Hear stories from men and women we�ve worked with
since 1826. What are the common themes and what
has changed? Discover what we�re doing to make
homelessness a thing of the past. Tour our building and stay
for lunch.

Booking essential

]]> This room is named after the Senatus Academicus, the supreme body of the University responsible for regulating teaching and discipline and approving degrees. The interior was re-designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson in 1897-8. It contains fine portraits by Raeburn, Lely and Wilkie and a rare split second clock used by 17th century mathematician, James Gregory.

]]> Built in 1959-60 in neo-Georgian style, a gift of the Besse family in memory of Antonin Besse, this building houses the School’s Fire and Coastguard Services, and, on the upper floor, an examination hall.

]]> The United Reformed Church in Shawlands is the successor to the first congregation of Churches of Christ founded in 1839. Designed by Miller & Black in 1908 in Arts & Crafts Gothic and built in red sandstone, with baptistery & pipe organ.

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]]> An opportunity to learn about the 2017 restoration of the lodge for a private Scottish charitable organisation with before and after photos of the works.

Shawmuir Lodge is located near the entrance to Pollok Park, on Pollokshaws road. Designed as an architectural precursor to the mansion house it has now been sensitively restored after many years on the Buildings at Risk register.

]]> Venture behind the scenes of a working candle factory in Govan. Witness the different mesmerising production techniques perfected over 120 years by the UK�s oldest candle manufacturer as we manipulate masses of molten wax!

Learn about our company�s long-standing history and our relationship with Glasgow. Get an insight into how candle making and the machinery we use has evolved over the years with this guided tour of our working factory in Govan.

We will walk you through the life-span of a candle, from drawing board, to wax, wick, colour, scent, testing and through to first flame.

Our founders Mr Shearer and Mr Harvey initially worked in the Candleriggs area (one of Glasgow�s oldest streets and its historic home of candle making) before opening their own factory on the city outskirts over 120 years ago, in 1897.

Today, our founders would be astonished to see our factory full of cutting-edge candle making technology, and to know that Shearer Candles are popular the world over.

Whilst much has changed, Shearer Candles are still recognised for our artisanal approach, attention to detail and craftsmanship.

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]]> A grotto within a former 19C romantic landscape. Originally faced with sea cliff conglomerate and restored in 2000 by local trust and shell artist Diana Reynell. The interior is barnacled with rib vaults of sea urchins and heraldic panels of scallops and conches.

]]> Archery is held here and can be used in battle or to catch food.

]]> Purpose-built Neo-Classical court house with majestic 4-columned Ionic portico. Recently refurbished to provide 2 large jury courts, 2 small non-jury courts, witness and jury rooms, and custody area. Interesting stained glass.

]]> Ever wondered what goes on inside the Sheriff Court? This doors open day come along, see inside the building, meet the players and see the court in action. After witnessing a mock trial you will get a tour around the B listed building and learn even more about the judicial system.

]]> With Norway under German-occupation during the Second World War, Shetland became the base for an operation using Norwegian fishing boats and crew to shuttle across the North Sea-supplying the Norwegian underground and returning with refugees. Established initially at Lunna, the 'Shetland Bus' operation moved to Scalloway in 1942.

]]> Shetland’s very own artisanal cheese producers will offer visitors a chance to tour their factory this Doors Open Days.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Credit photo to shetlandcheese.co.uk

]]> Situated overlooking the West Voe beach in Sumburgh, the Shetland Christian Youth Camp (SCYC) holds its annual children’s’ camp in the summer holidays. SCYC is organised by Christians from Gospel halls across Shetland. The aim of the camp is to teach children the message of the bible and provide them with an enjoyable holiday. Visit the camp this Doors Open Days for an opportunity to tour the building and meet the organisers.

]]> Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park was formally designated in 1990. The Greenock Cut Visitor Centre is located on the west side of Loch Thom in the hills south of Greenock at the top of Shielhill Glen.

]]> A very unusual survival of an eighteenth century windmill and an adjoining horse gin, all set within the context of a steading with byres dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. A fascinating chance to see such buildings in the process of restoration. A fascinating chance to see such buildings in the process of restoration.

]]> Located just off the main transport artery M8 Shotts Community Firestation is the furthest east station of the west service delivery area. It provides fire cover to Harthill, Fauldhouse, Salsburgh, Allanton and Newmains. The building is purpose built and is easily recognisable, look for the training tower. This Community Fire Station is operated by Scottish Fire and Rescue service personnel from the local community, there is 1 fire appliance and 12 firefighters. These firefighters either live and/or work in the communities they serve. The firefighters attend a vast range of emergency incidents as well as carrying out community safety visits to the local community.

]]> Shutters Open 2009 is a chance for you to send us photographs of your experience of Doors Open Days 2009.

Perhaps you've captured a building from an unusual perspective, or maybe an exquisite architectural detail has caught your eye. We want to know how you have experienced Doors Open Days.

PLEASE ASK PERMISSION BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS as photography is not permitted inside some buildings.

]]> The Signet Library building (Lower and Upper Libraries), begun in 1810, designed by Robert Reid, with principal interiors by William Stark, was completed in 1822, in time for King George IV's visit to Edinburgh. The libraries are linked by a triumphal staircase by William Burn with a screen by William Playfair, 1819. The Upper Library has Corinthian column capitals carved by sculptor John Steell. It has been described as a 'classical cathedral', and by George IV as "the finest drawing room in Europe"!. The Lower Library is divided into reading bays. The west wing (Sydney Mitchell 1903), originally storage, has been redeveloped to provide more accommodation by Benjamin Tindall Architects, 1995. The building is home to The Society of Writers to Her Majesty's Signet (known as the WS Society), one of the founding institutions of the Scottish legal system. Today the WS Society is a thriving professional body of practising solicitors.�

]]> A unique opportunity to experience the Pollokshaws Burgh Halls brought to life with silent film and music.

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]]> Family home and surgery of James Young Simpson who discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform in the dining room, now the Discovery Room, in 1847. Now a Church of Scotland centre providing drugs counselling and related services.Sunflower Garden specially set out for children affected by family drug misuse.�

]]> Sir James Young Simpson lived at Simpson House from 1845 to 1870. He was a Scottish doctor and an important figure in the history of medicine. Simpson discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform and successfully introduced it for general medical use. Simpson House is now part of Cross Reach, the Social Care arm of the Church of Scotland, and offers services to those affected by substance misuse.

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The Sir Ian Wood building provides students and staff with state of the art teaching and learning facilities. It accommodates both formal and informal learning and social spaces including the library. This building is also home to the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment.

]]> Built in 1912 the Sir John Wilson Town Hall is a Category B Listed Building. The building is a fine example of an early 20th century town hall, notable for its Baroque detailing to principal elevation and richly decorated interior, reflecting the generosity of its budget. £10000 of its building cost was gifted by Sir John Wilson, then owner of the Airdrie estate, businessman and MP. Airdrie-born architect John Thomson won the commission in an open competition against George Arthur and Andrew Aitken. He died the year the building was completed. The building employs a steel lattice girder frame by William Baird and Son Ltd of Glasgow (not to be confused with prominent 19th century iron and coal manufacturer, William Baird and Company). Steelwork frames of this type became widely used in industrial building from the 1860s onwards and were increasingly adopted for civic and municipal architecture in the early years of the 20th century. This traditional style town hall comprises of a large and a lesser hall. The large hall has a main hall and balcony. Seating 660 for a concert/conference. The main hall is also used for wedding and dinner dances. The lesser hall is situated on the upper level of the facility and has a capacity of 110. The Airdrie Town Hall is used for both professional and amateur/community based events.

]]> A wonderful opportunity to visit the National Trust Patrick Geddes apartment located within Ramsay Gardens in the Old Town. This exquisite period Arts and Crafts apartment was designed by the town-planner and environmentalist Sir Patrick Geddes for himself and his family at the end of the 19^th Century. It retains many original features and is situated next to Edinburgh Castle, with magnificent 360 degree views across the City.

Advance booking essential via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dod-ramsay-garden-patrick-geddes-apartment-tickets-65095029987

Please note that this venue is located on the fourth floor, and so is not accessible to all.

]]> This listed Category A courthouse was completed in 1804 with a 100 foot high spire that dominates the Market Place.

Still occasionally used for special meetings and re-enacted court cases using original scripts from old court minutes.

Sir Walter Scott served here as Sheriff from 1803 until his death in 1832.

]]> Preserved wall of the former Shotts Ironworks. A silent memento of the town's 19C industrial heyday.

]]> Access by climbing down a 15ft vertical steel ladder. Warm clothing and sensible shoes required.

The first fully restored monitoring post (built 1965) in Scotland following the 1991 stand-down of the ROC facilities that would have reported nuclear explosion and fall out in the Firth of Clyde.

]]> John Honeyman, 1893-5, in local warm pink sandstone. Woodwork finely carved by John Crawford. Stained glass by William Guthrie, Stephen Adam and Son, Douglas Strachan, Morris and Co., C E Kempe plus two impressive windows relocated from Greenock and containing warships, seaplanes and the arms of Greenock. Wrought iron lamp standard attributed to Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who was an apprentice with Honeyman and Keppie.?

]]> Comprises visitor portacabin and Royal Observer Corps underground monitoring post, manned until 1991. The primary function was to monitor and report on the effects of a nuclear attack as part of an extensive chain throughout the United Kingdom. This is the only monitoring post in the West of Scotland for public access. Access by climbing down a 15ft vertical steel ladder. Warm clothing and sensible shoes required.

Pre-booking essential due to restricted space. Tel: 07513 504 115 to reserve a place.

]]> Skelmorlie Secret Bunker is a fully restored underground Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post built as part of a UK chain to monitor and report on a nuclear attack during the Cold War period.

An underground, atmospheric, hands on experience using some of our original equipment and instruments.

Access is via a 15 foot vertical steel ladder from an entrance shaft on the surface. Tours last one hour, and access is restricted to adults and children from Primary 7 upwards.

Pre-booking is essential due to restricted space. Please come warmly dressed and with sensible footwear.

Contact 07513-504115

]]> Visit Kenny Johnson's workshop at its new address of 7 Clairmont Place to learn about his company Skyinbow and their range of electric fiddles.

This includes the award winning S1 electric violin and the Skyinbow pro that is used by some of the world's top violinists.

]]> Car-free development designed using green technology for a sustainable style of living for Canmore Housing Association by Architects Hackland & Dore, 2000.�

]]> Sloans building is one of the city's most stunning and impressive venues, set over three floors hosting a decadent ballroom, private snug bar and restaurant space.

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]]> Behind the scenes tour of the University of Glasgow�s award-winning purpose-built Small Animal Hospital. The hospital is one of the most sophisticated in Europe and is a flagship for the School of Veterinary Medicine.

The University of Glasgow�s School of Veterinary Medicine is renowned for teaching, research and clinical provision, and attracts students, researchers and clinicians from around the world. Set in the beautiful 92-acre green space of Garscube Estate, the internationally accredited school provides an expert referral centre via the Weipers Equine Hospital, Scottish Centre for Production Animal Health & Food Safety and the Small Animal Hospital for animal owners and referring practitioners throughout the UK. Our exceptional facilities allow companion animals from across the UK to benefit from the most advanced care available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Furthermore, we support our local practitioners through our dedicated first opinion emergency service throughout the year.
The Small Animal Hospital is one of the most sophisticated in Europe and is the only Scottish veterinary hospital housing an imaging diagnostic suite complete with both MRI and CT scanners. There is also a state-of the art endoscopy room, four operating theatres, a unique pain and rehabilitation centre incorporating a hydrotherapy pool and treadmill together with a room dedicated to physiotherapy.
The School has a long and distinguished reputation for the high quality teaching that it offers to its students. The School is ranked 1st in the UK for Veterinary Science in the Times Good University Guide 2018, and 1st in the UK for Veterinary Medicine in the Complete University Guide 2019.

In addition to the highly acclaimed Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery degree, the School offers an MSci/BSc(Hons)/BSc Veterinary Biosciences programme, dedicated to those areas of science that underpin veterinary medicine. The School runs an RCVS approved full time veterinary nurse training course in conjunction with Scotland's Rural College and in 2017 introduced an MSc Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing.

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]]> Since 1835 this Georgian house in Leith has belonged to Raimes Clark and Co Ltd. It is currently home to the Head Office of Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacies.

The house has retained many of its original features such as the oval central staircase, Adam fireplaces and the oldest surviving walled garden in Leith.

]]> The Society of Advocates in Aberdeen has been in existence for more than four hundred and fifty years. The Society's present building was sited to take advantage of proximity to the new Peddie and Kinnear Sheriff Court House. Unremarkable from the outside, it is the decoration of the interior that is of interest.]]> Be a guest of Clan Hannay for the day, tour of tower and grounds including our 12^th century motte, see the kitchen fire in operation and hear how life was lived on this ancient site, hear about our future plans for restoration.

Learn more about the towers fascinating history and see it brought to light.

]]> The home of Perth poet William Soutar, this house retains much of its period oak-panelled rooms, stained glass windows, ceramic fire surrounds and beautiful bookcases full of Soutar’s own books.

Enjoy a visit with guides from the ‘Friends of William Soutar’ on hand and with poetry recitals at 12:00.

]]> Beneath the 19 arches of the South Bridge lies a labyrinth of underground passages and chambers dating from the 18C. Once used as workshops, houses and storage, these atmospheric, candlelit areas contain wine cellars, carved stones and unearthed treasures.�

]]> Listed Category B 1852-54 by A & W Reid, pointed gothic church with tall three stage tower and spire with clock faces. Braced rafter ceiling internally, gallery supported by slender hexagonal columns with plaster capitals; panelled balustrade with Gothic motif and painted plaster friezes of entwined leaves and buds.

]]> Motherwell's oldest church, opened in 1789 and extended in 1860. Now the home of South Dalziel Historic Building CIC, centrally located, opposite the Civic Centre. Enjoy a coffee or a light lunch in the cosy Spire Café, with various halls/studios available to hire for Weddings, parties, corporate events, dance/keep fit classes and any large or small group event.

Find out more about this historic building and its current use as a community hub.

]]> South Leith Parish Church, founded in 1483, has been the ?Church in the Midst? the historic parish church in Leith for over 500 years. Our historic building, redesigned by Thomas Hamilton in 1847, has within it many historical and architectural items of great interest including a unique hammer beam roof and magnificent stained-glass windows. The church has many royal connections including the coat of arms of Mary of Guise and Mary Queen of Scots.

]]> Listed Category A 1830 almost certainly designed by William Robertson for Mrs Grant of Elchies, South Villa is the epitome of the Regency Villa in Elgin. Two storey under a low pitch pavilion roof, the central entrance fronted by a semicircular portico with Greek-Doric columns. 2 storey canted bay windows decorate the flanking elevations, all enriched by original cast-iron railings. The external blind boxes to the windows are an unusual survivor. Fine plaster ceiling and Ionic columned screen in entrance hall, otherwise little of original interior has survived. Domestic ice-house in garden.

]]> The Southern Upland Way, from Portpatrick to Cocksburnpath, reaches its highest point, Lowther Hill, 2379ft, near Leadhills. Lowther Hill was once used as a place of burial of suicide victims who, because of their sin of having taken their own lives, could not be buried in the hallowed ground of a churchyard.

Many short routes link to the SUW are available, further information can be found on the website – www.southernuplandway.com

]]> Picturesque Southerness Lighthouse stands at the foot of the old part of Southerness village. This is the oldest surviving complete lighthouse in Scotland and was once home to the lighthouse keeper night after night, as he ensured safety from the perils of the Solway’s rocks and sands.

The lighthouse was completed in 1748 and would have been a familiar sight for the young John Paul Jones growing up at Arbigland. The sand and rocks of the Barnhouries off Southerness were especially dangerous, and the subject of folk tales such as ‘The Mermaid of Barnhourie’. The lighthouse was maintained until 1867, but the subsequent lack of it resulted in a horrendous series of shipping losses until Georgina Blackett of Arbigland (a great aunt of the previous owner), raised £250 to re-install the light. Inside the lighthouse there is a steep wooden staircase leading up to the light, where you will find spectacular views of the Solway Firth.

]]> Pavilion: A very recent and successful restoration project by the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust, the original pavilion building by W C Joass was intended as the social focus of the Victorian Spa resort. Funding from Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Scotland among others.

]]> Visit the launch of Digging In to explore reconstructed World War I Allied and German trench systems, with hands-on activities that help convey the human experiences of the conflict and its impact on soldiers and communities at home. Limited disabled access. For more information please go to�http://glasgowdoorsopenday.com/event/digging-in/

]]> Glasgow Traditional Building Forum will host a demonstration of traditional building skills and materials for repairing and maintaining Scotland's traditional homes.
Complimentary activities will take place in Architecture and Design Scotland's Material Considerations - A Library of Sustainable Building Materials.
Limited disabled access.
For more information please go to:

http://glasgowdoorsopenday.com/event/traditional-building-skills-and-materials/

]]> Springbank was established in 1828 and is the oldest independently owned distillery in Scotland - currently in the hands of the great, great grandson of the original owner. It is unique among Scotland?s distilleries as it is the only one to undertake 100% of the distilling process on the one site, with human involvement at every stage of the process.

]]> The Springfield Church was built in 1865 comprising the original building, and later a modern sanctuary extension was added in 1972/3 with additional halls, rooms and a small chapel.

]]> The original slip launched lifeboat house with a simple arched corrugated roof was extended in the 1990s.

There has been a lifeboat station at St Abbs since 1911, so this is year is the station�s centenary. The station operates an inshore B Class Atlantic 75 lifeboat.

]]> St Abbs Visitor Centre is a state of the art facility is located in the old village hall, perched precariously on a cliff edge. Built as a resource for both visitors and locals, the Centre offers free admission, interactive exhibits, library area, web access, stunning photographs and historical artefacts. It's an ideal starting point to a visit to St Abbs, giving information on the history of the village, the geology and also the local flora and fauna visitors are likely to encounter.

The St Abbs Visitor Centre is an independent Scottish charity.

]]> Voted one of the top 16 churches in the world to take your breath away (churchpop.com) this stunning building is lavishly decorated in the baroque revival style. Explore the interiors to marvel at spectacular mosaics and huge glazed dome.

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]]> Built in 1784 as the first church of the New Town, St Andrew’s Church was designed by Major Andrew Frazer and the unusual elliptical plan, the first in Britain, responded to the restricted site after Sir Laurence Dundas built his house on the intended site in St Andrew’s Square on the George Street axis.

The Church boasts a fine Georgian interior, especially the Adam-style ceiling, notable glass (Alf Webster and Douglas Strachan), Wells Kennedy organ (1984), original peel of bells (restored 2006), and interpretation panels.

]]> Category B Listed Building built by Sir John Gladstone, the church was gifted to the Diocese of Brechin. In the nave, which is faced with Caen stone, there is a high relief marble monument of Sir John and his wife, Ann Robertson. The plain rectangular building was enlarged 20 years later when his son Sir Thomas added a chancel.

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This tall red sandstone building with its 130ft tall spire dominates Newmarket Street. The use of red-snecked rubble makes it stand out from the neighbouring buildings. Above the entrance is a fine Burning Bush sculpture. The foundation stone for Falkirk Free Church was laid on 15th September 1894, and in January 1896 it opened at a total cost of £8,100. It was designed by James Strang in the mid-pointed Gothic style.

The inside was refurbished recently and is now bright and clean. Colourful stained glass in a variety of styles fills the ground floor windows. It includes the figure of St Modan – the patron saint of the town – and the town’s coat of arms and motto BETTER MEDDLE WI THE DEIL THAN THE BAIRNS O FALKIRK.

]]> Formerly known as the Old Parish Church, this square-planned, pavilion-roofed building was designed to accommodate 1,260 worshippers. There is a gallery. Plastered pedimented facade with Doric pilasters and a stone cupola. Listed Category B.

]]> This B listed church designed by Scott Stephen and Gale in 1839 is one of Coatbridge's first buildings. Its slim red sandstone spire, like a Victorian Gothic skyrocket, dominates teh skyline. A graveyard surrounds St Andrew's.

]]> St. Andrews is part of Church of Scotland,
built 1899 in red sandstone to replace the
original building which was built in 1844. The
inside of the building consists of a vestibule
and sanctuary with an upper balcony and
beautiful stained glass windows. There is also
a vestry and hall which is attached to the
church. St Andrews Church was originally the
Free Church but you can find out more on
our website www.standrewsturriff.co.uk.

]]> The first church on the site was built in 1722 and burnt down by Cumberland's troops in 1746. This, the third church, was built by Archibald Simpson, one of the leading Aberdeen architects, normally working in a classical style. Here he used the Tudor Gothic, Collegiate style, reminiscent of his St Andrew's Cathedral in Aberdeen. There are fine Victorian windows.

]]> St Andrew's House is the headquarters of the Scottish Government and opened the day after war was declared in September 1939. Following years of controversy, it was built on the site of the Old Calton Gaol and brought Government departments serving Scotland under the same roof for the first time. Designed by Thomas Tait, the Grade A listed building is considered to be an outstanding example of international architecture's Modern movement.

]]> This Category A listed Brutalist building, part of the Cowcaddens emergency services area, is dominated by the red cross of St Andrew's First Aid. Inside, look out for Modernist features like the remarkable Lubetkin cantilevered staircase and vertical timber panels.

The much admired cantilevered staircase and vertical timber panels - polished on the ground floor and rough-hewn in the Board Room - are both hallmarks of Berthold Lubetkin, the pioneering British Modernist.

Designated A-listed the building is dominated by the red cross of St Andrew's First Aid and the remarkable Lubetkin cantilevered staircase. Other features include tesserae, concrete, stone and coloured glass. You'll be able to find them all with the help of our guides and handy visitor notes.

St Andrew's First Aid embodies many of the modernist beliefs. Our work in bringing first aid and volunteering opportunities to Scotland provides a social function, working towards a safer, stronger Scotland where together, we can save lives. While you're visiting the building you will be able to watch lifesaving demonstrations and see some of the fascinating items from our long history as Scotland's first aid charity.

]]> The spire of the church reaches high into the sky on the south-east side of Tweed Green. The church was erected by the remaining sons and daughters of the Rev. Thomas Leckie, the first Pastor of the Associate Burgher Congregation.

]]> A plain neo-Gothic perpendicular rectangular box, barely enlivened at its three-bay eastern front by a clock, a spired bellcote and square and octagonal pinnacles. It is in rough granite ashlar with polished dressings. Interior altered with sanctuary added in 1876, and refurbished in 1965 with good new woodwork and mosaics.

]]> Designed in 1905 by J N Scott and A Lorne Campbell in the perpendicular style the church has Art Nouveau details. The three stage tower contains the entrance under a square moulded hood.

The tower is finished with a battlemented parapet and a green copper fleche. An octagonal stair tower rises above the parapet with delicate Art Nouveau pedestals at each angle extending above the ogival roof. There are wide perpendicular traceried windows in the gables containing stained glass. The interior consists of a four-bay nave with a north gallery over the vestibule. The latter is screened from the nave by wooden panelling with leaded glass; the doors having ornate brass handles. Chamfered arcades provide aisles that merge into the transepts giving the church a cruciform plan. The grand scale of St Andrew’s is evident immediately; however, it has lost none of its charm or sense of community.

]]> Built in 1799 this building replaced the church in Carluke Churchyard. Construction was completed in 1800. It was designed by Henry Bell, who built the "Comet", Europe's first passenger-carrying steam ship, and built at a cost of £950. The building incorporates two features from the old church it replaced, an arch inside the porch and a window with slender fluted pillars in the front of tower.

The porch to the front, a hall to the rear and the apse accommodating the organ and choir were added around 1890, as was a heating system. The pink sandstone arch was built at that time and it is likely that the free-standing (and movable) pulpit was also installed then. A further hall was added in 1931 and in 1999/2000 the halls were remodelled and refurbished and a new kitchen added.

Within the church are an organ by H Willis and Sons installed in 1903, stained glass windows including one made by Gordon McWhirter Webster in 1932 (Webster?s designs for all eight ground floor windows are on display) and a pulpit fall and companion communion table runner by Marilyn E W McGregor DA (1999). Outside there is a Memorial garden, the Garden of Hope.

]]> St Andrew’s Primary School has been formed by the merger of St Gabriel’s Primary School and Sacred Heart Primary School. Originally built in 1966 as Larkfield Primary School it has been fully refurbished and extended to provide a modern Primary School.

]]> The building is a purpose built Roman Catholic Church constructed in the mid-1980s and completed in 1987. The Church contains a number of highly detailed mosaics designed by Peter Connolly, former head of art at Notre Dame Teacher Training College. St Andrew's Parish was founded in 1967. What is currently the church hall was the former church building.

]]> The church was built in 1892 when Mrs Douglas of Mains acted as "prime mover". It was then a mission church under St. Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow, and was known as St Andrew's Mission. In 1910 the hall was converted into a church by the addition of the sanctuary and other alterations. In 1920 it passed to the Episcopal Church of Scotland, under All Saints, Bearsden, securing independence from that church in 1943.

]]> St Andrew's Church, the oldest Church in Bellshill, celebrated their 250th Anniversary in 2012. The first church on the site was completed in August 1763. In 1846 the old plain church building was taken down and the foundation stone for the current church was laid on 7 May 1846. On 11 January 1941 the church was destroyed by fire, with only the four walls remaining. On 1 September 1950 a bright modern church was reopened.

Tours of the Church and literature on the history of the church will be available.

There will also be a Craft Fayre and Information Day, with local organisations and charities on hand. Teas and coffees available.

Sunday Service 11am until 12.15pm, all welcome.

]]> This tall red sandstone building with its 130ft tall spire dominates Newmarket Street. The use of red-snecked rubble makes it stand out from the neighbouring buildings. Above the entrance is a fine Burning Bush sculpture. The foundation stone for Falkirk Free Church was laid on 15th September 1894, and in January 1896 it opened at a total cost of £8,100. It was designed by James Strang in the mid-pointed Gothic style.

The inside was refurbished last year and is now bright and clean. Colourful stained glass in a variety of styles fills the ground floor windows. It includes the figure of St Modan – the patron saint of the town – and the town’s coat of arms and motto, ”BETTER MEDDLE WI THE DEIL THAN THE BAIRNS O FALKIRK”. These are also to be found on the Burgh Buildings. On the window the lion has changed colour to yellow!

The congregation’s war memorial is on the organ casing, and the roll of honour is in the main stair.

]]> A site steeped in history, Forteviot has links to 9th century Pictish king Kenneth MacAlpin. This late 18th century church retains an amazing collection of early medieval carved stones.

Enjoy our exhibition and wander outside to see the beautifully crafted, modern carved stone.

]]> This beautiful late 19th century church was designed by Alexander Ross of Inverness and is built in early pointed gothic style.

]]> Set within the sunny village of Callander this particularly attractive Gothic church is Category B Listed and was built by the resident stone mason from Balquhidder. The building dates from 1857 and is cruciform in plan with a later 19th century half-octagon plan sanctuary. Along with St Mary’s, Aberfoyle, St Andrew’s is one of the most westerly parishes of Diocese of St Andrew’s, Dunkeld and Dunblane. Disabled access.

]]> Now in ruins, the castle still partially watches over the seas and surrounding area of the town.
The famous 'bottle dungeon' is found here, cut out of the stone beneath the fortress.
Visitors can compare the underground siege mine and the decorative Hamilton Facade.
This tour consists of multiple 360º images in and around the ruins.
Accessibility note: There is a wheelchair accessible visitor centre which includes multi-sensory elements for those with visual impairments. The dungeon, mines, and upper floors of the castle are not accessible for those with mobility issues or wheelchairs.]]>