A local independent cinema that shows all the recent blockbusters and live events.

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This Grade A-listed building had a complete restoration in 1999 with assistance from Historic Scotland. The pipe organ was built in 1867, enlarged in 1912 and restored with the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2008.

The church stands at the heart of Greenock, looking down William Street and the site of James Watt’s earliest years. The internal square layout, with seating positioned to fit a plan provided by James Watt’s father, gives the feeling of intimacy.

]]> Sited on the corner of Union Street and George Square, this B listed building was formerly called George Square United Reformed Church. Designed by John Blair, rectangular in plan with Tudor Gothic detailing. This suggested that the architect used a sketch design produced by a member of congregation for the South front. The stained glass vaulted ceiling and pipe organ are of particular interest.

]]> The Church building is of special interest as it is has Grade A listing. The present building has been used for public worship since 1841. In 1855, the steeple was added to the Church structure. In 1912, Honeyman, Keppie & Rose built a chancel in the form of a semicircular apse, with rich oak furnishings including a pulpit and organ case. At this time, an organ built by Binns of Leeds was installed. The chancel area has three stained glass panels which were designed by Douglas Strachan. The colours are wonderfully vibrant especially the reds, blues and purples.
Over the years, union and re-adjustment has been ongoing. As a result of this, the church building has changed its name several times – ‘The West Kirk’, The Old Kirk’, ‘St. Luke’s’ and now the Westburn Church. Over the past few years, extensive refurbishment has been carried out with an Audio Visual system having recently been installed.
]]> Sir David Stewart obtained Gourock in 1455 when the old castle of Gourock was taken down and a mansion house built, about 40 years later in (1782), Sir John Stewart of Castlemilk sold the mansion house and estate to Duncan Darroch for a very small sum-about £5,000. The mansion house was let to Colonel Latham of Greenock in 1880. The area of the estate including the above stables and a walled garden was about 2700 acres.

The Greenock Art Club was established in 1877 and it is recorded that in the first year of the club 74 members were registered and it’s interesting to note that the ratio was 54 males to 20 women, there is a very different ratio today.

]]> The new Stable studio is an exhibition and work space. Visitors will see artists at work and view paintings and crafts. They may also try producing art work themselves as we will have materials on hand for people to try their hand at drawing, painting and crafts. We will have club members on hand demonstrating- Painting, craft making and wood turning.

Refreshments are available and children are very welcome.

]]> Within Greenock Cemetery as well as the Commonwealth War Graves there are over 350 family memorials to loved ones who gave their lives in WW1.

]]> Greenock has had a fire station since 1753, initially in William Street, 1831 in Church Lane, 1837 Taylors Close, 1882 foot of the Vennel, 1887 the Municipal Buildings and 1960 to its present location. Currently we have three fire appliances and 60 firefighters alongside a Marine Coastguard Agency Unit and Police Scotland's Dive and Marine Units.

]]> The I Youth Zones offer young people and communities access to the buildings for a variety of groups, we run youth drop in’s, informal youth work, job’s clubs, young mothers groups, LGBTQI groups as well as adult classes and adult literacy programmes to name a few. We mainly work with 11 to 25 year olds in our youth programmes, and we also offer family learning opportunities.

]]> The buildings, designed by Peddie and Kinnear of Edinburgh, opened in 1869 and provided accommodation for the Sheriff, Sheriff Clerk and the Procurator Fiscal as well as living quarters for the caretaker.

The two storey building is in the Scottish Baronial style with corner turrets and 140 foot high central tower. The new court building, designed by PSA Architects was added in 1980-81.

]]> Be a tourist in your own town and enjoy an escorted walk round Greenock`s new Town Trail. This trail covers 21 locations each of which is identified with a plaque in the ground.
]]> Greyfriars Convent is a large complex of buildings with the chapel as the focus. Listed Category A.

Founded in 1479 for the Franciscan Friars, Greyfriars was sold to the Sisters of Mercy in 1891. The ruined buildings of the Convent and Chapel were restored between 1896 and 1908 by the Marquis of Bute and his son Lord Colum Crichton-Stuart.

Still used as a convent chapel today, now by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, the interior of the chapel is largely unchanged from when it was re-built. There is a lovely wooden barrel-vaulted roof structure, very finely carved wooden screen dividing the nave from the choir and a beautiful stained glass window above the altar.

]]> 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 winged souls, hourglasses and skulls and crossbones.

]]> Greyfriar's Garden, a tranquil and magical oasis in the Merchant City is a modern garden on a medieval site. Home to raised beds, greenhouses, a wildflower meadow and a picnic space. When you enter, it's like walking into another world.

It is located in the Medieval City on a site adjacent to the former Franciscan Friary. As Franciscans were known as Greyfriars, we adopted the name as a link to Glasgow�s medieval past.

When you step into this magical space you will enjoy seeing the variety of vegetables and flowers grown by the local gardeners and you can lose yourself in the wildflower meadow.

Throughout the garden you will see haiku poems displayed on various media. The poems were written by the gardeners and children from St Stephen�s Primary School.

Gardeners will be on hand to tell you about their own plot and about the garden. It�s amazing what can be grown in a metre square space. Our gardeners are from the Merchant City, Trongate and Ladywell areas. You�ll spot them as they�ll be wearing the green Greyfriars Garden aprons. Visitors last year were charmed and delighted by the garden and many left inspired. Sadly�2018 may be our last year as plans have been submitted to develop the site.�You can enter via Shuttle Street or via St Nicholas Street.

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]]> The tower of the church forms an integral part of the massive granite facade of Marischal College. It was the building of Marshall MacKenzie's extension to Marischal College that led to the demolition of the original 16C Greyfriars Church. The East window of the present church incorporates tracery from the earlier building while areas of panelling in the church are made from pews taken from the East Kirk of St Nicholas. The Church is now known as Greyfriars John Knox Church following the closure of the church at Mounthooly and the joining of the two congregations.

]]> There have been three churches in Dumfries known as Greyfriars. Today the steeple of the third one dominates the church and the townscape of Dumfries and the Town Bell still rings daily for Angelus and Curfew. This ancient site was once occupied by Maxwell’s Castle of Dumfries, then after its demolition in the 1720s the Burgh Council built a new church on the site, the Burgh Church of Dumfries. This was replaced in 1868 by the present Greyfriars Kirk, designed by John Starforth and paid for by the people of Dumfries.
A richly ornamented Gothic Revival building with crisply carved detail, all in red sandstone, its interior is large and decorated with clustered shafts with leafy capitals and king-truss timber roofs. You’ll find stained glass by James Ballantine & Son, Powell Bros, Camm Bros and L C Levetts. The Dumfries Provosts’ and Baillies’ chairs are kept in the church. The church is now the home of the traditional Anglican congregation of Dumfries. It is dedicated to St Bride, as was the castle chapel that stood here from medieval times.
]]> Grade A listed, Greyfriars Kirk plays an important part in Scottish history. In 1638, the National Covenant was presented and signed in the Kirk. In the mid-19th century the then minister led a movement to change the style of worship by introducing the first post-Reformation stained glass windows and one of the first organs into a Presbyterian church in Scotland. Between 1929 and 1938, the historic church building was extensively restored and the interior dividing wall between the two former separate sanctuaries was removed. The Peter Collins organ was installed in 1990.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

The Kirk is a magnate for international visitors from all over the Globe. We welcome them to this historic building and they are able to walk through 400 years of history with highlights displayed in our exhibitions. The church was founded in 1620 – the year the Pilgrim Fathers ventured to the colonies of the ‘New World’.

ACTVITIES

Throughout the weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to view our beautiful sanctuary, museum and shop. Activities for children are available, including a dressing up area.

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]]> The Kirk plays an important part in Scottish history. In 1638 the National Covenant was presented and signed in front of the pulpit and in the mid-19th century the first post-Reformation stained glass windows and one of the first organs were introduced into a Presbyterian church in Scotland. Between 1929-38 the historic building was extensively restored and the interior dividing wall between the two former separate sanctuaries was removed. The Peter Collins organ was installed in 1990.
www.greyfriarskirk.com
]]> Displays on "The Picts of Rosemarkie", also "The impact of the First World War on Rosemarkie, Fortrose and Avoch". There are also children's activities for all ages including Pictish rubbings and a handling table.

Groam House is a harled 18th Century white painted two storey harled town house standing gable end to the High Street in Rosemarkie. The elegant courtyard is decorated with Pictish themed mosaic panels. Since 1980, the museum has been a Centre for Pictish Art internationally known for its magnificent Rosemarkie Cross-slab and display of other Pictish carved stones made some 1200 years ago for the vibrant monastic community of Rosemarkie.

Guided tours of the permanent display of Pictish Stones in the museum. Mini exhibition on a missing part of the Rosemarkie Cross slab.

]]> The Grove Community Garden is a mobile community garden which has brought life to 3 separate brownfield sites in Fountainbridge over the last 5 years. We have a mix of personal and communal planting areas, a BBQ and a pizza oven for cooking and socializing. Local youth groups, support groups, office workers, university students and a nursery school all use the garden, grow food on a small scale and enjoy the this productive urban greenspace.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Our plants originate from all over the world and many are labelled with their country of origin.

ACTIVITIES
Refreshments

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]]> 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.

]]> This Guided Heritage walk by the Friends of the Kelvin Valley Park will start at 12 noon at the front door of Colzium House. The walk will take in Colzium Estate and Banton Loch and talk about the heritage of miners and canal builders. Walk will be around 2.3km/1.5 miles long and 30 metres (100 feet) rise on surfaced paths and should take around about one hour.

]]> Walking tour to see some of the key areas of the First World War training & internment camp including parts of the British Guard camp, a spectacular view of the prisoner of war camp and the re-instated memorial in the former cemetery

Due to available parking numbers are limited for this tour to a maximum of 30 visitors. Car sharing is advised where possible.The tour takes place outdoors and at times entails walking over uneven ground. Stout footwear and outdoor clothing is advised

Tour is suitable for families. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult

PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL: Andy Jepson 07899804536 or a.jepson@archaeologyscotland.org.uk

Details, map & parking instructions to be sent to attendees via email prior to the event

]]> As part of Doors Open Day, Mark Douglas, the council's Team Leader for Heritage & Design will lead a walk around the town centre to view the works of Hawick's most prominent and prolific architect; James Pearson Alison (1862-1932).

Alison set up business in Hawick in 1887 or 1888 at 19 North Bridge Street which probably initially served as both office and house. In the latter year he was asked by Patrick Laing to design a substantial villa and commissions thereafter followed swiftly as his reputation grew among the local gentry and manufacturers. His office was at 'The Studio' at 45 North Bridge Street which he designed in 1900 and his residence being 'Ladylaw' in Hawick. He was also a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and a member of the Hawick Callants Club.

Outwith Hawick, his numerous projects including Port House and the Public Hall in Jedburgh, the War Memorial in Denholm and the former Police Station in Kelso. In the centre of Hawick, The Border Club, the former Unionist Club (now The Bourtree) and the Savings Bank on the High Street are all examples of his work His practice continued after his death under the existing title of J P Alison & Hobkirk. In 1936 J Murray Aitken was taken into partnership, becoming sole partner in 1955. The firm of Aitken & Turnbull is the successor of this practice

This walk is generally flat and on footways/paths

The tour is FREE and no booking is required but numbers will be restricted to 30 visitors to avoid congestion.

]]> The walk will be guided by Dave Harvie, taking in sites of historical interest such as the Old Academy, Glencairn House and Dumbarton Bridge.

The walk will finish at the Deny Tank Museum about 15.00 where a guided tour of the building will be available.

Denny Tank Museum has a cafe.

]]> Guided Walk of 18th and 18th century Ayr. Brexit, Banks and the Founding Fathers - From a violinist reputed to be in league with the devil, actions that promted a banking collapse, negotiations between two of America's founding fathers and an Ayrshire estate owner that could be the template for the Brexit talks, hear some of Ayr's forgotten stories.

Meet Ken Nairn at 3pm by the War Memorial in Wellington Square on Saturday 9 September.

Walk lasts 1 hr 45 mins.

]]> A guided walk around part of the Jedburgh Town Trail

 

]]> A guided walk of around two hours covering a selection of Clydebank's historic sites including a visit to the former shipyard to see the 100 year old Titan Crane.

For further information contact Gillian Neil, Rnager Service, Council Offices, Garshake. Telephone 01389 752977.

]]> A guided walk to Jaw Resevior and over to Cairnhowit.  See the remains of a Neolithic tomb before returning via Greenside Resevoir.

For further information contact Gillian Neil, Rnager Service, Council Offices, Garshake.  Telephone 01389 752977. 

 

]]> Follow in the footsteps of saints and kings and learn about the archaeology around these coastal settlements on this 7mile / 11km walk. The route will take in Coldingham Priory, Coldingham Sands, St Abbs harbour and Kirk Hill on St Abb�s Head. Total climb 700ft / 210m.

]]> Walk through Eyemouth along parts of the revised Town Trail, along the Bantry towards Eyemouth Fort, then back through the town centre and the harbour to end up at Gunsgreen House at about 15.30.

Meet at Eyemouth Museum at 14.00.

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]]> Gary Torbett, past president or Hugh Watson of Kilmarnock Historical Society, leads a 90-minute walk round the historic centre of Kilmarnock, taking in the red sandstone Opera House, the impressive brick Johnnie Walker Bond, the stone marking the exact spot where the gallows stood at Kilmarnock Cross and 'No Name Lane'.

Meet on Platform 1, Kilmarnock Railway Station at 3pm on Sunday 10 September.

]]> Starting from Burns Statue Square (formerly Townhead) discover the history behind the railways, markets, education and care of the poor, hospitals and forgotten philanthropists who made significant impact. The tour will visit Ayr Cemetery, where many graves have fascinating tales to tell. Discover the stories behind the Great Fire of Ayr and the poignant memorials to the Newfoundland soldiers of the First World War. Tour lasts 2 hours.?

]]> Built in the 1750s for infamous local smuggler John Nisbet and designed by John Adam, Gunsgreen House is a fine category A listed Georgian building dominating the harbour.

Newly restored by the Gunsgreen House Trust, the �House of Secrets� tells the story of smuggling in Eyemouth and the east of Scotland through exciting displays ranging from the hidden tea chute to the dark barrel filled cellars. The upper part of the house has been restored as a merchant�s house complete with appropriate internal decoration and furnishings.

]]> 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. HOPE has a positive and growing profile in the community, and we sell our garden produce at the shop in the garden as well as a selection of garden plants.

]]> An open invitation to all pianists of all ages, amateur or professional, to play Haddington Concert Society’s magnificent Bösendorfer concert-grand piano in its home at the Town House, at the west end of Haddington High Street.

]]> Behind the scenes tour of Haddo House, owned by the National Trust for Scotland, including the previously unseen South Wing. This special tour will take in the Canadian Hall and the Stable block, as well as behind the scenes areas of the magnificent mansion house which the guided tours don't normally visit, including the Butlers Pantry.

]]> Take a unique tour of this wonderful parkland and explore its history and monuments by torchlight. Starting from a ?bleak wilderness? of peat bog, over 300 years the Gordon family created today?s landscape of trees, lakes and monuments. We?ll discover the history of Haddo from original creation to the most recent restoration- via the battle of Waterloo, 18th century theatre, family tragedy and a ridiculous amount of gold paint! You may also get to see some of the parkland?s native wildlife, including badgers, foxes, owls and red squirrels.

To book a place on the tour, please email haddo@visithaddo.com or call 01651 851041

]]> The only wastewater treatment plant in the Wick operational area. It treats sewage from the village of Halkirk and receives and treats sewage sludge from septic tanks around Caithness and part of Sutherland.

]]> 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 by the current owners to view the castle's many rooms, some of which still retain a period feel to their décor.

This is a unique Doors Open Days opportunity to learn more about this hidden castle now privately owned.

Hallgreen Castle is also taking part in NEOS 2019, if you wish to find out more about this event please view the NEOS website www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk/

]]> This very rare chapel (probably the only one in Scotland) was built by Ukrainian Prisoners of War at Hallmuir Camp, who in 1947 were sent from Italy to Scotland rather than being handed over to the Russians and a potentially terrifying future.

The basic building is a simple army hut clad with painted corrugated asbestos cement sheet but the chapel presents an authentic Ukrainian interior, complete with tinsel chandelier and is still in use by the Ukrainian community, who, since they were not able to return home after the war, stayed in Lockerbie and Lochmaben, found work in the area, married local girls and brought up their children to respect their traditions.

The building is Category B listed, and its unique value to Scottish and world history is increasingly recognised. Pay a visit and enjoy a warm welcome which includes tea and biscuits, conversation and stories.

]]> Kingsland School. The school was designed for 600 pupils and cost �12,000 to build.�

It was opened in 1901. In 1973 it was used as a model for the refurbishment of old primary schools for contemporary use; the cost was �90,000.

The school now has a roll of 75 pupils with 6 teachers and 6 support staff.

Following the recent alterations, which included the installation of double glazing, the school now delivers the �Curriculum for Excellence� within a building fit for 21st century but maintains the architectural integrity of the original Victorian School.

]]> A rare chance to visit an operational fire station.

]]> Celebrating 100 years of learning in the building on Auchincampbell Road.

 Visit www.hamilton.s-lanark.sch.uk for more information.

]]> Hamilton Mausoleum was one of the finest private tombs in the country and is now one of the town's most famous buildings. It was built as a tomb and monument to Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton, nicknamed "El Magnifico" but was incomplete at the time of his death in 1852. The chapel has a massive dome (over 36 meters high), magnificent bronze doors and a stunning floor made up of different marbles from around the world. One of the first things you will probably notice however is its amazing 15 second echo is one of the longest in the world! Two huge lion sculptures overlook the entrance to the crypt below where you can still see the niched for the bodies of the members of the Hamilton family. Parking available at Low Parks Museum. Additional information: visitors are advised to wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear and to familiarise themselves with the health and safety guidelines provided at the site.

]]> The current congregation, formed in 1966, is made up of two congregations, both formerly members of the Congregational Union of Scotland. The present building opened in 1872, being the new building for Park Road E.U. Church founded in 1845, a congregation formed mainly by a section breaking away from St. James' Congregational Church, which included the parents of David Livingstone. This latter church formed in 1807, eventually settled in Auchingramont Road in a building opened in 1873. The Livingstone family were added to the Church Roll in 1835, and it was this Church David Livingstone attended prior to missionary Service with the London Missionary Society. The current Church retains some Livingstone memorabilia.

]]> Come along and discover 1st Hampden, the world's first purpose-built international football ground made for Scotland and Queens Park FC in 1873. Hampden Bowling Club now occupies this sporting site and continues to use the original pavilion from the first Hampden Park.

Hampden Bowling Club sits on the 1st Hampden Park - yes there are 3 Hampdens in Glasgow. It was home to Queens Park FC and the Scotland International Football Team from 1873 to 1884, before the 2nd Hampden was built at Cathkin Park and then they moved on again to create the 3rd Hampden at the present site in Mount Florida.

1st Hampden is a unique venue where the modern passing game of football was invented and the ground is the template for all modern football stadiums including the first turnstiles, season tickets and enclosed ground. The original pavilion is still in use by the Bowling Club and historians argue that this is the most important football building in the world. It is also the sight of 6 home internationals including a prestigious win by Scotland over England by 7 - 2 in 1878. The irony of this was that the 1st Hampden was lost for over 113 years until we finally found a map showing its exact location in 2017. It is a hidden gem in the south-side and is must see for all those that want to see where the modern game of football started. There is more to this building than meets the eye. Oh and you might even get to throw a bowl or two and be able to go home and say "I played at Hampden today".

]]> An iconic stadium in world football, and the host stadium to the track and field athletics at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Hampden Park is rated by UEFA as a 5-star stadium.

Entrance to the Museum will be charged at normal rates.

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Image credit: Ross Campbell

]]> In 2003 the Antonine Wall was nominated for World Heritage Status by the Government with support from Scottish Local Authorities. It became Scotland's 5th World Heritage Site in 2008 being listed as an extension of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire. It is the most northerly and westerly section of the frontier which stretches across Europe.

The Antonine Wall formed the northern defences of Antonine forts, the remaining 3 sides were also ramparts surrounded by 2 or 3 ditches. Forts contained barracks for about 500 men, administrative buildings, storerooms and workshops. The bath house was usually outside the fort to reduce the risk of fire. Antonine forts were located on Croy Hill, Bar Hill and at Westerwood and Castlecary.

]]> The estate comprises several buildings used for service provision for adults with learning disabilities. Visit Murdoch House, administration HQ. It was built 1931-34 as Broadmeadowsfor J Percival Agnew and designed by Mervyn Noad in English Manorial Arts and Crafts style. Many original features inclusing a fine carved oak staircase inside and fine stone carvings outside.

New state of the art eco-friendly Our Space at the Baird Centre is a clever redevelopment by David Ferguson of former garages to provide a fantastic new community resource. It is a purpose built therapy centre offering specialist through-the-day support and activities for people living with a learning disability including related dementia. It has ground source heating and recycles rainwater. 

]]> Pre-booked tours only. Harelawhill Quarry was in use from the 1770s until 1966. In the 1940s-50s it rang with the noise of pneumatic hammers, the boom and clatter of the empty �tubs� descending the mine and the grinding of the limestone crushers. In those decades the village of Rowanburn looked to the mine for employment after the depression years of the 1920s-30s, and the workforce extracted thousands of tons of limestone, most of which was crushed to make agricultural lime.

]]> Hareshowe is a fine example of a typical North East farmhouse and steadings, originally built in the Victorian era and home to many generations of families. This farmhouse was taken down stone by stone, timber by timber, from its original setting and rebuilt at Aden in the 1980s as it would have looked in the 1950s.

Parking at Aden Country Park car park.

]]> Defined by earlier terraced buildings, it was originally built as Mrs Emslie?s Institution, a home for orphan girls; most familiar to Aberdonians as the High School for Girls, now Harlaw Academy.
]]> Harlaw House was originally built as a waterkeeper’s cottage soon after the reservoir was constructed in 1848. Originally a single-storey building, it had a brief incarnation with an extra floor, before City of Edinburgh Council restored it to its original form. It is now a visitor information centre for the Pentland Hills Regional Park, disseminating information to walkers, cyclists, horse-riders and wanderers! Since the early 2000s it has hosted a wildlife garden, maintained on a regular basis by Friends of the Pentlands.

ACTIVITIES

We will invite a variety of local community organisations to attend in order to showcase their work in the Pentland Hills Regional Park, including: Harlaw Hydro, Balerno Village Trust, Youth Vision, Friends of the Pentlands, Bonaly Scout Camp, Bobcat Alpacas and Malleny Angling Association.

]]> Harlaw Hydro is generating green electricity from the Water of Leith, utilising the 150 year old dams that used to provide water power to industry in West Edinburgh. The old water bailiff's house is now a Visitor Centre for the Pentland Hills Regional Park where you will also be able to find out about Friends of the Pentlands, Malleny Angling Association and Balerno Village Trust. Access to the power house is down a steep and often muddy path and sturdy footwear is recommended.]]>

Harmeny School is a residential special school, working with children who have complex social, emotional and behavioural needs. Visitors can explore our buildings, grounds and Community Garden and hear about the activities we use to engage our children in education and the world around them.

Richard Murphy Architects designed a courtyard development of new classrooms and residential cottages, sympathetic to the original house, which was designed by Robert Rowland Anderson in 1906 and extended by Robert Lorimer in 1907.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

At Harmeny, we are constantly striving to improve and innovate our services and through this have created links to schools in America to learn and share expertise.

ACTIVITIES

There will be guided tours of the school buildings and grounds, including the community garden, wildlife pond, orchard, mature woodland, adventure playground and skate park. There will also be a short presentation and video on the work of the school and plans for the future.

www.harmeny.org.uk/doorsopenday2019

]]> Listed Category B, a large garden with flower borders as well as fruit and vegetables. The garden has also wonderful views of the Abbey and the Eildon Hills.

]]> HarperCollins Publishers have been on their site in Bishopbriggs since 1967. The history of this great publisher began in 1819 in Glasgow, when the first William Collins went into business with Charles Chalmers to establish a printing and publishing business. Since that time Collins has been a place of great innovation and creativity, publishing such world class authors as Agatha Christie, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. The archive includes fascinating letters from Tolkien, Christie, Patrick O'Brian and others, that give a real insight into the minds of these authors.

The Cartographic Department evolved from the world famous map making firm of Bartholomew. Their award winning maps and atlases?include the world renowned Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World.

]]> 11 South Charlotte Street, built ensuite with No 15 South Charlotte Street, is a significant surviving part of the original fabric of Edinburgh's New Town, one of the most important and best-preserved examples of urban planning in Britain. South Charlotte Street is also important for its contribution to the setting of Charlotte Square.� Built c. 1790, the ground floor apartments of this former classical tenement have been re-appropriated as a design studio for HarrisonStevens Landscape Architects.

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]]> Formerly the Church Hall of Trinity & Alvah Church of Scotland, Harvest Centre has been the home of Riverside Christian Church, Banff since 2001. Built on two storeys, it incorporates a large meeting hall on the upper floor, with a range of smaller rooms on the ground floor, from smaller office space to a second, good-sized meeting room, as well as a well-equipped kitchen. The church is in the process of restoration.

]]> The site was gifted to the Baptist congregation during the late 19C. Following this the chapel was erected in 1882 to the plans of David Crombie, an Edinburgh architect, at a total cost of �1350. Ten years later saw the church expand when vacant ground to the rear was utilised to add a hall and vestry.

]]> The fire station opened in 1970. Fully operational Community Fire Station consisting of a Wholetime Firefighter element who are present 24/7 and also a Retained Duty System crew, who attend at time of emergency. Staff training & development is carried out at station. The Station is also available as a resource for the public as a meeting venue.

The complex includes the breathing apparatus training house and drill tower as well as the main building

]]> The Hawick Film and Video Group is a small independent organisation formed in 1964. The group has regular showings between September and April, and during Doors Open Day will be showing several short films significant to the locality.

]]> Facing on to Buccleuch Street stands Hawick High School, the largest secondary education school in the borders. A considerable area is covered by the school buildings which have multiplied over the years since its foundation in 1860 to replace the old Grammar School (founded 1711). The school currently caters for approx. 1000 pupils.

]]> The building dates from 1922 when the brethren moved from Myrelawsgreen in Hawick.

Tours at 13:15 and 14:00 (and potentially 14:45 if enough demand)

PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL at lodge111@hotmail.co.uk

Access will be open to the function room as well as the Temple, which will be set out as it would be for a Masonic Meeting with office-bearers in attendance. There will be tours of the temple and an explanation given of the layout, plan and key features. William Beattie's (sculptor of the 1514 Horse Memorial) actual Cavalry Sword will be on display.

]]> Dating back to the late 1920s in a loose Art Deco style, the building was used for offices. It was recently converted to become the Hawick Men's Shed and now provides workshops, display areas and social facilities within a two storey building (access to the upper floor is via a staircase only)

]]> The original building dates back to c 1600, with 1859 alterations by Wm Hall &Co Galashiels, and further works in 1910 by JP Allison and 1975by Aitken and Turnbull.

Hawick Museum's parkland location and fascinating displays reflect the endeavour of the town and its people. The objects and fine works of art collected are not just about Hawick but a window on the world.

Outside the museum, near the War Memorial, Hawick Callants Club recently installed the Passchendaele Negative sculptures which were unveiled on Gallipoli Day 12 July 2019

]]> The home of Hawick Rugby Football Club. The club room contianing the Bill McLaren Room as well as the trophy room and education room will be open.

]]> An outstanding late-19th century Scottish Baronial town hall on a prominent corner site with a tower that has a commanding presence over the whole town. The current town hall replaced the earlier tollbooth on the same site. The building continues to be used by the council for offices.

Access to view the Council Chamber, Provost's Room and Old Police Station and cells which are not normally open to the public.

PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL Contact Frank Scott at fscott@scottborders.gov.uk

]]> Listed Category B C 1830, probably by William Robertson, Elgin: suave single-storey villa built against slope with substantial 2-storey garden elevation to rear. Top-lit entrance hall with restrained elegant house carpentry. Tiny doocot/hen house to rear.

]]> This year the Club celebrates the 125th anniversary of Tynecastle Stadium. Construction of three new stands began in 1994 but of considerable interest is the main stand which was designed by Archibald Leitch and dates bacK to 1914. Tynecastle has been voted as having the best atmosphere in Scotland�s top division in the Premier League Fans� Survey. Visitors experienced the historic tour of the stadium and there were plenty of fun activities for youngsters to enjoy where they could try to beat the goalie, test their shooting power with the Speed Cage, play drums and guitar in the Big Hearts Music Project, try Panna Football and other coaching activities on the community pitch.

]]> Helensburgh?s former Clyde Street School was transformed into a stateof-the-art facility on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council. The Clyde Street School building was designed in 1903 by Helensburgh architect and artist Alexander Nisbet Paterson, and was built in a Scottish Revival style with 17th century Renaissance details.

The challenge of the construction project was to seamlessly combine the old B-listed building with the new. Works completed in June 2015, incorporate alterations to the annexe building and janitor's house, a new extension (designed by council architects), construction of a new sea wall at the rear of the site, installation of new car parking facilities and landscaped grounds.

A range of new community spaces, both inside and out, are now available for use - including a marriage room, gallery space and conference facilities.

]]> Helensburgh Parish Church is located in Colquhoun Square in the centre of Helensburgh.The present building was erected in 1853 at a cost of 4,500 to serve an increasing population. The architect was James Hay, Liverpool, to a design which won prizes at the Great Exhibition of 1851. The interior has been reordered several times, most notably after a disastrous fire in 1924 which left only the walls standing. The rebuilding provided a church with an Arts & Crafts feel, and this, with some later alterations, is what we have today a comfortable building, well suited to the worship of God and the contemplation of his beauty, as well as providing an adaptable performance venue.Of the stained glass windows there is one dedicated to Andrew Bonar Law and his Wife Annie, and another to John Logie Baird, all are well worth viewing.

]]> Guided walks will be led by members of Helensburgh Heritage Trust. Depart 10.00, 12.00, 2.00 & 4.00 from the Tourist Information Centre, Clock Tower, East Clyde Street (junction of Sinclair Street) Each walk lasts approximately 1hour 20 minutes.

]]> Category B listed mid 19C church converted to hall on addition of new church by John Honeyman in 1883. There will be a historical exhibition and leaflet and a display of church banners. An organ recital on Sunday from 3pm to 5pm and tea & biscuits served.

]]> The terrazzo and glass Herbarium & Library building overlooks the NE corner of the Garden. Opened in 1964 and extended in 2005-6, it houses one of Europe?s largest botanical libraries and a collection of around 3 million preserved plant and fungi specimens, supporting the Garden?s global research, conservation and education programmes.

]]> Heriot-Watt University Museum and Archive is on the ground floor of the University Library, built by Sir Basil Spence, Glover & Ferguson, 1973-76.

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Visitors will be able to step back in time to the 1930s to explore our Museum display �The Edinburgh of Muriel Spark�.

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YOYP: Our Museum display �The Edinburgh of Muriel Spark� will feature items illustrating student life at the College in the 1930s.� An audio-visual display includes extracts from a film of Heriot-Watt life from the 1930s.

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Activities: visual displays, video/audio presentations, catering facilities (see https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/edinburgh/catering.htm)

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]]> The mill was built for Adam Cochrane and Brothers. It is the best surviving example of a high mill in Galashiels and formed part of the extensive Netherdale Mill. The mill closed in 1932 and is now, appropriately, used by Heriot-Watt University for teaching textile students.

]]> Our Heritage Centre is a new educational facility showcasing the rich and diverse history of Bellahouston and the surrounding area. Explore the rich, cultural heritage of Govan and learn about the Empire Exhibition of 1938 in a dedicated showcase, featuring an animated 'fly-through'.

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]]> The building was originally built in the mid-19th century as part of the Hawick Corn Exchange. Following fire damage it was brought back into use in 2007 as the Heritage Hub with alterations and extensions by Gray, Marshall Associates as part of the 'Heart of Hawick' project.

Environmentally-controlled archive building on four floors but three floors generally inaccessible to public. Opening these to visitors during Doors Open Day will give an insight into how we work and the scale of the collections.

Behind-the-scenes (strong room tours) and displays in search room, lobby and meeting room. There will be tours half hourly from 10:00 to 15:30 inclusive.

The HERITAGE HUB will also act as the information centre of the Doors Open Day on Saturday 14 September.

]]> This is a small museum at West Links Road, Gullane (next to the Pros' shop) displaying golfing artefacts from the early days of the game.

]]> Surrounded by fabulous walks and concealed by enchanting clusters of trees, Hermitage House, which was built in 1785 by Robert Burn, is a magnificent edifice worth visiting. There is a doocot, walled garden, icehouse and water pump system. This is also an opportunity to peek into the workings of the Natural Heritage office situated here.

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