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War and romance, smuggling and heroism, tales of the supernatural and more - Royal Dundonald Castle is one of Scotland's fascinating treasures. Home to Scots King Robert II, grandson of Robert the Bruce, this is where the formidable Stewart dynasty…

Dundee Sheriff Court building is an imposing listed building designed in 1833 by Edinburgh architect George Angus and completed in 1863 by William Scott. It was extensively renovated in 1996 and officially opened by the Princess Royal in 1997.This…

Founded in about 1190 it is the Parish Church for the City of Dundee hosting Civic Services such as the Kirkin’ of the Council, Guildry Services and the Civic Remembrance Day Service. It boasts a fully detailed Black Watch War Memorial and Merchant…

Dundee Museum of Transport opened on Market Street in April 2014 after three years of building renovation and preparation. The Museum has a fantastic collection of vehicles and models and a growing collection of local transport-related objects for…

Drop in to our projection booth during Doors Open Days and get a behind the scenes look at how we put films on our screens. Discover more about cinema technology and its development and see a part of DCA that’s rarely open to the public. Tour our…

Our Church will be open between 1030am and 1400pm on Saturday 14th.September when we will be decorating the Church for Harvest. There may be organ recitals during this period. Tea and coffee will be served in the Welcome Hall.The Church will also be…

Walk: Hidden Gems based on works of WG Lamond - Schools, Churches, Domestic Buildings - Finishes City Centre.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dundee City Archives we will be offering special tours behind the scenes at the archives. Tours will include a chance to get up close with some original documents covering Dundee’s history from the 14th century to…

Drop in to see this marvellous building with a unique design; the first purpose built mosque in North East Scotland using traditional Scottish materials and energy efficient construction techniques. On each corner is a rounded tower with a minaret…

Dundee Art Societys private picture collection will be on show plus artists will be working on their own work throughout the weekend. Dundee Art Society has been part of the art centre in the city since the late 19th Century. Local businessmen came…

The site of R&R Clark printworks, redeveloped in 1979 and refurbished by Standard Life in 2002. BDG McColl created a practical and modern working environment incorporating the facade of the old printworks. Inside the four-storey atrium provides…

Palladian villa built in 1771 by William Chambers as a private mansion for Sir Laurence Dundas. Headquarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland since 1825. Magnificent sculpted plasterwork. The spectacular domed telling room, John Dick Peddie, 1857, is…

Located in the Old School, Dunbeath Heritage Centre is an open door to the rich past of a Caithness strath and the landscape of Neil Gunn's Highland River and Silver Darlings.There is an exhibition about the Wag of Forse archaeological site, art…

With its distinctive witch's hat tower and its bell, clock and sun dials the Town House has been the focus of town life since the 16th century. Our staff are always on hand to chat about the town and the history of the building. The building is home…

With its distinctive witch's hat tower and its bell, clock and sun dials the Town House has been the focus of Dunbar life since the 16th century. Our staff are always on hand to chat about the town and the history of the building. Take a guided tour…

Dunbar and District History Society conducted Local History Walks Around Dunbar for Beginners.

Destroyed by fire 1987, reconstructed 1991. Unique blend of 19-20C architecture. Also contains one of the most important pieces of monumental sculpture in Scotland - monument to the Earl of Dunbar by Maximilian Colt, dated 1611.

A two-hour tour of Dunbar's historic town centre looking at the work of the Dunbar Townscape Heritage Initiative led by Paul Zochowsky, a principal planner at East Lothian Council.

Dunaverty?s new Community Hall replaces the old Drill Hall of 1913, which became the Village Hall for Southend in 1965. Visitors will have a chance to find out how the local community?s perseverance and hard work has resulted in this splendid new…

The partially-renovated B-listed Dunans Castle, and Thomas Telford's A-listed Dunans Bridge, are the centre-pieces in a uniquely designed landscape which includes the UK's tallest tree and an extended Victorian path network. Dunans House has been…

Dun an Sticir is an example of how in mediaeval times the original Iron Age 'brochs', hollow walled windowless fortifications often built on islands and reached by a tricky causeway, were later adapted for more domestic purposes. The building of…

Dun an Sticir is an example of how in mediaeval times the original Iron Age 'brochs', hollow walled windowless fortifications often built on islands and reached by a tricky causeway, were later adapted for more domestic purposes. The building of…

Dumfries Sheriff Court was designed by David Rhind of Edinburgh and built in 1863-6. It is a tall Baronial red sandstone building which boasts a giant pepperpot turret and cannon spouts. Following an extensive internal renovation in 1994 the Court…

A treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway telling the story of the land and people of the region. Look out for fossil footprints left by prehistoric animals, the wildlife of the Solway, tools and weapons of our earliest people, stone…

18thC and earlier buildings on this site were extended and converted to a warehouse around 1860, and the building has variously been used as a pianoforte warehouse and sheet music shop, and for the curing of hams. The Victorian signage relating to…

Modern Movement building by Boswell Mitchell and Johnston, currently with an extensive new building programme under way. Tours offer 'The Alternative Hospital Visit' and will include visits to the switchboard/communications system, art/exhibition…

From the Cold War threat to the Lockerbie disaster, to Foot and Mouth and the recent severe winters of 2010 and 2011, the threats that have faced Dumfries and Galloway have undoubtedly changed over the years. Local government has had to develop…

The restored Control Tower of the former WWII airfield at Dumfries is the centrepiece of the Museum and is now a listed building. The Museum is run by volunteers and houses a large and ever expanding aircraft collection, aero engines and a very…

The walk will be led by Dave Harvie. Meet at the Municipal Buildings at 13.00. The tour will terminate at Levenford House at approximately 15.15.

OPENING TIMES : The library opens Monday to Saturday.Times available : https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/library-branches/dumbarton-library/While the library naturally has a great book collection and has some interesting architectural…

How to get there : Castle Green Street, Dumbarton. Parking in the street only. This is an active station on call at any moment so you need to look out for vehicle and other movement. Part of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services. Learn about the…

How to get there : Dumbarton Central Station, if not reached by rail, is from Station Road or Church Street / Townend Road.The Armed Forces Veterans Association can be found on Platform Two. This is a small but fascinating centre for the veterans of…

Built around 1700 with a large extension in the 1800s, Duffus House has long been associated with Gordonstoun School. Find out more of its past as a family home, a school boarding house and exciting plans for the future. Drinks & cakes available.…

Unlisted 1862. Now used by the Keith & Dufftown Railway running trains the eleven mile journey each summer weekend.

Built on the site of a Carmelite burial ground this “Gothick” structure houses the remains of the first five Earls (starting in 1705) and other Duff family members, with several interesting memorials. Outside is a tomb that used to be in Banff…

Duff House was built between 1735 and 1740 as a seat of the Earls of Fife. The Duffs were an ambitious family who acquired great wealth, power and status, finally marrying into the Royal family in the late 19th century. In the 20th century it was in…

This 12th century church is located in Duddingston Village. Built c1124 on land granted to Kelso Abbey by King David I, it originally consisted of a chancel and nave. The original entrance includes a particularly fine example of Scoto-Norman stone…

Superb classical villa of 1763 by Sir William Chambers for the bachelor 8th Earl of Abercorn. Two storeys in pale stone, with a quartet of Corinthian columns forming a pedimented portico. Superb sculpted plasterwork and magnificent fireplaces. Now…

Duddingston Village Community Land comprises an old, walled kitchen garden and tennis court, cow byre and paddock. Adjacent is The Field, an environmental project of planted woodland & herb-rich meadow, also containing a Scottish apple orchard…

1970s car show room, now the Department of Trade and Industry's National Repository for more than 300km of rock core taken from wells drilled in UK waters. For Doors Open Day, examples from UK oil and gas fields were displayed together with videos…

Drylaw Police Station is a modern 2 storey building housing a chief inspector, an inspector, 6 sergeants and approximately 80 constables responsible for policing the Forth and Inverleith areas.

Visit the UK�s first experiential brewery creating fresh, award-winning beer under the iconic Seven Peaks of 85 Drygate. Join an informal and informative brewery tour to learn about Glasgow�s brewing history, Drygate�s microbrewery and even how to…

Situated by the Lockerbie Air Disaster Memorial and Garden of Remembrance Dryfesdale Lodge Visitors’ Centre is not just a memorial to the disaster but is also a tribute to the tight-knit community of Lockerbie. Since opening, the centre welcomes many…

The Drumsheugh Baths Club was designed by Sir John James Burnett (1857-1938) on the steeply sloping north side of Belford Road. The Baths opened in 1882, articulated in the Moorish style, with a deeply shadowed entrance under a low-pitch stone…

The New Plant Nursery Complex was opened on 19th August 1989, in Drumpellier Country Park. The Nursery has the capacity of growing 927 square metres of plants under cover. It arranges floral decorations for all Council events, produces the summer and…

Drum is one of Royal Deeside?s top historic attractions, just 10 miles from Aberdeen. It is one of Scotland?s oldest tower houses and is set beside an ancient oak woodland and a walled garden that contains a fine collection of historic roses which…

Exhibition devoted to the village, its environment and history, prepared by pupils and staff.

Victorian walled garden specialising in organic grown vegetables and flowers. Linked to church, road and railway by footpath passing within sight of l8C Kirkton House (not open).

Listed Category A. Picturesque castellated mansion designed by Thomas Mackenzie, Elgin, built 1846-47 for Admiral Archibald Duff. Fine interior with original wallpaper (1847) in dining room and boudoir, and reproduced (1988) in the white and gold…

A unique chance to take a look behind the gates of this private garden.Covering nearly three acres, the garden has a wide variety of trees and shrubs in the borders and in the central grassed area.

'The Black Tower of Drumlanrig' can be traced from its earliest years as a 16 C fortified Tower House and stronghold of Douglas power. In 19C the Tower served as Hawick's main commercial inn and latterly as the Tower Hotel, (closed in the 1980s).…

Started in 1960 by Cathy Reid, who sadly died last year, this is an intriguing and extensive collection of everyday objects relating to past life in the Grampian countryside. It is arranged in sections related to the house, kitchen, farming etc.

Take in an enormous sweep of Scottish history as experienced by the Irvine family who lived in Drum Castle for over 650 years, from the 14th century onwards. Drum is one of Royal Deeside’s top historic attractions, just 10 miles from Aberdeen. It is…

Take in an enormous sweep of Scottish history as experienced by the Irvine family who lived in Drum Castle for over 650 years, from the 14th century onwards. Drum is one of Royal Deeside’s top historic attractions, just 10 miles from Aberdeen. It is…

Downie's Cottage was built in the middle of the 19th century by John Downie who tenanted the small croft and supplemented his income as a mountain guide to Victorian gentry. The tiny cottage continued to be occupied by some of his children until the…

Two hump-back arches survive of this former 3-arch bridge probably constructed in the early 1700s. Third arch demolished by the 'Great spate' floods of l829 and never replaced. Surface turfing by Moray Council,1985

They've been building stoves at Dowlings since 1982, and Steve and his workforce are justly proud of the company's skills and commitment to environmental sustainability. Their stoves, built of the heaviets gauges of steel on the domestic…

Built c. 1587, The Dower House sits in the corner of St Margaret?s Park. It is thought to have been built with stones from Corstorphine Castle. The building?s alternative name, Gibsone?s Lodge, comes from the Gibsone of Pentland family who lived…

Dovecot Studios is a world-renowned tapestry studio and leading centre for contemporary art, craft and design. Located in the heart of Edinburgh Old Town, Dovecot Studios occupies a former Victorian Bath House, the Infirmary Street Baths, which were…

Tells the story of the pioneering work carried out at the site over the last fifty years and how UKAEA is working with the community to establish Caithness as a global centre of excellence in nuclear decommissioning.

The doocot (dovecot, pigeon house) is a Grade 2 listed building and a prominent feature of the designed landscape of the Dougalston Estate. It has an interesting exterior with about 70 masons’ marks to be seen and the interior, which is not normally…

The Mausoleum is an imposing memorial to the history of Castle Douglas and a fine example of early nineteenth century funerary architecture. It contains the remains of 25 members of the Douglas family, beginning with Sir William - the founder of…

The Museum building, originally the Dower House of Douglas Castle, is situated adjacent to the ancient St Brides Church. It houses six stained glass windows depicting coats of arms of the Douglas Earls.

Douglas Academy's current building opened in 2009 providing bright, spacious facilities fit for purpose. It has extensive indoor and outdoor sports areas, including a large games hall and fitness suite, and also has a modern library and performance…

Doors Open Days 2019 was our biggest yet! Have a wee look back on all the amazing venues that were open across Scotland for free this September. Thanks to all the volunteers, visitors, partners and funders - we can't wait for next year! If you…

Meeting point: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Killermont Street entrance,�G2 3NY From Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to King Tut�s via Glasgow School of Art and the site of the Apollo, Glasgow�s Music Mile tour is a whistle-stop guide around the city…

The Donside Community Hydro is a renewable energy micro-hydro power plant. It was established by residents of Donside Village which is built on the site of the former Donside Papermill. The hydro utilises an old lade originally used by the mill. It…

Dolphin House is a listed building in Hunter Square, Edinburgh. It was designed and built in 1788-1790 by John Baxter Junior as the Merchant Company Hall. It has previously been used, among other things, as a bank and a bed shop and had fallen into…

This is one of only two churches known to have been designed by Sir William Tite, whose architectural practice was mainly concerned with railways. It is Gothic in style and originally T-plan, with nave, north transepts, a tall bell-tower and small…

This fine independent, community-run museum occupies part of a former early 19th century woollen mill and has permanent displays about the history of Dollar and its environs, including Granny’s Kitchen, Castle Campbell, Dollar Academy and the Devon…

This exuberant building with its 5-bay neo-baroque front elevation was given to the people of Larbert and Stenhousemuir by ironfounder Major Robert Dobbie as a memorial to his son who was killed in the Boer War. It was designed by A and W Black of…

District 10 is a highly sustainable office building made of shipping containers providing work space for start-up creative industry companies. Commended in the Scottish Design Awards the game Tetris wraps around the outside of the building promoting…

When the library opened in 1877, one of the earliest decisions taken by the library committee was to form a Robert Burns Collection in memorial to the national bard. Over the years it has grown to over 5000 items and is believed to be the largest in…

Dirleton Primary School is celebrating its 100th birthday in its present building with a Centenary Open Day from 10am to 4 pm. Education has a long pedigree in the village dating back to the early 1700s and everyone is welcome to join the school…

The Camera New on the market in July 2017, the Garmin Virb360 camera is an extremely capable 360° device. The images in this tour were captured as bracketed exposures, blended together in Adobe Lightroom and processed using the KRPano Virtual Tour…

The Camera New on the market in July 2017, the Garmin Virb360 camera is an extremely capable 360° device. The images in this tour were captured as bracketed exposures, blended together in Adobe Lightroom and processed using the KRPano Virtual Tour…

The Camera New on the market in July 2017, the Garmin Virb360 camera is an extremely capable 360° device. The images in this tour were captured as bracketed exposures, blended together in Adobe Lightroom and processed using the KRPano Virtual Tour…

The Camera New on the market in July 2017, the Garmin Virb360 camera is an extremely capable 360° device. The images in this tour were captured as bracketed exposures, blended together in Adobe Lightroom and processed using the KRPano Virtual Tour…

The Camera New on the market in July 2017, the Garmin Virb360 camera is an extremely capable 360° device. The images in this tour were captured as bracketed exposures, blended together in Adobe Lightroom and processed using the KRPano Virtual Tour…

The castle’s construction began in 1240 but was damaged in the Wars of Scottish Independence. The castle guarded the approach along the coast to Edinburgh from the south. It changed hands multiple times throughout its history, and was damaged again…

Schop Institute is run by architects from Oliver Chapman Architects and offers a programme of events to encourage participation in design, architecture and cities.As part of Doors Open Days, visitors were invited to step into Schop Institute and take…

Home of Carnoustie Theatre Club, visit the small working theatre with its intimate 49 seat auditorium. Members will show visitors around and talk about the interesting features and history of the theatre.

Diageo, formerly Guinness UDV, 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 spectacular lounge…

Devon Colliery has had a long history. It was leased to the Alloa Coal Company in 1843, but flooding, which had always been a huge problem, forced it to close in 1854. The company managed to reopen it in 1879, achieving this with new pit-head plant,…

Our new state-of-the-art museum has something for everyone. Experience life in a World War One Trench and explore the Factory to discover what life was like for the thousands of munitions girls who flocked to work here.

Dumbarton. How to get there : Go to the end of Castle Street, (extends from the High Street).See the world's first commercial ship model experiment tank in action and discover how William Denny & Brothers' innovative, experimental approach to…

�Alexander Dennistoun commissioned a grand design from James Salmon for a new middle class suburb. However, as the 19th century ended, pressure to house Glasgow's influx�of workers forced higher population density, creating the community's…

Denfind Farm formed part of the ancient Panmure Estate, as did the Pitairlie Quarry, which had been part of the thriving Angus sandstone business in the 19th century. Denfind Stone started in 2004 after the quarry had lain dormant for over 100 years,…

The Dementia Services Development Centre is housed in the purpose built Iris Murdoch Building and is an innovative example of dementia friendly design in practice. The Design & Technology Suite showcases practical design solutions for people with…

Delgatie Castle is a picturesque tower house situated in establish grounds dating from the 1500s with various later additions. Visitors will be able to climb one of the widest turnpike stairs in Scotland and view almost all rooms in the castle, which…

Spontaneous, self-sufficient, and with a little spirit thrown in for good measure, that’s Stuart and Adelle Brown, founders of Deerness Distillery – Orkney’s first distillery for over 130 years. It is here that they produce the multi-award winning…

Dear Green Coffee Roasters are based in Glasgow's East End. In this two-hour tour learn about the origins of coffee and hear Norry from Lost Glasgow spill the beans about the history of Glasgow's coffee houses. Established in 2011, Dear Green Coffee…

The Dean Gardens is the largest of the four 'pleasure grounds' to border the Water of Leith. They are the second-biggest private amenity gardens in Edinburgh encompassing over seven acres, featuring a series of planted slopes and level lawn areas…

The most fashionable of Edinburgh�s mid-19th century garden cemeteries, chosen by many of Edinburgh�s historical figures � including Lord Cockburn � for their final resting-place.

Dean Castle Country Park

Dean Castle Country Park

Dean Castle Country Park

The Church is a well known landmark for travellers on the way to Inverness. The Church was built in 1826 although there has been a church here, and worship here for many centuries previously. It is recorded as having been granted its charter as a…

Listed Category A.Delightful, L-plan vernacular laird's house complete with angle bartizan turrets at opposing angles to keep a defensive eye open for possible unfriendly visitors: architecturally slightly old fashioned by 1678. Masked date stone at…