GalGael have been based at the workshops on Fairley Street for the past 12 years and celebrate their twentieth anniversary this year. In addition to the activity taking place in our workshop, the building itself was built in 1891 as Ibrox Iron Works for J. M. Adams Engineers. It features a hammer beam roof and elegantly tapered cast iron supports.

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Home of Lodge St Peter 331 for over a hundred years.

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Partially restored by 3rd Marquess of Bute in 1898.

Covenanters' graves, including Thomas Fleming, ancestor to Sir Alexander Fleming.

The memorial to the tragic Lady Flora Hastings is prominent in the Kirkyard.

Preservation work supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland and work with the Carved Stones of Scotland Association. Stewarded by the Friends of Loudoun Kirk.

The gardens are at Robin House, very near Balloch. Robin House is the local premises of Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).

How to get there: From Stirling or Drymen Road in Balloch, go north along Mollanbowie Road. You will see Robin House ahead of you when you reach the east gate of Balloch Castle.

This is an inspiring and joyful place in the face of adversity felt by many families. You will be surprised by the architecture and the gardens. Every so often CHAS opens the gardens to the public, both to share it and give others an idea of what they offer.

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The sweeping roofscape of this impressive modern building is by Hoskins Architects (2000). As this is a children's hospice, there is no access to within the building itself, but it can be enjoyed from its great garden. There are walks to explore and creatures to find. Definitely suitable for all the family. There is much to see in this cheerful and inventive landscape. Smaller children will love to explore it. Artwork depicting wildlife is to be found along the meandering paths.

A self-guided tour is available, with staff on hand to answer any questions. Great venue for children with a “beastie hunt”, puzzles and dressing up.

Parking on street - directly in front of main entrance.

Refreshments can be purchased in café.

On the day, visitors will be able to see around the two buildings that remain and view the beam engine and turbine. Guides will be on hand to explain the operation of the equipment alongside information panels and models. You will also be able to hear about plans for the future of the mill and beam engine.

Disabled Access to the Turbine House but not the Beam Engine House.

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The Drill Hall/Gymnasium measured 21.3m by 10m, and the various gymnastic apparatus could be cleared away to leave floor space for drill. The building also contained a Recreation and Lecture Room, Anteroom, Armoury and Toilet. The Commanding Officer and adjutant had a room upstairs, adjoining the Officers’ Mess. A Gymnasium Club was formed which was open to Shetland residents of both sexes and all ages. Running costs were met by grants from Zetland County Council, Lerwick Town Council and public donations. The Club employed a qualified instructor and within three weeks of opening there were a total of 238 members.

Following the outbreak of war in 1914, Lerwick became an important naval base and the Drill Hall was required for wartime use. After the war, the Territorial Army (TA) was not in operation and the Hall continued to be used for badminton, with the adjacent rooms let as offices including estate offices for the Garth Estate. Following mobilisation of the TA in 1939, the hall was requisitioned as headquarters for the Shetland Defence Battalion and later for the 7th Battalion Black Watch. The population of Shetland doubled with the influx of servicemen and initially the building was used as an army meat store and canteen.

In 1940 ENSA, (Entertainments National Service Association), commandeered the hall as a theatre to entertain service personnel. It was soon dubbed the “Garrison Theatre” and following conversion to a proper theatre by the Royal Engineers and Pioneers it was officially named so when it reopened on 7 December 1941. Now completely transformed with a sloping stage, full stage lighting, cinema projectors and screen the theatre remained in use until the end of the war. It was constantly filled to capacity as army personnel and locals alike were entertained by servicemen, touring concert parties, film shows and famous celebrities. In February 1943 the well-known stage and film comedian George Formby and his wife paid a flying visit and in August the equally well-known and popular Gracie Fields entertained the troops.

A complete refurbishment of the theatre was carried out in 1989 and “Da Garrison” was reopened on 31 October 1990 by SIC Convener Edward Thomason, OBE. Shetland Islands Council with Shetland Arts Trust, now Shetland Arts, have been responsible for the operation of Garrison Theatre since 2006. At the present time, despite the opening of Mareel in 2012, the 280 seated Garrison Theatre facilitates the provision of a varied annual programme of community and professional shows, including live theatre, fiddle competitions, stand up comedy, concerts, dance and pantomime.

A volunteer led welcome with local Church history displays, tours of church and hall will be available.

Sunday Service at 10:15am to 11:15am, all welcome. Teas and Coffees will also be available.

We’ll then visit General Wade’s Garva Bridge, and follow some of the military road towards the Corrieyairack pass.

Stop in at Laggan Village Hall on route to the event, with refreshments and venison for sale from 10am.

The walk is graded as Moderate (over one hour in length, some gradient or rough terrain).

Event organised by the Badenoch Heritage: Bringing the Past to the 21st Century Project as part of the Badenoch Festival. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Cairngorm National Park Authority, Transport Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and The Highland Council.

Please note - there is a charge for this event - more details on Eventbrite at:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/garvamore-inn-garva-bridge-and-general-wade-tickets-68689122013?aff=eac2

Featuring superb stained-glass windows and a raised timbre ceiling, this A-listed church is a unique example of circular congregational seating and aisles.

An ambitious energy efficiency project, grant-assisted by Climate Challenge Fund, is currently under-way, you can see the progress of this work during your visit and find out about ongoing community activities.

During Door's Open Day activities will include Mil Wheel turning, an exhibition about Gavin's Mill, a slide show, a children's treasure hunt and guided tours of Gavin's Mill.

With its superb Late Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th Century commercial architecture Buchanan Street is arguably Glasgow's best street and is recognised through numerous accolades. Highlights include a little slice of Italian fascist architecture; a Testimonial which turns a corner German style; Sir JJ Burnet's Athenaeum and Athenaeum Theatre; see Glasgow's "Anything you can do I can do better" moment; a Venetian palace with some very stern keystones; why Plagiarism is not a good strategy, especially when you get caught; and, Glasgow's Versace moment.

With their superb late Georgian, Victorian Edwardian and early 20th Century commercial architecture, St Vincent Place and Royal Exchange Square are key to the city centre's character. Highlights include the tragedy of W J Anderson, James Miller's Anchor Line Building, the influence of Michelangelo; David Hamilton's Royal Exchange Square; a Renaissance palace; Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Glasgow Herald Building (aka the Lighthouse); can Brutalism be touchy feely; and, the site of the original Miss Cranston's Buchanan Street tea room.

Ingram Street and John Street's are two of the key streets within Glasgow's Merchant City. Highlights include the link between Paris's Arc du Triomphe and the Monument to the Duke of Wellington; Corinthian's connection to Liverpool; Sir JJ Burnet's baroque TSB Banking Hall; one of the finest examples of Post-Modernism in the UK; the decadence of Versailles comes to Glasgow; and, the paired Triumphal Arches of John Street - one of the great moments in 20th Century Scottish architecture.

George Square, the civic heart of Glasgow but a hugely contested space within the city as it has evolved over three centuries. Highlights include an examination of each of the monuments, an explanation of why the various people were selected for immortalisation and who were the sculptors. The tour will take a closer look at Sir JJ Burnet's subtle design for the Cenotaph with its superb sculpture by Ernest Gillick. Finally, the tour will also look at the overall positions of the monuments, how they have moved over time and if a pattern to their arrangement is discernible.

Owned and run by the Stephenson family it is regarded as one of the finest private collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals, rocks, and fossils in Great Britain. Crystals and minerals are some of natures most outstanding creations and the collection demonstrates this with thousands of fine specimens of world class standard.

In more recent years the Hall was additionally used by the Scottish Parliament while the new building at Holyrood was completed.�

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Abbots Choice Whisky was established in Leith in 1863 and exported its whiskies to European markets and Latin America. This bond building also has original features of signage including ‘Customs and Excise’ to the door.

Our antiques range also includes exhibition quality Scottish cabinetmaking and pieces from around the world – including Chinese furniture, Japanese cabinets and European mirrors.

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French polishers and cabinet makers will be in their workshops repairing and polishing antiques. Members of the public will be able to talk to them and observe them at their work.

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Now an office and retail space, the building boasts beautiful views of Edinburgh Castle over the city�s chimney pots. Many original features remain including a cupola, highly decorative ceilings and cornicing.

On one side the stone bears an elaborately decorated cross and characteristic Pictish carvings including mythical beasts, a deer, triple disc symbol, and two people fighting with axes. On the other side there is a snake, a fish (probably a salmon) and a mirror.

Recent extensive refurbishment with substantial financial aid from Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland with generous contributions from private donors, has resulted in restoration of the Gallery to its original Victorian splendour.

Much careful research went into establishing the original designs and colours used by Mackintosh for his frieze which has been painstakingly recreated. The fixtures and furnishings which he claimed as his work by publishing an illustration of them in June 1893 in the Bailie, a magazine of the day, have all been restored to their original state. The result is a breath-taking room which gives a vivid impression of the early stages of his developing creative genius.

The original billiard room on the first floor has been converted into a light, airy space which is used for smaller exhibitions and for social events and gatherings. The remainder of the building has also been repaired and redecorated and much of the original furniture has been restored. The exterior of the building has been cleaned and the stonework restored.

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Experience over 800 years of the history of the Church, City and indeed Scotland itself in a mediaeval building showcasing a fine collection of 20th Century Stained Glass and Tapestry while still functioning as a place of worship.

Please come explore Glasgow Central Mosque which was formally opened in 1984. Built on a 4-acre (16,000 m2) site at a cost of three million pounds the land was acquired and the preferred architectural design meant that the architect had to travel to Turkey and Jeddah. The courtyard of the mosque is in keeping with the traditional Arabesque style. It is enclosed on one of its sides by gardens and on the other by a long fa�ade of arched windows. The main entrance is arched with etched glass doors of a floral design. In the courtyard one of the most noticeable features is the Minaret (tower) where traditionally the Muezzin recites the call to prayer stands. The other more noticeable feature is the dome above the main prayer hall allowing natural light into the building. Inside the mosque is a recess which is called the Mihrab where the Imam stands. The Mihrab points in the direction of Mecca. Enclosed in a walled garden and with a separate minaret, the mosque combines Islamic architecture with the characteristic Old Red Sandstone material used to build many of Glasgow's buildings.

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Explore the many hidden parts of Glasgow Central Station. You'll find yourself walking through tunnels, boiler rooms and darkened basements. See the station architecture that led Victorian engineering and discover the tales behind them.

Completed in 1888, the City Chambers has for over a hundred years been the headquarters of successive councils serving the City of Glasgow.

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Alexander "Greek" Thomson's work has achieved international acclaim, and the St Vincent Street church has been recognised as one of the most important 19th-century church buildings in the UK. We look forward to welcoming you to view the spectacular main sanctuary, and to enjoy the architect's use of light and wide range of motifs and designs.

There is a living and active congregation in the building. You are also welcome to attend any of our Sunday morning church services which start at 11am.

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Glasgow City Mission was established in 1826 as the world�s first city mission by David Nasmith, who had a vision for pioneering Christian care where people�s physical, emotional and spiritual needs would be met. We have been working with people affected by poverty since then, adapting to a changing city and changing needs.

Today the focus of our city centre project is with people affected by homelessness. Our city centre project is housed in a contemporary building which has won architecture awards. When people visit us they are often surprised that a building that caters for people who are homeless and marginalised is so well designed and full of light. Join us and learn more about how our building facilitates our work with people who are homeless and marginalised. We have a�roof garden, IT suite, music studio, art space and gym. Many of our guests had incredibly difficult childhoods and received little or no affirmation from parents or teachers. We help our guests grow in confidence and discover and develop their skills. Our guests have many skills and talents and we look forward to sharing these with you.

Find out about our preventative work at our Child and Family Centre in Govan where we work with families affected by poverty. Our aim here is to ensure the children have the best possible start in life and that the parents can fulfil their own potential.�
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The restoration work to the Building and Sanctuary was �funded by Grants from Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Scotland and our own fundraising. We have also recently put in new Pew Cushions, some of which are donated by Members and Friends of the Church. Work was finally completed in December 2017.

John Honeyman (1831-1914) was an Architect of high renown and from 1888 his partner was John Keppie and from 1889 he had Charles Rennie Mackintosh as an Assistant.

The skyline is dominated with Statues of St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke and St. John and at their feet lie, respectively, the heads of a man, a lion, a calf and an eagle. Above the doors are St. Peter and St. Paul.

Within there is a magnificent Pipe Organ installed in 1887, so impressive that visitors from far afield come to see it. The Institute of Historic Pipe Organs has granted it a Grade 1 Certificate. The Organ is regularly maintained and is believed to be one of only a few of its kind in Scotland.

Some Members of the Church learned the craft of Stained Glass Windows making and have created eight award winning windows installed from 1999 to 2001.

We are proud of this place of Worship in what is the true centre of the City. It is perhaps fitting that the Church is �watched over" by John Knox, the father of the Scottish Reformation. As 2017 was the 500th anniversary of the Reformation some Members embarked on making a craft banner for the Church to commemorate Martin Luther.

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What began as a single screen cinema over 40 years ago has become Scotland�s most diverse and best publicly attended independent cinema in Scotland, with Glasgow Film Festival one of the top three film festivals in the UK.

Glasgow Film is a national centre for film and moving image media where audiences and filmmakers experience and debate cultural practice and ideas through diverse, unique and quality programmes that transform the way people see the world, through film.

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The �4million complex, designed and built by Scottish companies adds to the elegance of the Glasgow skyline.

Visitors must bring passports/drivers' license in order to generate a pass. Photography in parts of the tour wouldn't be allowed.

You name it we've got it: paintings, pots, swords, ship models, clocks and kayaks - the list goes on.

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Mon�Sun 10am�4.30pm

A Wayzgoose is the traditional annual outing held by a printing house for its workers, marking the end of summer and the start of the season of working by candlelight.
This year, we're staying in the factory, and invite you to join us for some festivities. Come and see us at work, and participate in hands on letterpress activities.
Please wear appropriate clothing - ink is difficult to remove, so no white cashmere please!
Activities will be suitable for eight years plus - with adult supervision - so feel free to bring along any budding printer's imps.
The event will be held at our premises:
Glasgow Press, No. 6 / 21 Clydebrae Street, Glasgow G51 2AJ,
Look forward to seeing you!

Tours available on request

Booking not required

Built in 1990 for Glasgow's reign as European City of Culture, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is located in the heart of the city. Whether you're simply visiting the city, or a true Glaswegian, you won't fail to be caught up in the magic as you get to take a peek inside the venue that hosts world renowned classical, jazz, pop, rock and folk concerts every year.

The building is open every day to the public but timings vary depending on concert schedules. The public are free to enter the building and go to Cafe, Box Office, Gift Shop, Gallery areas during the day but not in the evening unless they have tickets for the event.

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The Glasgow School of Art has use of the buildings as its Highlands and Islands Campus, offering Post Graduate Courses in Design Innovation at Masters, Masters of Research and PhD. The perfect peaceful spot to be creative!

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Highly polished interiors incorporate an imaginative use of timber, stone and daylight.

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GWL is visited by people from all over the world and from just around the corner. It is a Recognised Collection of National Significance, a status only awarded to those museums that house collections deemed important to telling of a national story.

Mon-Wed & Fri 9.30am-5pm, Thu 9.30am-7.30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-4pm

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The Glasite Meeting House was constructed in 1835, one of the first designs by Alexander Black. David Bryce added a three tiered pulpit in 1873 to the main meeting space.

Although there were once a number of Glasite Meeting Houses across Scotland, this is the last one to retain its interior and the building is very evocative, like a faded Victorian photograph. Since 1989 it has been used as offices and a venue for hire.

Come along and visit the hidden treasures of Glen Tanar Estate with its many woodland and river walks. The Ballroom was built by the previous owners as a music room and is now used for weddings, events and with refreshments being served for Doors Open Days Following a short walk, enjoy the contrasting quiet serenity of St Lesmo Chapel, with its rustic charm and many original features still in existence including highland style ceiling rafters and decorative stained glass.

A volunteer led welcome with displays of church memorabilia.

Sunday Service 11:45am until 12:45pm, all welcome. Teas and coffees will also be available.

On Friday 20th September at 7:30pm there will be "An evening with the Columban Singers" with tickets costing £3.50 and available at the church in advance or on the door.

Glendinning, a name believed to originate from the old Britonic language of Strathclyde, can be translated as “Glen of the fair hill” – and this is a beautiful, remote place still traditionally farmed. The hardy hill breeds of sheep and cattle hefted to the hill are little altered since Telford’s boyhood, and the remains of ring enclosures, rig and furrow cultivation and turf banks can still be seen.

Thomas Telford was born into poverty, and no real trace remains of the simple building he was born in. His life took him far from this valley, but he remained deeply attached to the people and landscape of Eskdale:

Deep ‘mid the green sequester’d glens below,
Where murmuring streams among the alders flow,
Where flowery meadows down their margins spread,
And the brown hamlet lifts its humble head…

Within Telford’s lifetime, the valley became much altered in character by the antimony mine opened by Sir James Johnstone of Westerhall. Antimony was used for hardening other metals for bells, guns and printing types, and mining it was a hard undertaking. Johnstone provided the road, basic housing for the 40 miners and their families, and set up a school for their children. In 1793 the Mining Company established a library for the use of the miners, now housed in Westerkirk Parish Library. You can walk up from Glendinning to visit the now green site of the mine.