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An 18th century-style cottage furnished from the 19th century.�

A grotto within a former 19C romantic landscape. Originally faced with sea cliff conglomerate and restored in 2000 by local trust and shell artist Diana Reynell. The interior is barnacled with rib vaults of sea urchins and heraldic panels of scallops…

Category B Listed Building built by Sir John Gladstone, the church was gifted to the Diocese of Brechin. In the nave, which is faced with Caen stone, there is a high relief marble monument of Sir John and his wife, Ann Robertson. The plain…

St. Andrews is part of Church of Scotland,built 1899 in red sandstone to replace theoriginal building which was built in 1844. Theinside of the building consists of a vestibuleand sanctuary with an upper balcony andbeautiful stained glass windows.…

A plain neo-Gothic perpendicular rectangular box, barely enlivened at its three-bay eastern front by a clock, a spired bellcote and square and octagonal pinnacles. It is in rough granite ashlar with polished dressings. Interior altered with sanctuary…

St. Andrews is part of Church of Scotland,?built 1899 in red sandstone to replace the?original building which was built in 1844. The?inside of the building consists of a vestibule?and sanctuary with an upper balcony and?beautiful stained glass…

The first church on the site was built in 1722 and burnt down by Cumberland's troops in 1746. This, the third church, was built by Archibald Simpson, one of the leading Aberdeen architects, normally working in a classical style. Here he used the…

Two storey rectangular box constructed in rough granite ashlar with polished dressings. Symmetrical gable facing the High Street with tripartite window below two single openings, masonic plaque and cast iron filial. Interior recently refurbished by…

St Congan's is the fourth Episcopal Church but the first in its current location. Designed by Aberdeen architect William Ramage in 1862 (the same architect as the Kincardine O’Neil Episcopal Church), the church is built of the vibrant red sandstone…

This Category A listed church is built in the Norman style, passing into early English of the 11th century. It contains several interesting features, including many stained-glass windows, a pulpit of Caen stone and a carved reredos in memory of Anne,…

A small cruciform building in delicate Gothic with wood tracery in the windows, St John's feels high and light. There are a variety of plaques and a good late-Victorian stained glass window.

The Masonic Lodge is home to a great many interesting artefacts, dating from the 1700s to the present day.Old minutes books and financial records mean that relatives who may have been involved in freemasonry can be traced and this is a regular…

Former Roman Catholic Chapel: very plain, low rectangle in rough granite; single round-headed window in gable (now blocked) and chamfered door jambs. Modern extension. Now used as a Masonic Lodge.

The ornate Spanish baroque tower, in three stages, on portico-like ashlar front, rising through square tower to concave-sided belfry topped by console crown, throws out an exotic invitation which is not denied by the saucer-domed interior of the…

Gothic in style, the church has a curiously insubstantial west-end owing to tall, narrow windows (the side ones are dummies) set in a gable front crowned by a pinnacled bellcote. The east end has three tall spaced lancets and enclosing hood mould.…

Based on a design used originally in Dundee and adapted by Andrew Wilson, it replaced the ruined church dedicated to St Mary (to be found in the middle of the old cemetery in Carmelite Street). It has undergone two radical alterations but the…

St Mary?s RC Church is a Gothic box with a pinnacled, lancet windowed fa?ade, designed possibly by Bishop James Kyle.

This atmospheric churchyard, with old trees and wonderful old monuments, is the heart of mediaeval Banff. All that is left of the ancient church, demolished in 1797, is the 16C Banff Aisle. Entered through a finely moulded doorway, this vaulted…

St Nathalan's is a well detailed church with a distinctive end apse, which is situated facing the entrance gate to the spacious church grounds.? It is a typical example of the understated architecture of Macpherson.An Edinburgh architect, Macpherson…

Built by the Rev'd James Gammell, a priest ordained in the Church of England, the church was gifted to the Diocese of Brechin. Its location and appearance, externally and internally, are striking. The statue of Palladius on a plinth attached to the…

The current Category B listed?church dates from 1808 but the first St Peter's church was referred to as far back as 1178.

Solid Victorian shop frontages and plain first floor transfixed by improbable four-storey tower with corbelled angle turrets and truncated pyramid roof, all built in Syllavethy granite with freestone dressings from Rhynie; hall for 650 within.…

Begun in 1394. Present oblong building 1782, extended 1862, remodelled 1903, by G P K Young, turning the old nave into transepts and adding a fine wooden trussed roof.The wood panelling in the chancel area is a First World War memorial. The stained…

Modern extension to Stonehaven Sheriff Courthouse in matching sandstone

Large harled rectangle with square granite front set with paired Doric pilasters and a pediment. New front and offset Italianate tower, 1862, James Matthews; original glazing; later hall projects to street with plain pediment and round-headed windows…

Situated in Tarves Conservation Area, visitors to the Tarves Heritage Centre can reminisce about old schooldays in the old classroom - complete with slate and slate pencils, dunces cap and teacher’s belt or tawse! Also on display is the Tarves bowl,…

This museum, owned by the Turriff and District Heritage Society, will be open and houses the Robes, Regalia and memorabilia of Turriff Town Council.

An inspirational but simple studio, designed to make full use of natural daylight and to create a bright working weaving environment. At 64 square metres, built of wood, glass and modern materials, the external appearance and colour scheme make a…

The oldest salmon fish-house in Scotland, the Fish House, as it is known locally was built on the banks of the River Ugie in 1585, and is the only building in Peterhead to survive more than four centuries. It was originally built for the 5th Earl…

The Maggie Law was a shallow draught surfboat capable of assisting vessels having difficulty entering Gourdon harbour. It was built by subscription from local fishermen in 1890. Over 40 years service it saved the lives?of 36 fishermen.The Maggie Law…

The Boatshed, built upon the ruins of a former boatshed/store, was fully renovated and opened in 2015. Work was undertaken by Brown + Brown Architects, who have won awards for their design and work on the building. This project was partly funded by…

The Saltoun Inn has recently opened following the complete renovation of the building since the former Saltoun Arms Hotel closed in 2006.?The three storey category B listed property was built in 1801 by local mason Alexander Morrice and at that time…

Ballogie Walled Garden forms part of the Ballogie Estate and is U-plan in shape, with a double terraced garden, open to the south-west. It is believed to be late 18th Century. The walled garden is carefully terraced to incorporate the gentle slope of…

The Church is built on an old ecclesiastical site with records showing a 12th century church was located here. It is rectangular in plan with harled walls with granite surrounds and corner stones. The south elevation has three large, equally spaced…

The Tolbooth is the oldest building in Stonehaven, dating from the late 16th Century. Stonehaven Tolbooth was built by George Keith, 4th Earl Marischal (c. 1553 - 1623), in Old Red Sandstone as a storehouse. Gables Crow Stepped. Chimney at west end.…

The following site is worth a visit as you travel along Deeside, it is a Scheduled Ancient Monuments. The site is managed by Historic Scotland, access is free but the site is unmanned. Stone circles are common throughout the British Isles, but the…

A category B Listed Building. A dignified small building by Matthew and Laurie with segmental arches over ground floor windows and round arched and keyblocked windows at first floor with panelled aprons. Pilastered double leaf doorpiece flanked by…

Severe Tudor Gothic rectangle. Centre gable fine ashlar with small bellcot. Art Nouveau mural decoration by Ralph Hay, 1912, who was also responsible for decoration at His Majesty?s Theatre, Aberdeen.

A more macabre Doors Open Days favourite, Udny Mort House was used to store coffins prior to burial and is situated in the graveyard. Cylindrical in form and built from local granite ashlar with a conical slate roof, the Mort House still has the…

Open for the first time for Doors Open Day this year is one of the best houses of its date in Aberdeenshire.Whilst the house has lost some of its former glory as an elegant town house, some original features still remain and its historic associations…

Simple Gothic style church on corner site with broached stone spire and two-staged buttressed tower. Grey and pink granite, ashlar to front gable tower and chapel, coursed rubble elsewhere. Cast iron cluster columns rising through gallery to support…

A traditional farm steading, adapted for use as a working brewery and distillery. No actual brewing will be taking place for safety reasons, but visitors wil see the whole brewing and distilling process, as well as try a small sample of beer fresh…

Believed to have been built at the same time as Kinnaird Head Castle (c.1570), the purpose of the building cannot be agreed upon: some believe it was a chapel, others that it was a wine cellar while some say it was a general apartment. The Tower used…

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…

Marine Scotland Science will be hosting an exhibit within the courtyard of the Tolbooth Museum to highlight some of the scientific work conducted in the waters off Stonehaven’s coastline, including Marine Mammal research and the work of the Scottish…

World Horse Welfare is an international charity which works to improve the lives of horses across the globe through education, campaigning and hands on care. Across the 4 UK centres around 300 horses are rescued every year. Belwade farm can house 60…

The costs of the original 1790 build were met by the town’s Common Good Fund and the sole purpose of the building was to contain the Town Clock. In 1894 the tower was heightened, and the clock raised to its present position at the top of the square…

Learn about the role of a firefighter, see the fire engines and equipment and meet and talk to the crew. You will also be able to arrange a free Home Fire Safety Visit and they will demonstrate just what it takes to become a modern-day…

Due to operational requirements the station will no longer be able to open on Saturday 14th Sept. However will now be open Sunday 15th from 10am-4pm apologies for any inconvenience. Access will be given to the cabin which houses the station crew…

The lighthouse is now decommissioned and in use as a private residence. Designed by David A. Stevenson, visitors will have access to the top of the tower and outside gallery - stand on the glass floor in the former lamp room if you dare! Children…

Arbuthnott Hall is a traditional sandstone parish Hall. Built in 1908 by public subscription on land gifted to the community by the Arbuthnott Estate to give the people of the community a place to meet for recreation and education and social events.…

The Mill of Benholm is a category A listed rural mill complex. The site comprises the Mill which dates from 1817 with water wheel and full interior workings, a mill pond, lade and sluices. Also the former miller's house, former byre, old grain store…

Benholm Kirk stands on a site which dates to at least 1242AD. The first church was replaced in the 13th Century by a Gothic church. As the 19th Century approached a new church was needed and, on the 16th September 1832, 768 people heard the Rev James…

Teaming up with NEOS, Johnshaven will become an artist's Doors OpenDay village.? The Heritage museum is acting as an arts hub with works from the Costal Colourists Art Group.? The Life Boat Station will also be open with displays from local artists…

St Cyrus reserve is one of the most picturesque sections of coastline in north-east Scotland. It boasts the magnificent sandy sweep of Montrose Bay, towering volcanic cliffs, yellow dunes, and a spectacular wildflower meadow that supports a number…

The history of a 210-year-old manse is presented in the form of traditional storytelling talk, with images and illustrations covering the origin of the church and manse and the lives of some of the ministers concentrating particularly on the first…

Very much an authentic ancient fisher family dwelling or But'n'Ben comprising of rock and clay built walls, tiled roof and earthen floors.? The internal accommodation comprising of the living room (Ben) with box bed, open fire and furniture of the…

Formerly a barrel store, later a foundry for the CPT during WW2, for the last 20 years this building has housed displays telling the stories of Fraserburgh and its environs. With over 20 hands-on activities bringing the stories to life which…

The Wine Tower was the original wine cellars for the residents in the nearby castle both dating from c.16th century.The wine tower boasts a remarkable series of finely carved pendants.The castle is much altered following its lease to the Northern…

The grouping?consists of the church building and the adjacent Macaulay Hall. The original church building built in 1803 was destroyed by a fire in 2000. The current church building built in 2003 is of a modern design, a combination of traditional…

Dalrymple Hall and Arts Centre is a baronial property which boasts a 5 storey tower.? Constructed by the Dalrymple brothers it was formally used as a hotel then subsequently converted into a music and theatre venue.Its most famous performance to date…

Located on the site of the original church built in 1572, not long after the Reformation, the current church was constructed in 1803.? The interiors were remodelled by the celebrated architect A. Marshall Mackenzie in 1898 and a superb stained glass…

This is a fine example of an early 19th Century meal mill and kiln. Sandhaven meal mill is unique in that all the machinery survives, including the electric motor, which provided power in the last years of its working life; other fittings include a…

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…

On a hill overlooking the harbour, the building was opened in 1805.? With its Italianate square tower, domed roof and cupola added in 1865, it is a landmark for boats approaching the town.? A display of the life and work of the church and the…

This imposing structure was constructed to John Fowlie?s design by two experienced, and indeed elderly,?masons, Alexander Brown and Magnus Johnstone, between April 1921 and October 1922. The octagonal tower of rusticated and rock faced ashlar, all of…

Allegedly built on, or near, the site of a Carmelite burial ground this �Gothic� structure, also known as the Fife Mausoleum, houses the remains of the first five Earls of Fife (starting 1705) and other Duff family members. Situated in an extremely…

One of the oldest clubs of its type in Scotland and dating from 1772, this impressive u-plan Town House of quality benefits from a wide stone cantilevered staircase rising up to the first floor landing.A large Venetian window spills light over an…

Building which is a hub for the�ancient fellowship of the Freemasons.

Dating c.1676 this old merchant's house was once where multiple families shared lodgings.��

The Salmon Bothy was a working Salmon Bothy until the 1990s. It was renovated and opened in 2009 as a small museum and a community space called ‘Upstairs at the Bothy’. Now in its 10th year, the museum has been refreshed. Each of the three ice…

The Boatshed, built upon the ruins of a former boatshed/store, was fully renovated and opened in 2015.Work was undertaken by Brown + Brown Architects, who have won awards for their design and work on the building. This project was partly funded by…

The Back Green was once an open industrial site used for the manufacture of thread for flax. By the early 19th Century, the site contained two groups of buildings ? one to the seaward side operated as a rope making business, while the manufacture of…

Durn House is a Georgian mansion house in the Adams style, built in 1770 by the Dunbar's? of Durn.? There has been a Durn House on this site since at least 1529 and probably before.? Bought by Mr and Mrs Scrudis, Durn House underwent a major…

Although out-with the focus area, Forgue Kirk has kindly agreed to participate in this years event. The Category B listed former Parish of Forgue Kirk stands in the old Kirkyard on a hill overlooking the Forgue Burn. The Kirk was built in 1819 on the…

Climb the widest turnpike stair in Scotland boasting 98 steps. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here for 3 days after the battle of Corrichie.

Although out-with the focus area, Christ Church has kindly agreed to participate this year.Christ Church is a grade B listed building with an attractive simple nave and chancel, tall narrow lancets and octagonal spirelet. There is a wooden Arts and…

Due to circumstances outwith our control Haddo House has unfortunately withdrawn from this years event.

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control?the following provisional venue out-with the focus area is now unable to participate in this years event.? Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Turriff Heritage Society will be throwing open their doors at the Museum and Municipal Buildings in Turriff. Turriff Town Museum is situated in the Provost and Town Council Building, now housing a collection of artefacts, recordings and photographs…

The church is rectangular on plan and has a nave, chancel, vestry and tower. It was built in coursed, roughly-shaped red sandstone and has a slate roof. It is aligned north-east/south-west, with a pathway surrounding the building. Recent editions to…

Staff will be on hand at this hidden delight of a building and extensive grounds to provide information on the campus and the activities that they provide. Beannachar occupies the former ‘Banchory House’, extended and re-designed in 1837 by…

The Seed Box provides horticultural training and outdoor therapy to adults with additional support needs. Gardening activities are carried out within the walled garden, supporting workers to develop employability skills, confidence and independence.…

Castle Fraser is one of the grandest of the Scottish Baronial tower houses, a building to be savoured with its fine examples of towers, crow-step gables and coats of arms to name but a few delights. A walk round the castle is like viewing a huge…

Discover the wealth of Peterhead's maritime history in one of Aberdeenshire's oldest museums. The collections are housed in a pink granite 'Free Renaissance' style building, built in 1891-3 to a design by D and J. R. McMillan, funded in part by…

Hareshowe is a fine example of a typical North East farmhouse and steadings, originally built in the Victorian era and home to many generations of families. This farmhouse was taken down stone by stone, timber by timber, from its original setting and…

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum is managed by Aberdeenshire Council and is situated in the heart of Aden Country Park. The museum is housed in a rare, category A listed, semi-circular farmstead building built around 1800 and coach house built in 1832.…

For a period of 200 years up until the 1880s, 24 different silversmiths toiled to produce works of the finest quality for the prosperous citizens of Banff. The town had its own assay mark, and Banff Silver manufactured over this period is much sought…

Blairs Museum is located within the former Blairs College site. The museum boasts a stunning collection of fine and decorative art spanning more than 150 years. The unique Memorial Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots and the Royal Stewarts, once on…

St Ternan's church is the oldest in the Diocese of Brechin. The centre section was built in 1828/31 replacing an old chapel located in the grounds of Muchalls castle. Later additions were made, including a gallery, (since removed) and the lengthening…

Tullich Church has a long and fascinating history, and was once a very important site in the local area. The church, two miles north east of Ballater, is now ruined and stands inside a sub-circular graveyard and is built on the site of an earlier…

Fyvie parish church was built at the start of the 19th Century and sits on an early Christian site.� To the south of the church is the old graveyard.� The west gable is the principal elevation and overlooks the road into Fyvie, while the east gable…

As part of Doors Open Days 2019, The Braemar Royal Highland Society have agreed to open the Royal Pavilion situated within the Highland Games Park in Braemar. This pavilion is only usually open during the gathering for exclusive use by the Royal…

The church is built with pink and white granite from local quarries which belonged to Sir Robert Burnett. It is built in the early English style and is a category C listed building. It's principal feature is a tower 18 feet square rising to a height…

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…

The school at Bankhead (Finzean) was established in 1732, as an endowed school. The endowment was a legacy of a former resident of the parish, Rev. Gilbert Ramsay, and funded by the sale of enslaved people in Barbados. the building was extended and…

The Finzean Sawmill site includes two water-powered mills, the Sawmill and the Turning Mill. The mills date from around 1830s and are Grade A listed historic buildings. The Mills and weirs are an integral part of the forest heritage and woodland…

Leith Hall was built as a Scottish Tower House. It has been added to by successive generations of the Leith-Hay family with the last additions being completed in 1902. It has been in the care of the National Trust for Scotland since 1945.The Doors…

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…

Ballogie Estate invites you to a walk and talk about the myths and legends surrounding the Potarch area. the first inn was built at Potarch in 1740; after the construction of the Thomas Telford Bridge 1811-1813. The Potarch became a popular stopping…