Lossiemouth Public Library this year celebrates 110 years since its opening in 1904. This Carnegie funded building retains many of its original features, as well as being the oldest library building in Moray still in use as a library.

]]> 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.

]]> ***UPDATE: TOURS OF COVESEA LIGHTHOUSE ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED FOR MORAY DOORS OPEN DAY 2019, SORRY. HOWEVER YOU CAN STILL COME ALONG TO SEE THE GROUNDS AND NEARBY ARMED FORCES HERITAGE CENTRE ***

The Alan Stevenson designed Covesea Skerries Lighthouse was completed in 1846. 45 minute guided tours – booking essential. NOW FULLY BOOKED. Grounds will also be open to visitors as will the Heritage Centre which shows the armed forces history of the area and includes a flight simulator.

Gallery photos (c) Alan Butterfield

http://covesealighthouse.co.uk

]]> The Moray Golf Club is celebrating it's 125th year of opening. Learn about the history of this fascinating golf club which famously banned Ramsay MacDonald! The club has two 18 hole golf courses called the Old Course designed by Tom Morris, and the New Course designed by Henry Cotton.

]]> This is a B listed newly renovated community run Town Hall built in 1880.

Please note only the ground floor of the Town Hall is fully accessible.

]]> One of Morays most interesting heritage museums. It holds many fascinating artefacts. The museum also contains the reconstructed study of Ramsay MacDonald from his Lossiemouth home the 'Hillocks', and the original lighting machinery from Covesea Lighthouse.
Please note only the ground floor of the museum is fully accessible.

]]> Lossiemouth House is a B listed building and regarded as one of the oldest houses in Lossiemouth, being built in C. 1780. Being the property of Lady Gordon of Gordonstoun, the house has many original features including a central projecting circular drumtower which rises full height with conical slated roof, and the original well in the grounds of the property.

]]> Lossiemouth's High Church, situated on Coulardhill, was built in 1903 by Sir John Burnet in the Romanesque Style.

With its distinctive red tiled roof, white walls and imposing interior this B listed building is a major landmark on the Lossiemouth Townscape.

This parish church contains numerous memorials including one for the 1806 Stotfield fishing Disaster. The church also has a beautiful open beamed roof.

]]> Opened on 6th August 1911 the small Episcopal Church of St. Margaret's, Lossiemouth is a peaceful place to visit.

Inside the church you will find a reserved but well finished interior, with exposed wooded roof structure and finely tooled sandstone walls. Many of the interior fittings have come from a chapel at Altyre House and were donated by Lady Florence Gordon-Cumming.

The beautiful east windows feature St. Margaret (incorporating the badge of the Queen’s nurses) and St Luke (incorporating a red cross), the triangular section above and between the windows depicts the Bishop of Moray’s coat of arms. They were made at nearby Pluscarden Abbey.

Please note there is only on street parking outside St. Margaret's Church.

]]> St. James Church on Prospect Terrace is a fine building which looks out onto the old harbour, Seatown and out across Lossiemouh Bay to Buckie. Entrance is through the decorated large pointed doorway, above which is sited the beautifully crafted 'Miraculous Draught' stained glass window, which is best viewed from inside this serene church. The church also features an unusual octagonal tower on it's south east.

]]> Lossiemouth Baptist church was built on James Square in 1861. The simple exterior of the old church contrasts well with the modern extension , which incorporates the wall of the old church into its structure.

]]> After over 100 years without a brewery of its own, Lossiemouth’s only brewery Windswept Brewing Co started production in 2012. This modern craft brewery produce hand crafted contemporary ales and are already award winning producers. Windswept Brewing Co will be brewing on Lossiemouth's Doors Open Day and you will be able to see the production process and sample the beers in organised tours.

]]> Opened in 2001 Lossiemouth Waste Water Treatment Works are Morays most modern water treatment facilities. This facility treats the waste of some 50,000 Moray residents.

]]> Join members of the Lossiemouth Heritage Association for a ramble around Lossiemouth exploring some of its history and heritage.

]]> Anderson's Care Home was first opened in 1832 following the remarkable bequest of Andrew Anderson to his home town of Elgin. As a child, he lived a very harsh existence, sleeping in the ruins of the Cathedral with his widowed mother, relying on the generosity of local people.

After joining the East India Company's private army as a young man, he quickly climbed the ranks and made a fortune from his conquests. Leaving a generous £70,000 in his will to provide a home for fifty children where they would be educated sufficiently to enable them to earn a living and to give a home to ten aged persons, Andrew obviously remembered his roots.

Category A Listed Greek Revival style to a design by Archibald Simpson (architect of St Giles Church), Anderson's is now a lively care home with Heritage Garden.

]]> Fondly remembered by those who enjoyed the treat of eating in elegant surroundings, with crisp linen tablecloths and silver cutlery.

Largely unchanged interior with beautiful stained glass window and ornate plaster detailing, with original Art Nouveau features.

]]> A joint project between Grampian Fire Board, Moray and Aberdeenshire Councils and designed by Aberdeenshire Council architects, Elgin Fire Station was opened in 2001 by the then Deputy First Minister, Jim Wallace. A special feature is the state-of-the-art training block. The Service changed to Scottish Fire & Rescue Service in 2013.

The Station provides capability with Fire & Rescue appliances but also has resources to deal with forest fires with an all-terrain vehicle, and water rescue incidents.

]]> Completed in 1826 in gothic style, the church has a handsome sandstone facade and rubble walls of many coloured stones. It is adorned with pinnacled buttresses, fine traceried windows and a large central door leads into a porch from which one enters the spacious church.

Part of the ceiling of the present sanctuary, at the apex, is done in panels of azure blue with a stencilled design in the middle of each, depicting the medieval letter M. Stained glass windows light the elaborate interior.

Listed Category B.

]]> Designed by architect Duncan Macmillan in 1878 this church, with its imposing tower topped by a finial crown, has changed little over the years.

The interior is elegantly simple with beautiful wooden beams and panelling.

Listed Category B.

]]> Built in 1838/39 on the site of the existing Tolbooth which has been in existence for over 800 years. Main features include historic paintings, a court room and a chance to get a first glimpse of the renovated police office and prisoner cells. Volunteers can answer questions and guided tours are available. Disabled access to some rooms. Children can enjoy fingerprinting and a “convicts’ wall!”

www.forresheritage.co.uk

]]> Located in the rural outskirts of Forres is The Glasgow School of Art Highlands and Islands Campus in the refurbished beautiful old building called Blair's Farm Steading. The Italianate Grade A listed building designed by Archibald Simpson in 1835 was previously used as a Dairy, Granary and Cottages.

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

]]> Listed (Grade B). Built by Sir James Grant of Grantown. Bought by Sir George Cooper in 1899, who gave the house and surrounding Park to the people of Elgin in 1902. Grant Lodge was used as a public library until 2003, since when it has remained vacant. Note there are nearby toilets and a cafe at Elgin Library

]]> Edinkillie Parish Church is set in a rural location, on the Banks of the River Divie next to the A940, 9 miles South of Forres, with mature trees to the north and west. The large former manse and its grounds lie immediately to the east and the sizeable graveyard surrounds the church on three sides. The church was built in 1741 and renovated in the early 19th century. The interior is relatively simple, typical of other 18th and 19th century Scottish parish churches.

]]> Dated 1781, a rectangular building 66ft long x 33ft wide x 18ft high, lit in the long south elevation by four long round headed windows with a belfry to the west wall and doorways at each end. There are no windows in the north wall. The interior is dominated by an unusual three decker pulpit typical of the period. The three deck pulpit built to accommodate minister, precentor and beadle. Some believe the lowest deck was designed for sinners, caught by elders during the week and made to stand or sit in front of the congregation in shame. James Smith, Nairn and James Smith, Auldearn builders, were given the work of building the church having submitted plans and estimate.

]]> A simple harled church built in 1806 as replacement for a medieval church which stood a little to the south. The porch houses the Inveraven Pictish Stones.

]]> Birnie church dates back to beginning of 12^th century and is one of the oldest churches in Scotland used for regular Sunday worship. Although believed to have been built around 1140 recent archaeological evidence suggests it was even earlier. The church became the first cathedral of the Bishop of Moray and remained the cathedral church until 1184. It is a plain building with a Norman Arch between the chancel and the nave. In 1734 the west gable was rebuilt and larger windows were added (south side). In 1890 further repairs were made. It was listed in 1971 as a category A building.

The church is open to the public at all times throughout the year. Regular Sunday Services at 11am alternate with Pluscarden Church.

]]> A beautiful large Victorian building just south-east of Forres. The building is set in extensive gardens and woods, and overlooking a golf course. It was originally a hydropathic establishment with a lovely ballroom and dining room and is now an Education Centre and campus of the Findhorn Foundation

]]> This building hides a fascinating interior where much of the hard work to collect and conserve objects for the nearby Falconer Museum is undertaken. Come and see the full range of objects collected, from the forgotten to the weird and wonderful. Guided 60 minute store tours are available at 10am, midday and 2pm. Please book tours via the Eventbrite website.

https://moraydod2019falconerstore.eventbrite.co.uk

]]> Can you spot the Moray Firth dolphins from the visitor centre, which is within the old Coastguard lookout building? The building is on top of what was the biggest Pictish fort.

]]> Discover thousands of years of history around the Pictish Fort site including the Well, and Burghead Harbour.

]]> The only company in the UK that manufactures Solar Thermal Collectors.

]]> For further information on the walks through Elgin's unique history and heritage please visit our website at:

www.elginheritage.scot

]]> Within Burgie Estate a wonderful Woodland Garden is currently being developed. The garden started in 2008 and is zoned into geographical areas and species types, including, Lime collection, Chile Bank, Asia Bank, and a Japanese Garden.

www.burgie.co.uk

]]> From dinosaurs to herring smoking to smuggling. All the things you did not know about Lossie’s history with lots to see, share and enjoy.

]]> ***UPDATE - Darnaway Castle is now fully booked for Moray Doors Open Day 2019, sorry ***

Historic seat of the Earl’s of Moray since the C14th. Its crowning glory is Randolph’s Hall with the largest and oldest open timber roof in Scotland. Booking essential *** NOW FULLY BOOKED

]]> A 1748 Georgian Mansion House in the style of the Adams brothers with a wing added in 1897. It was originally a cell of Pluscarden Abbey. In an idyllic tranquil setting surrounded by trees and well maintained gardens and lawns. The house is owned by the MacLeod family and run as a luxury letting and wedding venue. Light refreshments provided. No disabled access, sorry.

www.dalveyhouse.com

]]> The Town Hall has been at the heart of the community since it was built in 1827-29 as the Mechanics' Institute. Since 2018 the Town Hall has been operated by Forres Area Community Trust (FACT) with a view to securing its future via a Community Asset Transfer. There will be a display of drawings and photographs tracing its history and FACT's future plans.

www.forresarea.org

]]> HQ for AJ Engineering & Construction Services. In celebration of its 20th year in business, AJE is opening its doors with a free family fun day which will include a tour of the premises, tailored STEM activities, a bouncy castle, face-painter and BBQ. Visitors will also be able to learn about the company's apprenticeship scheme and meet staff who have gone through it.

www.ajengineering.co.uk

]]> Built around 1700 with a large extension in the 1800s, Duffus House has long been associated with Gordonstoun School. Find out more of its past as a family home, a school boarding house and exciting plans for the future. Drinks & cakes available. Outdoor children’s’ activities provided by Earthtime. Access via B9012. Disabled access to ground floor only.

]]> **UPDATE - BenRiach Distillery is now FULLY BOOKED for Moray Doors Open Day 2019, Sorry ***

Visit Warehouse 13, our oldest dunnage warehouse, home to our most experimental casks. Here you will discover how we have built our reputation for eclectic cask maturation, before sampling our whiskies in the visitor centre.” Booking essential - FULLY BOOKED.

]]> Built for Robert Innes 1640-1653 and sold to the 2nd Earl of Fife, James Duff, in 1767. Then, the vast parkland was planted with trees including the rare Chinese Dove Tree and Virginia Camelia. Francis and Annie Tennant purchased the house circa 1910 and it is now ideal for weddings and other events. Refreshments available for purchase. Visitors can explore by themselves or book a guided tour on 01343 842410.

www.inneshouse.com

]]> This church is an early 1970s multi functional church building by local architects Hugh Wilson and Lewis Womersley and has a magnificent suite of rooms.

]]> Situated in the Victoria and Town Centre Conservation are this 'B' listed two-storey classical temple in red sandstone was Airdrie's first purpose built public library, designed by George Arthur in 1893 and largely paid for by Andrew Carnegie. It is now home to Airdrie Arts Centre.

]]> This C(s) listed building, located in the Victoria and Town Centre Conservation Area, was designed by JM Arthur in 1924 and now houses Airdrie Public Library. The site and building were largely funded by Andrew Carnegie and Airdrie Savings Bank. The twin doric columns emphasise the entrance and provide a welcoming feature. The library contains the Covenanting Standard of East Monklands from the Battle of Bothwell Brig in 1679.

]]> Situated above Airdrie Library, this C(s) listed building is a unique part of Airdrie’s built heritage. Being one of only four such municipal Public Observatories in the United Kingdom, Airdrie is the smallest of the Public Observatories and it dates back to 1896.

The Observatory is located above Airdrie Public Library and is a facility owned by North Lanarkshire Council and run in partnership with Airdrie Astronomical Association. The original telescope was donated to Airdrie Library by local astronomer Doctor Reid. It is also Scotland's smallest public observatory.

In 2009 the telescope was dismantled and removed from site to allow an overhaul and extensive refurbishment to be undertaken. Additional works including installing a new Observatory dome and Library Roof were also undertaken at this time.

]]> Airdrie Registration Office, Willowbank House, is a fine example of an early 19th Century villa situated in Airdrie's Victoria and Town Centre Conservation Area. Originally the home of Dr Walter Rankin, the house has since seen a variety of uses. It was recently upgraded and was opened as the registration office in 1997.

]]> A family business founded in 1948, Albert Bartlett invested £30 in an old water boiler and cast iron bath in order that he might set up a small beetroot boiling operation in Coatbridge. Albert Bartlett is now the UK's leading grower and packer of potatoes. In November 2003 they moved from their Watt Street home to a new state-of-the-art facility on Stirling Road. The site packs over 4,000 tonnes of potatoes a week and has been accredited with various environmental awards.

NOW FULLY BOOKED

As this is a working factory all visitors must book a tour place for Sunday 22nd September in advance only.

A maximum of 4 tour places can be booked per person and group bookings cannot be accepted for any tours.

The tour times available on Sunday 22nd September 2019 are:

9:00am; 10:00am; 11:00am

Visitors who have not booked a tour place in advance will not be admitted to the factory.

Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis by emailing info@albertbartlett.com. Booking must be made by 5pm on Wednesday 18^th September 2019.

No high heels, no jewellery apart from plain wedding bands, no false nails, no children under the age of 9, all children must be accompanied by an adult guardian, tours take around 45 minutes. Each tour will be for a maximum of 16 people. You will be supplied with a high-visibility jacket, hair net & hat before entering the factory.

Restricted wheelchair access is available. Please note that due to health & safety there will be:

limited wheelchair access to the factory
regrettably, no wheelchair access to the factory gantry
regrettably, no wheelchair access to the lower gantry.
however there is unrestricted wheelchair access to the Presentation situated in the Reception Area.

Access for visitors with sight, hearing and other mobility difficulties is available. However, such visitors must be accompanied by a helper due to Health & Safety. Unfortunately there are no facilities to accommodate guide dogs.

]]> The 'B' listed traditional farm steadiing was erected in the mid to late 19C and has been successfully converted to house the early years nursery.

]]> Barr Soft Drinks has been making, moving, marketing and selling some of the UK’s best-loved soft drinks brands for over 140 years.

The first Barr family soft drinks business was established in Falkirk in 1875 and was soon followed by a second family business in Glasgow in 1887.

In 1901 both Barr soft drinks businesses, Robert Barr Falkirk and A.G. Barr and Co. Glasgow, jointly launched their original recipe IRON BREW.

The phonetic spelling IRN-BRU was introduced in 1947 following concern over proposed changes to food labelling regulations and IRN-BRU has since gone on to become the much loved and popular brand that it is today. Still made to its original secret recipe, IRN-BRU sits alongside our wide range of popular soft drinks brands, including Tizer, Barr’s Originals, Strathmore spring water and Rubicon. With over £50m invested across the site over the last 10 years, our Cumbernauld facility incorporates our head office, a state of the art manufacturing facility as well as a modern automated high-bay warehouse and logistics operation.

]]> Find out about life in a busy fire station with tours of the fire station and fire engines and information on rescue techniques. Meet the fire service personnel and find out about fire safety.

Please note: fire engines may be unavailable at times as this is a working station.

]]> Originally the Bothwell Parish Chambers, the building was constructed in 1908 to a Mackintosh-influenced design by John Gibb Morton of 121 St Vincent Street, Glasgow.

]]>

Originally Organon which was founded by Dr. Saal van Zwanenberg in Oss, the Netherlands, in 1923 as Zwanenberg-Organon. Its first product was insulin in 1923.In the thirties it manufactured estrogens. In 1948, Organon acquired the Newhouse research site in Scotland, United Kingdom. The production of cortisone was initiated in 1953. The now named Koninklijke Zwanenberg-Organon (KZO) fused with the fibre producer AKU in 1969 to become AKZO, later Akzo Nobel.

]]> Broadwood Stadium, home of Clyde FC, Cumbernauld Colts FC, and Scottish Rugby’s Regional Academy, is Centre Piece of North Lanarkshire Leisure’s Broadwood Sports Hub, catering for over 20 sports and activities and over ¾ million visits a year.

Here at Broadwood we have a huge range of facilities, including 2x 11-a-side, 4 x 5-a-side and 2 x 7-a-side football pitches, a rugby compliant 3G full size pitch, an international standard BMX track, 3 x outdoor tennis courts, a gymnastics academy, Fundamentals Soft Play, a spin studio, 2 fully equipped dance/fitness studio’s, a 115 piece Fitness gym, an outdoor Gym and path network to Broadwood Loch.

At the heart of these facilities lies our 7,900 seater stadium. Home to Clyde FC, Cumbernauld Colts and Scottish Rugby’s Regional A

]]> Burngreen Park has been at the heart of Kilsyth for a century. Opening in 1910 the Park has recently been refurbished including the cast iron bandstand and drinking fountain.

]]> The B listed gothic church with spire and rose window was designed by Hugh McLure in 1870.

]]> Voyager, the biggest of the society boats, was launched into the Forth and Clyde Canal at the Hillhead Basin, Kirkintilloch in June 2005. Being larger both internally and externally, Voyager can comfortably carry 45 passengers for trips and celebrations.

]]> The Foundation Stone for the Church was laid in 1961 and the church was completed in 1962. It was the first new church to be built in the new town of Cumbernauld. As the church was to serve the whole town a site on top of the hill near to the Town centre was chosen. The design of the building was influenced by what became known as the New Liturgical Movement. Instead of the usual arrangement the nave is wider than it is long. This means the congregation are much closer to the altar. Above the altar is a beautiful wooden carving of Christ the King in the shape of a cross and we have a peaceful Lady Chapel which will be open for quiet prayer and meditation all day.

]]> One of North Lanarkshire's largest fire stations, Coatbridge Community Fire Station also houses a Mass Decontamination Unit.

Tours of the fire station and fire engines and information on rescue techniques. Meet the fire service personnel and find out about fire safety.

Please note: fire engines may be unavailable at times as this is a working station.

]]> Coatbridge High School is a C listed building by H and P Barclay (1908) which has had various additions built on to it over the years. The orginal building is of red stone ashlar, some bull-faced coursers and slate roof.

]]> This B listed elegant rectangular-plan gothic church was designed by Alexander Wallace in 1878. The church contains an elegant pulpit of Caen stone from France with pillars of dark Serpentine marble. The Church organ was built by Thomas Lewis and Son of London.

]]> This event is part of the Kelvin Valley Heritage Walks programme organised by Friends of the Kelvin Valley Park Group. Walk is around 2.5 km (1.5 miles) in length with 20 m (70 feet) height surfaced paths.

]]> This beautiful, south-facing, award winning garden is situated just above Colzium House at around 500ft above sea level and is home to many rare plants and has something to offer throughout the year. The garden brings together a unique collection of plants, shrubs and trees from all over the world.

]]> Colzium House was built in 1783, it was substantially enlarged in 1861, but much of the original building was pulled down in the late 1940s, due to dry rot, but the Victorian frontage and wings survive to form the house we see today. The museum comprises a single room on the second floor of the house, converted out of the former chapel.

The Colzium Lennox Estate is rich in history and includes the excavated remains of a 15th Century L-plan tower house demolished in 1703. Nearby is a traditional Scottish ice-house c.1680 which has been restored and is open for public inspection. Also on the estate is a fine walled garden with numerous interesting shrubs and trees.

Following the renovations in 2017, the former Clock Theatre adjoining the walled garden has been converted into a visitor centre and garden cafe, also featuring audio visual displays about Colzium’s colourful history.

]]> Croy Historical Society was formed on 4th September 2000 by a group of villagers and former villagers with the aim of identifying, documenting, cataloguing and preserving all available material of local historical interest to Croy village and district. The Society is based at the Heritage Room in Croy Community Centre.

Scottish Charity No. SC030769

www.croyhistorical.org.uk

]]> John Kirkhope is hosting a tented exhibition showing illustrations of the probably 12th century Motte and Bailey Castle of the Comyns, archaeological and map evidence with artist's impressions of the 14th century Castle of the Flemings and thirdly, pictures and plans of the various stages of development of the present William Adam House, built for John Fleming, 6th Earl of Wigton between 1731 and 1746.

This will include plans of the current proposals for the conversion to flats now underway. There will be some biopics of some of the famous residents of the later Castle and of the House plus a little story about a groom who came to the House after the Battle of Waterloo.

An area of 16th century cobbled courtyard adjacent to the Tent and near the Icehouse and the Garderobe will be excavated and be visible to visitors.

]]> Visit Cumbernauld’s newest public building, with the £8m Cumbernauld Community Enterprise Centre having opened in August 2016 to replace the former Muirfield Community Facility.

]]> This purpose built fire station houses 2 frontline fire appliances and a forward control unit, covering an area of 45 sqkm.

Tours of the fire station and fire engines and information on rescue techniques. Meet the fire service personnel and find out about fire safety. The service Urban Fire and Rescue Pod will also be available to explore on the day.

Please note: fire engines may be unavailable at times as this is a working station.

]]> An exhibition about the social and architectural history of Cumbernauld will take place at Cumbernauld Community Enterprise Centre. Cumbernauld residents can also bring their photos of the town for Scotland’s Urban Past to scan for Historic Environment Scotland’s official record.

We’re also asking Cumbernauld residents to bring their own photos of the town along to the exhibition to share. The Scotland’s Urban Past team will be there on the 24th to scan these photos in to Historic Environment Scotland’s official record of the built environment .

The exhibition itself will look at Cumbernauld from it’s inception, as the result of mass overcrowding in Glasgow, and the vision of Cumbernauld as a New Town and a site of opportunity for residents and businesses alike. Using photographs, advertising material, letters and plans from the 1950s through to the 1990s, visitors can explore the ways in which the town was envisioned and run by the Cumbernauld Development Corporation, as well as shaped and experienced by those who made the move there.

The exhibition will pay special attention to the work of Brian Miller, Cumbernauld’s town artist from 1962, and the public art which he created, much of which has now disappeared.

]]> A fine 18C mansion house, designed by William Adam. Originally the family seat of the Flemings, the Adam interior was lost in a fire in 1877. The house is now the HQ of the D H Morris Group. Historian John Kirkhope will be giving tours and talks on the history of the building and area. Good example of 17C Scottish 'doo-cot' in grounds.

]]> Cumbernauld House Park is the largest town park in North Lanarkshire and one which is steeped in heritage.

There is a tremendous history of the park, from Medieval Castles and Mary, Queen of Scots, to graded A-listed Cumbernauld House, designed by renowned Architect William Adam, and 1980 hit movie, Gregory's Girl through to the present day and the work of the Friends of Cumbernauld House Park.

Future projects planned for Cumbernauld House Park include an outdoor gym, construction of a new path network, and a community excavation of Cumbernauld Castle.

]]> Situated within Cumbernauld's main library, the museum tells the story of Cumbernauld and surrounding area from pre-history to the Romans and on through the 19th century to the development of the new town in the 1960s.

View originals and reproductions from the vast archive of the Cumbernauld Development Corporation illustrating the conception, realisation and promotion of Cumbernauld Town Centre, including a screening of historic movie clips of Cumbernauld.

11am - 11:45am: Gerry Durkin - Storyteller
Stories, songs and laughs for all the family

2pm-5pm: Cumbernauld Films
A selection of films from the archives showing in our pop up cinema in the museum

On throughout the day

Library Memories: A photo display of the Town Centre library

For Kids: Colouring in activities, and Lego free play

No booking required, just drop in

]]> Designed by the David Leslie Partnership of Glasgow, the building is a fine example of contemporary civic architecture. Built by Mowlem's of Kilsyth, it offers the new town of Cumbernauld a focus for civic events, weddings, meetings and performances.

]]> This category B listed Church is a unique focal point within the Cumbernauld Village Conservation Area. This ancient building owes its foundations to an early chapel built by the Comyn family at the end of the 12th or the beginning of the 13th century. The Chapel fell into disuse after the Reformation but was rebuilt in 1650 and greatly extended in 1659 and remains in use as a Church of Scotland place of worship today.

Tours and Leaflets will be available. Sunday Service 10:15am.

]]> Cumbernauld Theatre has a distinguished reputation for producing high quality theatre productions, which tour nationally and internationally. The theatre and arts centre are based within a row of 18th century cottages which were originally built as part of the Cumbernauld House Estate and converted to a theatre in the early 1960's.

This will be the final year of Cumbernauld Theatre taking part in Doors Open Days from this building as the theatre will be relocating to a brand new arts centre in 2020, so make sure you get along to see behind-the-scenes of this historic venue one last time.

]]> The former penthouses of Cumbernauld Town Centre. This once award winning brutalist megastructure has suffered from neglect in previous years but now under new management there is a renewed desire to return the penthouses to a suitable use. There are fantastic views over much of Cumbernauld, and farther afield, from the penthouses.

]]> This B listed church is set out in the form of a crucifix. It is the union of the former Dalziel and St Andrews Church of Scotland congregations in 1996. The parish of Dalziel has a history stretching back to the 12th century, while St Andrews was a daughter church of Dalziel. Erected in 1874, the building houses an organ by the German firm of Walcker 1900, recently restored.

]]> The New Plant Nursery Complex was opened on 19th August 1989, in Drumpellier Country Park. The Nursery has the capacity of growing 927 square metres of plants under cover. It arranges floral decorations for all Council events, produces the summer and winter plant containers as well as supplying the bedding and perennial plants for various site throughout North Lanarkshire.

The Nursery has been a popular tourist attraction over the years seeing various tropical plants and seasonal displays, with ornamental gardens such as the house garden and peace garden.

]]> This A-listed building, built in the 1870's, is a fine example of an Alexander 'Greek' Thomson-styled villa, although the house is thought to be by his partner Robert Turnbull. Internally there remains many of the original features.

]]> Built in 1985 by John Payne for the 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games. Located on Strathclyde Loch at the Watersports Centre, the Finish Tower is the control centre for the timing of rowing regattas at Strathclyde Park. Enjoy the great views over the park plus lots of information on how the finishing cameras work and how computerised race schedules are managed in this international rowing and sailing venue plus get to press the race finish line buzzer.

]]> 13,800 seat football stadium, opened in 1895.

]]> Gartcosh Church was the first new church opened after the reunion in 1929 of the Established Church and the (majority of the) United Free Church of Scotland. The design of the Church is of Norman character and is constructed of white freestone from Earnock Quarry. It is also said to be the first Church of Scotland hall/church with movable seats and where the sanctuary can be cleared to allow the church to be used for other events if required. The two stained glass windows are early works by Gordon Webster.

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

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

]]> A Church of Gothic design with Nave, Gallery, Vestry and Committee Rooms and built of local sandstone, roofed with slate - in 1987 the former Vestry was expanded into storeroom and toilet to make the 'Kirk Room' used for meetings, while the smaller Manager's Room was made into the Vestry, and alteration to the Sanctuary, removing choir pews to form useful 'open areas'. The church also contains 3 light stained glass (actually resin) window in 'dalles de verre' style by Sadie F McLellan.

A volunteer led welcome with displays of church memorabilia.

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

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

]]> Originally Dalziel UF Church, the B listed building now houses the evangelical Gospel Literature Outreach Centre. The buildings have been restored to accommodate a lecture theatre and café. The shallow domed Byzantine inspired church was designed by Henry Fleur in 1916.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> This B listed church is a striking landmark in the New Town of Cumbernauld. Built by Alan Relach and Stuart Renton (1960-62), this square-plan church was influenced by Scandinavian designs and designed to emphasise light with the use of high level windows.

]]> Kilsyth Burns and Old Parish Churches have a rich and interesting history leading to the unification of the Old Parish Church and Burns Parish Church to form Kilsyth Burns and Old Parish Church in 1975.

The Parish Church was built in 1816 with the Chancel being added in 1932.

Come and view the stained glass windows. History Corner, music, and tea and coffee available.

Sunday Service 11am until 12pm, all welcome.

]]> Built to discourage grave robbers, watchtowers were once a feature of many graveyards. This is a rare survivor.

]]> Located to the north-east of Kirkintilloch, Kilsyth Community Fire Station also provides fire cover to the villages of Banton, Kelvinhead and Queenzieburn. 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 currently 1 fire appliance, 1 special appliance Environmental Incident Support Unit, and 14 firefighters.

There will be the chance to meet some of these dedicated community firefighters and discuss their work and to sit in an operational fire engine and have a tour around the station. Community safety advice will also be provided and the Incident Support Unit will be available to explore on the day.

Please note: fire engines may be unavailable at times as this is a working station.

]]> Famed landmark building, known as the 'M8 Church'. sits high on hill to immediate south of M8 Glasgow-Edinburgh motorway at its highest point between the two cities.

It is a fine example of a James Gillespie Graham parish church built in 1820 and was further renovated by James Brash in 1871. This B listed Church has recently been redecorated and is well worth seeing.

]]> Lanarkshire Muslim Welfare Society was established through the efforts of five local businessmen in 1980. In 1997 the Society located a site and started taking donations for the construction of a new Mosque. After 8 years, the Mosque opened in 2005 at a cost of over £2 million.

Please note

A conservative dress code should be observed within the Mosque.
No music allowed

]]> The Lanarkshire Family History Society centre has Microfilm Viewers, PC with internet access, a large selection of Lanarkshire/Glasgow Maps from 1856, many records and files which are of use in compiling your family tree. There is also a growing Reference Library of books relating to Genealogy and Local History. The Centre holds records and information on 37 Lanarkshire Parishes in North and South Lanarkshire. The society is run entirely by volunteers who give their time to help others find out more about their family history and explore their family tree.

Continuous Tours of the Research Centre Facilities. Members will help and advise on 'Starting Your Family Tree'. Visitors can use the Resources within the Research Centre.

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Further information can be found at www.lanarkshirefhs.org.uk

]]> Come along and visit Maggie's Lanarkshire. Maggie's Lanarkshire was designed by Reiach and Hall Architects and is located in the grounds of Monklands Hospital. Named the Elizabeth Montgomerie Building, the Centre is a low lying building which negotiates the space between the existing trees. The essence of the design is the matrix of courtyards with Sun catchers being the eye catching Centre pieces in two.

Great design and architecture is vital to the care Maggie's offers and so we work with great architects like Reiach and Hall, Zaha Hadid and Richard Rogers who give their time for little or nothing. Their skills deliver the calm environments that make the people who visit and work in our Centres feel safe, valued and comfortable in an atmosphere that stimulates their imagination and lifts their spirits.

]]> Lodge Cadder Argyle 147, now in its 243rd year, was founded in Chryston and used several premises in the village before building the Masonic Hall in 1913. Total building costs were £876 7.6d (£876.371/2p). The Lodge is very active and raises thousands of pounds each year for local and national charities. On Saturday the 6 June 2013, 100 years exactly to the day the new building was dedicated, an impressive number of Free masons from all over Scotland attended a re-dedication Services carried out by member of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire.]]> In August 2009 the new Motherwell College will open its doors for the very first time. Designed for 21st century learning, with its state-of-the-art modern technology classrooms, workshops, seminar rooms, theatre, nursery and accommodation, the new £70m building will change the face of learning in Lanarkshire.

]]> The Motherwell Community Fire Station is operated by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel. Activities include tours of the fire station and fire engines and information on rescue techniques

]]> The Award winning pavilion designed by Smith Scott Mullan Associates sits beside Strathclyde Park Loch. The national training facility has an indoor rowing-tank and state-of-the-art equipment making it one of the most advanced centres in Europe. The building reflects the ethos of rowing - lightweight, open and technical - with its structure exposed and components visible. It responds well to the spectacular site, with glass walls overlooking the loch.

]]> Located within the Blairhill and Dunbeth Conservation Area, New College Lanarkshire, Coatbridge Campus was built as Scotland's first College in the later 19th century. As Coatbridge moved away from the traditional heavy industries in the 1970's, the College also changed its focus. In 1984 work began on extending the original college building further to include sports facilities, beauty salons and computer suites. The two halves of the college have recently been linked by a central atrium, 101 PARK ST, which provides space for conferencing and events.101 PARK ST is a modern and unique wedding, conference and meeting facility positioned in the landscape of North Lanarkshire. Ideally located 20 minutes from Glasgow and 40 minutes from Edinburgh, 101 PARK ST offers an exceptional setting for any event.Our contemporary and stylish meeting rooms offer delegates a comfortable and spacious setting for meetings; with our large auditorium accommodating up to 250 people for larger events. Our impressive glass atrium and main hall will provide the ideal setting for any bridal party, offering boutique-style spaces to showcase their important day.Our professional management team are passionate about all events, and with a wealth of experience they will ensure all of your needs are fulfilled.For all enquiries, please contact our events team on ENQUIRIES@101PARKST.COM or telephone 01236 460 101.

]]> The oldest surviving building in the Monklands, the church has recently been restored and features some fine stained glass. The bell tower was once used as a local prison and a small exhibition will be mounted on the day.

]]> New St Andrew’s Parish Church, Coatbridge was formed on 28 October 2008 by the union of Clifton Parish Church and St Andrew’s Parish Church. The new united congregation meets in the former St Andrew’s building which is a listed building.

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