The Zoology Museum is the only zoological museum in the region and boasts one of the largest collections in Scotland including animals of the world, from protozoa to whales.
This unusual asymmetrical grouping in grey ashlar replaced the original in Zetland Place. It has a cruciform plan and is dominated by a parapeted and perforated main tower and slender stair tower. Visitors to this venue may take the opportunity to…
A “zero carbon” home, built on Britain’s most northerly island. Designed by Michael and Dorothy Rea, the house has become a test-bed for living “off-grid”. The couple generate their power from renewable sources, run an…
YE Scotland is a registered charity with over 40 years’ experience engaging school pupils with the world of enterprise. We are at the forefront of enterprise, education and employability for over 13,000 young people in Scotland aged 5-30 with a…
The YMCA is a C(s) listed building of brick construction, faced with red sandstone which was built by John Steel around 1912-14. The interior of the building displays many original features including the YMCA logo.
Grove Academy was 125 years old in September 2014 and the physical appearance of the school has changed dramatically in recent years.Friends of Grove are hosting an opportunity for former pupils/staff and the local community to view the school…
Come and see the Dundee Heritage Trust's polar and textile industry collections and some of the hidden work of a museum including conservation.Verdant Works is a fully accredited Museum and has won numerous national and international awards as well…
As part of Scottish Jewellery Week, Vanilla Ink will be bringing you an exhibition and pop-up shop of this year's graduating Inkers to showcase an exciting body of work, which will be available to browse and buy directly from Scotland's up and coming…
Explore the fascinating material held by the University Archive.�See the diaries, photographs, letters and other records relating to the people and places of Dundee and Tayside.
The Macro Micro studio is the first off-grid entirely renewable energy powered building in the UK. It has been designed and constructed by a team of students from the Departments of Architecture and Planning, Physics and Engineering. The building…
University museum curator Matthew Jarron leads a fascinating guided walk around buildings in the city associated with notable artists from the 19th century onwards, as well as some of Dundee's most significant pieces of public art.
In conjunction with Doors Open Day the University is hosting a drop-in family fun day in the Dalhousie Building on Saturday 14th September, including free refreshments for all. As well as being able to access many areas around campus such as…
Gin tasting event featuring the fabulous Dundee Gin. A distinctive architectural gem built in 1836 in a late Georgian style with Greek and Egyptian design elements. On the RCAHMS Threatened Buildings Survey in 2009 it has been handsomely restored to…
The University of Dundee's Tower Building is an early example of Scottish Modernism, and one of Scotland's earliest constructed multi-storey towers. It offers a great outlook onto the Tay Valley, the city and the waterfront transformation from its…
A Dundee City Council youth venue since 2002, the 1828-built Exchange Coffee House is a listed waterfront landmark, it retains numerous features, including striking terrazzos and Grecian-style columns.Underground lies Packhouse Square, a series of…
Do not miss the opportunity to view one of Dundee's unique historic buildings. Drop-in to the ground floor to see an amazing collection of Medieval Gravestones; or why not climb the Steeple itself on one of our informative tours?
Explore the University of Dundee's newest building and discover its unique architectural features with the opportunity to tour the Discovery Centre, specifically designed to enhance collaborations, interdisciplinary research and deliver real-world…
Celebrating 21 years of supporting holistic needs of young people. The Corner health, information and peer led service has been at the forefront of delivering innovative services to young people in Dundee for 21 years. The young people's drop in is…
Come along and see this community resource, as it celebrates its 50th birthday this year. Located in the heart of the Charleston community, you can find out more about the history of the building with a chance to visit the chapel, see the displays…
Tours of an old mill and its modern day use of an environmental charity including some of the history of this area. Tayside Re-Users has existed since 1995 working with the local community as a charity and social enterprise involved in environmental…
Taypark House is an elegant Category B Listed former Scots Baronial mansion house dating from circa 1863. It stands nestled away in Dundee?s West End with stunning mature garden grounds and outstanding views across the Botanical Gardens towards the…
Founded in 1875, St Stephen's boasts almost fifty stained glass windows designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones and made by the Morris Company founded by William Morris, a lifelong friend of Sir Edward. The subjects chosen cover the Scriptures from the…
A delightful building with a refurbished interior, with its special sense of space, light and natural acoustics. Normal services of worship on Sunday are at 11am and 6pm.Morning Service: Sunday 11am -1pmEvening Service: Sunday 6pm - 8pm
You are invited to visit St Joseph?s to discover the beautiful and rich interior of our church, opened in 1873. Visit our parish war memorial which lists all the parishioners who lost their lives in the Great War, 1914 ? 1918.
Now is your chance to see inside the church behind that lovely garden next to the Wellgate Centre! This beautiful and lively church at the heart of the city centre has a rich and interesting history awaiting your discovery. You can admire the…
Former St Aidan's Church now fully open, redeveloped into a modern church and community centre by Broughty Ferry New Kirk. It has�renovated spire and clock tower, the Victorian stained glass and woodwork incorporated into design by architects…
Come and see one of the first grand houses in the Ferry. This was Captain James Neish's summer home, originally called Fort William House. He brought the first consignment of jute to Dundee on his ship Fort William. Architectural features include…
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the interesting and challenging window displays at 189 Princes Street? Now is your opportunity to discover what One World Centre really means.Come and explore our resources and activity programmes. Find out…
The School of Education & Social Work is based in two adjacent buildings, which were linked together in 2002. The grand Scots baronial-style Old Medical School was built by J Murray Robertson in 1902-4 while its neighbour, the French-style…
Come along and have an inside look of the Mormon Church and visit the Family History Centre, where you can find out how to trace your ancestors.� The Centre is free to use and is open to the public at set times each week.
Gifted to the people of Dundee in 1935, Mills Observatory is Britain?s first purpose-built public Observatory. Drop in during Doors Open Days to learn more about the history of the building, its telescopes and past Dundee astronomers.
This is your opportunity to visit a Cathedral-like space in the West End of Dundee. Explore a Church with a long history, all within a century-old building combining steel frame construction and concrete. See artefacts from the past and find out…
Lochee Parish Church, opened in 1871, is a Neo-Gothic sandstone building, designed by Dundee Architect James McLaren and funded initially by the Cox family. Visitors, including children, will be able to acquaint themselves with the interior of the…
Opened in October 2014, LifeSpace is Scotland?s first dedicated art-science-research gallery. Situated within Life Sciences at the University of Dundee, science and art coexist in a space that houses some of the brightest scientific minds in the…
Jessie's Kitchen opened five years ago in what was owner Ross Turriff's grandparents' residence, known at the time as Broomhall, which celebrates its 150th birthday this year. With Turriff's garden centre and farm shop in what was once the billiards…
We are opening our alcohol recovery unit to everyone interested in learning more about a live project. Our house has a strong sense of community. Jericho House is a service that helps people with alcohol dependency and there are lots of local people…
A day of FREE yoga classes and taster sessions for all levels. Check website for the day's schedule and to book.We are throwing open our doors and offering free, donation-based yoga sessions suitable for everyone as part of Doors Open Dundee and to…
Selection of Grove archive materials relating to the school during WW1 and WW2. Included will be research materials on those former pupil who lost their lives during the war.Grove has a long and proud history in Broughty Ferry. Grove opened in 1889,…
Now housing Accountancy and Economics, these two Georgian villas were acquired by the University of Dundee in 1904 and were originally the Library and Students Union.Museum curator Matthew Jarron will lead a guided tour of the buildings showcasing…
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Rep?Dundee Rep Theatre is one of Scotland�s most awarded theatres. You will be given the unique opportunity to explore backstage and get access to parts of the building normally closed to the public…
�A tour of one of Scotland�s oldest cemeteries. The former gardens of the Greyfriars monastery lay dormant for a number of years until Mary, Queen of Scots granted the Burgh a licence to allow the burial of the dead within its confine. Learn about…
One of Dundee's oldest and best loved buildings dating from the late 16th century. It was the home of the Scrimgeour family, Constables of Dundee and Hereditary Standard Bearers of Scotland. In the 1680s it was home to John Graham of Claverhouse,…
Come along and try your hand at being a dentist for the afternoon at Dundee's very own Dental Hospital and School, recently rated No.1 in the UK.Not only will you get to see what it's like to train as a dentist there will also be tours of the…
An opportunity to have a guided tour of DC Thomson?s newly refurbished Dundee Headquarters in the heart of the city centre. Nearly 600 staff members who work in Newspapers, Magazines, Digital Media and across the DC Thomson group of companies are…
The Dalhousie Building was named 'Best Commercial/Public Building' by the Dundee Institute of Architects in 2007. Airy and spacious, with an innovative modern design, this building is a purpose-built teaching facility. It contains four large lecture…
Claypotts Castle is a small but complete Z plan castle built for John Strachan between 1569 and 1588. It was later sold to the family of John Graham of Claverhouse, who forfeited his lands after his death at the battle of Killiecrankie. It is now…
Set in beautiful parkland surroundings, 4 miles north-west of Dundee city centre, the House was erected in 1824 - 1828 by Admiral Duncan's son and heir, Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Duncan of Camperdown and designed by leading Edinburgh architect,…
This imposing B-listed church celebrates its 150th year features attractive Flemish glass, a rose window, a wooden ceiling complete with painted stars, as well as war memorials and tapestries showing local buildings.?Church open for worship 11am-12pm…
Ever wondered why so many people get hooked on bridge? Come and see what it?s all about. ?Join us in our lovely old Victorian building which has been the centre for bridge in Dundee for around 60 years. ?We will show you how cards are played and how…
A creative, innovative workshop designed for all young, creative artists of primary age. There will be a variety of skills on offer with the opportunity to explore your own imagination and creativity! Art Bubble celebrates uniqueness and…
Visit West Green Park, created within the former Royal Liff psychiatric hospital. Within Greystanes House, on the walls of the patients' dining room, view two large murals, painted by the reowned Scottish artist Alberto Morrocco. The unique murals,…
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Caerlaverock Wetlands Centre is a 1,500 acre wild nature reserve with observatories, towers and hides overlooking the home of thousands of wintering wildfowl. A rugged and beautiful destination offering open space and…
The Chain Home Radar Stations were part of Britain's Air Defence System during the Second World War. Acting as an early warning system, there were 170 stations covering the whole of the UK. Skaw is of the original Chain Home design (other…
Award-winning architects WT Architecture’s newly renovated studios on Queensferry Harbour overlook the Forth Rail Bridge. The studios were formerly a fish shop and a cobblers shop and are part of Hillwood Place, which was built as colony-style…
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 Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, G1 3NUA day of Traditional Skills Workshops and demonstrations with the Glasgow Traditional Building Forum. Try your hand at traditional building skills and explore materials with the A&DS library of sustainable…
Drop InMarquee in Sauchiehall Street,�217 Sauchiehall Street,G3 3EXStencilling expert Elisabeth Viguie-Culshaw will share her talents and enthusiasm where in 1903, Mackintosh was stencilling on the site boards outside the building to become Miss…
Soul Food Sisters,�202 Gallowgate, G1 5DSJoin us for the celebration of the diverse cuisines of Soul Food Sisters. Have a go at making of pierogi, injera and giant couscous in bite size workshops over the weekend or book in depth session on Thursday…
Join Chris Grant from Parkour Generations Glasgow for a workshop suitable for beginners of any level. See the city through the eyes of a Traceur - a practitioner of Parkour, and learn some beginners' techniques for ways to explore the city's…
At Studio Pavilion we run art classes for adults and kids year round. Come along for free taster workshops in printmaking and kids arts activities as well as an exhibition material handling session.
Design and create your own beautiful prints -…
A chance to visit our exciting new studio space, and spend some time making origami flowers, looking out into our studio garden for inspiration! Drop in workshops will run over the weekend and the resulting origami creations will contribute to an…
A workshop that will bring out the artist in everyone. Try out different drawing and painting techniques, all inspired by Mackintosh. Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All materials included.
An opportunity to create art in the…
Take part in a one off workshop in heritage painttechniques and stencilling of past Glasgow interiors. Youwill be introduced to the techniques of wax distressingand Victorian stencilling in the style of Charles RennieMackintosh and Alexander Greek…
Visit Southblock to see Hoskins Architects' pop up exhibition "Home" & get involved in their drop-in "Dream House" workshop. Be it an underwater tower block, a bungalow in the sky or Chewbacca's holiday home - get designing!
All materials will be…
A packed day of traditional skills workshops with the Glasgow Traditional Building Forum. Try various traditional building skills, and discover the A&DS Library of sustainable and innovative materials and collect a Say Hello to Architecture pack…
This is your chance to hear one of the songs from National Theatre of Scotland's forthcoming production of The 306: Dusk about WW1 and learn to sing and perform it under the expert guidance and tuition of composer, Gareth Williams.
The 306: Dusk is…
Join Lucy Gaizely leading artist, key collaborator with 21Common and co-curator of the National Theatre of Scotland's Scotland-wide Futureproof festival for a theatre workshop, celebrating the Year of Young People. Lucy will be joined by a member of…
Join us to Adventure in Space (and time) as we explore the history of architecture in science-fiction through books, films, TV and comics. Our drop in designer-led workshops will have a range of activities available, suitable for all ages!�See…
A chance to see a demonstration of Eco Printing in the Beautiful Kibble Palace with artist Elisabeth Viguie Culshaw from The Lansdowne House of Stencils.
The Glasgow Botanic Garden dating 1817 offers the visitors a wonderful tree trail to view the…
Help make a collaborative drawing to design the city of the future using an innovative method combining projection, tracing and playing with a futuristic dolls house! We'll begin to ask questions on how we could design for multigenerational living…
A stunning building with attractive arched windows, Woodside Library's purpose in the spirit and intention of the founder, Andrew Carnegie, has remained constant since it opened in 19056. Have a look around this library gem and explore the collection…
Built in Invergordon and installed in Glasgow in 2017, Woodlands Workspace is an innovative, sustainable new building sitting in the gap site of an old tenement block. See how this bright, modern structure is bringing the community together.
Sitting…
The upper floor church is a light cruciform shape with a range of stained glass windows. The ground floor contains an interestingly panelled library, toilets with the original art nouveau floor tiles, a hall and other rooms.Image Credit: Tom Donald
Enter an ordinary tenement close and find in the back courts a hidden villa. Woodlands Cottage predates the tenements built around it, once surrounded by Kale Yards, the last surviving dwelling house of rural Woodlands.������
Celebrate the beautiful outdoor space of Woodlands Community Gardens and enjoy feltmaking workshops with artists Grace Mark and Stella Phipps. Discover the tactile and therapeutic art of feltmaking, gaining inspiration from nature and wildlife.…
This church can trace its origins back to the 1920s, when open air services and kitchen meetings were held in the Bishopbriggs area. A church building was erected on the present site in 1969, originally known as Woodhill Gospel Hall. Eventually the…
Your opportunity to see inside the wonderfully modernised Prince's Trust Wolfson Centre and learn more about the courses and opportunities we offer for young people aged 11-30.
Visit the Prince's Trust Wolfson Centre to get a behind-the-scenes look…
The Offices won a Civic Trust Award 'Commendation' for its valuable contribution to the quality of the local environment. A run-down 19C building was converted to form an attractive public frontage, successfully combining traditional with…
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 7 and…
After over 100 years without a brewery of its own, Lossiemouth’s only brewery Windswept Brewing Co started production in 2012. This modern craft brewery produce hand crafted contemporary ales and are already award winning producers. Windswept Brewing…
Visit Wind Towers for a fascinating insight into one of Scotland’s newest industries. This world class manufacturing site at Machrihanish provides “ready to install” tower solutions for the onshore and offshore wind energy market.…
