For the first time on Doors Open Days the Scottish Ambulance Service invites you to Paisley Ambulance Station to see a variety of ambulance vehicles and specialised equipment. There will also be advice from the SAS Academy.
Paisley - Sir James Clark Building - Studio 14
Built in 1923 this B listed building was part of the former Anchor Mill Complex and is now used for offices and workshops.
An 18th Century weavers' cottage and loom shop which showcase the living and working conditions of a weaver's family in the 1750s, and a small row of mill workers cottages from the 19th Century. The cottages contain many fascinating artefacts and are linked by a 19th century heritage garden.
This Gothic revival church of considerable architectural merit has a steeple which reaches for the sky. It's one of a limited number of churches in Scotland with eight or more bells. Certainly, the accomplished treatment of the cruciform plain interior design helped Blanc to win the commission for the Coats Memorial Church. The congregation has very strong musical interests including a choir, handbell team & orchestra.
The picturesque coloured glass is newer than the church, and was a replacement for the original glass which was shattered by a bomb blast during World War II. See the boy with the football and the lady with the Vacuum cleaner in this beautiful feature.
St Matthew's was built in 1905-1907 in a mix of Gothic and Art Nouveau styles by Paisley Architect W D McLennan, who was a member of the congregation. The church is regarded by many as Scotland's most significant Art Nouveau Church. McLennan originally intended the design to include a massive spire but it was decided late in 1907 to abandon this costly embellishment.
Built in 1932 to replace the 1808 church in East Buchanan Street, St Mirin's is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Paisley and became a cathedral for the newly formed Diocese of Paisley in 1948. It continues to serve as a parish church, with recent renovations taking place in 2012.
First established in 1877 and although they moved to a new purpose built stadium, the history of the club is proudly displayed within the club for all to see. For Doors Open Day you will also have the opportunity to go behind the scenes, why not walk out the tunnel, see the dressing rooms, board rooms, referee room and even the TV interview room.
The family home of Paisley's weaver poet, Robert Tannahill, is now home to Paisley Burns Club, the Tannahill-McDonald Club and the Paisley Bohemian Club.
Former Martyrs Parish Church purchasd by 7th Paisley Scout Group in 1981. It now has three large activity halls and is used by the wider community. The church was built by a large range of local churches within Paisley which is obvious from the different styles incorporated in the church. The Martyrs' Monument can be viewed at the rear of the building.
The Bull Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Paisley. It was designed by one of Paisley's most famous architects, William D McLelland, who was a student of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and he designed many buildings in Paisley including this and St Matthew's Church. Built in 1901, it still contains the very rare Art Nouveau decoration and style with listed status on internal features including the stained glass, bar and the snugs in the rear. Our pub was also used as a location in the 2008 film The Stone of Destiny.
Starting out as a bus garage in the 1950's, 7 Shuttle Street has now reopened its doors as The Lane after many years as Suburbia. It offers Fizzy's prosecco bar, a brilliant beer garden, bars and two restaurants, including The Ginger Slug, a reference to the famous case about a snail. The snail was found in a ginger beer bottle, causing the customer to sue the manufacturer. The case gave power to modern consumers and launched a million court cases.
The Pride of Paisley Wild in Art project is Paisley's first free public art trail and runs until Sunday 25th September. Find out more at www.prideofpaisley.co.uk
Paisley: The Secret Collection is the first publicly accessible museum store on a UK High Street, containing thousands of objects reflecting Renfrewshire's amazing heritage and culture. The centre is a space where everyone can explore, learn, research and discover hidden treasures in the collection.
The Whithorn Way is a pilgrim route from Glasgow to Whithorn.
The Wynd Centre opened its doors on 30 Sept. 1984 and is the outreach arm of Oakshaw Trinity Church. When the former St John's Church became available the centre expanded and the Architect Archie Richmond of Richmond Architects, Dumbarton, Glasgow designed the building as it stands now and it was opened by HRH Princess Anne in 2001. It has a 200 Seat Auditorium, Counselling rooms, varying sizes of rooms and halls.
Built by the Coats family in memory of Thomas Coats, the building is the epitome of Victorian neo-gothic splendour. One of the most opulent Baptist Churches in Britain, the church's eight arched crown spire is a principal feature of Paisley's skyline. The interior abounds with highly carved oak, marble and alabaster.
Paisley - Townscape Heritage Project (phase 2)
Renfrewshire Council has been given money from the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop a new Townscape Heritage (TH) project for Paisley Town Centre which will focus on improving the listed buildings on Paisley High Street.
Paisley - Walking Tours on Wheels & Historical Paisley
Learn about the case of the 'Slug in a Bottle' - a legal case that changed the world, that all began in 1928 when Mrs May Donoghue walked into Minghella's Cafe on Well meadow Street and ordered a ginger beer...
Built by TG Abercrombie on land which was in the corner (neuk) of the garden of the Abbott of Paisley, Wallneuk North Church opened in 1915 with Britain at war. It contains one of the last working pipe organs built by Abbott & Smith.
The community centre was built in the 1970s and, under the banner 'Constantly seeking to meet the needs of the community', it hosts a number of community groups and charities.
White Cart Studio is a well lit, fully equipped art studio situated in the Sir James Clark Building, Paisley. A programme of Drawing/Painting classes run throughout the year.
Paisley Abbey is a parish church of the Church of Scotland on the east bank of the White Cart Water in the centre of the town of Paisley, Renfrewshire, about 12 miles west of Glasgow, in Scotland. Its origins date from the 12th century, based on a former Cluniac monastery.
The Paisley Florist Society Gardening Club is the oldest gardening club in Scotland, founded in 1782 by the Paisley Weavers. It has had a continual history since then and all the old records and artefacts are stored in the Paisley Reference Library and Museum. At the Annual Show there are exhibits of flowers, vegetables, handicrafts, baking and a section for childrens exhibits.
Police support services in Paisley.
The Palace Theatre developed from James Ingram's Corn Exchange is 150 years old this month. Visit this unique building, learn more about its history and be among the first to see the 150th birthday exhibition.
Established in the early 1970s, Palacerigg Country Park has been developed around the objectives of conservation, environmental education and countryside recreation. Palacerigg's animal collection is unique in Central Scotland and provides an opportunity to see many rare breeds in addition to other friendly farm animals. Rare breeds include North Ronaldsay and Boreray sheep, Bagot goats, Tamworth pigs and Scots grey and Scots dumpy poultry.
A rare opportunity to explore the historic Queen of the South football ground. Football has been played here since 19C, and Queen of the South was formed in 1919, when they bought the ground for �1,500. The current main stand dates from 1964, and was built to replace the late 19C stand which burned down. You will be shown the dressing rooms, the laundry, the physio area, walk up the tunnel, and see the board room and its trophy cabinets. The official Museum is spread throughout the building, and includes programmes, strips, ticket stubs, yearbooks and all kinds of memorabilia related to the �Super South�.
Constructed in the early 1870s when Edinburgh architects Peddie & Kinnear may have sought inspiration for the facade from the Parisian church of Saint-Sulpice. This B-listed church has a surprisingly lofty and beautiful amphitheatre interior, with Peterhead marble columns supporting arches around a clerestory window. The organ was added in 1992 inside the original casing dating from 1902.
Built in 1691, Panmure House is the final remaining home of economist and philosopher Adam Smith, who occupied the House from 1778 until his death there in 1790. During his tenancy, Smith completed the final editions of his magnum opus The Wealth of Nations, and regularly hosted key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment. Rescued and restored by Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, it is now a new centre for global economic and social debate, not normally accessible to the public.
Catch the ferry at West Burrafirth on foot at 8.45 (sailing at 9.00) The day will begin on Papa Stour in the island's waiting room by the pier with a welcome and a hot drink. Next there will be a walk to the stofa and Kirk to view the only surviving stain glass window by Victor Noble Rainbird. To the rear of the Kirk is a small Interpretative Centre where maps and postcards will be on sale.
Built in the early 19th century by The Erskine Trustees and Sir Patrick Walker, these original buildings are part of a development of townhouses forming a plain classical row, consistent with and complementary to the wider Walker Estate between Queensferry Street and St Mary�s Cathedral. Subsequent remodeling includes a Victorian shop front with original wrought iron detailing. Number 8 was the home of John Scott Russell, a Scottish engineer, naval architect and ship builder who lead an interesting and varied career, including collaborations with Isambard Kingdom Brunel to build the Great Eastern. �
The oldest Christian site in Edinburgh, tradition has it that the church was founded by St Cuthbert 1,300 years ago. The original building no longer stands but in its place is a spectacular 18th century bell tower and 19th century church, designed by Scottish architect Hippolyte Blanc. Features of the church include the marble-lined Memorial Chapel; the beautiful alabaster carving of the Last Supper; the mural of Christ in Glory by Robert Hope; our Tiffany stained glass window; our impressive marble pulpit and font; and our spectacular painting of New Zealand?s Lake Tekapo by renowned Scottish artist, Adrian Wiszniewski.
Originally McLaren Memorial Church (amalgamated with Carron Church, demolished 1963) this building shows similarities to Carronvale House by the same architect, eg a flavouring of Arts-and-Crafts, open timber-work porches and small paned windows. A-listed.
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.
1863 John Honeyman. Gothic style. Later alterations by William Leiper in 1888. Attractive interior, chancel alterations 1963.
A special opportunity to visit the old Parkhead School while it is being restored as a community enterprise centre. Tours will show the restoration work in progress.� � � � � � � � �
1878, extended 1887. Alterations and additions 1889.
Parklea Branching Out is a not for profit voluntary sector organisation with Charitable status which was established in 1997 to help to develop local individuals with support needs to fulfil their potential. Parklea use Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) as a vehicle to provide a variety of different training, work experience, supported employment, recreational and social facilities for a variety of clients including adults and children with learning and/or physical disabilities, those with mental health problems, school leavers, young and long term unemployed, elderly groups and local community groups.
PARLIAMENT HALL, UNIVERSITY OF St. ANDREWS
Standing on the site of the University's oldest college, this impressive wood-paneled room was originally used for classes and examinations. It was renamed ‘Parliament Hall’ after the Scottish Parliament sat here in 1645-1646 during an outbreak of plague in Edinburgh. Visitors can view some of the University’s historic portraits and furniture and chat to our friendly staff! Outside, in St Mary’s Quadrangle, there is a large holm oak tree, which is around 275 years old and another ancient tree: a thorn tree, supposedly planted by Mary Queen of Scots in the sixteenth century.
Parliament House is steeped in history and architecture. Immediately enter the prestigious Parliament Hall for sight of the impressive stained glass Great window.
A hidden gem, little altered from its earliest days. It contains Curling Club memorabilia, the locker room where stones are kept, and� an outdoor rink. Curling is one of Scotland's oldest sports. Sadly, few clubhouses with outside rinks have survived. Not often open to the public, this listed clubhouse takes you back in time to an age when members were regularly able to play outside. Curling began in the countryside but was aided in moving to town areas by the invention of artificial ponds, of which the present playing area is an example. Much of the character of the pavilion has been retained, together with artefacts of the game. �
Partickhill Bowling & Community Clubhouse and Green
Partickhill Bowling Club was founded in 1905 and still retains its original features. Tour the clubhouse, explore the area through old photos and try your hand at bowls. Bring your children and grand-children and enjoy a game in lovely surroundings. Bowls owes its existence to Scots. Once banned because the game threatened the practice of archery, it is now played in over 40 countries with more than 50 member national authorities. The home of the modern game is still Scotland with the World Bowls centre in Edinburgh. The sport has been popular in Scotland since the mid-19th century, since when there has been a huge expansion in the number of bowling greens, making it a genuine mass participation sport. Partickhill Bowling & Tennis Club was founded in 1905, by local residents, and the Club opened that year with an Arts & Crafts design that has been widely utilized elsewhere. As a Glasgow institution, the clubhouse finds itself surrounded by wonderful Glasgow tenements, and remains a real oasis for relaxation in our great post-industrial city. The beautiful tenement opposite was Glasgow's first block of luxury flats, each landing with its very own telephone! Tennis is no longer played, but the Club has provided the opportunity for wider community engagement, with many new activities introduced. That context also provides the opportunity for an exhibition of art-works by local school children, as well as a small display of historic maps of the local area, demonstrating how Partickhill has grown over the last 125 years. We plan for bowls demonstrations and games by local school-children, following the introduction this year of the sport to their curriculum. The clubhouse has a bar. �
Pathfoot Building Art Collection, University of Stirling
Well maintained typical rural parish church, built 1820. Stained glass windows above pulpit depict David and Jonathan and Faith and Charity. The Good Samaritan gifted this year from the United Free Church.
The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals is a veterinary charity.?The PDSA has been in Aberdeen since the 1950s but has existed nationally since 1917.
An opportunity to view behind the scenes activities at a busy, charity animal welfare hospital. There will be tours of the building and fun things to do.
A registered educational charity supported by Aberdeen City Council and the Scottish Arts Council, Peacocks has the widest range of visual arts production facilities openly available in Scotland.
The Pearce Institute was gifted to the working men and women of Govan by Lady Pearce in 1906. This much-loved Category A listed building, contains many photographs of the PI over the years, with details about the characters that made Govan great. � �
Peathill Kirk (Former Pitsligo Parish Kirk), Peathill
The Former Parish Kirk is a Gothic structure built in 1890 to replace the earlier kirk of 1634. This large spikey Gothic Kirk accommodates over 501 worshippers and is built in crisp, grey granite with strikingly darker pinnings. The earlier kirk, although now ruinous, still displays its magnificent bell cot which sits precariously on top of the gable end. The 1890 kirk in constructed of crisp grey granite with dramatic darker pinning stones. But, its greatest treasure is housed within. The decoratively carved Laird's Loft, transferred from the old kirk, and is acknowledged as one of the finest examples of its type in Scotland. Pitsligo Castle, the home of the Forbes of Pitsligo for over three centuries, had enjoyed a settled life until the vengeful aftermath of Jacobite Rebellion in 1745. The Pitsligo Castle Trust and Friends of Pitsligo Castle now maintain and look after both sites and can only do so with the continuing support of visitors. Disabled access at Front Door only. Parking is limited on roadside.
Listed Category B; chancel reconstruction J D Cairns, 1937. Substantial Victorian Gothic church with crowstepped gables and SE tower with crown spire, accessed by wide flight of steps. This is the second building on this site to serve as the parish church in Peebles. Very fine organ originally by Henry Willis. Stained glass windows by Cottier.
The Police Station was built in 2006 at the rear of the grand building known as �County Buildings� which built in 1935. The station has a reception area with public front counter, offices, cells complex, storerooms and parking for police vehicles.� There are 12 officers based at Peebles, including �Community and Locality� officers.
Peel Park, Kirkintilloch, is the location of both a Roman fort and a mediaeval castle. The mound of the mediaeval castle of Kirkintilloch can be seen just after entering the park through the War Memorial Gateway, with traces of the dry moat falling away, as pathways, to left and right. The highest part the mound, to the left, contains underground remains of a large stone building, excavated in 1899, but then buried again and covered over with turf. Remains of the stone base of the Antonine Wall were found close to the western boundary of the park during the 1950s. The Park is entered through the War Memorial Gateway at the top of Peel Brae, just up from Kirkintilloch Cross. The gates were made locally, in Kirkintilloch's Lion Foundry, during the mid 1920s. The supporting framework is of New Zealand marble, gifted to his native town by Sir James Fletcher, a successful New Zealand industrialist. The Peel Park bandstand is an excellent example of the ornamental ironwork made by the Lion Foundry of Kirkintilloch. It was paid for by David Perry, a Provost of Kirkintilloch, and gifted to the town in 1905. The nearby drinking fountain was also made by the Lion Foundry Company. It was gifted to the town by Robert Hudson, a partner in the firm.
Tudor-style school built in 1844- 45, with later additions. Photographic exhibition of Penpont school - and scholars, in days gone-by.
Meet Robert Bryden, architect of Dunoon Burgh Hall, St John's Church and other local buildings. The People of Place is a new archive and marketing concept being developed by the research and design agency Tacit-Tacit. Local illustrator Walter Newton has created Robert Bryden as a life sized character to test the concept at street level.
The popular term "Pepperpot" lighthouse is used to describe a particular type of small lighthouse that has an architectural style similar to a scaled-up salt or pepper shaker. The Caledonian Canal has three of this type of lighthouse, each comprising a short round tower with a conical roof. The Caledonian Canal Pepperpot lighthouses are the smallest lighthouses in Britain. The lighthouse at Fort Augustus was built in 1840 to mark the entrance to the Caledonian Canal from South Loch Ness. The lighthouse marks the east side of the canal and leads to a flight of five large canal locks. The lighthouse is readily accessible on foot via a short path along the banks for the canal. Parking is available nearby in the village
Performance - TURN: A performance for Govan's Graving Dock
TURN is a performance project created specially for Govan's iconic Graving Dock no. 3 by theatre-maker Nic Green. Bringing together radio-broadcast speech, choral composition and a series of hand-cast bells, this is a unique opportunity to experience this site as the tide turns and the sun sets over the River Clyde. See www.turn.org.uk for more details
Performance: Wurlitzer Concert - Frikki Walker
Join organist Frikki Walker as he demonstrates the phenomenal Wurlitzer. There were once 17 organs in Glasgow's larger cinemas and the Wurlitzer in Pollokshaws Burgh Hall is the only remaining instrument in Scotland - ranked in the top five in Britain. �
Performance: Wurlitzer Concert - Gorden Cree
There were once 17 organs in Glasgow's larger cinemas. The Wurlitzer in the Hall is the only remaining instrument in Scotland and is ranked in the top five in Britain. Organist Gorden Cree will demonstrate its versatility. �
Perth & Kinross Council buildings, 2 & 3-5 High Street
Originally the Head Office of the General Accident Fire and Life Association Corporation in 1901, the Council Headquarters was fully refurbished in 2015-2017. The Old Council Chambers at 3 High Street is an excellent wedding venue. Enjoy a tour and find out more about the history of these two buildings. A BSL interpreter signed tour will be available on Saturday 14th September at 14:30. A signed summary of this year's programme is available below.
Perth is a city in central Scotland, on the banks of the River Tay. It is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and the historic county town of Perthshire.
A project with Tayside Landscape Partnership. VR reconstruction of Perth, Scotland in 1440.
The Viewlands site, the largest local authority school site in Scotland, was opened in 1932 to accommodate the expanding Academy population. Designed by T Aikman Swan, the neo-Georgian block with cupola was extended with a Science block in the 1960s. The sports complex, workshops and additional classrooms were added in the 1990s. Perth Academy is one of few schools with its own war memorial.
The first cathedral to be built in Britain since the Reformation. Newly repaired, its stunning architecture features beautiful sculptures and stained glass. Join us for the feast of St Ninian and enjoy the cathedral’s treasures, live music and artists’ exhibitions. Drop in for a guided tour, children’s activities and refreshments.
Perth College UHI's Campus has seen many changes since opening in 1971, most recently with the construction of the Academy of Sport and Wellbeing. This vibrant campus provides a wide range of courses that attract a diverse student population to this key partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Built in the mid-1970s, Perth Community Fire Station provides cover for Perth and the wider Perthshire area. It is crewed by around eighty full-time fire fighters who operate three appliances, a heavy rescue unit, a technical rescue vehicle and a boat. The fire station also hosts Perth Fire and Rescue Training College which delivers scenario training for fire fighters.
Perth Concert Hall is Scotland's newest concert hall: it opened in 2005. Built as a millennium project, it has a dazzling glass-fronted foyer and copper-topped dome hall with a stunning auditorium and elegant studio. The open public area is home to Glassrooms cafe bar and our unique Threshold artspace for contemporary art.
Perth Congregational Church traces its roots back to 1794 – with the current Scots Gothic sandstone church opened in 1899. It was designed by Steele and Balfour, a Glasgow-based architectural practice. Original decorative timber pulpit, organ case and pews – with cast-iron columns, those at gallery level with decorated foliage capitals.
As part of Doors Open Days, and in an effort to dispel the many myths and 'tall stories' that are told about the happenings at crematoria, visitors had the opportunity to visit and see 'behind the scenes' at Perth Crematorium.
Perth mosque is a humble little mosque, which was founded in 1997 by members of the local muslim community. At present it is an upstairs flat, however we are hoping to move to larger and more permanent premises in the future. The building serves as a place of worship, with capacity for 100 worshippers. The mosque conducts 5 daily prayers, weekly Friday prayers and Ramadhan evening prayers along with community events. There are also Islamic educational classes for children and adults.
The exhibition - a collaboration between Culture Perth and Kinross, the University of St Andrews Open Virtual Worlds Research team, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, and Tay Landscape Partnership with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
A prominent 1824 rotunda and later extension now home to over half a million historical and artistic objects: a Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland. Come along on a guided tour of our collections and discover what goes on behind the scenes at Perth Museum and Art Gallery!
Rebuilt on the footprint of its 1749 predecessor, this 1880’s city centre church displays a wealth of craftsmanship, including stained glass windows and beautiful tapestries. Enjoy our picture exhibition and sanctuary tour and learn about the church’s history and its strong links with the local community. Teas, coffee and biscuits served.
Perth Oasis (formerly the United Free Church) dates back to 1843 and is now the home of Oasis Church. It is one of Perth’s great surprises! The drab entrance gives no hint of the delightful interior. Its wonderful acoustics make Perth Oasis a great venue for intimate concerts.
See all the latest Hollywood blockbusters at this 7 screen cinema in Perth. Designed by Kingussie based architect Alexander Cattanach Jr. the art deco Playhouse Cinema opened in 1933 and took only 9 weeks to complete. Tripled in the late 1970’s and re-furbished and extended to the current 7-screens in 1999, the B-Listed city centre cinema still retains many of the original art-deco features.
Perth Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court
Built in 1819 to a neo-Greek design by Sir Robert Smirke, this first new building on Perth’s Victorian riverside boasts and impressive colonnaded portico. Come see the court rooms and cells as part of our tour, meet the staff and Justice Partners and hear the history of our historic building.
An excellent early 19th century villa, overlooking Perth’s South Inch and retaining many decorative features, including plasterwork, joinery and an open-well staircase. Drop in for a brief guided tour and stay to enjoy our fine art and ceramics exhibition, poem readings, information on Subud and Susila Dharma, live music, refreshments and a seminar on traditional tenement maintenance.
Perth Theatre is an Edwardian styled 460 seated Theatre situated in the heart of Perth. After 113 years at its present High Street location, Perth Theatre is about to embark on an exciting new transformation project which will not only see its auditorium restored but also the creation of new 220 seat Studio Theatre space.
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.
In 1882 a committee appointed to consider the best methods of employing convicts reported that ?the most likely prospect for benefiting the shipping and fishery interests of the country at large and at the same time profitably employing convicts is the construction of harbour and refuge at Peterhead in Aberdeenshire?. As a consequence of this, ?The Peterhead Harbour of Refuge Act? was passed in 1886, authorising the Prison Commissioners for Scotland to build a prison. In July 1885 land was purchased for the sum of ?5,000 and building of the ?convict prison? at Salthousehead began in 1886. The prison was opened on 7 August, 1888 and was completed by July 1891. By 1897 prisoner?s work was equally divided between the Admiralty Yard and Admiralty Quarries at Stirlinghill. The task, overseen by warders with rifles, was to build two massive sea-walls, the North and South Breakwaters. By 1957 the harbour was complete, and daily railway trips to the quarry ceased. Prisoners were later employed in industrial worksheds within the prison grounds, and in 1959 ?part of the Admiralty Yard, and some of the buildings thereon, was taken over, adding some 20 acres to the original site?. There was a burgh prison at 27 Prince Street, Peterhead between 1842 and 1874. After 1874 all small burgh prisons in Aberdeenshire and Banffshire were closed, and prisoners were sent to Craiginches in Aberdeen. Workshop: long low range with stalk projecting at centre N. N (entrance) elevation: large relieving arch to centre bay with low coped link adjoining stalk; regularly - disposed windows punctuated by 2 later flat-roofed porches in bays to left, 2-leaf door immediately to right, single window, further door and 4 windows beyond; altered bays incorporating later lean-to extension in bays to outer right. S elevation: 8 semicircular windows in bays to left, 9 full-size windows and some blocked openings across centre bays, and later lean-to extension to right with 3 further semicircular windows and blocked door to outer right. Margined glazing pattern and decoratively-astragalled semicircular windows, all in fixed metal frames. Corrugated iron roof. It is essential to book a place on the tour by Monday 6 September. Please telephone Richard Leith on 01261 813218 during office hours.
There will be tours of the Court.
The present church of Pettinain is the successor of earlier places of Christian worship upon or very close to this site. Little is known of the church?s origins, but it was a chaplainry attached to St Kentigern Church, Lanark, in 1150, when both churches were granted by David I to the abbot and canons of Dryburgh Abbey. In the mid-fifteenth century Pettinain appears to have been separated from its mother church, but it remained one of the possessions of the Dryburgh monks until after the Reformation in 1560. The lordship of the parish was granted to the Earl of Mar in 1604, and from the 1630s until 1874 patronage was exercised by the Carmichaels of Westraw, later the earls of Hyndford. The parish enjoyed its own minister until 1952, when it was linked with nearby Carmichael. In 1972 the parish was linked with Covington and Thankerton, and in 1995 all were united in the new parish of Cairngryffe. Pettinain Church was taken into the care of the Scottish Redundant Churches Trust (SRCT) in May 2000. The elevated position of the church, its east-west alignment in common with mediaeval churches, and its setting within what may be a very old burial ground, all point to the church occupying an ancient site. In 1588 the church is recorded as having a thatched roof and two glass windows. A floor of beaten earth was later replaced by flagstones and then by the existing wooden floor. The present church probably dates from about the end of the seventeenth century or early eighteenth century, and has a typically simple rectangular plan. A striking feature of the church is the extraordinary west gable, like a giant buttress with tiers of masonry tapering up to support the bellcote. The external stair leads to a door set in the gable, giving access to the gallery or ?loft? inside. The fine ?birdcage? bellcote boasts fluted pilasters, a bold entablature, ball finials at each corner, and a giant ball to cap the pyramid roof. Barely legible round the frieze is the inscription ?Holiness becomes the house of God?. The bell is by the Edinburgh founder John Meikle, dated 1622.
The fully restored water wheel is Philiphaugh is one of the largest working examples of its kind in Scotland.� It was originially�built around 1850�and powered the sawmill here for more than 100 years.� Water was diverted from the river into the mill lade which, at one time stretched all the way to Selkirk.� In the late 19th Century more than 50 mills drew energy from the Ettrick Water.�� Although its power is not similarly utilised today, the waterwheel is still operational and can be seen moving the water most days at Philiphaugh.�
Pre-booked guided tours only. A rare chance to experience an undeveloped site rich in industrial archaeology on a tour led by a professional archaeologist who has just completed a survey here on behalf of Dumfries and Galloway Museums Services. You will see the remains of the engine house, the waterwheel pit, the reservoir and disused mineshafts. Please note: this is an open air venue, access is by foot around the area of the mine, over rough ground. To book, telephone 01387 247543 between 9.00-17.00 on Monday 8 Sept. (From Dumfries, in Creetown turn right at Clock Tower and at Y junction take righthand fork (not to Gem Rock Museum), continue uphill out of Creetown, pass Drumraik Farm with red hay barn to small crossroads, take lefthand fork, signposted �Mark� and follow to end of tarred road. From here follow Doors Open Days signposting to park)
At Pictavia Visitor Centre you can discover the story of Scotland’s ancient Pictish tribes, who lived around two thousand years ago. The Romans called them the Picti - 'painted people' and it is thought they coloured their bodies with bright paints and dyes. The Picts left a fascinating legacy; magnificent standing stones which have survived to the present day, intricately carved, depicting animals, battle scenes, references to everyday life and mysterious symbols. Tel: 01356-626241 www.pictavia.org.uk
Pictish cross slab fragment, 7th-11th Century.
This flamboyant French Gothic church of 1862 is dramatically sited on the corner of Leith Walk and Pilrig Street. It has a spectacular lofty interior filled with stained and painted glass by Daniel Cottier and a historic organ by Forster and Andrews.
Iconic domed stone structure carved into pineapple shape. The building, originally attached to glass hot-houses, forms part of enclosure to former walled garden. Restored in 1972 by Landmark Trust to include holiday accommodation to rear.
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.
A chance to find out about the creation of Scotlands only Artificial White water course and the history of the site that once hosted Pinkston Power Station.� Come and meet our staff who will give you a tour of Pinkston Watersports centre, telling you about the history of the site, the creation of Pinkston Watersports and the work that the charity does in the local community. � � � �
A chance to explore this important building, built in 1877 as a clay pipe factory and now housing a burgeoning contemporary arts space. �
Listed Category B. Tall, 3-storey mansion over raised basement, pedimented south west front with tuscan columned, pedimented doorpiece, restored following removeal of 1870 porch, 1995. Entrance hall similarly restored to original form. Cantilevered stone staircase with moulded lip to risers leads to tall first floor saloon which has bracleted cornice and anthemion frieze.