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This site has a long history of religious use. Little is known of the early churches; the first substantial building was erected in the 13th century. The current church is built on a promontory, bordered by a stream; a site typical of early churches.…

This site has a long history of religious use. Little is known of the early churches; the first substantial building was erected in the 13th century. The current church is built on a promontory, bordered by a stream; a site typical of early churches.…

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…

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…

Being part of Edinburgh�s first city wall, the history of 17 & 18 Victoria Terrace is one of almost 600 years of adaptation and re-use; sustainability at its very best.� In the past the building served as a leather works (1786), Institute for the…

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 boundary markers seen on the hillside, originate after a Court action was finally settled in 1859, dividing the Commonty of Bennachie between nine local landowners. "Commonty" is land whose ownership is shared among more than one estate. Many…

The boundary markers seen on the hillside, originate after a Court action was finally settled in 1859, dividing the Commonty of Bennachie between nine local landowners. "Commonty" is land whose ownership is shared among more than one estate. Many…

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:…

**UPDATE - BenRiach Distillery is now FULLY BOOKED for Moray Doors Open Day 2019, Sorry *** Visit Warehouse 13, our oldest dunnage warehouse, home to our most experimental casks. Here you will discover how we have built our reputation for eclectic…

Bent Cemetery is the last resting place of Lord Hamilton (d 1479); the 1st Marquess of Hamilton and the 8th, 9th and 10th Dukes of Hamilton and their families.

A modern architectural gem in a countryside setting. This glass, brick and concrete structure seems to grow out of the ground and float among the trees. The building was damaged by flooding during an earlier conversion and is therefore in poor…

Berriedale Church is an historically important building in Caithness and was built in 1826 as a Parliamentary Church under the direction of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer. It was one of 32 Parliamentary Churches commissioned and built and is one of…

Thursday 24th October 2019 Held in Eyemouth by Blue Marine Foundation and Berwickshire Marine Reserve Blue Marine Foundation The Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) is working to solve the crisis in the oceans through providing innovative solutions to…

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum brings together item collected over the past 40 years in a new purpose built museum. It explores 14,000 years of rural and small town life in Upper Clydesdale and focuses on the people who have lived and worked…

Biggar Corn Exchange is a Grade-B listed building, which was opened in 1861 and has been a venue for public entertainment for most of its history.The building underwent major refurbishment and re-opened in November 2010. The versatile interior,…

One of the first small-town gasworks to open in Scotland and among the last to close. For more than 130 years, the industrial plant made coal gas for use in the town and beyond.

The first stone built church on this site, dedicated to St Nicholas, is recorded as being inexistence as early as the 12th Century. In the vestibule of this building hangs a list of Ministers from Pastor Robert of Bigir in 1146 down to the most…

Home of Lodge Biggar Free Operatives No 167, one of the ten oldest lodges in Scotland which has been operating since at least 1727.

The international Purves Puppets have now been firmly established as a leading professional company for 50 years in 2020! In which time they have toured the world while also performing in their own award winning permanent theatre the first and only…

Discover Dennistoun's Victorian heritage in a unique townhouse, now home to a restaurant. Come and see a special exhibition space dedicated to the building's glorious past and enjoy an interactive and informal tour.We will supplement the discussion…

Originally Organon which was founded by Dr. Saal van Zwanenberg in Oss, the Netherlands, in 1923 as Zwanenberg-Organon. Its first product was insulin in 1923.In the thirties it manufactured estrogens. In 1948, Organon acquired the Newhouse research…

First opened as a cinema in 1939 and closing in the early 1980s The Birks has now been brought back to life with a state of the art 104 seat cinema. This is a striking art-deco cinema with a café.

Birnie church dates back to beginning of 12th century and is one of the oldest churches in Scotland used for regular Sunday worship. Although believed to have been built around 1140 recent archaeological evidence suggests it was even earlier. The…

One of several houses designed by James Salmon which may be viewed from the garden. From the entrance gate on Porterfield Road, it appears deceptively small. It is, in fact, an impressive two-storey stone dwelling with a basement and interesting…

Bishopbriggs Community Fire & Rescue Station provides cover for Bishopbriggs, Auchinairn, Woodhill and outlying villages such as Balmore, Bardowie and Torrance. It was opened in October 1973, replacing an earlier station in Kirkintilloch Road. It…

The library was originally built as a school to accommodate 420 pupils, and for more than a hundred years, children and families have been stepping through its doors. After recent refurbishments, the library is back open to the public.?

Designed by the renowned architect David Hamilton, the congregation are celebrating 200 years of worship in this building. The present building was built in 1815 to replace an earlier building that had fallen into a state of serious disrepair. The…

For Doors Open Days, take the opportunity to tour around this stunning estate. Tours will meet in the car park prior to the times shown. Due to the nature of this estate and possible weather, please wear stout footwear.

This is a square Scottish villa with granite causs facing and honey stone mullions. It is the home of John McLaughlin, A.K.A. the Govan Chairman. He has a fascinating collection of quirky hand carved chairs including a poignant tribute to Andy…

An elaborate, baronial covered bridge with gatehouse above is a unique design in Scotland dating to 1870. Designed by Patrick Allan Fraser, this is a magical and truly picturesque building located on the principal approach to Blackcraig Castle.

Built in 1904, this category B listed church was designed by P McGregor Chalmers whose links with Iona Abbey are reflected in the nave with clerestory, apses and the curved arches of Romanesque Architecture. Of interest are the stone font and…

This is an opportunity to see behind the scenes of one of Dundee's community fire stations. As well as getting the opportunity to see a working fire station in action, Fire-fighters will be on hand to provide fire safety advice, offer free Home Fire…

Scotland's most southerly and smallest distillery nestles on the green banks of the River Bladnoch, from which it takes its name. The distillery dates back to 1817 and stands strong today thanks to the skill of the original masons.

Built in 1907 as a drill hall for the Scottish Horse. Façade renovated in 2014 under Blair Atholl Conservation Area Renewal Scheme.

Castle dating from 1269 with lavish rooms housing antiques, art and armour, plus walled garden.

Castle dating from 1269 with lavish rooms housing antiques, art and armour, plus walled garden.

Castle dating from 1269 with lavish rooms housing antiques, art and armour, plus walled garden.

This amazing Category B Listed baronial mansion dates from 1868-72 and was designed by J C Walker. It is situated within its own attractive parklands which now overlook the adjacent safari park. Come and meet some of the people who live and work…

A part of the Cairngorms Moorland Project which aims to raise awareness of moorland management in and around the Cairngorms national Park.

Officially opened in 1958, Blairgowrie Fire Station provided the first custom-built premises for firefighting equipment in the town since provision began in 1941. The station accommodates two appliances as well as a muster bay, lecture, locker and…

Picturesque Italianate group of detached farm steading buildings forming a courtyard with a Club House range. Possibly designed by Archibald Simpson c 1834 and forming a most unusual complex of outstanding interest.

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…

Our resident historian Gordon Cook, along with passionate members of Blantyre Old, have gathered a wealth of material that brings the Reformation to life, as well as photographs showing how Blantyre has grown and developed.? We have collected stories…

Designed in 1911 by J M Dick Peddie as a replacement for Blervie Mains House. A fine Edwardian classical 2 storey mansion with simply detailed but spacious austere interiors and a central vaulted top lit stairwell. 1987 Randoll Coate maze in garden.

Located beside the steep track of the School Brae that provides a slice through history, linking the historic town beside the harbour to the Victorian villas on the high ground, this church was built by the congregation in the 1950s. It was extended…

By way of a total contrast to the massive stone structures of the Victorian and Edwardian periods the Baptist Church is pretty utilitarian. It is of steel frame construction with steel roof beams and brick walls relieved by a high line of windows…

Colin Anderson has brought together an amazing collection of vehicles and road transport memorabilia from private collections and since 2004 has displayed them in a much converted snooker hall. A recent addition is the Chitty chitty Bang Bang, the…

In 1638 the inhabitants of Bo’ness built their own church at Corbiehall to replace that at Kinneil. The present church was opened in 1888 on the hill above. It is a large Gothic church with Normandy details designed by Shiels and Thomson, architects,…

The buildings were designed for the sloping site in Gauze Road by Alison, Hutchison & Partners in 1972 for Central Regional Council and opened in 1976. The exterior features an open scale and platt staircase and ramp access to the main entrance…

Listed Category BSite of medieval bridge, in turn crossed by ferry boat and then suspension bridge in 1830 (replaced 1952): 'pontage' or tollhouse accommodated keeper who collected toll. Designed by William Robertson and paid for, like the suspension…

There are four boat houses to the east of the Queen Elizabeth Bridge.?

Established in 2001, Böd Ayre produces natural and organically certified gardening and animal feed supplement products from Shetland’s own seaweed. During your visit you will learn about the processes involved from harvesting to mincing and drying in…

This tour is a 360º photograph of a section of the Boddin coast, it contains information icons about various points of interest, such as Scurdie Ness Lighthouse and Lunan Bay. Accessibility note: N/A

This tour is a 360º photograph of a section of the Boddin coast, it contains information icons about various points of interest, such as Scurdie Ness Lighthouse and Lunan Bay.
Accessibility note: N/A

This tour is a 360º photograph of a section of the Boddin coast, it contains information icons about various points of interest, such as Scurdie Ness Lighthouse and Lunan Bay.
Accessibility note: N/A

Listed Category B.Boharm parish churches have occupied at least 3 sites in the parish. This one dates from 1618: the burial aisle commemorates the families of Arndilly and Auchlunkart.

The Caledonian Canal was built between 1804 and 1822. It was designed by Thomas Telford and represents a remarkable feat of engineering. Bona Lighthouse was built around 1815 to designs by Thomas Telford. Inland lighthouses are uncommon in Scotland…

Bonhams is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in Scotland. Located in the heart of Edinburgh?s Neo-Classical New Town, 22 Queen Street was originally a Georgian townhouse before serving as a meeting space after a large Victorian…

Perpendicular style with castellated tower. Stained glass. Kirkyard with 18C gravestones. Tomb of Thomas Nairn, a local Covenanter.

The Irving Family would like to invite you into Bonshaw Tower, a complete, three-storey Peel tower dating from the 1500s. The tower is one of the best remaining examples of a Peel tower and contains fine examples of a dungeon, wheel staircase and…

A Missionary from Nigeria visited Banff Academy in 1974 and mentioned the great lack of books in his school in Africa.?As a result,?Keith Brunskill, a teacher at the Academy, founded LINK in 1982 to provide books to Africa. The Charity is now called…

Originally built as the Scottish College of Textiles as the successor to the former Scottish Woollens Technical College. The buildings was extensively extended and modernised in c2008 to form the combined Borders College / Heriot-Watt University…

The building was originally designed for the Hawick Urban Electric Company in a Tudor Cotswold style in the early 20th century and then became an engineers workshops for Turnbull & Scott. It was brought back into use by the Borders Distillery in…

We're here to help people with their family history primarily in the Border counties (Berwickshire, Peeblesshire, Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire) of Scotland, as well as in adjacent counties of England and Scotland; though if you need help with other…

Although the school has been in existence since 1904, the building on Viewforth opened in 1913 to replace the first, smaller Boroughmuir on Bruntsfield Links. It is an inspiring grand building which was seen as cutting edge design internationally…

A wonderful opportunity to visit a home where energy saving measures have been retro fitted, and discuss the pros and cons with the occupiers.?This property requires no appointment, visitors are welcomed between 10am and 4pm on both Saturday 3 and…

The Botanic Cottage is a unique building providing an important insight into Edinburgh's botanical, social and built heritage. Designed by John Adam and James Craig, the cottage was built in 1765 to serve as the gateway to the botanic garden site on…

We’ll look at the built environments within the Botanic Garden – the hot and cool glasshouses housing the rainforest and desert environments, the award-winning visitor centre, the fascinating gardens of evolution and genetics and the energy-neutral…

Tour behind the scenes at the Botanic Gardens. A member of staff will lead an informative walk through the glasshouses that are not usually open to the public, including the secretive 'filmy fern house'.�See some of the comprehensive collection of…

Bothwell Parish Church is the oldest Collegiate Church in Scotland in which worship is still held and is known as the "Cathedral of Lanarkshire". It is one of the most historic, architecturally beautiful and worshipful "A"-listed church buildings in…

Listed Category B.Traditional rectangular church with paired tall windows in symmetrical south front flanking pulpit; built in 1820 on earlier site. The ball-finialled bellcote at west gable is re-used from the old Keith parish church, abandoned for…

Bourock Parish Church, which is the “daughter church” of Neilston Parish Church, was constructed in 1840 to meet the needs of the growing population employed in the Barrhead textile industry. The hall below the church took advantage of…

Mid-19th century Italinate villa and home of Effie Gray, whose marriage to Ruskin and friendship with the Pre-Raphaelite artists was much talked about at the time. The house was purchased in 1946 and converted into a retirement home as a WWII…

The fabulous A Listed Bowhill House, historic home of the Duke of Buccleuch.

Saturday 1st September.How to get there : Once in Bowling look for the point at which the cycle track crosses Dumbarton Road and follow it down over the railway. Depending on numbers, parking may be restricted to near the turnoff from Dumbarton Road.…

This building functions as a walk around display linking the giant oil and petro-chemical industry to its early roots in shale mining. It contains a 90-seater theatre and is attached to the canteen building.

Large Edwardian Villa owned by East Dunbartonshire Council and recently leased to the community based charity 'Creative Care', who provide paper crafting classes for all, and one-to-one help for adults with additional support needs.

Braemar Castle, a tower house construction, was built in 1628, as a Highland Hunting Lodge for the Earl of Marto replace the crumbling Kindrochit Castle. Burned in 1689 during the first Jacobite Uprising, it was subsequently restored as a garrison…

1869, R Lamb, B listed. The present Parish Church (known as the West Church) began life 1843 as a wooden building, to be replaced by a stone building in1845. It was built as the meeting place for the breakaway group which seceded from the Church of…

Visitors will get tour of station and shown round appliances and equipment. Community Safety stands, with various CS literature and merchandise. Recruitment information will also be available.http://www.grampianfrs.org.uk

There have been Gatherings of one sort or another at Braemar since the days of King Malcolm Canmore, nine hundred years ago. Come along to the office of the Braemar Highland Society to see various displays on the highland games, photographs and…

In operation since 1965, the Braemar Mountain Rescue Centre is a valuable resource for the Highlands. They conduct in excess of 40 rescue operations per year and rely on their team of volunteers.Located next to the Scottish Youth…

Kindrochit Castle was built between 1057 and 1093 by King Malcolm III, King of Scotland. The castle was then named Ceann-drochit meaning Bridge Head.It is believed that King Robert II spent time here to enjoy the hunting on the Braes of Mar.…

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…

This Church is an early example (pre-1840) of a Gothic Revival Catholic Church, incorporating an attached presbytery (built in 1864).? The building was constructed under the patronage of Lady Carmarthen, who was married to the 7th Duke of Leeds who…

Delightful Scottish Romanesque church with richly decorated interior designed 1906-7 by the Edwardian architect, John Kinross, financed by the Marquis of Bute, a generous Catholic patron. It is the second church on the site to serve this…

Formerly named Braes of Glenlivet distillery, Braeval was built in l973-4 by Chivas in an interesting style recalling traditional l9C Speyside whisky distilleries.

A narrow, high and ship-like neo-perpendicular confection in granite with Auchindoir freestone dressings. Four-light mullioned window in entrance gable to Square. Grand timber roof. The result of a gift to his native town by William Brander Esq. of…

Brantwoode is a Category A listed building, which was built in 1895 by the architect William Leiper. It follows the Old English style popularised by the Arts & Crafts Movement and retains many of its original features, including Kauri pine…

Richard Murphy Architects purchased the majority of the 'Edinburgh Free Sabbath Breakfast Mission' in 2000 and converted the premises into workspace area for themselves and others. A mezzanine floor was inserted into the original mission hall and a…

Designed by David & Thomas Stevenson, built in 1858, this has since guided shipping through the "Sooth Mooth" into Lerwick Harbour. Carefully maintained and in a stunning position, magnificent lenses in the tower.

This church building was built in the early Gothic style and completed in 1878, with a gallery added in 1896 and a chancel in 1910. There are a number of beautiful stained glass windows.

St Mary's began its life in 1907 in Ranfurly Castle Hotel, where a small group of Episcopalians joined together for a monthly service. Then towards the end of 1908, a site was given to the church - which quickly became known as "the little white…

A late eighteenth century farmhouse on the Craigmillar Castle estate that has been restored for the benefit of the local community after being left derelict for 17 years. It hosts a community café, training kitchen, an exhibition space/room, kitchen…

The last purpose-built Glasgow Corporation bus garage. Home to the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust, it contains vintage buses, commercial vehicles and transport-related artefacts.Bridgeton Bus Garage was built for Glasgow Corporation Transport and…

A warm welcome awaits you at the Brigend Theatre in Market Place, home of the Dumfries Musical Theatre Company, formed in 1922.In 1972, the Society converted the former church into the 92 seat Brigend Theatre, which is used for both rehearsals and…