Gleneagles House, Chapel and ruined Castle
The Haldanes have been at Gleneagles for seven hundred years and played a significant part in Scotland’s story, making this place a microcosm of our nation’s history. Hear the family’s history, take a guided tour round part of the house, visit the chapel and nearby castle ruins and enjoy the artwork by Mrs Haldane.
The Glenesk Museum at the Retreat offers visitors an inspiring experience of the local and global stories of Glenesk. This is a wonderful chance to visit this special place while it is temporarily closed for the season to allow for restructuring. Come and hear our plans for a sustainable future and share your own ideas. There will be no catering however visitors are welcome to bring picnics to enjoy both indoors and outside.
Glenglassaugh Distillery invites you to come and explore behind the scenes...... During your tour you will see some of the original distillery buildings, dating back to 1875, as well as the new distillery which was refurbished in 2008.? Afterwards, you can try "The Spirit Drink that dare not speak its name".
Nestled in the rolling farmlands of East Lothian lies Glenkinchie Distillery, founded in 1837 by John and George Rate. The name Kinchie, it is believed comes from ‘de Quincey’, the family who originally owned the estate. The distillery has been active since 1881. Glenkinchie is Edinburgh’s Malt. It has been enjoyed by the citizens of Edinburgh and the wider region since it opened in 1837. Glenkinchie is home to a unique model distillery housed within our exhibition. We stock a wide range of whisky from across Scotland including our own Glenkinchie “Distillery only bottling” – a fine expression found exclusively in our shop. We also offer clothing, branded glassware and many gift ideas including purses, wallets and bags made with our own Glenkinchie Tweed. ACTIVITIES Guided distillery tours, including a complimentary dram. There is a shuttlebus that runs from Edinburgh City Centre twice a day price £14 return, book via same info as the tours. Booking essential via 01875342012 or glenkinchie.distillery@diageo.com www.glenkinchiedistillery.com
"The work of James Clerk Maxwell changed the world forever." Albert Einstein Glenlair House, near Corsock is famous as the home of the eminent scientist, Professor James Clerk Maxwell, whose work was the basis for all forms of radio communications, including broadcasting and television, radar and navigational aids, and more recently the applications of radio to the control of rockets and satellites. The oldest part of Glenlair is the product of collaboration between James’ father John and Walter Newall but this beautiful 19th century mansion was destroyed by fire in 1929. Having now completed the stabilisation of the ruins of Glenlair House and established a visitors' centre in the original porch, the current owner Captain Ferguson, his family and the Maxwell of Glenlair Trust are turning their attention to the restoration of the farm buildings built by Maxwell and designed by Walter Newall. These contain many unique features, including stabling for shire horses and thru-floor pig-feeders long since removed from other farmyards. www.glenlair.org.uk
Glenlivet is the glen in the Scottish Highlands through which the River Livet flows.
Established by George Smith of Drumin in 1824 and moved to current site in 1858. Manager's House and Visitors' Centre (former barley loft) are the earliest original buildings.
Glenpark Early Learning Centre has been built on part of the former Greenock Academy site to replace the current ‘west end’ facility at Kelly Street Children’s Centre and St Mary’s Primary School Campus. The new purpose built establishment caters for 100 children each session. A rich outdoor learning environment has been created. Each of the three playrooms has an outdoor classroom attached to allow free flow access for the children. The stunning view looks towards the River Clyde. The Cowal Peninsula and the MV Captayannis will be key topics for the children’s learning. A quote from Oliver Bonnar, age 4 “Wow, you can see the whole of Greenock from here”
Listed Category B. Imposing late 19C, probably designed by Brown & Watt, Aberdeen. Scottish Revival style with long entrance front and pronounced bay windows. Fine Victorian conservatory. Granite bellcote of the Glen Rinnes church of 1813 and superseded in 1883 (now secularised) in garden. Exterior viewing of house only, together with conservatory and garden.
Glensaugh is an upland estate, hill farm and environmental research station which is managed by the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute. Modern farm and research buildings lie at the heart of the property which is managed for the benefit of its livestock and people.
The Glenshee Archaeology Project was developed by Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust and delivered in partnership with Northlight Heritage between 2012 and 2017. Through 'citizen science', the project aimed to address the neglected narrative of north-east Perth and Kinross, uncover the fascinating story of prehistoric and early historic life in Glenshee and share this with residents and visitors. For more information on the project visit: pkht.org.uk/projects/current-projects/glenshee/ This video was created in conjunction with Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust and the University of St Andrews, School of Computer Science, Open Virtual Worlds Research Team as a Student Project in the Summer of 2019. Student - Jack Horsburgh. Supervisor - Alan Miller. Expert Guidance - David Strachan, Director of Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust.
Glenshee Archaeology Project Reconstruction
Digital reconstruction of Pictish Buildings at Lair, Glenshee. Created in Unreal Engine.
Until recently, this building is probably better known to citizens of Nagasaki than those of Aberdeen. From 1864 for a period of 25 years it was the home of the Glover family whose most famous son, Thomas Blake Glover, set up the modern shipbuilding industry in Japan and whose extraordinary life there is believed to have provided the inspiration for the Madam Butterfly story. The house has been recently restored to recreate its appearance at the time that the Glover family lived here in 19th century, the rooms having period decoration and furnishings.
This Category B-listed Victorian church incorporates the remains of a pre-Reformation chapel and has been used as a cabinetmaking workshop since 1979. During Doors Open Day, visitors could learn about the building and its surrounding graveyard. Makers were on hand to talk about their work and the running of the workshop based on traditional techniques and equipment. The venue has its own tram stop: Gogarburn.
Gogarbank House was built by Cumberland Reid in 1780. In 1818 his nephew, John Reid, succeeded him and built the present additions, including the handsome walled garden which still operates as a working kitchen garden. With its carefully designed box hedges, pathways and flower beds it is a stunning retreat hidden behind its original 15 ft walls.
Goldielea Viaduct is a particularly impressive example of John Miller's work. Built on a curve with 18 semi-circular arches of 50 foot span on tapered piers, it dates from 1859 and was closed in 1965. Access is restricted to walking under the viaduct, which is due to undergo restoration work in the near future.
One of Britain's oldest and largest walled kitchen gardens. It is currently being restored to its former glory complete with cafe, children's play area and shop. Discover our beautiful garden this Doors Open Day. If visitors would like lunch in the café, then please book in advance. www.gordoncastle.co.uk
1834, Archibald Simpson, Aberdeen, architect with later alterations by Alexander Ross. Inverness. It originally combined school and chapel, the school in the ground floor (now converted as minister's dwelling) and chapel above. Fine stained glass windows by Arts and Crafts designers \William Morris. Sir Edward Burnes-Jones and others.
Founded on the site of the castle port by the Duchess of Gordon in memory of the fifth Duke; two storeys of ashlar sandstone, symmetrical about a centre pend arch crowned by an ogee- capped octagonal tower.
This is a fine mansion with 3-storey, 8-bay central block facing north/south. 4-bay, 2-storey and attic wings to east and west. The impressive staircase hall leads to the first floor north and south drawing rooms. The mural on the wall of the staircase hall is the work of George Kennedy, the School’s first architect, who arrived during World War II and taught classics. The mural was intended to provide inspiration for the progressive development of the estate, following the School’s return to Gordonstoun after the war and on finding the buildings in a state of dilapidation.
Listed Category A dated 1705, restored and interior refurbished by John Kinross, 1900-01. Small Gothic church with large pointed windows with elaborate tracery in east and west gables. Interior panelled throughout, 1900-01, wall-mounted memorials to various members of the Gordon and Gordon Cumming families. Built as a mausoleum to the Gordon of Gordonstoun family, it was restored as an Episcopal chapel for Lady Gordon Cumming in 1900. Disabled access.
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.
Old Gourock and Ashton Parish Church of Scotland is situated on Royal Street looking down Church Street onto Shore Street near the centre of Gourock. The present congregation was formed by a union between Old Gourock Parish Church and Ashton Parish Church which was in Albert Road. The building was completed in 1832 and has a lovely sanctuary with pulpit and choir stalls designed by Charles Rennie Macintosh and a selection of beautiful stained glass windows. Also within the building are furnishings from Ashton Parish Church. On your visit your are welcome to join us for a cup of tea or coffee.
Private members’ Club designed by Stewart, Tough and Alexander, the building of this arts and crafts style yacht club was mostly funded by James Coats Junior of Paisley. Arts and Craft Building ‘Royal’ since 1908. Club memorabilia is on display in the panelled bar area. There are spectacular views across the Clyde from the bar and other reception rooms. Sailing from April until end of August for adults and Cadets. Variety of social activities for Members and guests during winter months.
Gourock - St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
This beautiful church sits on a cliff overlooking the River Clyde. It was designed and built by J C Sharp of Gourock in 1867. It has recently undergone complete restoration. A new stained glass window has been commissioned and installed in the West End. There is a plaque of Dutch times in remembrance of the hospitality given to Dutch soldiers, sailors and airmen during the Second World War.
Gothic-style church built 1857 (J J and W H Hay) and tower with open-work Crown added 1878 (Bruce & Sturrock). Interior whitewashed with tall arch-braced timber roof. The sanctuary underwent major renovations in 1998 when wooden flooring was laid and the pews replaced by chairs to give greater flexibility.
The I Youth Zones offer young people and communities access to the buildings for a variety of groups, we run youth drop in’s, informal youth work, job’s clubs, young mothers groups, LGBTQI groups as well as adult classes and adult literacy programmes to name a few. We mainly work with 11 to 25 year olds in our youth programmes, and we also offer family learning opportunities. We would like to encourage families and young people to come along and take part in out arts and crafts and cooking tasters and come for a look around and see what we can offer.
Built in 1924, the former offices of Inverclyde Council have been refurbished. The result is a thoroughly modern Business Centre that preserves the style and grandeur of the original Gourock Municipal building. Saturday between 1 - 2pm we will be showing our amateur film, the Last Dance at Cragburn Sunday between 1 - 2pm there will be a live drama titled Witches and Witchcraft
Visit the magnificent Category A listed Govan Old Church and travel back over a thousand years to the golden age of the Kingdom of Strathclyde. Explore Govan's Celtic sculptured crosses, Viking hogback gravestones and the mysterious Govan Sarcophagus. A visit to the Govan Stones exhibition transports visitors to a moment in history when Govan was the seat of kings, when pilgrims prayed at the tombs of saints, and when Viking warriors plundered and conquered throughout the islands of Britain. The collection dates between the 9th-11th centuries and is housed in the magnificent A-Listed Govan Old Church, designed by Robert Rowan Anderson and described architecturally as possibly the most influential Post-Reformation church in Scotland. The stunning stained-glass windows on display are the work of expert late-Victorian workshops.� � � ?? �
The last chance to visit this beautiful 100 year old Edwardian bathhouse in its existing state before major refurbishment in 2018/19. Govanhill Baths was closed in 2001 but re-opened by Govanhill Baths Community Trust in 2012. Since then it has been used as a community hub and arts venue. In 2019 the building will re-open as a Wellbeing Centre. The 2018 tour� covered the hot baths, three former swimming pools and washhouse (the steamie). � � � �
Welcome to Gracefield, located across two buildings at 28 Edinburgh Road, the Arts Centre first opened its doors in 1951 to celebrate the Festival of Britain when former grand house ‘Gracefield’ was bought and converted by the local community. Since then, a further school building was added (gallery 2) providing more exhibition space, café, craft shop, printmaking studio and activity rooms. Throughout the year we show contemporary art and craft by local, national and international makers and artists as well as selected shows from our own collection. Exhibitions are always free and there is also a programme of workshops and classes for kids and adults.
This cast iron gateway is said to be one of the largest ever made. It consists of two massive columns, pilastered with ornamental panels, and weighing fully 4.5 tons each. A semi-circular arch stands on consoled corbels, with an entablature weighing over 2 tons. The gateway was made for the Edinburgh International Exhibition in 1886 opened by Queen Victoria, and was renovated and moved to a new site next to the River Carron by Carron Phoenix in 2001.
The hospital radio station is located in a refurbished cottage in the grounds of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and provides a variety of programming including a nightly request show to the patients of ARI. There is a second station located in the same building for broadcasting to the patients of Royal Aberdeen Children?s Hospital with programming more suited to their tastes.
Grampian Police Headquarters - FULLY BOOKED
The building occupies a site which has a long association with policing in the City, as it is partially located on ground where Victorian Police buildings stood. The current Headquarters building was first occupied in 1972 by the former Aberdeen City Police and on local government reorganisation in 1975 the newly created Grampian Police assumed occupancy.
A modern two storey building constructed of split faced light grey fyfestone and shot blasted charcoal stringcourse and cills. Green tinted glass atrium with a milled finish aluminium roof. Single storey wing to the rear with cells and interview rooms. The Inverurie Police Office serves as the Headquarters for South Aberdeenshire Command Area which encompasses almost 2000 square miles and is, by far, the largest of the Command Areas within Grampian Police. It presently houses a Control Room, Command Suite, Administration Department, Photographic and Fingerprint Suite, together with CID, Traffic and most importantly, Uniformed Operational Personnel.
Set just 45 minutes away from Aberdeen, in the village of Alford, the Grampian Transport Museum has an extensive collection of vehicles from across history. Since its foundation in the 1980s, the museum has hosted many events and transport related activities for the public to go to in the summer months. It is updated every year to ensure the newest and most exciting items are on display each season. The tour is a Google powered interactive set of 360º photos that show the entrance and first areas of the museum Accessibility note: The museum is 100% wheelchair accessible as well as being dog friendly
Built in 1805 for John Gordon Peterkin and continuously owned by the same family ever since. Said to be designed by William Stark but extensively altered in 1837 and 1898, although the fine original public rooms remain. Interesting c 1800 2-tier stone hexagonal dovecote nearby.
The Port of Grangemouth is Scotland’s largest container port and is linked via motorway, rail, and sea. The port handles approximately 150,000 containers per year and up to 30% of Scotland’s gross domestic product (GDP) goes through the port. It is only feeder port in the UK that exports more than it imports. The tour consists of five 360º images of the areas with information boxes inserted over noteworthy elements. Accessibility notes: N/A.
The Port of Grangemouth is Scotland's largest container port and is linked via motorway, rail, and sea. The port handles approximately 150,000 containers per year and up to 30% of Scotland's gross domestic product (GDP) goes through the port. It is only feeder port in the UK that exports more than it imports. The tour consists of five 360º images of the areas with information boxes inserted over noteworthy elements. Accessibility notes: N/A.
The large athletics stadium at Grangemouth was officially opened on 9th July 1966 and its inclusion in Doors Open Days is part of the 50th anniversary celebrations. The venue rapidly became a national centre for events and in 1967 the Scottish Paraplegic Games were held there. The stadium was designed by the architects Wilson & Wilson, and constructed by Chisholm & Co. A major innovation was the use of a rub-cor all-weather running track. In 1997 a £1.2 million investment saw a 60m indoor synthetic running track constructed to the east of the stand. For the first time athletes could train in all weathers. In 2004 it was extended, doubling its size to over 2100 square metres to create one of the best sports facilities in Scotland - home for the National Indoor Athletics Academy. The 2014 Commonwealth Games athletics track at Hampden Park was lifted and moved to Grangemouth Stadium as part of the Games legacy programme.
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
An opportunity to visit Granton's very own secret garden hidden away on Edinburgh's waterfront. The Walled Garden was once attached to Granton Castle, which was built in the late 15th century, rebuilt in 1544, refurbished in the 17th century, and finally demolished in 1921. The Walled Garden survived and was cultivated across the centuries. Volunteers have been working since May 2017 to transform the overgrown space into a beautiful and publicly accessible area for locals and visitors alike to enjoy.
The Lighthouse was originally built circa 1850 as a training centre; however, it has since become a cultural hub in the North of the city. Residents include the Depot recording and rehearsal studios, The Sierra Metro Gallery and Art in Architecture studio and exhibition space.
The research and conservation workshops of the National Museums of Scotland. Tours led by curators include Zoology collections, geology rock cutting and polishing, and storage of industrial machinery, European ceramics, motorcycles, cars and horse-drawn vehicles.
Join us in the square for a fantastic festival day full of activities such as guided walks, a musical tour and procession, photo opportunities and much more! For information and timings on sites and places to visit - and for information on where to find the music - see; St Columba's, Inverallen, Totally Locally Shops, Grantown Museum, Grantown, East Highlands Heritage and Cultural Centre and possibly more - details available in the marquee. For details on the musical tours, their destinations and timings, visit Cromdale Church, Neldy Auld Kirk, Castle Roy and possibly more - see the marquee for more details.
This special service is run by volunteers with music provided by local and visiting musicians when available. it is a dedicated place to meet, chat and relax with very good chances of hearing (and joining in) traditional music. Patrons and Musicians welcome
Grantown East Highland Heritage and Culture Centre
Railways have served Scotland for nearly 200 years. The line which ran through Grantown East, built by the Great North of Scotland Railway, opened on the 1st of July 1863. the Last train passed through here on the 2nd of November 1968. Visitors to the Highland Heritage and Cultural Centre can view the interactive screens to learn about the history of the Speyside Line, Kilt Making, The History of the Tartan, The Highland Games and the Clydesdale Horses, or browse the shop for a unique gift or souvenir. Come aboard, the two restaurant carriages await. In the restaurant you can enjoy one of the savoury pizzas cooked in the stone built wood oven, or why not try one of the unique sweet 'Puddin' Pizzas'. Soup nad bakery goods are also available. Not only does Grantown East Support its own Heritage it also sponsors events such as the Fiddler of Strathspey Festival, of which it is patron. Our restaurant has disabled access with a ramp and handles and spacious seating for wheelchairs. We do have a dedicated disabled toilet as well which is also accessible by ramp.
The Grassmarket area is first recorded in the fourteenth century, when it was referred to as ‘the street called Newbygging under the castle’. By the 1470s the area was known as ‘Westirmart’, and seems to have been associated with the sale of timber, hats, and shoes. At the far end of the Grassmarket stood the gateway known as the West Port, which was in existence by at least 1509, and formed the western boundary of the burgh.
In a street of much charm, built 1819-24, architects Gray, Marshall & Associates now occupy No 23 which has an extra large upper floor, using the space over the pend to the mews behind.
The first of a series of buildings that have made the grounds of Garthdee House something of a showcase for modern archirecture. This severe glass and steel pavillion sits in the parkland in the best Mies van der Rohe tradition.
Scottish Natural Heritage's new headquarters, Great Glen House, has been awarded the highest ever design and contract rating in the United Kingdom for environmental buildings.
Visit �Greek� Thomson's only structural project with its sixty-step staircase sweeping round an immense retaining wall. See the recently reclaimed pleasure garden, and look down into the Kelvin valley from the renovated 'Belle Vue' pillared viewing area. Wonder at the mysterious traces of old doorways and spectres of windows. See photographs of The Steps when beautiful cast iron lamps illuminated the way. Learn why the structure was built and why it was important in the development of North Kelvinside, when people and horse drawn carriages crossed the original Queen Margaret Bridge at the foot of The Steps. You can see the remains of the old bridge, known locally as 'Walker's Bridge�, named after the entrepreneur who gave Thomson the commission to design the wall. Trust members and other residents will explain the work which has been necessary to save this B Listed structure which is on the Buildings at Risk Register e.g. substantial drainage improvement to stop the wall bulging dangerously. Visit the recently reclaimed pleasure garden and look down into the Kelvin valley from the renovated 'Belle Vue' pillared viewing area. �
Semi-detached home in the Bearsden area of Glasgow with Solar Water Heating. This semi-detached home has undergone a Solar Water Heating installation in order to create a more environmentally friendly way of producing power with aims of lowering the cost of bills at a time when gas and electricity prices are rising. Part of the Energy Saving Trust's Green Homes Network.
Green Home (Biomass Pellet Boiler and Solar PV)
Part of the Energy Saving Trust Green Homes Network. Please contact Jacqueline Mackenzie to book a time slot - 0141 3033131, email Jacqueline_mackenzie@thewisegroup.co.uk
House type: semi-detached house, 1911 Energy efficiency and renewable measures: Solar water heating, Solid wall insulation, loft insulation, wood burning stove, A-rated appliances, Energy saving lighting, recycling, composting. Bedrooms: 3 Occupants: 2 Key features: A semi-detached home built in 1911 with solar water heating system, loft insulation and a wood burning stove. For retired couple Brian and Marjorie York switching to a renewable heating system was all part of their plan to become more green-minded, “we wanted to do our bit for the environment, and reduce our energy use” explains Brian. The motivation to switch to a renewable system was also financial, “we wanted to be less reliant on the mains gas supply. The energy companies keep increasing their prices, and we wanted to try everything we could to reduce our bills.”
House type: modern timber-framed detached bungalow, 2009 Energy efficiency and renewable measures: Solar water heating system, ground source heat pump, solid wall insulation, A-rated appliances, energy saving lighting, recycling, composting. Bedrooms: 3. Occupants: 2 Construction: A detached modern timber- framed bungalow with a solar water heating system, ground source heat pump, and solid wall insulation. Energy performance rating certificate: C Margaret Carruthers and her husband James decided to install their renewable technology systems when they retired in order to save a bit of money, “we wanted to have lower running costs as we got older, this meant reducing the amount of energy we used and paid for.” Motivated by the financial potential James and Margaret installed a solar water heating system and a ground source heat pump to their modern three bedroom detached bungalow.
House type: detached house, pre-1900 Energy efficiency and renewable measures: solar water heating, solar PV, wood fuelled boiler, CHP Generator, solid wall insulation in new extension, loft insulation, A-rated appliances, energy saving lighting, recycling, composting, well water supply available, bio diesel produced to fuel cars and generator. Bedrooms: 4 Occupants: 4 Key features: A large detached pre-1900 home with Solar water heating, solar PV, wood fuelled boiler, solid wall insulation and loft insulation. Richard Earle and his family live in a large detached property which was reliant on oil before they converted to solar power and wood-fuelled technology. Richard, who has a long-standing and proactive interest in renewable technology, installed the systems in his home to become less dependent on non-sustainable products “we wanted to get away from using oil. I knew that by installing renewable technologies we could do this whilst reducing our impact on the environment and saving money.”
Green Homes Network: Dalton Village - CANCELLEDHall
Organisers regret, but this site will not now be participating in Doors Open Days.
Energy efficiency and renewable measures: Solar PV, air source heat pump, loft insulation, A-rated appliance, energy saving lighting, recycling, composting. Bedrooms: 5. Occupants: 3. Key features: A modern bungalow with solar PV, air source heat pump, and loft insulation. Energy performance rating certificate: D After extensively researching the potential advantages and incentives of various renewable systems, Ian Billson decided to install a solar PV system and an air source heat pump because he found that these systems would be most financially beneficial for his five bedroom home. Ian was particularly keen to invest in a solar PV system as this enabled him to benefit from Feed- in tariffs where he found he made big savings, “installing the technology itself was a huge capital investment, but as the price of oil is rocketing we are making decent savings though the Feed-in tariff system.” Ian joined the Green Homes Network to give others a fair view of the working technology “we want to encourage others by showing them our home when the technologies are hopefully at full capacity. We want people to hear our story, and hopefully decide to invest themselves” explains Ian.
House type: 1800s detached house, extended in 2009 Energy efficiency and renewable measures: Solar water heating, ground source heat pump, wood burning stove, wall insulation, loft insulation, A-Rated appliances, Energy saving lighting, recycling, composting, Bedrooms: 3 Occupants: 2 Key features: 1800s detached home with a solar water heating system, Gas source heat pump, wood burning stove, wall insulation, and loft insulation. Energy performance rating certificate: D Living in the rural Dumfries countryside presented retired engineer Victor Dunlop and his wife Suzanne with an exciting opportunity. As their large detached house was not connected to the mains gas supply, Vic believed that installing a solar water heating system, a ground source heat pump and a wood burning stove would help them become more self-sufficient. The eco-conscious couple found the installation process simple, the solar panel took just one day of their on-going extension project “the installation process itself was not complicated – it just required someone with a lot of strength to lift the panels onto our roof!” explains Vic.
In 2010 Moffat CAN (Carbon Approaching Neutral) rescued the derelict Old Church Depot and has been turning it into a model for low carbon living. The surrounding waste land is now a community market garden and allotments and the zero-carbon Church houses CAN’s domestic and business recycling operation, offices and Scotland’s first Aquaponics Greenhouse. Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics and is a sustainable way of growing edible fish and vegetables. Power and heat for the site is sourced from renewable energy. Your Doors Open Day visit will include a tour of the site and a chance to experience how we can all CHANGE to look forward to a future of low carbon living.
House type: Detached bungalow 1800s Energy efficiency and renewable measures: Solar PV, wind turbine, solid wall insulation, loft insulation, floor insulation, A-rated appliances, Energy saving lighting, recycling, composting. Bedrooms: 2 Occupants: 2 Key features: A 1800s detached house with solar PV, wind turbine, solid wall insulation, loft insulation, and floor insulation. Energy performance rating certificate: C When retired couple Brian and Elizabeth Gates moved to their detached bungalow in the Dumfries countryside, they wanted to cut their long-term energy costs “we had previously depended on oil in our last home. We found the price of oil just kept on going up and up, and in the winter it was a less reliable fuel source as deliveries were few and far between.” The couple decided to install a wind turbine and solar PV panels in order to overcome this problem, and their decision was also made with the environment in mind “as we are now retired we did install the renewable systems to cut down long-term costs however our decision was partly environmental, as well as financial” explains Brian.
Edinburgh architect Crichton Wood has designed a rear conversion for this 1904 traditional semi-detached villa in Greenbank.
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.
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. Visitors can take a stroll around the garden or relax by the soothing water feature. Greenbank was built for Robert Allason in the 1760s - he made his money as a tobacco merchant and slave trader in the days when Glasgow was the second city of the British Empire. The walled garden was built at the same time as the house, and both are surrounded by tall swaying beeches. After the American Wars of Independence Allason went bankrupt and lost the house and estate. For gardening inspiration, Greenbank Garden is unbeatable. Today, the large garden aims to inspire visitors to grow a wide array of plants in their own gardens. Booking not required
Est. 1760s, ornamental planting began in the garden in the 1840s
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.
Greenbank Parish Church opened in 1900. The original building is used as a hall, with the present church built alongside in 1927 by architect Lorne Campbell. There are fine stained glass windows� by James Ballantine, Alexander Strachan and William Wilson. New halls were built at the rear in 2001 by Lee Boyd Partnership architects. � www.greenbankchurch.org
Originally Greenbank United Free Church, the building was completed in 1927 by A Lorne Campbell and features beautiful stained glass windows by Alexander Strachan and William Wilson. The interior decoration was devised by Sir William Kininmonth and the church houses a fine organ by Ingram & Co. To mark the Centenary of the founding of Greenbank a new suite of halls designed by Lee Boyd Architects was opened in November 2001. The extension is contemporary and exiting giving a feeling of space and light with the west end being curved and wrapped in cedar.
Biggar Museum Trust rescued this 17th century farmhouse from its original site at Wiston. They rebuilt and refurbished it in the Burn Braes in 1975.
Peterhead Ports Greenhill Fish Market is the premier white fish landing port in Europe. The Fish Market has a capacity of 10,000 boxes and since opening last year, the fish market has achieved two accreditations BRC (AA) standard and also the Responsible Fishing Ports standard.
Greening Homes and Garden Events, Transition Black Isle
A Greening Homes and Gardens exhibition hub at Findon Hall, Colbokie will showcase local suppliers of renewable technologies including biomass heating, solar water heating and electricity generation, heat pumps, domestic scale wind turbines, home insulation, home composting, vegetable growing and energy efficient boilers.
Greenknowe Tower dates from 1581 and despite being ruinous, it is particularly impressive. The tower stands on a grassy knoll and was originally protected by the marshy land surrounding it. Good views can be had from the top in good weather,� open all day (Guidebook available). Please note, limited parking is available on the roadside only. Please take care when getting into or out of your vehicle.
The Parish Church was lengthened in 1712 to join the originally separate tower of 1696, and north aisle, 1855. Built of weathered red sandstone it has a square tower and steeply pitched crowstep gabled roof over the body of the Kirk. It also boasts a magnificent iron yett. In 1834, the last public execution by hanging took place here, and the victim, an Irishman who had been found guilty of assault and robbery was buried inside the gaol. The Old Market Cross in the Churchyard, 1609, takes the form of a Corinthian column. This used to stand in the centre of the village green but was dismantled in 1829 when the County Hall was built. It now stands just west of the Kirk. Exhibition of the Town and its history.
John Cunningham built Greenlaw Town Hall or County Hall (as it is often referred to) in 1829: "A chaste yet elegant Grecian edifice...highly ornamental to the town, and whose position is less liable to satirical remark". This Greek Revival hall was converted to a swimming pool in the 1960s and then reverted back to a public hall in the 1980s. It has an impressive Ionic portico and raised dome, and two flanking pedimented pavilions. Its dome held the fireproof room ensuring the conservation of legal documents. The Town Hall was last used about 5 years ago and since then the Greenlaw Town Hall Trust, who own it, have been exploring options for its future use. An application to the Heritage Lottery Fund under the Greenlaw Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) has resulted in a grant being provisionally awarded for the cost of repair and reuse. However, this offer of funding is dependent on a viable end use for the structure. It is hoped that there will be an exhibition on the proposaIs for the future of the Town Hall within the main building,
In this the year of Natural Scotland, meet local householder Ciano Rebecchi (former Provost of Inverclyde) to find out about the process and benefits of installing solar panels in a private home.
Join us for exclusive tours of our backstage area at 12, 2pm and 4pm A unique opportunity to tour backstage areas usually closed to the public. Our tours will take in the under stage, wings, scene dock, green room and dressing rooms. Our experienced staff will explain the technical requirements of putting on a top show. Visitors will also have the opportunity to stand on one of Scotland’s biggest stages and look out over 500 seats. This will also be a great chance to have a selfie on the ‘Big Stage’.
The allotments gardens have been in existence since 1855. Plots are available to the residents of Inverclyde to grow both flowers and vegetables. In recent years the allotments have invited youth groups and nursery children into the gardens to encourage the next generation of gardeners.
We’ve got the bricks, the space AND images of Inverclyde’s famous sons James Watt inventions. We want you to help us Invent just like him and build your inventions with Lego! Families have a chance to take part in “Making Waves- Libraries as Cultural Hubs” public consultation and use this opportunity to shape the exciting ways the library space will be used moving forward! Suitable for all ages (but we ask that children aged under 8 bring an adult.) Lego Watt! will take place at all Inverclyde libraries and on Saturday 31st August 2019. Sessions are drop-in from 11am – 12 noon.
The Dutch Gable House is an iconic and unusual building in Greenock’s historic William Street town quarter. The rear of the building allows access to the oldest surviving house in the town. Come and step back in time. There will be a photograph exhibition called ‘Inverclyde At War’ which is a collection of local WW2 images taken from the Imperial War Museum’s Collection. This exhibition will be upstairs on the first floor at the back of the building. The bottom rooms at the front building will also be open, in this space we will be inviting the public to take part in a public consultation survey to find out what activity and projects, local people would like to see taking place in the building over the next 2-3 years. Please note – Wheelchair access is very limited. Assistance needed, the ground floor of the building is accessible, with an uneven cobbled area. There is no disabled access to middle floor
Gave a rare opportunity for people to walk down to the bottom of the dry-dock and see the impressive size of this facility that once held the QE2. Inchgreen was built in 1962-1964 by the Firth of Clyde Dry Dock Company Ltd. At the time, it was one of the largest dry docks in the world, measuring 305m long and 45m wide, which still makes it one of Scotland’s largest dry docks. It is designed to accommodate ships of up to 150,000 tons deadweight. The famous QE2 and Queen Mary have both used the dry dock with modifications being made to the head of the dry dock to accommodate them.
Greenock - Inverclyde Council Materials Recycling Facility
Gave visitors an opportunity to see where the blue bins are delivered and how the co-mingled dry recyclable material is sorted prior to being sent for reprocessing.
The Ladyburn Business Centre was previously a primary school serving he east end of Greenock. It was renovated in 1991 to become a business centre. It was again refurbished to a high standard in 2009 and is now the Ladyburn Business Centre. The character of the school remains with the frames of the blackboards still in place in some offices.
Greenock - Lodge Greenock St. John's No.175
Lodge Greenock St John’s numbered 175 on the roll of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland was founded on 1st February 1790 and has operated continuously since that date and has now contributed to our community for almost 225 years. The Lodge building which is constructed of red sandstone from the long since defunct Skelmorlie quarry is one of the few buildings of character which remain in Greenock town centre. It is a testimony to the designers, Messrs Boston, Menzies and Morton, who were the foremost Architects in Greenock in the late 19th Century.
In the 1870's, H & D Barclay won an architectural competition to design the Municipal Buildings with its ornate sculptures and landmark Victoria Tower. The intricate plasterwork on the Grand Corridor ceiling, the restored Council Chambers and the District Court are all well worth seeing. Category 'A' listed building.
Rare access was given to allow visitors to see what it is like for many cruise passengers who pass through ocean terminal and see first hand some of the behind the wall operations that take place.
Greenock - Rig Arts, Broomhill Arts Flat
Broomhill Court was built in the 1960s and became a popular block of flats for families to live in the Broomhill area. Since 2015 RIG Arts have been using creativity to assist River Clyde Homes with the regeneration of Broomhill.
Greenock - River Clyde Homes, Prospecthill Court
Gave people a chance to see Inverclyde from a different perspective.
Greenock - Sir Gabriel Wood's Mariners Home
The Mariners Home was built by Mr W King, Contractor & Builder, Houston in 1850 and opened in 1954. The front of the building ranging from 1500-1540 in a Tudor period of Gothic architecture. Currently a Care Home for the elderly and specialist unit for Korsakoff mainly for retired seafarers but currently open to all.
St Margaret’s Church was opened in 1951 as the centre of worship in the newly developed Auchneagh Area. The biggest single influence in its development and improvement was its first Minister Rev Andrew Swan. The present beauty of the Sanctuary is due to the work of individual members over the years.
St Mary’s has great historical significance as the ‘Mother Parish’ of the Catholic Church in Inverclyde and beyond. At the back of the church a plaque commemorates deceased parish priests from 1808. The present building, designed by George Goldie of London, opened in 1862, replacing the earlier St Mary’s in East Shaw Street. The Grade B listed building, refurbished in 2002, has stained glass windows striking for their richness and colour. Recent additions are the stunning ‘Annunciation’ window (2013) by Shona McInnes, and the ‘Walsingham’ window (2016), which echoes the style of the original windows.
The Tobacco Warehouse was built in the late 19th century. This historic five-storey building, which is located on the corner of Clarence, Hood and Haig Streets, dates back to 1896. It is a large 5-storey building built of red brick with contrasting yellow brick dressings. The B-Listed bonded store, although known as a tobacco warehouse, was also used for the storage of whisky and was built by Greenock whisky distillers and blenders R Thorne & Sons Ltd. The building was also used as accommodation for American soldiers during World War Two. There is World War Two GI graffiti, the soldiers have written their names on the window frames. The ground floor is a converted workshop and office space for RIG Arts.