BBC Radio Orkney went on air in May 1977. It is the county’s community station, broadcasting half an hour of local news and features weekday mornings, with a lunchtime news update. The Friday Request programme runs year round, other local programmes broadcast from six till seven weeknights during the autumn and winter. The building, Commercial Union House, used to be a bank, and the safe is still there in reception (but it’s empty). Upstairs the main broadcast studio features a mixing desk that once was used by the super-star DJs of wonderful Radio One. The station also has a small contribution point for use by other parts of the BBC when the main studio is busy. For some complicated reason, that’s known as Studio 7.

Open on Saturday 21st September 10-12 noon and then 2-4pm.

There is no public parking at the venue but there is a small council pay and display car park on Broad Street (just a few meters away). Radio Orkney is less than a hundred meters from the Travel Centre.

Downstairs is fully accessible, but the broadcast studio and production office are upstairs with no lift access.

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The video tour above has an audio guide to go with some 360º photography of the building.
Linked below that is an interactive tour, found through the link and at the bottom of their homepage, which consists of an set of 360º images.

Acessibility note: Accessible parking is available.]]> This is a 1908, 3rd Class passenger railway carriage belonging to North Eastern Railway which was converted into a summer house in 1977. It was bought from the Inverurie Loco Works in the mid 1950s and used as a henhouse. A corner of the carriage had rotted away and the present owner decided to add on a small extension incorporating a porch and sun room.

]]> This is one of the most significant buildings in Milngavie. Originally opened in 1863 as the terminus of a branch railway also serving the commuter suburb of Bearsden, the station was greatly enlarged during the late 1890s with the addition of platform awnings, to reflect Milngavie's own popularity as a developing place of residence for members of the Glasgow business community. The original station building of 1863 can be viewed to best advantage from the car park.

]]> This fine Palladian style Georgian Villa retains many original features including its exemplary entrance hall, cantilevered oval staircase, period fireplaces and Leith's oldest walled garden. Raimes Clark & Co Ltd, who trade as Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacies, recently celebrated their 200th anniversary and there will be a display of historical artefacts, photographs and papers including, what is probably, the oldest patent medicine in the world and the UK's most complete collection of old prescription ledgers.

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]]> An award-winning architect?s own two storey wheelchair accessible family home and studio on a tight urban site based around an unfolding 28m long ramp. It has resulted in a design that is both open plan and complex, with spaces connecting whilst still feeling separate and able to be used for different purposes. A restrained front fa?ade using stone and shingles contrasts with the copper clad playful forms of the garden fa?ade.

]]> In 1924 Ramsay MacDonald became the UK’s first Labour Prime Minister. He had this house built for his mother in 1908. Most rooms have original furniture, pictures (some from 10 Downing Street), photos, letters, hand-made clothes, schoolbooks.

]]> Randolph Hill, home to Strathcarron Hospice since the 1970s, was built in 1912 by William Wallace, the general manager and director of Carrongrove Papermill. The building was designed by architect E. Simpson of Stirling in the latest style of architecture, with a nod to the Arts and Crafts movement.

]]> New Adventure Centre providing a home for a number of different sports, teams, athletes, their governing bodies and coaches. The unique configuration of a quarry in established deciduous woodland near Ratho Village provides a splendid natural setting for the Centre. The quarry forms a huge amphitheatre, 130 metres across and 20 metres deep and has an average cliff height of 18 metres. The architecture of the Adventure Centre is unique. A combination of stone, glass, rocks and wood that blends in with the surrounding environment. The Adventure Centre includes: the world's largest indoor climbing arena, the world's highest sky ride and an aerial adventure course. Gym and healthclub.�

]]> P Johnson & Co at Ratho Byres Forge, established over 40 years ago, is a family-run business designing and creating contemporary metalwork. The artist blacksmiths combine modern technology with traditional skills to create innovative ironwork. Many examples of commissioned works can be found in various locations around Edinburgh, as well as throughout Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to take a tour of a well equipped working forge and watch the ‘smiths at work.

ACTIVITIES

The forges will be lit and several blacksmiths will demonstrate the forging of mild steel using power and hand hammers at the anvil.

Tours of the forge and how it operates.

Displays of past and

Refreshments will be available.

]]> This award winning transformation of a 1960s bungalow incorporates a Japanese sensibility towards space that blends inside and outside to provide a seamless transition between the house and its attractive gardens. The existing bungalow was opened up to form a new living space with exposed scissor trusses and views through the building from front to back. The house, designed by Konishi Gaffney Architects, has a strong environmental pedigree with external insulation, photovoltaic panels, a ground source heat pump and water recycling sanitary ware.

]]> Described by Ian Rankin as Edinburgh�s �hidden secret� the Union Canal lies in the heart of Edinburgh. Re-Union operate�
a wide-beam canal boat as a social enterprise encouraging communities to engage positively with their canal.
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]]> An imposing former laird's house, with castellated farm- buildings and 19C. extension to rear, the red roof-tiles were ballast from visiting Spanish fish merchants. Interesting interiors and detailing.

]]> Redhall Walled Garden is an 18th century garden and summerhouse run by the Scottish Association for Mental Health. It is a working garden which provides a unique setting for a remarkable mental health service, nestled in the peaceful haven of Edinburgh?s Colinton Dell. Redhall supports people recovering from mental ill health through therapeutic horticulture. The beautiful setting provides an environment for learning skills, being active, spending time in nature and working alongside others.

]]> This delightful Arts and Crafts period building was built in the late nineteenth century as offices for the renowned architectural practice of Andrew Maitland and Sons.

The decorative oak frame structure is complemented by etched, stained and painted glass windows. The interior spaces are light and lofty with cam ceiling and original joinery features.

]]> One of the largest New Town gardens in private ownership, its main format remains relatively unchanged since its development by William Henry Playfair in 1830. The design consists of an upland lawn of seven acres planted with specimen trees. The flanking woodlands of five acres are planted with crocuses, daffodils and bluebells, providing a carpet of colour in the spring.

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responsible for registers relating to property and other legal documents in Scotland. They maintain 17 public registers. The two main registers, the General Register of Sasines and the Land Register, are the official records of who owns what in Scotland. As the first country in the world to officially record property ownership, there is a long and important history.
Explore the exhibition in the newlyrefurbished Meadowbank House to find out more.
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]]> The Reid Concert Hall, built in 1859, is the original home of the Reid School of Music and retains a central role in the musical life of the University, hosting lectures, performances and concerts. The Museum of Instruments is the earliest surviving purpose-built musical museum in the world. It displays objects from the University’s collection including examples from the woodwind, brass, string and percussion families.

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]]> We are all becoming more aware of Climate Change and Global Warming, but as Peak Oil approaches, and with fuel and energy costs set to spiral out of control in the future, we all need to reduce our energy consumption and think about our options for small scale renewable energy generation at home. Two of the most cost effective technologies are Solar Thermal Panels to heat water, and Wood Fuel Heating Systems.

]]> Designed by Sir William Arrol in 1922, this unique Bascule Bridge is the only opening Bascule Bridge in the whole of Scotland.

]]> 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 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 gym/fitness suite, dance studio, football pitch and a Sauna/Steam Room.

]]> 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 Renfrew's rich heritage or take a tour of the grand hall and function rooms. Come along and experience a trip 'frew time!

]]> This stone-built church was opened in 1914 and this friendly and quiet place has been a place where all faiths can celebrate ever since.

]]> There is plenty to see and admire on a visit to this C-listed church building, opened in 1865.

]]> Designed and built by Paisley Architect, T.G. Abercrombie, the Grade B listed Victory Baths in all their detail and splendour are a particularly fine example of an Edwardian 25 yard swimming pool. The 1920's layout is largely intact with changing cubicles to poolside at ground level, arched doorways and a viewing gallery above with timber seats. It is said the pool has a resident ghost which has had numerous sightings over the years - none through the day though!

]]> Originally Renton Old Parish Church which united wth Renton Union Church, then Renton Millburn Church in 1969. Stained glass windows by Oscar Paterson Glasgow 1912-1922.

]]> Gather at Hoddom Castle for a led walk with the Hoddom Ranger to Repentance Tower. He will guide you through woodland and then up a short but steep climb to the Tower on the ancient beacon hill of Trailtrow. Repentance Tower was built by John Maxwell, 4th Lord Herries, as a watchtower for Hoddom Castle in the 1560s. The summit of Trailtrow provides superb views in all directions, towards the Solway the Lake District and over Annandale, and is clearly a strategic site on which to build a border tower during the uncertain times of 16C.

]]> Delivered as part of the Scottish Government funded Resource Efficient Scotland programme, the Resource Efficient House has been constructed by Zero Waste Scotland in partnership with development company, Tigh Grian Limited. The Resource Efficient House features at the BRE Innovation Park at Ravenscraig, North Lanarkshire, and is part of the Energy Saving Trust’s Green Network for Businesses. The aim of the project has been to reveal how resource efficiency measures can be included in the design, construction and deconstruction of a new home. It has also been possible to show how a strong focus on resource efficiency can contribute to a resource efficient lifestyle for occupants.

]]> The original complex was designed by Sir Basil Spence.This initial stage received a Civic Trust Award. Spence created homely accommodation with garden spaces between the cottage rows. A recent extension by Davis Duncan Architects to provide additional bedrooms, dining and lounge space received a Civic Trust Commendation.

]]> Forming part of the Garthdee Campus, the building includes cutting edge teaching and learning facilities for Social Care and the advanced technology Human Performance Laboratory. The building contains some fairly dramatic internal spaces.]]> There has been a church on the same site for over 365 years, the parish initially extending from Garelochhead to Cardross. The current building is the third and was completed in 1851. The second was the one in which Rev John McLeod Campbell preached his doctrine known now as The Row Heresy.

The Parish of Shandon became re-united with Rhu in 1971a split in 1844 saw Shandon forming its own Free Church congregation. There are a number of graves of interesting people spread out around the church yard most notably those of Sir James Guthrie and Henry Bell; and there is also a memorial to those who served on the Clyde Training Ship Cumberland which was destroyed by fire in 1889.In 2017 the Minister is Rev David T Young and he is supported by Rev Tina Kemp. Services are held every Sunday and the congregation is linked with Helensburgh Parish Church and at times, services are shared in one or other church.

]]> Landmark building standing on former Moot Hill. Category B listed, opened 1825. Chancel added 1910 and beautiful War Memorial window 1919.

Former minister, Rev Alexander Moodie, mentioned by Burns in?The Twa Herds?and The Holy Fair, is buried in the Graveyard.

Records on display; Slide Show of Old Riccarton

Service 11.30am

]]> Richardson and Son and long established local printers in the town. They have been involved in printing a number of publications associated with the history of Hawick, including:

"Companion Guide to Hawick and District" for Hawick Archaeological Society

"Hawick & District and The Great War" by Derek Robertson

"Reflections of Hawick" by Ian W Landles BEM an Alan G Brydon.

In 2019 they used an 1863 machine to print Langholm Common-Riding ribbons on pink material.(Colours of the Winner of The Derby)

The building now occupied by Richardson & Son has a long history.

In 1921 the North British Railway Company opened a maintenance yard and sidings at the former Andrew Oliver & Son's auction site in Loch Park, relocating the district's wagon works from the wilderness at Riccarton junction.

With the impending closure of the Waverley Line, the yard and its workshops were converted to an industrial estate by Hawick Town Council in 1968. One of the first tenants was The Hawick News, which moved from its original premises at 24 High Street. Their print works closed in 2000 and is now occupied by Richardson & Son, commercial and general printers

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Riddle's Court is a picturesque A-listed merchant's house just steps away from Edinburgh's famous castle. The 1590s building houses unique features including exquisite painted ceilings, authentic working fireplaces and panelled rooms � all of which have been being painstakingly restored by skilled craftsmen. It is closely linked to the work of Patrick Geddes, environmentalist and �father of town planning�.

The building has been restored and new, contemporary interventions added to transform the space into a state of the art venue.

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WORLD CLASS TWIN-SITE SUPER COLLEGE.

Riverside campus opened its doors to students and staff in August 2015 with an ambitious aim to lead the maritime college community globally. City campus on Cathedral Street opened in August 2016 creating a technologically advanced twin site super campus, a flagship Super College and powerhouse of technical and professional skills.

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Riverside campus is situated on the south bank of the River Clyde and represents a multi-million investment in maritime education and training, marine engineering and science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Riverside is the most modern, most technologically advanced, most future-proofed maritime campus of all 230 such colleges anywhere in the world. It has won 12 architectural and design awards and was shortlisted for architecture's most prestigious accolade, the RIBA Stirling Prize. It is home to almost 3,000 Marine and Engineering students who have access to a 198-bed en-suite student accommodation tower that sits alongside the main college building, separated by a continental style colonnade and garden area.

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A plain pedimented Georgian building designed by John Brash of Glasgow, architect, in 1811. But surprises await you. It has magnificent stained glass windows which you need to appreciate from the inside. There are several from notable artists. Look out for that by William Morris. And then enjoy the glorious light through that of the Millenium Window created by renowned glass artist John Clark.

At the rear are remnants of the graveyard. Of interest are the mausolea. That for the Napier family is from 1846, a simple rectangular-plan Gothic enclosure.

]]> A lifeboat station was first established at Campbeltown in 1861. The Severn Class lifeboat the Ernest and Mary Shaw came into service in 1999. The D-class lifeboat D-571 Three Brothers came into service in 2001. Three silver medals, 9 bronze medals, and 3 certificates have been awarded over the years to Campbeltown crew for rescues at sea, in 2001 for rescuing 2 men from the grounded fishing vessel Sincerity.

 

 

]]> Operating from the rugged north east coast of Scotland, lifeboats have been launching from Fraserburgh harbour for nearly 200 years. The crews have been honoured with 16 awards for gallantry. The station has also seen tragedy with eleven lifeboat crew losing their lives saving others at sea.

]]> The Kessock Station, which was designed by local architect Campbell Ross was officially opened in June 2002, when a naming ceremony wa held for the new inshore B class Atlantic 75 lifeboat, Moray Dolphin.  As well as the boat, the Station houses facilities for repair and maintenance and a general purpose crew room which has a panoramic view from its balcony to the Firth and Kessock Bridge.

]]> The Kessock Station, which was designed by local architect Campbell Ross was officially opened in June 2002, when a naming ceremony was held for the new inshore B class Atlantic 75 lifeboat, Moray Dolphin. As well as the boat, the Station houses facilities for repair and maintenance, and a general purpose crew room which as a panoramic view from its balcony to the Firth and the Kessock Bridge.

]]> Located in a major fishing port, Macduff lifeboat station was designed by a local architect who also designed the recently opened Fraserburgh lifeboat station.? Macduff was the first station to be allocated an Atlantic 85 lifeboat in 2006, the most technologically advanced inshore lifeboat designed by the charity, of which there are currenlty only 19 operating around the uk and Ireland today. The launch system for this is unique as it is launched from a mobile crane. The Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) is towed to a suitable site by the crane and it is then used to lower the ILB off the trolley and into the water.

]]> At the RNLI Station at Victoria Road you can learn how a modern lifeboat operates and the history of the service in the area, including rescues that earned gallantry awards for the crews.

]]> Operating from the largest town in south west Scotland, Stranraer lifeboat station is one of 22 inshore lifeboat stations in Scotland. It has an inshore D class lifeboat

]]> Operating for nearly 140 years, Stromness lifeboat is situated at the north end of Scapa Flow. The rescue work is varied in the difficult waters off the rugged coastline and waters of the Orkney Islands.

]]> Thurso is the NRLI's most northerly lifeboat station on mainland Scotland. Today's Severn class lifeboat launches into the often turbulent seas of the Pentalnd Firth. The crews have been presented with 17 awards for gallantry, the most recent in 2004.

The current boathouse was built in 1957 and was adapted in 1970. In 2004 the new lifeboat, 'The Taylors', was placed on service on 7th April. This lifeboat was funded by the generous bequest of Mrs Vera Rita Eliza Taylor together with the bequest of Miss Agness Anita Cluness. A new pontoon berth for the new lifeboat was also completed this year.

]]> Severn class lifeboat carries out rescues to both leisure and commercial vessels.]]> Due to operational requirements the station will no longer be able to open on Saturday 14th Sept. However will now be open Sunday 15th from 10am-4pm apologies for any inconvenience.

Access will be given to the cabin which houses the station crew shed. You will also get to view the kit, crew room and the lifeboat crew will be on hand to tell you all about what they do. There will be the opportunity to visit the boat shed and see where the lifeboats are kept, in a building that is as old as the harbour itself.
*Please note that the crew will be on call that day and so may need to attend emergencies.

]]> Situated in the town’s eighteenth century watermill on the west bank of the River Nith, the Robert Burns Centre tells the story of the poet’s last years spent in the bustling streets and lively atmosphere in Dumfries. The exhibition is illuminated by many original manuscripts and possessions of Burns.

There is a fascinating scale model of Dumfries in the 1790s, additional information and images on touchscreen interactives, along with an audio booth to listen to some Burns songs and poems. Younger visitors can discover more about Scotland’s Bard through a gallery trail, colouring sheets, word games and jigsaws.

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The Centre is run by the Local Authority and is home to an exhibition about the poet Robert Burns and his life in the town as well as a 69 seat cinema which shows predominantly independent, documentary and foreign films.

As well as an exhibition and cinema the Centre also houses a privately run restaurant called Hullabaloo, which is open 6 days per week and on Saturdays and Sundays up until the end of September.

]]> Ellisland, the rural home of National Bard Robert Burns, set in stunning landscape beside the river Nith. The site inspired Burns to write some of his most famous works, including Tam o’Shanter and Auld Lang Syne. It is unique in Burns heritage, being the only house he built for himself and his family.

Step back in time, by entering Burns’ kitchen and the Spence where he wrote and greeted his visitors. Discover a range of fascinating artefacts reflecting Burns’ life on the farm and his writing. Have a walk down the river, through Robert’s orchard and even take a peak at his outside loo!

Though built by Burns as a farmhouse, he was already famous by 1788 and the building shows some significant differences to a traditional Dumfriesshire farmhouse of the 18th century.

]]> It was in this simple sandstone house in a quiet Dumfries street that Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet spent the last years of his life. He died here in 1796 at the age of just thirty seven. The Burns Mausoleum is only a short walk away.

The house retains most of its original features and the kitchen, scullery, bedroom and study give an atmospheric feel of the Burns family home. The parlour now contains many original artefacts including original manuscripts, Burns’ exciseman equipment and domestic items belonging to his wife Jean.

The building is now a place of pilgrimage for Burns enthusiasts from around the world.

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]]> The Lodge of Freemasons in Cromarty was established in 1774 and named after its founder Donald Robertson. The present building opened in 1914 following a revival of the Freemasons in Cromarty under John Thomson. A carved stone taken from the earlier lodge in Bank Street, and incorporated into this, is said to have been carved by Hugh Miller.

]]> This is a grade A listed building in the 'Arts and Crafts' style. The chapel is a memorial to Robin Tudsbery, killed in the last week of the Second World War. The stained glass windows, by Sadie McLellan (one of the Glasgow Girls), depict scenes from John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. Carved furniture by Thomas Goode & Co is another important feature.�

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]]> Rock House is known as the most important address in the world of photography as it was the home and studio of pioneering photographers Hill and Adamson from 1843 to 1847. The house dates from 1765 and features in JMW Turner's watercolour 'Edinburgh from Calton Hill'. Recently the house was refurbished and decorated by leading interior designers, Studio Reed and it's very beautiful.

]]> A unique chance to see behind the scenes at Rockvilla, National Theatre of Scotland's new rehearsal and technical centre. Meet the team and take an interactive tour of the building with introductions to technical theatre, exhibits, workshops and a talk.

The National Theatre of Scotland is opening up its new facility to the public. We look forward to welcoming all ages to Rockvilla, an engine room for Scottish theatre, designed by Hoskins Architects, on the banks of the Forth and Clyde Canal, part of an emerging cultural quarter.

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]]> The Rosebank Distillery building, mothballed by United Distillers in 1995, but still containing the vats, storage tanks, whiskey safe and stills.

]]> This is a fine example of an early 19th Century meal mill and kiln. Sandhaven meal mill is unique in that all the machinery survives, including the electric motor, which provided power in the last years of its working life; other fittings include a built-in hinged top desk used by the miller. The mill was restored in the 1990s.

]]> Rosemount Public School opened on 21 February 1887 and cost around ?8000. Today the building houses a variety of different activities and teams.?

]]> Rothes Halls is an entertainment and conference venue located right in the centre of Glenrothes, adjoining the Kingdom Shopping Centre. Its vibrant programme includes popular music, big-name comedy, drama, dance and children's shows and large-scale, site-specific theatre productions. The FifeSpace & FotoSpace visual arts galleries are located on the first floor and host new exhibitions every six weeks, ranging from nationally-recognised names to touring exhibitions and local artists' work.


]]> Recently named as one of Scotland?s ten favourite buildings of the last century, Rothesay Pavilion has been?the cultural centre of the island community of Bute off the West Coast of Scotland.? Built in 1938 by architect J.A. Carrick, this Grade A listed building is a fabulous example of 1930s International Modernism akin to the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, which opened just three years before. The Pavillion has served Bute?s residents and visitors as everything from grand ballroom and concert hall to wedding venue, civic centre, family entertainment venue and sports hall. Over the years it has hosted tea dances and big band concerts, community pantomimes, rock concerts, conferences, arts festivals, football and boxing tournaments,?horticultural shows, birthday parties, political conferences and conventions.?

After eight decades of continuous and sustained use on its seafront location,?this iconic edifice is showing its age,?and in 2000 Rothesay Pavilion was placed on the 'buildings at risk' register requiring complete restoration and refurbishment to ensure its future. In 2013 a rescue plan was launched by owners Argyll and Bute Council and a new ?Rothesay Pavilion? charity formed to assist with the restoration project and take over the management and programming of the building on completion. ? The Pavilion finally closed its doors to the public in September 2015 to allow for a complicated and phased refurbishment project to commence which is due for completion in 2019.

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]]> Commissioned by Rothesay Harbour Trust in 1899 during Rothesay's hey-day, the gents? lavatory was always intended to impress.

The magnificent interior has walls entirely clad in decorative ceramic tiles, ornately patterned in rows. The floors are designed with ceramic mosaic, and with the crest of the Royal Burgh of Rothesay.

]]> Rowlands is a youth project based in an old hardware store bequeathed by the owner Rowland Tait to the young people of Selkirk.�

]]> This Victorian Mansion was designed in 1891 for Arthur Sanderson, the famous whisky distiller who had bought a large collection of fine arts. However, since 1925 it has been the Headquarters of 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force.The interiors were finely decorated by William Scott Morton, with each room individually designed according to the art displayed a Grecian themed entrance hall, a Renaissance Dining Room, Drawing Room inspired by Robert Adam, and Louis XIII styled bedroom.

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]]> From the 13th century or earlier, Tarbert Castle guarded the anchorage in the bay below, and controlled the land link between East and West Lochs. It has been a Royal Castle since at least 1292, when it was granted to John Balliol by Edward I of England. In 1325 Robert the Bruce enlarged and fortified the Castle to protect it from attack by the Lords of the Isles, and in the 16th century a towerhouse was added, which today, is the most prominent part of the surviving structure.

The impressive ruin has recently been conserved by the local community and the grounds are grazed by a flock of Hebridean sheep. A new interpretation trail guides visitors around the site.

]]> This Category B-listed 1869 villa imaginatively incorporates Victorian features, including a Pompeian-style painted vestibule and cupola. It is now the Scottish headquarters of the RCN, the world's largest professional organisation and trade union for nursing. There are exhibition displays, including the history of nursing and RCN Scotland's first headquarters at Heriot Row in the New Town. One discovery during refurbishment of the 1869 villa was original and intact decoration attributed to David Ramsay Hay, a leading reformer of interior design.

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]]> In this beautifully decorated 19th century building you can see historic medical instruments, rare books and art, and find out how we've helped doctors, surgeons and dentists to stay at the cutting edge for over 400 years.

The College was founded in 1599 and moved into its current home in 1862. Today the College is a bustling centre of medical education and examination, as well as being an accredited museum.

You can see some of our amazing collections of medical instruments, rare books and archives, and learn more about medicine and surgery in old Glasgow. We'll also have a showcase of the exciting work we're doing to combine our heritage collections with Medical Visualisation technology.

And we're not just about medicine! You can also view our copy of John James Audubon's breath-taking "Birds of America" and browse the artwork on display throughout the College.

In 2017 the building underwent a large refurbishment programme, expanding our on-site clinical skills facilities and modernising our lecture theatres and meeting spaces. This means the College is busier than ever, and Doors Open Day provides you with a unique chance to fully explore every part of the building in a single visit.

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Located on Queen Street since 1848, the Royal College of Physicians buildings contain many beautiful Georgian and Victorian rooms. Our mission remains close to the founders' ideals: namely to promote the highest standards in medicine and this is reflected throughout the buildings. One highlight is Number Eight - the first house built in Queen Street - a classic Georgian townhouse designed by Robert Adam�for Robert�Orde�the Chief Baron of the Court of the Exchequer. It was used to host his private parties which were attended by great figures�of the day, including the philosopher David Hume. Much of Adam's impressive interiors including spectacular plasterwork ceilings survives.

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]]> For over 100 years RCAHMS has been working to create a record of Scotland's built environment. Their vast national collection of over 15 million unique items is made available to the public to explore online and in their Search Room.

This year RCAHMS is showcasing the hidden treasures of Scotland’s rich industrial heritage. Whether you’re interested in exploring old photographs of Victorian factory workers, shipbuilding on the Clyde, or the construction of the Forth Bridge; original design drawings of power stations and hydro-electric schemes; survey photographs of distilleries, factories and mills; or aerial photographs of lost industrial sites across Scotland and Europe – there will be something for everyone.

]]> With 170 years of experience and recognised as one of the world top three performing arts institutions, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) has created an environment that is truly distinctive and offers students and experience like no other conservatoire.� As Scotland�s national conservatoire, it is�one of Europe�s most multi-disciplinary performing arts higher education centres, offering specialised teaching across music, drama, dance, production and film. Around 1100 students are currently pursuing degrees at the RCS across these specialisms.

The RCS works in partnership with the national companies, including the National Theatre of Scotland, Scottish Opera and BBC Scotland, to provide students with the very best learning experiences the Scottish landscape has to offer. Based in the heart of Glasgow, the RCS is also a busy performing arts venue, hosting more than 500 public performances each year and issuing around 55,000 tickets from its box office annually.�Additionally, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches over 3000 part-time learners every year through its Junior Conservatoire and Lifelong Learning departments

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]]> The Royal Edinburgh Community Gardens was established in 2010, and is managed by Cyrenians.

We work with hospital patients, staff, volunteers, visitors and local community groups to grow fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs, cook food, improve the bio-diversity of the site, and support people on a journey of recovery.

The Growing Space was established in June 2014, as part of the Green Space Art Space initiative which aims to develop the outdoor spaces at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

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]]> Italianate, 'palazzo' style building; designed by Charles Wilson. Finely sculpted masks of legal figures forming keystones to the window arches outside and richly decorated interior. Members law library which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2017 on upper floor.

The Faculty of Procurators (or lawyers) in Glasgow has been in existence since before 1668.

The building, into which the Faculty and its library moved in 1857, is a two-storeyed building with three fa�ades designed by the architect Charles Wilson (1810-1863) in the style of a Venetian Palazzo. Wilson is also responsible for some of Glasgow�s finest Italianate buildings.

The keystones to the arches, depicting the faces of eminent lawyers, were modelled by Alexander Handyside Ritchie and carved by James Shanks.

There are a number of different rooms within the building including � the Faculty Hall which has been used for a variety of purposes over the years, including auctions and Royal Faculty lunches.

The Small Library with its �bicentenary window� commissioned from John K. Clark for the Royal Faculty�s bicentenary in 1996 and mortification boards around the balcony commemorating bequests to the Royal Faculty�s charitable funds.

The Main Library which was described in the Glasgow Herald of 12 June 1857 as "one of the most exquisite halls in the West of Scotland". Nine busts of former members of the Faculty and other notables add character to the library.

The building houses an extremely important collection of legal texts and is still used as a working space by solicitors and advocates, consequently it is usually only open to members.

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]]> The Mortuary Chapel of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh is a nineteenth century chapel, designed by the Scottish architect George Washington Browne, with mural decorations by the Arts and Crafts artist Phoebe Anna Traquair. The murals are Phoebe Traquair's first professional commission, and the sole survivor of around 20 commissions instigated by Patrick Geddes' Edinburgh Social Union.�

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]]> A small room lined with tender, luminous paintings by Phoebe Anna Traquair, 1885. Life-size angels sing the Sanctus on a background of the Creation with panels of "Maternity", "The Cup of Life" and "The Bridge of Life". Lots of appealing detail.

Enter through front entrance fate between main hospital bulding and Sciennes Primary school, then follow signs down right hand (eastern) side of building.�

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