of a mezzanine floor by the developer to give a very large display area plus a…

The gardens are at Robin House, very near Balloch. Robin House is the local premises of Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). How to get there: From Stirling or Drymen Road in Balloch, go north along Mollanbowie Road. You will see Robin House…

Recently refurbished category B listed building at the centre of the town. Galston Community Development Trust will host a display of local history and Burnawn Agate in The Portland.

Category A Byzantine-style red brick church, designed by Anderson for 3rd marquess of Bute, clearly inspired by Hagia Sofia in Istanbul. Interior design and diocesan links with William Burgess. Recent renovation part funded by the Heritage Lottery…

Recently restored 12th century Kirk.Partially restored by 3rd Marquess of Bute in 1898.Covenanters' graves, including Thomas Fleming, ancestor to Sir Alexander Fleming.The memorial to the tragic Lady Flora Hastings is prominent in the…

Rectangular, with pedimented gable above its three front doors, and round-headed windows. Vaulted chancel, 1912. U-shaped gallery, 3 manual organ by James Binn of Leeds, 1913. Stained glass by Oscar Paterson. Memorial to Rev. Dr. Robert Stirling,…

An old Norman keep built by the Lockhart family after an invasion of Anglo-Norman people in the 12th and 13th centuries.??George Wishart 1545 and John Knox 1556, the Scottish reformers, both preached here?as church doors were locked against…

Looking out over the silvery expanse of Wigtown Bay is the Galloway Smokehouse, home of prize winning smoked salmon, trout, seafood and game. A small smokery where only the best in raw materials are used. From the simple kipper to the grand salmon a…