The Tolbooth and Old Town Hall at the east end of the High Street in Musselburgh is one of the town’s oldest buildings much of it dating to around 1590, although over the centuries, the building was destroyed by fire, rebuilt, altered and added to, reflecting changing social and political circumstances. At different times, it has been court house with police cells that can still be seen, burgh council chambers, town hall and community hall. On display inside is a rare clock given to the burgh by the Dutch States in 1496.
An opportunity to take a guided tour around an operational police station run by Lothian and Borders Police with special events for children.
Scotland's Museum Of Flight is part of the National Museums Scotland Group and is situated near the village of East Fortune in East Lothian, Scotland. The museum is housed on the old World War 2 airfield of RAF East Fortune. All buildings on the site are of genuine WW2 vintage and no permanent "modern" constructions have been added. The airfield control tower, hangars and other RAF buildings are designated Category B Listed Buildings by Historic Scotland. The military hangar contains such aircraft as the Hawker Harrier, MIG-15, Gloster Meteor, Messerschmitt Comet, McDonnel-Douglas Phantom, Supermarine Spitfire, BAC Lightning, Hawker Seahawk, BAC Jaguar and Hawker-Siddley Buccaneer.
Councillor David Berry will conduct historic tours around the famous seaside town that has reinvented itself more times than most cities.
Peter Potter Gallery was Haddington's original Fire Station, and some original features dating back to its former use remain to be seen in what is now the main gallery space on the ground floor of this historic building.
Local history expert Stephen Edwards will lead a tour of Pinkie House including the famous painted ceiling in the Long Gallery and conclude with a visit to the Loretto School Chapel which is a 19thC building with a significant 20th century addition by Sir Robert Matthew.
1597, rebuilt 1774 & 1891. First post-Reformation church in SE Scotland. 17C century bible and church silver on display.
Prestonpans Heritage Association welcomed visitors to celebrate the town's architectural heritage with guided walks in Preston Village. and opportunities to view masterpieces of Scottish vernacular buildings inside and out.
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.
The Scottish Seabird Centre at North Berwick Harbour is a dynamic visitor attraction set in a stunning landmark building. Remote control cameras allow visitors to observe live images of wildlife from the offshore islands and surrounding waters.
St. Mary’s Church, sitting alongside the River Tyne near Nungate Bridge in Haddington, is one of the three great pre-Reformation churches surviving in the Lothians, the others are St. Giles’ in Edinburgh and St Michael’s at Linlithgow. The church is a source of great pride in the local community which organised its restoration in the 1970s after its partial destruction by an English army in 1548.
A spectacular building and the longest Parish Church in Scotland, St Mary’s was built c. 1380-1450 in a beautiful setting beside the River Tyne. It was badly damaged by the English army during the Siege of Haddington in 1548, during the ‘Rough Wooing’. Marks of gunshots are still visible. The nave served as the Parish Church from 1561 until 1972 when the choir and transepts were re-roofed in a remarkable restoration project. ACTIVITIES There is a free concert by Andante Chamber Choir at 4pm on Sunday. www.stmaryskirk.co.uk
St Mary's Pleasance is a period heritage garden located at the rear of Haddington House.
This B listed doocot is one of the earliest surviving Scottish examples from the 16th century, built by George Hepburn whose son was the founder and first colonel of the Royal Scots. Known as a lectern doocot, it is a rectangular structure with lean-to south facing roof and entry holes for pigeons down the slope. In 1996, the doocot was restored and converted into an interpretative centre where visitors can enjoy an audio-visual dramatization of the traditional origins of Scotland’s flag.
With its distinctive witch's hat tower and its bell, clock and sun dials the Town House has been the focus of town life since the 16th century. Our staff are always on hand to chat about the town and the history of the building. The building is home to a museum and gallery with changing historical and art exhibitions.
Prestongrange is a free open-air museum with lovely café and exhibitions. Explore using the information boards, audio tour, outdoor games and family activity trails or take a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable members of staff and discover the history of Prestongrange spanning over 800 years. A harbour, glass works, pottery, colliery and brickworks have all left their marks on the landscape. Cradled by woodland with views out over the Forth the site is now a haven for wildlife. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS At one time, this area was a successful and globally-connected industrial complex, manufacturing bricks, clay pipes, soap, fine pottery, chemicals, beer and even glass. In the 19th Century, ships from the Baltic traded rock salt for coal and other items here.
This B-listed doocot is one of the earliest surviving Scottish examples from the 16th century, built by George Hepburn whose son was the founder and first colonel of the Royal Scots. Known as a lectern doocot, it is a rectangular structure with lean-to roof and entry holes for pigeons halfway down the slope. In 1996, the Hepburn doocot was restored and converted into an interpretative centre.
Sutherland & Co.’s studio is located in the seaside town of North Berwick. Occupying a former lane running between the High Street and Forth Street, the property is 45m deep and only 3m wide. The present building dates from the 1940s and has an art deco influenced facade. The first floor studio has recently been refurbished by Sutherland & Co. using a palette of self-finish materials.
Look for the Waggon! The Waggonway Project invites you to experience Scotland’s oldest railway. Our museum features maps, photographs and models, as well as a full size replica wooden waggon. It is a stone’s throw from Robert Stevenson’s 1815 Cockenzie Harbour redevelopment featuring railway archaeology and Cadell’s Cockenzie House and Gardens, where we will be making authentic Cockenzie salt in our replica saltpan. A Hanseatic barn completes the picture of an industrial site believed to have been trading with the Baltic states. ACTIVITIES Guided walks around the sites at 11am and 2pm on both days. Refreshments www.1722waggonway.co.uk/museum-workshop
Torness Nuclear Power Station - SOLD OUT
Torness has been generating electricity for over 31 years and last year produced enough low-carbon electricity to power around 2.2 million homes, the largest producer of low-carbon electricity in the UK. The centre has a five star award from Visit Scotland and the tour gives people the chance to visit the heart of a working power station and find out exactly how this happens. ACTIVITIES Guided tours at 10:00, 12:30 and 14:30 each day for adults and children aged 7 and over. The walking tour of the station will take approximately 90 minutes and will include use of lifts, narrow corridors and over 90 stairs. The tour may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties. Booking deadline: 11th September. https://www.edfenergy.com/energy/education/visitor-centres/torness-visitor-centre
With its distinctive witch's hat tower and its bell, clock and sun dials the Town House has been the focus of Dunbar life since the 16th century. Our staff are always on hand to chat about the town and the history of the building. Take a guided tour to visit the council chamber – scene of the infamous witch trials – and the historic cell. The building is home to a museum and gallery with changing historical and art exhibitions. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS The guided tours will take you to the parts of the building that can’t always be accessed, including the magnificent Council Chamber, prison cells and to displays that celebrate Dunbar’s twin town connections in France and California. ACTIVITIES The building is accessible on all levels and is home to a museum and gallery with changing historical and art exhibitions as well as a local history display area and research room managed by Dunbar and District History Society. Dunbar and District History Society members will be providing guided tours of the building. The tours will incorporate an audio-visual installation in the historic cells.
The Museum Collection is housed in a former WWII military vehicle store. It is a real treasure trove of objects from East Lothian's past. We have all sorts of useful, beautiful and wonderful things including: fine and decorative art, archaeology, ceramics, textiles and costumes, natural history specimens, items illustrating domestic, working and community life and much, much more! ACTIVITIES Two tours lasting approximately 1 hour each will be offered at 11:30 and at 13:00. Advance booking essential via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doors-open-day-tickets-65167030342 Not suitable for children and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. www.eastlothian.gov.uk
The 1st Neilston Scout Group was founded in 1918. It is situated in Main Street, Neilston beside Neilston Juniors’ Football Stadium. In March 2004, the Scout Hall was the victim of an arson attack and had to be demolished. 8 years later, after much fund raising and grants, the new hall was completed and is now open for use.
Local community fire station serving Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor communities. The station has 1 main building comprised of an appliance room, offices, kitchen and gymnasium. It also has a drill tower in the rear yard. The station has 1 fire appliance and 5 watches of 5 personnel.
Barrhead Men’s Shed is a place for all people to get out of their house and enjoy company. Activities include chatting with other members, reading books while enjoying a cup of tea/coffee, or taking part in other hobbies like woodwork, model making glass and stone painting.
Bourock Parish Church, which is the “daughter church” of Neilston Parish Church, was constructed in 1840 to meet the needs of the growing population employed in the Barrhead textile industry. The hall below the church took advantage of the sloping ground on the north side and housed Bourock School until 1876 when the Government assumed the educational role formerly delegated to the parish.
**CANCELLED** Join Roger Guthrie of the Alexander Thomson Society at the Brenfield Road Entrance for a guided walk around this late Victorian cemetery. Cathcart Cemetery contains the graves of several prominent Glasgow Architects including John Campbell McKellar, the tenement designer and builder.
Local community fire station serving Clarkston, Newton Mearns, Giffnock and surrounding communities. The station has 1 main building comprised of an appliance room, offices, kitchen and gymnasium. It also has a drill tower in the rear yard.
The original complex was designed by Sir Basil Spence and completed in 1967. Later additions to the complex included flatted blocks around the southern perimeter and a more recent extension to the nursing home. The extension, which was designed by Davis Duncan Architects, received a Civic Trust Commendation and provides additional bedrooms, dining and lounge space.
East Renfrewshire and Glasgow City councils are developing a new country park called Dams to Darnley within the greenspace next to Barrhead, Darnley and Newton Mearns. The country park aims to provide recreational activities for local residents and visitors through a network of paths for walking, cycling and horse riding.A programme of free country side ranger led guided walks and events is publicised in Wagtail, the country park's quarterly newsletter.
There has been a church on this site since 14C but the present building was constructed in 1788, and altered in 1890. This is the original Parish Church which was united with the Carswell Church of Scotland in 1960. The building, which was originally octagonal, is joined to an ashlar steeple containing a bell and clock which are still in working condition.
Eaglesham Parish Church & The Carswell Centre
The Parish Church and newly refurbished community facility, the Carswell Centre, lie in the heart of the picturesque conservation village of Eaglesham. The Gothic-style structure of the church, originally octagonal, is joined to a classical ashler steeple with clock tower. The simple but beautifully effective interior is tastefully decorated and virtually retains the original design. The former Carswell United Presbyterian Church, a little further up the hill, is now Eaglesham's smartest, newest, multi-purpose venue that houses the William Gemmell statue collection.
East Renfrewshire Council Waste Recycling Technology Centre
The WRTC is the exciting training and environmental project run by East Renfrewshire Council in Rouken Glen Park. The functions of the project are to demonstrate differing technologies used in recycling and in specific vermicomposting (using worms) and composting and will give guidance and support in environmental awareness and recycling.
East Renfrewshire District Courthouse is located beside Giffnock Police Station on Braidholm Road. The job of the District Court is to hear criminal cases, such as road traffic offences, breach of the peace, shoplifting or minor assaults. Independent lay Justices of the Peace (JPs) sit in court supported by a legally qualified Clerk of Court. The Court sits every Friday and business normally commences at 10.00. The Police Station and Courthouse were built in 1915, although the architect and builder are unknown. The Jewish community initially congregated in the Court room until 1938 when Giffnock Synagogue in MayTerrace was erected. Rudolf Hess was taken there in 1941 briefly before he was transferred to Glasgow.
Work on the new £30 million Eastwood High School began in August 2011. Pupils will return from their summer holiday in August 2013 to this new building where they will benefit from the spacious modern architecture and technology. The school also boasts a games hall comprising 4 badminton courts with sufficient floor space for five-a-side football, indoor hockey, basketball and other team sports. The existing 20m long by 8m wide swimming poor remains too. The old building will shortly be demolished and the area landscaped.
Eastwood Park Theatre is a mid – scale venue in Giffnock close to Glasgow. It boasts an extensive arts programme bringing together professional theatre, music and dance as well as local amateur productions. The building has a busy art room and café where local residents enjoy a mixed programme of participatory workshops and events. Through a bright glass atrium foyer a traditional proscenium arch theatre with an intimate auditorium is found. The Theatre hosts a full programme of performing and visual arts work including theatre, festivals, exhibitions and film screenings.
An opportunity to see behind the scenes. Eastwood Theatre was built in 1972 and seats 300 people. It is a popular venue with local drama groups, charitable societies and touring shows brought in by East Renfrewshire Council's Cultural Services Division.
East Renfrewshire Council Training Centre (previously known as the Waste Recycling Technology Centre) will be opening the doors of its Eco Classroom which utilises sustainable building materials and technologies. The Training Centre has also used the park's walled garden and potting shed buildings for over eight years as a classroom, office, canteen and tool store for many employability clients and vocational learners. There is also a 30m x 10m greenhouse, which was purchased second hand, where East Renfrewshire Council's hanging basket plants are grown and planted.
The church is a Category B listed building occupying a prominent position in Greenhill Ave, overlooking Eastwood Toll. There are eleven beautiful stained glass windows in the Nave, Transepts and Chancel.
A beautiful synagogue with magnificent stained glass windows by John C. Clark, famous Scottish artist.
Glasgow's leading south-side theatre company since 1949.
Since 2000 the church, which occupies land opposite Morrisons in Giffnock, has been part of the United Reformed Church. The building was erected in 1936, as Giffnock Congregational Church, and incorporates a beautiful rose window brought to Giffnock from an earlier Congregational Church in Eglinton Street, Glasgow. The history of the congregation goes back to the early 19th century, when it was established in Glasgow for Gaelic speaking students.
Built for merchant Robert Allason in the 1760s, Greenbank Garden is an impressive celebration of west coast domestic gardening, featuring more than 3,600 named species of plants.
Greenbank Parish Church was built in 1884 and is a thriving church in heart of the Clarkston community. The church itself has a number of notable features including stained glass windows, a mural and carved woodwork in the chancel. Subsequent to the original building of the church there have been a number of additions including two large halls which are in constant use both by church organisations and community groups.
The school provides places for pupils aged 0-18 years. There are 16 classrooms in the main buildings and 3 in the Family Centre The Facilities include: The Mod (the main hall used for PE, dance, drama, assemblies and social gatherings) Corrie House (independent of the main schooland is a fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment) Sensory Room Soft Play Adventure Room Art Room Music Room Hydrotherapy and splash pool with onsite changing facilities Home Economics Room Outdoor learning area including muga (multi purpose outdoor games area), cycle track, play equipment, atrium and Sensory Garden.
Linn Products Limited is an independent precision-engineering company specialising in top performance sound reproduction equipment. Out of the belief that he could vastly improve the sound from his hi-fi system, Ivor Tiefenbrun founded Linn Products in 1972.
Purchased in the 1960's and converted to a Temple. The Lodge sits ina prominent position at the entrance to Neilston.
Now the oldest organisation in the town, the light of Masonry first shone in Barrhead in 1824. About this time, Barrhead was a mere collection of four different hamlets, Ralston, Dovecothall, Grahamston and West Arthurlie, names which are still known and recognised to this present day. Having originally held meetings in local hotels and public halls, in 1910 a fine new temple was erected on the present site at a cost of £1446. The memorial stone was laid with full Masonic honours in September of that year by the Provincial Grand Master, Bro Zachariah Henry Heys. That same beautiful red sandstone building still stands proudly today. Throughout the years it has been extended and updated in some aspects, however the history and character of the original building and design are still very much present.
Masonic Temple: Lodge Thistle and Crown No.1167
Lodge Thistle and Crown is one of the oldest buildings in Neilston. The Lodge enjoys excellent premises with a large function room at ground floor and a beautifully laid out and furnished Masonic temple at the first floor. The Lodge acquired the current premises in the early 1960s and extended the premises in the early 1970s to accommodate a social club, which has now been upgraded to a fine function suite (available to Charitable Organisations at no charge). The acquisition of the premises in the 60s was most fitting as it had originally been the home of Dr. David Pride MD, who was to become the 1st Master of the new Lodge in 1918. The Lodge is working to further develop its relationships with the local community, having made several donations to local organisations to mark the Centenary in 2018. In 2019, we are very pleased to sponsor a Burns Competition in each of the two local primary schools. We are always happy to offer a tour of our premises to anyone considering holding a function or who might wish simply to see what a Masonic Lodge looks like!
Masonic Temple: Lodge Union and Crown No.307
An excellent example of 1920s red sandstone construction, the Masonic Temple of Lodge Union and Crown No.307 stands not just as an icon of town history, but also as a meeting place for masonic bodies and community groups alike. Lodge Union and Crown 307 will be 200 years old in 2024. It had three meeting places in Barrhead before building the present temple in 1910. The lounges downstairs were formed in 1980 while the function suite was built in 1994. The temple itself is arguably the grandest building in Barrhead. Many of the old street in Barrhead are named after the Lodge's members, for example Glen Street, Heys Street, John Street and Henry Street. The Cowan Park was also donated to the town by the brothers James and Lochlan Conan, founding members of the Lodge.
The present Mearns Parish Kirk building dates back to 1813. The church took its present form following extensive renovations in 1931-32. This saw the construction of an oak pulpit and baptismal font and four stained glass windows together with a pipe organ from the Glasgow City Hall. A number of stained glass windows have been added since this time, including one to commemorate Eastwood District Council.
The replacement Mearns Primary School opened in August of this year. The school was built by Jarvis Scotland as a first Private Finance Initiative (PFI). It is Scotland's largest primary school, housing up to 900 pupils and was designed by Keppie Architects. It also provides community and recreational facilities.
The site and building of what is now Neilston Parish Church has been a local focal point for celebrating key life events (baptisms, marriages and funerals) and weekly Christian worship in the village of Neilston for hundreds of years. There has been a Christian presence in Neilston since medieval times. It is believed Monks travelled firstly from Glasgow and then after 1163AD from Paisley Abbey over the Fereneze Braes via the ‘Monks Trail’ to conduct worship. At the Reformation, the Church passed to the reformed Church of Scotland. The building is an excellent example of 18th century ecclesiastical architecture. Outside the Church is the burial ground, now closed, but served the parish for generations. The oldest marked stone is dated 1703. At the gates are the ‘roundhouses’, the circular one (left of the gate) was the original Session House which was used by the Church Elders to collect money for the Poor Fund. We are fortunate to have a good quality Church organ and benefit from organ recitals by visiting organists. The current congregation, as well as being custodians of a well-loved local building with a rich history, continue to serve God and are a visible Christian presence in the community. The Church continues to be used for weekly Sunday worship and there are a number of groups and organisations for a range of age groups and interests connected to the Church which meet at other times.
Parts of building date from medieval times, but current building configuration dates from 18th century
In 1739 a congregation of worshippers from Mearns, Eaglesham and Neilston formed and decided to build a church in what we now know as Newton Mearns. The church took four years to build. The present church is the fourth, and second to be built on the present site. Built in 1939 to meet the needs of a growing community, it was dedicated in December of that year. Occupying a prime location at the intersection of the roads north, south east and west it became known as the Church at the Cross and the name continues with our Junior Church children adopting the name Kids@thecross. We have two beautiful stained glass windows in memory of lives lost in both World Wars, but also modern windows reflecting the young people of our church.
Park Church was founded in 1942 and the new church was built in the 1960's. There is stained glass from the 'old' Park Church which was in the west-end of Glasgow as well as furniture from there.
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.
William Gemmell (1814-1891) lived in Eaglesham and was a joiner by trade and self-taught sculptor. In the 1840s he became proficient in his hobby, and created many sculptures which received critical acclaim. Gemmell spent 3 years creating a lifesize group of statuary depicting the domestic circle described in Robert Burns’ poem, 'The Cottar’s Saturday Night'. This was widely exhibited in the Glasgow area around 1845 and was favrouably covered by the regional press at this time. Sadly the whereabouts of this group is now unknown, and the only remaining examples of his work are the 6 lifesize figures in Statue House, in the conservation village of Eaglesham.
This distinctively designed community building by A R M Architects. Its curved roof is a talking point within the community. Opened in 2004 it a focal point for the Auchenback and Barrhead residents It has a one-door approach with learning and social opportunities. It features 10 top spec pcs in multi purpose rooms. The ARC is also the base for Auchenback Active, a highly active community group. Unassisted wheelchair access, STB category 1
Built in 1855 in a non-Gothic style with a notable stained glass.
The underCOVER building was designed by hmarchitects and celebrates its first birthday in April 2007. The building contains community meeting and office space and currently accommodates Volunatry Action, Renfrewshire Association for Mental Helath (RAMH), Enable Scotland and RCA Trust.
Whitelee is the UK's largest onshore windfarm, located on Eaglesham Moor just 20 minutes from central Glasgow. Its 215 turbines generate up to 539 megawatts of electricity, enough to power just under 300,000 homes. With more than 130 kilometres of trails to explore, on foot, by cycle or by horse, with free parking and free entry to our onsite Visitor Centre, Whitelee is a great destination for a day out with the whole family. The Exhibition has fantastic hands-on interactive activities. If you were building a windfarm would you know where to place the turbines? Do you know what wind is and why it blows? Feel the power of the wind without even stepping outside, investigate this and much more!
The history of Williamwood Church stretches back to 26th December 1936 when the Foundation Stone was positioned.The remainder of the church was built in 1937 and began with the opening of a church and hall, and the appointment of a minister.The church is a fine example of 1930s church architecture and was designed by James M Honeyman. Built in red brick with a short bell tower, the original interior has been upgraded and enriched. The rustic facing brick building contains some impressive stained glass windows depicting Biblical themes, symbols and stories. There is also a war memorial lectern - which was dedicated in 1951 - and a back lit hanging cross in the chancel area. There is also a small Iona Chapel off the main sanctuary.
YE Scotland is a registered charity with over 40 years’ experience engaging school pupils with the world of enterprise. We are at the forefront of enterprise, education and employability for over 13,000 young people in Scotland aged 5-30 with a vision of making them more employable, entrepreneurial and enterprising. Young Enterprise Scotland took over the semi-derelict buildings tucked away within Rouken Glen Park in 2014 to deliver our Pathway Programmes for young people who are disengaged from further education. We also run our own Social Enterprise YES Works on-site which delivers local landscaping and gardening services. In October 2016 all YE Scotland staff moved from the city-centre to the newly self-refurbished offices on site and the Centre also became our national HQ. We are now running several programmes on site and off including Junior Pathway Programmes, Climate Challenge programmes and Circular Economy programmes for schoolchildren with over 1000 young people expected through the gates in the next 12 months to learn about sustainability, recycling and gaining accreditation and employability and enterprise skills.
Born in Glasgow, Karin Hepburn trained at Glasgow School of Art in the early 90’s. Karin has taught Art & Design to children and adults over the last twenty years as well as focusing her paintings on Scottish landmarks and places of sentimental interest. Karin has a wide selection of limited edition Giclee prints, some capturing magical fragments of her home city. These have become sought after both locally and internationally. This year Karin is delighted to participate in the Doors Open Days Festival, having just returned from Pittenweem Arts Festival after exhibiting for the first time. Please pop in to see Karin's latest collection of original paintings and prints. All work is for sale. Light refreshments will be available.
The comprehensive refurbishment and remodelling of a 6000sqft home with new drawing room and roof terrace by Lorn Macneal Architects.
17 Royal Terrace Mews was a phenomenon when first opened to the public on Doors Open Days. Royal Terrace Mews was shortlisted for the Stirling Prize and won best house in Britain and a RIBA Award.� http://www.richardmurphyarchitects.com
The building was completely stripped back and reorganised internally to respond to the superb sea view, improving on the poor use of space resulting from historic piecemeal extensions. Designed by A449 LTD, the reconfigured internal space offers many surprises given the unassuming street facade, and the journey through the building culminates in the huge picture window in the master bedroom, framing the ever changing view over the Forth estuary.
This 4 bedroom house was built in 1959 by McTaggart and Meikle. It has been retro-fitted to improve its energy efficiency. In addition to cavity wall insulation and deep cover in the loft, there are both hot water and electricity generating panels on the south facing roof. A wood burning stove makes it possible to keep warm without using fossil fuel. Graphs showing electricity and gas use for recent years will be available. The owner is a member of Transition Edinburgh Pentlands and the Edinburgh Sustainable Development Partnership. www.greenhomesnetwork.org.uk
An exciting contrast to other buildings open in Charlotte Square, this thoroughly modern lawyers' office by Covell Matthews Architects was completed for Maclay Murray & Spens in 1990. The Georgian exterior conceals some surprises, not the least of which is a stunning law firm Library.�
A stunning interior staircase and lightwell, used by the young James Clerk Maxwell for balloon experiments, is now given new purpose by artist Angus Reid through the installation of silhouettes and poetry on a giant scale. See a Georgian interior made over for the 21st Century. Domecstatic is the third in a series of large-scale installations of words and imagery that explore personal social and political issues in Scotland in 2014. It is a new work by an innovative Scottish artist. Questions of identity, community and place are at the heart of Angus Reid’s work. In 2012, he installed 6 Peaks at Axolotl Gallery, placing the Pentland hills in a Georgian interior. The account of climbing the six peaks it took to walk away from heartbreak translated into a work that read directly and simply, to an audience that share this nearby landscape. Link: 6 Peaks In 2013, Call for a Constitution, placed the formula for a people’s constitution in 25 public spaces across Scotland in anticipation of the government’s recent pledge to have a written constitution. These locations ranged from Mike Forbes’ famous anti-Donald Trump barn in Aberdeenshire to the STUC headquarters in Glasgow; from a bus stop in Harris to the Scottish Parliament itself. This project became the book A Modest Proposal, published by Luath Press in April 2014. Link: Call for a Constitution Now, the third in the series, Domecstatic, brings it all back home to the four-storey stairwell of an Edinburgh townhouse. In this unusual setting for public art, larger-than-life silhouettes are framed by four poems that seek company as they climb towards the light. “… These poems and this installation reclaim the architecture of a private house for the imagination,” says the artist. “They invite everybody into what is otherwise a private space.” The four poems invite the visitor to negotiate a journey from dark to light, from a narrow threshold to an expansive light-well. They have, as a visual counterpoint, the outline of those that have stayed in the house or passed through as visitors, over the course of one month this year. To fix this fleeting presence has been to pay homage to the history of visitors to this house, and to trace the shadow of something otherwise invisible: the idea that the house has a memory. After all, this same hall was used by the young James Clerk Maxwell, the father of modern physics, and his cousin, Jemima Wedderburn, for experiments with balloons. “The great characteristics of this stairwell are the height, the light and the acoustics. It is a place capable of generating joy. Joy is the unexpected visitor: it is a necessary co-ordinate in the here and now, from which come generous meanings and values. Critics on previous installations: Angus Reid’s installation shows how well art and poetry can work together… Susan Mansfield, The Scotsman **** Poetry climbs to great heights, emotional, physical and spiritual… the work of Angus Reid deserves to be better known… Giles Sutherland, The Times **** www.angusreid.co.uk
Old record shop converted into architect's studio by CiAO in 2001. A Micro Knowledge Based Workspace (KBW). Highlights include volumetric use of space: mezzanine level, palette of materials & colours, examples of practice projects. Stairs between levels.
Originally a merchant's house of c 1784, the building has a fine pillared reception area and a variety of interesting original features. The property has been an office for at least a century and is currently being restored by owners Mowat Dean & Co, WS.
A contemporary, copper clad, garden room extension formed by architect Lorn Macneal to his family home.
A townhouse built in 1809 that fell out of residential use becoming a warehouse and store for a William Ingram in 1901.The current owners have returned it to its original use and have been restoring it since 2011 using traditional and salvaged materials and local crafts-folk where possible.
Two linked townhouses occupied by Reiach & Hall Architects since 1970. They share the property with the Association for Applied Arts, the Scottish Sculpture Trust, Edinburgh Consultancy, Greyfriars Public Relations, John Duguid and Kirkman & Bradford and act as a mutually supporting group.
603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force
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. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS – RAF Reserves continually serve around the world on RAF Force Protection duties. ACTIVITIES - We will provide tours of the building at 1pm and 3pm on both days. Advance booking essential via https://603sqn-dod2019.eventbrite.co.uk The max number per tour is 20. Booking opens 2nd September. Visitors will have to note that the ground floor is accessible by wheelchair (temporary ramps will be in place) however those with reduced mobility may find difficulty going to other levels (especially beyond the 1st floor).
Two traditional 19th century tenement flats which have been transformed into unusual duplex apartments provide a fascinating insight into ver y different treatments of an identical physical space.While externally the conversions are identical with French windows overlooking Calton Hill, internally, the treatment of the spaces is very different, based on the tastes and use requirements of both clients. The loft conversions are unusual in the architectural detailing and high specification.
Conversion flats in New Town townhouses generally receive a bad press due to chopped-up rooms, etc. Two ground floor flats in Fettes Row (Thomas Brown, 1827) showed how with a little remedial effort they can make attractive single-person accommodation while retaining much of the original character.�
David and Caroline Bartolo looked to create an extension linking the ground floor living accommodation into the lower rear garden of their modestly proportioned art deco styled home.
7N Architects� studio on Randolph Place sits behind Charlotte Square at the west end of the New Town and was originally built as �St. Cecilia�s Hall�, a sister music venue to the Old Town�s equivalently named building.
15C tenement, reputedly the oldest house in Edinburgh, with spacious apartments and the remnants of 17C wall and ceiling paintings. Restored and converted 1990 for the Old Town Renewal Trust and now occupied by the Dom art gallery. Exhibition of art.
Abden House was built in 1855 for Thomas Nelson, founder of the Scottish publishers of the same name, and designed by civil engineer Thomas Davies. Today it?s the property of the University of Edinburgh, gift to them by Sir Donald Pollock. Built with three storeys in the Jacobean revivalist style of the 19th century, Abden faces a carriage circle with gates at the end of Marchhall Crescent. It has an irregular plan with single story wings on the North and South sides. ˜
The 7th floor of our building offers spectacular views of the Edinburgh skyline.
The building was A listed in January 1966 and described as the grandest surviving original domestic façade on George Street. It was built by James Nisbet, circa 1790, for his own use. There were subsequent alterations to the ground floor by Knox and Hutton in 1883 but in 1978-80 the ground floor was reinstated by Covell Matthews Partnership to as near as possible the original design. www.aceit.org.uk
Acheson House Garden is a newly restored historic walled garden just off the Canongate, tucked away in the medieval Bakehouse Close. It takes its inspiration from the 17th century examples, primarily foodgrowing gardens, which once lay at the rear of town houses in the Canongate. The design includes medicinal herbs, native vegetable varieties and heritage fruit trees, bordered with edible hedging to create formal shapes. At the heart of the garden, footpaths create a Scottish saltire and a biodiversity pond. The garden has lain neglected for many years, but it has now been regenerated with the help of Edinburgh World Heritage, Bridgend Growing Communities and the Patrick Geddes Gardening Club, named after the influential town planner who believed in the importance of communal green spaces. This hidden gem, a small ‘green island’, is concealed in the heart of the Canongate.
Robert Adam's design for the two blocks of houses flanking the central church on the west side was largely carried out after 1803. Originally town houses, Nos 22-23 are now the offices of Adam & Company.
The Advocate?s Library is part of the Parliament House complex and is a private law library for the Faculty of Advocates, Scotland?s Bar. The Corridor, designed by William Playfair, was opened in 1833. and the Law Room was the former site of the trial of Burke and Hare.
Now occupied by Scottish Equitable Asset Management, this office block, by the Lee Boyd Partnership, 2000, overlooks one of the lochans of Edinburgh Park. The offices, arranged around three atria, have an emphasis on natural light.
Award-winning office building for BT Scotland, 1999, by Bennetts Associates, Architects. Prominently sited on the western edge of Edinburgh, close to the Gyle Shopping Centre. Several atria embellished with significant modern art.�
Built in 1852 for the Newhaven fishing community and serving as a Free Church of Scotland the tower and spire were added in 1882. Given a new lease of life in April 1994 the building was turned into Scotland’s first dedicated indoor climbing wall. By making use of a free standing structure, the architect succeeded in meeting the needs of the current owner without interfering with the structure of the building itself. www.alienrock.co.uk
The Anatomical Museum at the University of Edinburgh opened in 1884 and still forms an integral part of the ?Old Medical School? (designed by Robert Rowan Anderson). The museum has one of the largest and best-preserved collections of anatomy in Scotland, including the skeleton of the serial killer William Burke! The specimens and preparations on display have helped to teach anatomy to students for 300 years. Today the museum is still used by medical students as a resource and study space.
Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic
The University of Edinburgh Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic provides a welcoming environment for people with neurological conditions to attend NHS research clinics. Founded by author J.K. Rowling and opened in 2013, the state-of-the-art clinical research targets the discovery of treatments that slow progression of neurological conditions with the goal of repairing the damage, socalled regenerative neurology.
The flagship store of Scottish handmade stoneware, furniture and fashion retailer, ANTA, is placed in the New Town's prominent George Street location. The former Church of Scotland bookshop was refurbished in 2011 using natural materials informed by the firm's preservation of the Scottish vernacular evident throughout the ANTA collection. The showroom exemplifies ANTA's contemporary take on building traditional artisan design, using colours inspired by the Scottish landscape and sourcing local craftsmanship to create a modern aesthetic grounded by a strong sense of place. The building itself was designed by Lachlan Stewart, an Edinburgh College of Art graduate and now conservation architect who is the co-founder of ANTA along with his wife, Annie Stewart. Both the Crocket's Land house and flagship store are an exemplification of how a design partnership with a strong appreciation and understanding of the Scottish vernacular can be creatively combined to build harmony between history, design, interiors, architecture and the local landscape.
A controversial building since its inception, Appleton Tower recently underwent a thorough refurbishment with a new entrance and enhanced facilities and services. Home to the University?s world-leading School of Informatics since the Cowgate fire in 2002, it?s currently used for teaching while research has moved to the Informatics Forum across the road. The state-of-the-art study suite on Level 9 offers amazing view of the city.
Designed by award-winning�architect Malcolm Fraser and�inspired by the concept of �free�play�, Arcadia Nursery is Edinburgh�s�newest and most innovative�nursery. Building on research on�the importance of outdoor play,�the indoor play rooms initially lead�to a babies� garden lined with grassy�steps and sensory planting, before�giving way to mini-allotments and a�water play area for older toddlers.� For the more adventurous children�(and adults) an elevated walkway�leads to a tree house. www.arcadianursery.co.uk
Argyle House/ForestCentrePlus - ADULTS ONLY (18+)
�Argyle House is a marvel of brutalist architecture: designed in 1967, it�s a bold architectural statement and an astonishing contrast with the backdrop of Castle Rock�. The collectively- run ForestCentrePlus occupies three floors of the office complex, offering a gallery, studios, writing rooms, artists� facilities and workshop spaces.� www.theforest.org.uk