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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…

To accommodate an increasing workforce, Moxon Architects are developing new build premises for their studio in the Scottish Highlands.The studio comprises two low-lying buildings that sit at either side of an existing topographic barrier covered in…

Stories, Stones & Bones: This is a digital reconstruction of the 19th-century colonist's buildings, the remains of which are still visible today. Please visit the Bennachie Landscapes Project for more information:…

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…

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 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…

Peterhead Ports Greenhill Fish Market is the premier white fish landing port in Europe. The Fish Market has a capacity of 10,000 boxes and since opening last year, the fish market has achieved two accreditations BRC (AA) standard and also the…

Situated within the stunning surroundings of Aden Country Park, Mintlaw, the studio (formerly the laundry) is ideal for acoustic projects, smaller bands and solo performers ranging from singer song-writers to classical singers to rappers. On Doors…

The Discovery Centre is located at Aberdeenshire Museum Service’s headquarters in Mintlaw. It is the first publicly accessible store for the region’s museum service. It is a purpose-built museum storage facility and visitor centre. This…

Banff Museum was founded in 1828 as the museum of the Banff Institution and is the oldest museum in Scotland north of Perth.The present museum and library building were built in 1902. Banff Preservation and Heritage Society currently run the Museum…

Portsoy Church Centre is the new centre for the Church of Scotland in Portsoy. It was built in 1815 as the established church with seating for 700 people, and known as the ‘Auld Kirk’. A clock tower was added in 1876, the clock donated by Mr…

Mearns FM is a community radio station and a registered charity operated entirely by volunteers. It broadcasts under an Ofcom licence 24 hours a day serving an official area from St Cyrus in the South to Newtonhill in the North. Volunteers are always…

Located just off the coastline of Inverbervie, within a small area of woodland, Category B listed, Hallgreen Castle is an L-planned late 16th century house, with an earlier nucleus said to have been built in 1376. On the day visitors will be welcomed…

Enjoy a unique opportunity to see around the House of Schivas which is in private ownership. Five families lived at Schivas influencing not only the history and architecture of Schivas but the local area and even the country. Discover the story of…

Barra Berries Tours - The Life of a BerryA must for any foodie and fan of Barra Berries! This doors open day, Barra Berries open their poly-tunnels for guided tours and you'll be able to hear first hand the Barra Berries Story!Tour Length: 35…

The Abbey Theatre Club has been in its current location since 1964. Originally an old 'hackle' store, the distinctive sandstone building had also been used as the offices of the Old Arbroath Gas Company and a fire appliance store during the war.…

The Airlie Monument stands on Tulloch Hill. The monument was erected to commemorate the death of Lord Lieutenant-Colonel David William Stanley Ogilvy, The 11th Earl of Airlie who was killed at the battle of Diamond Hill, near Pretoria on 11th June…

Enjoy a peak into 800 years of history, looking at both ancient and modern collections. The focus will be on the contrast of old medieval documents with modern ones created since World War 2. On display will be various ancient charters, side by side…

Arbirlot Church, formerly a satellite of Arbroath Abbey, was rebuilt in 1832, and features some exceptional windows, including one in the Arts & Crafts style. Arbirlot takes its name from the River Elliot on whose north bank the church stands.

Arbroath lifeboat station is one of the oldest lifeboat stations in Scotland housing Scotland’s last remaining slipway launched All Weather Lifeboat, as well as our smaller Inshore Lifeboat. You will have access to our lifeboats, boathouse, kit…

The current fire station opened in 1959 and replaced the one at Gravesend. A training block allows training in a number of scenarios and working at height. In addition to responding to emergencies, fire-fighters are also involved in community safety…

The Town House of Arbroath was originally used as a burgh chambers and dates from 1803. It was designed by the Architect David Logan of Montrose. The building was altered in 1844 to the design of David Smith of Dundee. In 1880 it acquired a…

The monument on Balmashanner Hill, known locally as “Bummie”, was built in 1920/1. A plaque above the entrance reads ‘Their name liveth for evermore. Erected in Memory of the men of Forfar and District who fell in the Great War 1914-18’. There’s also…

Peaceful Barry Mill might be a haven of tranquility now, but it was once the beating heart of a 19th-century rural community. The water-powered mill produced oatmeal and animal feed, as well as providing work for local people, right up until…

Barry Mill is a working Category A listed watermill in Barry, Angus in eastern Scotland. It is owned and operated by the National Trust for Scotland as an educational tourist attraction.

The Camera Obscura, one of only three working Camera Obscuras in Scotland, is located within the Cricket Pavilion which stands on Kirrie Hill and which was gifted to the town of Kirriemuir by Sir JM Barrie in 1930.Providing views over Strathmore to…

Carmyllie church is in its 528th year on this site and is a beautiful church with spectacular stained glass windows.It also has a rich history with Rev Patrick Bell, minister of Carmyllie, who invented the reaper in 1828. He did not patent it so as…

Carmyllie Church was refurbished in 1874 although the present building dates back to 1609. Its most famous minister was Rev Patrick Bell who invented the reaping machine which is commemorated in the stained glass windows. Old photographs, artefacts,…

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,…

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.

Dunninald’s walled garden has a curved south wall which gives the visitor a view of colourful borders and fruit trees. The garden has many interesting features and provides a supply of vegetables, fruit and flowers throughout the year. For more…

Visit this listed building built on the original site of the first church in the town, with lots of historical features and a recently renovated sanctuary. Historic church records and photographs will be on display.

Castlehill, in the centre of Forfar, was the site of Forfar’s royal castle, around which the ancient burgh gradually developed. It was regularly visited by Scottish kings, including William I and Alexander II, but was destroyed by Robert I in 1308.…

Come along to Forfar Indoor Sports and try roller skating or bowling at these superb facilities. You can also find out more about the winter programme for skaters and curling and get a chance to see around the building and meeting rooms to find out…

The Sheriff Court building, created by the architect Mr Wardrope was opened in 1871. Court 1 has a splendid ‘Hammer-Beam’ roof and escutcheons on the abutments carrying the roof arches exhibit carvings of a thistle, a rose, a shamrock and a daffodil.

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…

A purpose built guide dog training centre on the outskirts of Forfar.The building became occupied in June 2009. Guide Dogs have been trained in Forfar for 50 years. At any one time 80 - 100 dogs can be going through their training in Forfar.

HOPE is a thriving organic garden located in Arbroath in the grounds Hospitalfield House. It is an environmentally friendly project, providing horticulture training and work experience for people with learning disabilities who live in the Angus area.…

Hospitalfield runs a highly regarding programme of artists’ residencies and actively commissions new work by contemporary artists. Visitors are actively encouraged to access the house and grounds through tours of the interiors, walks in the garden…

The House of Dun is a National Trust for Scotland property in the parish of Dun, lying close to the edge of Montrose Basin and situated approximatley half way between the towns of Montrose and Brechin, in Angus, Scotland.

The museum is run by the local history society and provides a glimpse into Monifieth’s past with a permanent exhibition of memorabilia on display.

In 1898, Lieutenant Colonel Robert William Inglis, the son of a local minister, gifted the Inglis Memorial Hall and its library to Edzell. Come and view an original Victorian library, find out how it worked and how it served the people of Edzell.…

Visit one of Scotland’s leading design practices who work with clients to create award winning building solutions which satisfy their current and future requirements. James F. Stephen Architects is one of the most successful architectural…

J M Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, spent his childhood in this small whitewashed cottage. The cottage is a typical weaver’s house; everyone lived upstairs and the windows are large so that looms could be removed.Stop by the washhouse where the young…

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.

Access is by pre-booked tour only. Airlie Estates, including Cortachy Castle and Airlie Castle have been held by the Ogilvy Family for at least 700 years. One of the most distinguished families in Scotland, they take their name from Gillibride,…

Dating from the 19th century, this Category A Listed schoolhouse is one of the most complete surviving examples of mudwall buildings in Scotland. In the past it was used as a school and a church, but it fell into disrepair and was ear-marked for…

In February 1913, pilots of No 2 Squadron the Royal Flying Corps flew to Montrose to set up the first operational air station in Britain where pilots trained in both World Wars.The award winning centre houses an outstanding collection of documents,…

Montrose Basin is an enclosed estuary of the river South Esk covering 750 hectares, home to tens of thousands of birds (such as pink-footed geese, kingfisher, eider duck, and lots of waders) and mammals (including common seals and otters). Our…

The Mortuary Chapel was designed by Patrick Allan-Fraser as a memorial to his late wife Elizabeth and her deceased parents John Fraser and Elizabeth Parrot Fraser. Work began in 1875 based on an outline plan by Allan-Fraser to which he added details…

At Pictavia Visitor Centre you can discover the story of Scotland’s ancient Pictish tribes, wholived aroundtwo thousand years ago. The Romans called them the Picti - 'painted people' and it is thought they coloured their bodies with…

A relic of the Cold War when the volunteers of the former Royal Observer Corps trained to monitor instruments to alert the public and transmit vital readings to their Headquarters throughout the country should a nuclear attack have taken place.A…

St Mary's was designed by Sir Ninian Comper to replace a classical church of 1797 which had been destroyed by fire. It is built in an Arts and Crafts style and was consecrated in 1904. It is A-listed.

St Vigeans Church dates from the 12th century and is the original parish church of Arbroath. It sits on a kaim which makes it of interest to geologists. The church also has a number of Consecration Crosses which mark the date 1242 when the church was…

Dedicated to the patron saint of Arbroath, St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church was opened in February 1848. With its distinctive twin turrets it was described as “an ornament to the town” and remains so today. It is home to the only neo-classical…

To visit this listed walled garden designed by Archibald Simpson, which dates from 1827, please collect the key from Stracathro Services.For more information contact Pat Melville Evans on 01674 840048.

Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club was founded in 1968 and is home to a unique collection of historic vehicles and associated items. The purpose built premises at Bridge View House allows SVVC to have office space, a workshop and showroom. This is a…

A multi-faceted day support service for older adults in and around Brechin. The rear of the property presents a different view of Brechin up the High Street and towards Brechin Castle. Guided tours will be available.

The WebsterTheatre in Arbroath was originally built as the Webster Memorial Theatre and was converted to an Arts Centre in 1970. It is now a multi-purpose performance venue. It is a category C listed building. Historic Scotland’s listing reference…

The William Lamb Studio was built by William Lamb A.R.S.A. as his working Studio in 1934. It – and his artworks – was bequeathed to Montrose on his death in 1951. Since 1978 it has been run as a small gallery museum and contains an outstanding…

This beautiful late 19th century church was designed by Alexander Ross of Inverness and is built in early pointed gothic style.

Displayed and interpreted inside a converted cottage, this is one of the most important collections of Pictish Christian stones. It includes the Drosten Stone, which carries a remarkable inscription and includes a hooded hunter and a squatting imp.

Enjoy a guided walk of the town with Forfar and District Historical Society. This two hour walk will follow the old shoreline of Forfar Loch where it bounded the Royal Burgh.

The Town & County Hall is the current Council Chambers of Angus Council.

Humpty House was the winner of Dundee Institute of Architects’ Supreme Award 2017. It is a contemporary family home and architect’s office, overlooking Lintrathen Loch.The house is located to the south west of Bridgend of Lintrathen.

Arbroath’s Signal Tower Museum, near Arbroath Harbour, was the shore station and family accommodation for the Bell Rock Lighthouse which stands 11 miles off-shore. The tower was used as a simple method of communication between the lighthouse and the…

Visit the Hub @ Friockheim Community Hub which opened in January 2019. Based in the former Eastgate Primary School, The Hub @ Friockheim is a fully inclusive project involving the whole community which is owned, managed and operated by the community…

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…

Opened in 1898 and gifted to the people of Forfar as The Meffan Institute, today the Meffan Museum and Art Gallery is ANGUSalive’s flagship professional gallery for contemporary art exhibitions.The Meffan is also home to the largest store of Angus…

The Pictish Room in Aberlemno is home to a collection of Pictish replica stones, carvings and interpretation boards that celebrate our diverse Pictish heritage.It is located at the back of the Village Hall, adjacent to the celebrated Aberlemno…

Montrose Library, gifted to the town by Scottish philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, dates back to 1905 when it was opened by MP John Morley. Today’s new modern space is the second ANGUSalive Library to undergo refurbishment works which have been…

Forfar Small Bore Rifle Club is an active small bore target rifle club offering 0.22 Target Rifle at 25 yds (indoor) and 6 yard air pistol target shooting. The club was the first in Scotland to benefit from electronic targets and recently celebrated…

A beautiful, private, 5 acre garden with a vast collection of rhododendrons, camellias, shrubs, herbaceous, ponds and wildflower meadows.It has many innovative features including fountain sculptures and analemma.

2 story house extended to 3 stories. Built for Dugald McKechnie, Superintendent of Police in Campbeltown, in a style typical of many houses in the West of Scotland of this period. Subsequently enlarged around 1900 to accommodate the growing family of…

The Ardshiel Hotel was once home to one of Campbeltown’s wealthy distilling families. It was designed and built in 1877 by prominent Victorian architect, John Burnet Senior, and over the past four years has been lovingly restored to its former…

Built in 1928 for Lochgilphead?s primary school-aged children, the building is now home to the Archives. People continue to be educated within its rather utilitarian walls; however they are no longer subjected to the tawse if they don?t pay…

Barochan House is a small mansion in private occupation. It was built some time before 1855 by the Duke of Argyll for the use of his local Factor. It is stone built and retains many original features including a stone staircase. The frontage is…

The bunkhouse opened in 2012 following the repair and conservation of the Old Schoolhouse, a Grade B listed building. The repair project was developed and delivered by the Kintyre Amenity Trust in partnership with Argyll and Bute Council and HIE.…

Within original walled garden contemporary with the house Auchinlee (1886). The neglected garden was remodelled in 2002 with volunteer labour as a community working organic garden, featuring fruit trees, vegetables, soft fruits and sensory and herb…

Campbeltown Museum is housed in the magnificent Burnet Building designed by architect John James Burnet. The bas-relief sculptures on the exterior illustrate the industry of Kintyre including ship-building, distilling and mining. This story continues…

Designed by Thomas Brown, an Edinburgh architect, and completed in 1847 as the Prison; altered in 1871. Now Campbeltown Police Station. Further alterations were completed in April 2002, and an extension will be built commencing in October 2003.

South Kintyre Development Trust (SKDT) are delighted to announce that the newly refurbished Campbeltown Town Hall will be included in this year's programme.A true example of community empowerment, SKDT secured the future of this magnificent, B listed…

The Forest Heritage Scotland project held a Come Listen to the Crofters event. Traditional Highland folk stories were told at the stunning venue of Arichonan, a deserted township.??

Craigard House was built in 1182 in the Italianate style, popular at the time. It was designed by architect, Henry Clifford, for the local Whisky Distiller, William McKersie, and remained in the same family until 1942, when it was purchased by the…

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…

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…

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The building replaced the Old Gaelic Church, which served the Gaelic-speaking population of Campbeltown. The design, by George Dempster of Greenock, is a 2-storey classical building with a central entrance bell tower and 2 rectangular stair towers.…

Tours of this site are now fully bookedA Huf Haus is a state-of-the-art, bespoke, timber-frame design which connects living with nature. The Huf Haus at Ascog, Isle of Bute, was completed in the early spring of 2011. The key objectives were to build…

The tower was built as a war memorial by the Tenth Duke of Argyll, Niall Diarmid Campbell to mark the huge loss of life in the great war and especially those members of Clan Campbell who came from the local towns and villages.The Duke conceived the…

?Inveraray Church was designed and built by Robert Mylne between 1795 and 1802. It was built to house two congregations, the English, or Lowland Church, and the Gaelic, or Highland Church - a solid wall separated the two.?In 1957 the Gaelic Church…

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.

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Longrow Church was designed by John Burnet Snr. Currently known as Lorne & Lowland Church following several congregational amalgamations. The lighthouse-like 150' steeple dominates the town. Two stairways lead from the entrance to a classically…