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This excellent sports facility opened its doors to the public in June 2004 and has become hugely popular with the people of Renfrew thanks to its range of sports and leisure facilities which include a 4 court multipurpose sports hall, 2 level…

For 30 years, the Ballast Trust has processed technical records such as shipbuilding plans, engineering and railway drawings for archive organisations like the University of Glasgow, Glasgow City Archives and National Records of Scotland. The Trust's…

Learn what it takes to be a fire fighter and get a closer look at the kit and equipment that helps keep firemen safe when responding to an emergency

Lamont Farm Project is a vibrant community and animal welfare project located in Erskine, Renfrewshire.At Lamont Farm, you can meet a wide variety of animals, including ducks, hens, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, llamas, reptiles and small furries. We…

The Brediland Allotments were established in 1916, local knowledge states it was gifted by a generous farmer. With over 50 plots and 8 pigeon fanciers, Brediland Allotments hold something for all ages in the community from under 5?s to older adults.

The union of the Martyrs and Sandyford Churches was formalised in November 2009 and a presence is maintained at both Broomlands Street and Montgomery Road.

This museum is housed in the late 19th century Mile End Mill of the Anchor Thread Works - the last working mill building in Paisley. See machinery and artefacts relating to Paisley & Renfrewshire's vast linen, silk and cotton thread industries.

The museum documents the history of the burgh of Johnstone, particularly the industrial heritage of the town. Displays include photographs, maps and objects related to various well-known industries including Paton's shoelace factory, as well as some…

Lochwinnoch Parish Church opened on 2nd October 1808. The building is octagonal in shape, built by "one Andrew from Kilbarchan" a Mason who went bankrupt during the construction. The church sits behind a high Doric porch, with classical…

Modest gothic church but with splendid stained glass memorialising the laird and mill owners. The two west side windows, 1858, gifted by the Harveys of Castle Semple, the main window for a "delightful daughter" who died in 1871. Windows to…

All buildings are in a Tudor Gothic style with steep gabled roofs and built in grey sandstone with gold sandstone cressings. The stables were impeccably restored and imaginatively adapted in 2001 by Mike & Sue Thornley. The building serves as a…

Opened in 1871, Paisley Free Library and Museum was designed by John Honeyman in an austere Greek revival style. The original building has been extended several times and is A-listed.There's no need for you to be bored on a visit to the library.

The Anchor Mill stands as a proud reminder of Paisley's great industrial heritage. Located at the Hammills on the White Cart River, this landmark Grade A listed Domestic Finishing Mill was built in 1886 and is one of the few remaining buildings of…

Paisley Abbey is a parish church of the Church of Scotland on the east bank of the White Cart Water in the centre of the town of Paisley, Renfrewshire, about 12 miles west of Glasgow, in Scotland. Its origins date from the 12th century, based on a…

This striking octagonal building was built in 1792 and began life as a Chapel of Ease under the auspices of Paisley Abbey. Features include 10 stained glass windows and tributes to those who lost their lives in both World Wars.

Built in 1932 to replace the 1808 church in East Buchanan Street, St Mirin's is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Paisley and became a cathedral for the newly formed Diocese of Paisley in 1948. It continues to serve as a parish church, with recent…

Known as the 'porridge bowl' because of the shape of its beautiful dome, this was originally a school bequeathed to the town by local grocer John Neilson.The building was converted into apartments in 1993 and won a prestigious Saltire Award for its…

The museum houses a wealth of treasures, from ancient Egyptian artefacts to reminders of our industrial past and natural history. The pillar gallery has recently been refurbished with original Victorian architecture and double barrelled vaulted…

Built by the Coats family in memory of Thomas Coats, the building is the epitome of Victorian neo-gothic splendour.One of the most opulent Baptist Churches in Britain, the church's eight arched crown spire is a principal feature of Paisley's…

Virtual reconstruction of All Hallows Church (Inchinnan), built in 1900 and demolished in 1965 to allow the extension of the airfield at Abbotsinch. Created for the Inchinnan Historical Interest Group. The digital reconstruction is based on historic…

St Matthew's was built in 1905-1907 in a mix of Gothic and Art Nouveau styles by Paisley Architect W D McLennan, who was a member of the congregation.The church is regarded by many as Scotland's most significant Art Nouveau Church.McLennan originally…

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…

The family home of Paisley's weaver poet, Robert Tannahill, is now home to Paisley Burns Club, the Tannahill-McDonald Club and the Paisley Bohemian Club.

Take a peek inside this operational fire station, take seat in one of the fire engines and get fire safety advice from the experts.

This Category A-listed mid-Victorian building often referred to as the Disney Castle was designed and built in French Gothic Style by James Jamieson Lamb and Baillie James Barr Lamb.Drop in and visit the Community Museum which tells the story of…

Built by TG Abercrombie on land which was in the corner (neuk) of the garden of the Abbott of Paisley, Wallneuk North Church opened in 1915 with Britain at war. It contains one of the last working pipe organs built by Abbott & Smith.

This Gothic revival church of considerable architectural merit has a steeple which reaches for the sky. It's one of a limited number of churches in Scotland with eight or more bells. Certainly, the accomplished treatment of the cruciform plain…

Kilbarchan Parish Church can be found just off Steeple Square, in the centre of the village of Kilbarchan. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1787, with the congregation worshipping in the unfurnished church a year later.

A church with a spacious Gothic interior. There are six glass windows by various artists, four Edwardian and one by James Wright (d. 1947).

The church dates back over 100 years . The simple, early pointed Gothic exterior is counterbalanced by a richly decorated interior, featuring mosaic and fine stained glass.

There has been an Episcopalian presence in Paisley since 1817 when the congregation of Holy Trinity was founded. This building was erected and named Trinity Chapel in 1833 and extended in the 1880s. In 2003, the congregation of St Barnabas Church (on…

The church's steeple is one of the most pronounced on Paisley's skyline. The Hill organ has been newly restored. The church contains a stunning plaster ceiling together with seven notable stained glass windows.

The headquarters of Renfrewshire Council features a Customer Service Centre and Council Chambers. The Council Chambers, suspended over the public service desks, are elliptical in shape to embody the principles of equality and inclusive debate in…

An 18th Century weavers' cottage and loom shop which showcase the living and working conditions of a weaver's family in the 1750s, and a small row of mill workers cottages from the 19th Century. The cottages contain many fascinating artefacts and are…

The Bull Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Paisley. It was designed by one of Paisley's most famous architects, William D McLelland, who was a student of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and he designed many buildings in Paisley including this and St…

Built in 1738 and was a place of worship for almost 250 years. Today though, you're more likely to visit here to watch a gig, panto, play or stand-up show.For Doors Open Days, Paisley Arts Centre will do what it does best by putting on a selection of…

This grey stone kirk, of Gothic style, has a set of four stained glass windows entitled "God's Gifts to the Universe", designed by Leslie MacFie (BA Hons.), which were installed to mark the church's 150th anniversary. Refurbished in the 1950s, the…

The picturesque coloured glass is newer than the church, and was a replacement for the original glass which was shattered by a bomb blast during World War II.See the boy with the football and the lady with the Vacuum cleaner in this beautiful…

An excellent early 19th century villa, overlooking Perth’s South Inch and retaining many decorative features, including plasterwork, joinery and an open-well staircase.Drop in for a brief guided tour and stay to enjoy our fine art and ceramics…

Rebuilt on the footprint of its 1749 predecessor, this 1880’s city centre church displays a wealth of craftsmanship, including stained glass windows and beautiful tapestries.Enjoy our picture exhibition and sanctuary tour and learn about the church’s…

Located in an early Victorian stable block, our busy workshop still uses some of the building’s old features, like the stall floor drainage system and horse troughs.Come and see us at work as we celebrate our 30th anniversary of working in…

Rev. William Sugden’s last commission: a simple stone building with iron clad flèche, wood-panelled interior, carved stone font, hand-crafted kneelers and embroidered altar frontal.Enjoy a five-mile sound walk along the Cateran trail with stories of…

St. Anne’s boasts a fine organ built by Harrison & Harrison of Durham, beautiful stained glass windows and an oak reredos depicting the Last Supper.Our Mini Arts Festival features an arts & crafts display, quilting demonstration and drop-in…

This listed building was gifted to the village in 1931. It was heralded at the time as the most artistic in design in Scotland.Tours will take place during the weekend to showcase the hall. Artists will be exhibiting and providing demonstrations of…

The Church is a rectangular building with an eighty foot tower and a Pagoda style top. Built in 1824 it was the former parish Church and is on a site where a church has been since the 12th Century.The building is currently used by Blairgowrie Players…

A unique opportunity to learn first-hand about this significant infrastructure improvement project from the expert engineers involved in its design and construction.Visitors will receive a project overview presentation followed by a minibus tour of…

The Old Academy was built between 1803 and 1807 as the Public Seminaries to house Perth Grammar and Perth Academy together in a suitable new building. It was designed by Robert Reid, the principal Government architect in Scotland in the first half of…

The Guildry Incorporation is directly descended from Perth’s merchant guild founded in 1210.Come along and meet some of today’s Guildrymen and discover our fascinating medieval history and learn about the Guildry’s present-day role. And it’s a rare…

Perth is blessed with a wonderful Georgian heritage. As part of Doors Open Day, local historian Dr Norman Watson conducted a 90-minute walk around the city's Georgian highlights, focusing on buildings from around two centuries ago which continue to…

Strathallan School sits in 153 acres of what was formerly the Ruthven family estate. At its heart is Freeland House, built in 1825 and designed by leading architect William Burn. Today the school combines its historical heart with a superb range of…

Based in a former church dating back to 1849, VisionPK provides specialist support for blind and partially sighted, deaf and hard of hearing people of all ages in Perth & Kinross. Following its role as a place of worship, the building has been…

The United Lodge of Dunkeld No 14 meets at the Masonic Temple, Tay Terrace. This is a former Free Church of Scotland building which dates back to the 1800s.

Tullibole Castle is a 17th Century A-listed Castle set in peaceful countryside. The Moncreiff family home is steeped in history with lots of romantic tales and folklore.Enjoy a tour of part of the castle and its grounds, which include a ruined 9th…

An atmospheric church with medieval origins and a Covenanter connection, now best known to Outlander fans as Cranesmuir Church, scene of the infamous Witch Trial.For centuries churches have been the setting and inspiration for artistic endeavour.…

Situated on the eastern shores of Loch Leven, the Scottish Gliding Centre is the largest gliding club in Scotland. It operates all year round from a grass airfield and membership is open to all. Once home to the early Christian Culdees, Portmoak…

The outbuildings housing this press were originally built as a cottage, stable and wagon-shed to the Grade B listed Beech Hill House (1750-1800).See and try your hand at historical letterpress printing. View our rare machinery, including typecasters…

This 1930’s library has been central to Perthshire’s cultural and intellectual life.The Society will be highlighting its internationally acclaimed contribution to the study of willows. Drop in to view rare early volumes, seldom-seen exhibits and…

Explore Scotland’s first lending library, adjacent medieval Innerpeffray Chapel with decorative murals, the newly refurbished Victorian Schoolhouse and brand new river path.Visit Linda Russell’s exhibition of botanical illustrations and on Sunday…

St Michael's Church (B listed) was built in 1786 on the site of the first recorded 'Parish Church of Crefe' (1196) and Crieff's first Parish School (1593).Join us for a day of entertainment, with music, storytelling and historical interpretation.…

Home to the visitor centre of the Royal Scottish Geographical society, the Fair Maid’s House is the oldest secular building in Perth.As ‘Arts & Entertainment’ we’ll be putting on geographical quizzes in our stylish Explorers’ library and…

This small building was built in 1874 to house a seismoscope to register earthquake shocks. It was the first purpose-built earthquake observatory in the western hemisphere and attempted to record the ground movements in this part of the world which…

Balhouise Castle dates to the 12th century and is home to the Black Watch Museum, a 5 star visitor attraction sharing the story of Scotland’s oldest Highland Regiment. There is also the highly acclaimed Castle Gift Shop and café.

A fine survival of an 18th century cottage. The cottage uniquely retains its Celtic Cuppills (‘crucks’), thatch and evidence for a hanging lum (central fireplace).Pre-book a tour for a detailed insight into the building’s development or drop in…

This building with tall minimalist facade and single window combines artist and architect studios and workshops with residential space. Existing workshops on the site have been renovated and frame a communal garden space and courtyard.Significant…

The first cathedral to be built in Britain since the Reformation. Newly repaired, its stunning architecture features beautiful sculptures and stained glass.Join us for the feast of St Ninian and enjoy the cathedral’s treasures, live music and…

This newly refurbished building standing on the bank of the River Tay has an iconic 212ft steeple. Built in 1871, the building retains the architecture, pipe organ and stained glass of its time as well as unique WW1 Black Watch colours.

The Monastery is an example of the neo-gothic revival of the nineteenth century – the first Catholic Monastery to be built in Scotland since the Reformation.Enjoy the Monastic atmosphere of our main Church and have a cup of coffee or tea with some…

This impressive Scots Gothic church and hall (1885), by John James Stevenson , dominates views of Perth from the South Inch. The distinctive Crown Tower is probably the first such tower in post-Reformation Scotland.

Known as the town Kirk a church has been on this site since the 12th century and the oldest part of the existing building dates from the 15th century.The Kirk boasts a wealth of architectural craftsmanship including some magnificent stained glass…

St John's was completed in 1851 and over two phases between 2011 and 2014 was sensitively reordered internally. This work included paving the Sanctuary with slabs of stone from the Holy Land, all part of creating a light and welcoming building…

The church was built in 1832 with the presbytery added in 1834. The population grew enormously through the 1840s and the church was enlarged and remodelled under the direction of Perth architect Andrew Heiton Jr.

The home of Perth poet William Soutar, this house retains much of its period oak-panelled rooms, stained glass windows, ceramic fire surrounds and beautiful bookcases full of Soutar’s own books.Enjoy a visit with guides from the ‘Friends of William…

It is just over 150 years since the wash house was first opened next to the well. Both were designed by the eminent architect David Bryce as part of a scheme to enhance the village. Scotlandwell-in-Bloom recently restored the buildings.

The Perth Golfing Society was formed in 1824 and granted royal patronage by King William IV in 1833 - the first golfing society in the world to receive this honour. In 1878, the Club name was changed to The Royal Perth Golfing Society & County…

Perth Theatre is an Edwardian styled 460 seated Theatre situated in the heart of Perth. After 113 years at its present High Street location, Perth Theatre is about to embark on an exciting new transformation project which will not only see its…

Built in 1819 to a neo-Greek design by Sir Robert Smirke, this first new building on Perth’s Victorian riverside boasts and impressive colonnaded portico.Come see the court rooms and cells as part of our tour, meet the staff and Justice Partners and…

See all the latest Hollywood blockbusters at this 7 screen cinema in Perth. Designed by Kingussie based architect Alexander Cattanach Jr. the art deco Playhouse Cinema opened in 1933 and took only 9 weeks to complete. Tripled in the late 1970’s and…

As part of Doors Open Days, and in an effort to dispel the many myths and 'tall stories' that are told about the happenings at crematoria, visitors had the opportunity to visit and see 'behind the scenes' at Perth Crematorium.

Perth Congregational Church traces its roots back to 1794 – with the current Scots Gothic sandstone church opened in 1899. It was designed by Steele and Balfour, a Glasgow-based architectural practice. Original decorative timber pulpit, organ case…

Perth Concert Hall is Scotland's newest concert hall: it opened in 2005. Built as a millennium project, it has a dazzling glass-fronted foyer and copper-topped dome hall with a stunning auditorium and elegant studio. The open public area is home to…

Built in the mid-1970s, Perth Community Fire Station provides cover for Perth and the wider Perthshire area. It is crewed by around eighty full-time fire fighters who operate three appliances, a heavy rescue unit, a technical rescue vehicle and a…

Perth College UHI's Campus has seen many changes since opening in 1971, most recently with the construction of the Academy of Sport and Wellbeing. This vibrant campus provides a wide range of courses that attract a diverse student population to this…

Originally the Head Office of the General Accident Fire and Life Association Corporation in 1901, the Council Headquarters was fully refurbished in 2015-2017. The Old Council Chambers at 3 High Street is an excellent wedding venue. Enjoy a tour and…

Moulin Kirk was rebuilt in 1875, retains key features of its predecessor and houses a wealth of information on the history and archaeology of the Pitlochry area.Explore the Heritage Centre and join our resident artist collective for a seasonal tonic…

An Arts and Crafts style village hall designed by Curtis Green, last of the James Mclaren Office. Highlights include a beautiful oak scissor beam ceiling and Versailles dance floor.Enjoy our James McLaren Exhibition and guided tour of this Arts and…

An ancestral home of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland and with a connection to Robert the Bruce this Category A Listed building was purchased by the Murdoch Family in the mid 1980’s and has been restored and maintained since. As well as being…

Explore this enchanting historic orchard and walled garden, in the grounds of 15th century Megginch Castle. The orchard has been extensively replanted with an abundance of heritage Scottish fruit varieties.

A two-storey building dating to the 1760s, with the Temple and a small museum on the first floor and committee room on the upper floor.

Erected in 1905 this is the only purpose built Masonic Lodge in Highland Perthshire. The vaulted roof gives excellent acoustic properties.

The old Burying Ground at the west end of Kirkgate Park was also the location for the Parish Church until 1743 when a replacement was built on the High Street. This was one of four early places of worship around the Loch which were associated with St…

Once the private home of the Keir, and later, Balfour families, the beautiful early 19th century house of Kindrogan is set in wooded grounds on the banks of the river Ardle. Kindrogan is part of the Field Studies Council, an environmental education…

This Church of Scotland building is of early Gothic style with a square tower and an open timber roof which dates from 1909. The architect was John Robertson. A stained glass Chancel window by Shona McInnes of Halifax was installed in 2009.…

Inchture is a Grade 2 listed building which has recently been restored externally and refurbished internally to provide an accessible, modern facility which retains its 19th century character. During the refurbishment, a burial vault belonging to the…

Originating as a mid-15th century L-plan tower house, this 600 year old castle dramatically perches on a steep rocky outcrop overlooking the Carse of Gowrie.Drop in for a guided tour that includes the site’s designed landscape of terraced gardens,…

Greyfriars became the burgh's burial ground in 1580 because St John's kirkyard was full. It had previously been the site of the Franciscan Friary, founded by 1496 and dissolved in 1559. There is a fine group of 18th century stones, with traditional…

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…

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…

Perth and Kinross Council maintain the Waste Education Boardwalk located at Friarton Recycling Centre. The WEBWalk provides an innovative interpretation centre for school and community groups.Earnside Energy's composting facilities are located at…

Fortingall Kirk was built in the elegant Arts and Crafts style, replacing a Pre-Reformation Church on a 7th century religious site beside our ancient Yew Tree.View Pictish stone carvings inside and the ancient Celtic Font and early medieval…

A site steeped in history, Forteviot has links to 9th century Pictish king Kenneth MacAlpin. This late 18th century church retains an amazing collection of early medieval carved stones.Enjoy our exhibition and wander outside to see the beautifully…