MV Daggri
description: Shetland Islands Council operate a fleet of 12 ferries betweeen mainland Shetland and the islands. Every year they make over 70,000 crossings carrying some 700,000 passengers and 300,000 vehicles. The MV Daggri (together with her sister ship the MV Dagalian) is the newest and largest vessel in the Council's fleet. At 66 meters in length and weighing 1861 gross tonnes, she carries up to 144 passengers and 35 vehicles across Yell Sound.
source: shetland
date: 2003
type: Museum

MV Linga
description: The first of a new generation of vehicle ferries, the MV linga carries up to 95 passenger and 16 cars between Whalsay and the mainland of Shetland. At a length of 36 metres and weighting 658 gross tonnes, she is the third largest vessel in Shetland Islands Council's fleet.
source: shetland
date: 2002
type: Museum

Papa Stour
description: 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.
source: shetland
type: Museum

Reawick House
description: An imposing former laird's house, with castellated farm- buildings and 19C. extension to rear, the red roof-tiles were ballast from visiting Spanish fish merchants. Interesting interiors and detailing.
source: shetland
date: 1730
type: Museum

Sand Haa (New!)
description: This A listed, classical laird’s house was built in 1754 for Sir Andrew Mitchell of Westshore, the stone work, including that of the garden walls encompasses free stones torn from Scalloway Castle. Original wooden panelling still survives within the house.
source: shetland
date: 1745
type: Museum

Sand Lodge
description: Home of the Bruces of Sumburgh, Sand Lodge is an impressive laird’s house that dates from the 18th and 19th centuries. An unusual, category B-listed, building with many interesting features including red brick eaves, a restored doocot and some stone slate roofs. Booking essential.
source: shetland
date: 18th century
type: Museum

Sandness Spinning Mill
description: Shetland's only wool spinning mill, established in 1980 and producing pure Shetland yarns, knitwear and woven material.
source: shetland
date: 1980
type: Museum

Saxa Vord Radar Station
description: On the most northerly hill-top in the UK, site one of our most strategic MoD tracking stations, a vital cog in North Atlantic defence. The radar station on the hilltop will be open for two tours, rebuilt in 1991, the 1940 original was destroyed by 197mph winds. Pre-booking essential.
source: shetland
date: 1991
type: Museum

Scottish Water Pumping Station
description: A rotunda design, with glass canopy over the landward side which shelters a ceramic mosaic, itself the result of a design competition. The station houses the controls, pumps, valves and switchgear ~ the 'tip of the iceberg' relative to the whole system. Informative guidance will be at hand.
source: shetland
date: 1999
type: Museum

Sella Ness Accomodation Block
description: In October 2010, Total awarded Petrofac a lump-sum engineering, procurement, supply, construction and commissioning contract to develop the new Shetland Gas Plant (SGP) which, when completed, will facilitate the transportation of gas from the Laggan and Tormore fields back to Total’s gas terminal at St Fergus, near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. Petrofac is executing the works and overseeing the development of the SGP through to its handover to Total in 2014. The mobilisation phase of the Shetland Gas Plant project began with the manufacture and construction of the modularised accommodation block – the Sella Ness Accommodation Facility. Sella Ness opened in July 2011 and can now accommodate up to 850 people working on the project. The accommodation facility includes a shop, library, laundry, internet cafe, restaurant, gymnasium and bar, as well as a medical facility and five-a-side, all weather football pitch.
source: shetland
date: 2011
type: Museum

Sheriff Court
description: Ever wondered what goes on inside the Sheriff Court? This doors open day come along, see inside the building, meet the players and see the court in action. After witnessing a mock trial you will get a tour around the B listed building and learn even more about the judicial system.
source: shetland
date: 1874-5
type: Museum

Shetland Amenity Trust Horticultural Unit & Nursery
description: Glasshouse with propagation facilities including a tissue culture unit and cold frames. Developed to provide good quality plant material, both for SAT's own requirements and to supply horticultural retainlers. The plants include Shetland native species and material well adapted to Shetland's extreme climate which are generally unavailable on the UK market.
source: shetland
date: 2007
type: Museum

Shetland Cheese
description: Shetland’s very own artisanal cheese producers will offer visitors a chance to tour their factory this Doors Open Days. BOOKING ESSENTIAL Credit photo to shetlandcheese.co.uk
source: shetland
type: Museum

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

Shutters Open
description: Shutters Open 2009 is a chance for you to send us photographs of your experience of Doors Open Days 2009. Perhaps you've captured a building from an unusual perspective, or maybe an exquisite architectural detail has caught your eye. We want to know how you have experienced Doors Open Days. PLEASE ASK PERMISSION BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS as photography is not permitted inside some buildings.
source: shetland
type: Museum

Skyinbow Fiddles
description: Visit Kenny Johnson's workshop at its new address of 7 Clairmont Place to learn about his company Skyinbow and their range of electric fiddles. This includes the award winning S1 electric violin and the Skyinbow pro that is used by some of the world's top violinists.
source: shetland
type: Museum

St Magnus Church
description: This B listed church was completed by Alexander Ellis of Aberdeen in 1864. The building has recently undergone much restoration work including the preservation of the historic stain glass windows created by the renowned, great Gothic Revival architect Sit Ninian Comper. The original bell from 1863 is now on display within the church.
source: shetland
date: 1862-4
type: Museum

Sumburgh Lighthouse Buildings
description: Designed by Robert Stevenson, this was Shetland’s first lighthouse, built in 1821, perched atop the cliffs of Shetland’s most southerly point. Neo-classical light tower and flanking pavilions, engine house, keeper’s accommodation and foghorn. Plans to conserve the buildings and create a major visitor and educational facility will start next year.
source: shetland
date: 1821
type: Museum

Swan - fishing boat
description: A Smack Rigged “Fiffie” fishing boat originally launched in 1900, the Swan was purchased in 1991 by the Swan Trust and brought back to her original Shetland home. Since her re-launch the fully restored Swan has worked primarily as a sail training boat.
source: shetland
date: 1900
type: Museum

The Booth
description: Late 18th Century house with earlier adjoining böd, a scene of trade between Shetlanders and the Hanseatic fleet as long ago as 1684. More recently the building achieved fame as Shetland’s oldest pub. Now home to the Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary for sick, injured and abandoned seals and otters.
source: shetland
date: late 18th century (some earlier fabric)
type: Museum

Tolbooth (RNLI Station)
description: Award winning restoration of listed 18th century former town jail, customs house and post office. Now with the original clock tower and stone steps reinstated. This striking pink harled building now houses one of Britain’s busiest lifeboat stations.
source: shetland
date: 1767-70
type: Museum

Vaila Hall
description: A fine 17C haa (country house) located on its own island, built by James Mitchell of Girlsta, replacing Robert Cheyne's earlier fortified house. In late 19C, new owner Herbert Anderton (a Yorkshire woollen mill-owner) added a parallel wing with massive round tower (castellated and corbelled) with linking baronial hall, which includes a minstrel gallery, massive fireplace and full height stained glass windows. Exquisite original interiors and careful refurbishments. Contemporary shorebase on mainland.
source: shetland
date: 1696, 1895-1900
type: Museum

Valhalla Brewery
description: Opened in December 1999 this is Britain’s most Northerly brewery situated on Britain’s most Northerly isle. It is named, most suitably, after the home of the Norse gods where warriors were revived after drinking ale. There is a total of 6 different ales, from the first stage (mashing) to the last (packaging) you can learn how these different ales are produced.
source: shetland
date: 1997
type: Museum

Waste to Energy Plant
description: Shetland's state of the art waste recycling plant, which converts domestic and commercial waste into energy, via contained incineration, into energy, which powers Lerwick's district heating programme.
source: shetland
date: 1997
type: Museum

Whalsay Heritage Centre
description: Listed formal farm steading, comprising two interlocking U-plan single storey ranges enclosing a central courtyard. Contemporary with the adjacent Symbister House (now School). The North Range has been restored by Shetland Amenity Trust for the Whalsay History Group.
source: shetland
date: 1823
type: Museum

WW2 Chain Home Radar Station
description: The Chain Home Radar Stations were part of Britain's Air Defence System during the Second World War. Acting as an early warning system, there were 170 stations covering the whole of the UK. Skaw is of the original Chain Home design (other station-types were the Chain Home Low and Chain Home Extra Low). Most effective at tracking aircraft at 15-20,000 ft, it could detect aircraft at 100 miles or more given suitable atmospheric conditions. Extensive site with many structures surviving.
source: shetland
date: 1940
type: Museum

Zero Carbon House
description: A “zero carbon” home, built on Britain’s most northerly island. Designed by Michael and Dorothy Rea, the house has become a test-bed for living “off-grid”. The couple generate their power from renewable sources, run an electric car, and intend to grow most of their food at home in hi-tech greenhouses using a hydroponic growing system.
source: shetland
date: 2008
type: Museum

Shetland Bus' Tour
description: With Norway under German-occupation during the Second World War, Shetland became the base for an operation using Norwegian fishing boats and crew to shuttle across the North Sea-supplying the Norwegian underground and returning with refugees. Established initially at Lunna, the 'Shetland Bus' operation moved to Scalloway in 1942.
source: shetland
date: WW2
type: Museum

The Old Haa Museum
description: The ‘Old Haa of Brough’, was built by Robert Tyrie, a local merchant. He completed the 3 storey building in 1672, and it went on to become the home of various merchants and Hanseatic Traders. The building is unique and was listed on 13 August 1971 as a building of local significance in Shetland, with its defining arches proudly curving towards the main road in front of the museum. It also has a beautiful walled garden with inuksuit statues constructed from Yell stone. The Old Haa Trust, formed in 1984, acquired the building from the Shetland Amenity Trust, with the proviso that they would “look after the building on behalf of the people of Yell.” With this in mind, extensive repairs took place and the Old Haa was opened as a museum. The Trust later purchased the Smiddy next door, which was incorporated into the museum, and which now houses the Gift Shop and Gallery. The Old Haa is a partner of Shetland Geopark. During the festival, the museum has several exhibitions on. Learn about the history of Yell, including 'New Connections across the Northern Isles' with artwork by John Cumming. Explore a natural history exhibition, including 'Oot and Aboot' photos by Ryan Nisbet. Dive deeper into the history of fishing and factories in the area. See a beautiful display of wool as part of the museum's Wool Week exhibition. Photo credits: Robert Odie, Old Haa Trustee
source: shetland
date: 1672
type: Museum

Unst Heritage Centre
description: This building in Haroldswick Unst provided education in the area from 1880s to 1997. In the early days classes were conducted in three class rooms. The rooms had connecting doors and high windows.The adjoining house and garden once the home of the headteacher is now private. About 1988 the basic toilets were demolished to make room for a single story extension. The pupils and staff benefited from new toilets, a staff room and a spacious classroom. Pupil numbers decreased and in 1997 all pupils were enrolled at Baltasound school. In the 1980s, a few enthusiasts realised that the way of life linked to the old methods of crofting and fishing was changing quickly and they established a small Heritage Centre. After some years, their collection was relocated to the now redundant Haroldswick school. Today the Heritage Centre is an accredited museum and a 3 Star Visitor Attraction.
source: shetland
type: Museum

Unst Boat Haven
description: Situated in Haroldswick and managed by the Unst Heritage Trust, the Boat Haven is a welcome stop for visitors. Built in 1994 the metal sheeted building is central to the Haroldswick area and near the sea. The Boat Haven's collection is comprised of anything linked to the sea. Step inside the building and you can view a unique collection of wooden boats displayed on a shingle beach. This display shows the open boat development in Shetland and the North Atlantic area. One of the interesting artefacts is a barometer which used to hang outside the Haroldswick Shop. This was one of the few ways to check the weather before the boats put out to sea. There is a historical mural at the far end of the Boat Haven depicting the old sixareen days. Sixareens is a traditional fishing boat used around the Shetland islands. Step outside and there is also a sixareen in the boat shelter to view! This boat gives the visitor a real sense of how vulnerable the fishermen were when at sea. Visitors always receive a warm welcome from the knowledgeable custodian.
source: shetland
type: Museum

EVENT: Shetland ForWirds
description: Join the Shetland ForWirds for an afternoon workshop at the Unst Heritage Centre! The Shetland ForWirds are an organisation that promote and celebrate the unique Shetland dialect.
source: shetland
type: Museum

Alexander Taylor Waterside Bakery
description: The Waterside Bakery is the oldest bakery in Scotland. It began trading in 1820 and is still owned and run by the Taylor family. Five generations on, Alexander Taylor, The Waterside Bakery still produces a fantastic range of Scottish and continental breads and baked goods. The bakery is unique and unrivaled, and is worth a visit.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Bent Cemetery
description: Bent Cemetery is the last resting place of Lord Hamilton (d 1479); the 1st Marquess of Hamilton and the 8th, 9th and 10th Dukes of Hamilton and their families.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum
description: Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum brings together item collected over the past 40 years in a new purpose built museum. It explores 14,000 years of rural and small town life in Upper Clydesdale and focuses on the people who have lived and worked there from prehistoric times up to the mid-20th century. The objects on display illustrate a small part of their ordinary and extraordinary lives.The museum has been awarded 5 stars by VisitScotland and received a Certificate of Excellence on Tripadvisor for 2017 and 2018.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Biggar Gas Works
description: One of the first small-town gasworks to open in Scotland and among the last to close. For more than 130 years, the industrial plant made coal gas for use in the town and beyond.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Bothwell Parish Church
description: Bothwell Parish Church is the oldest Collegiate Church in Scotland in which worship is still held and is known as the "Cathedral of Lanarkshire". It is one of the most historic, architecturally beautiful and worshipful "A"-listed church buildings in Scotland. We are a mainstream congregation of the national Church of Scotland comprised of men, women and young people of all ages and circumstance. As a congregation, we are very much aware of the privilege and responsibility which is ours inheriting such a place and, so, we are proud that our church is a church for everyone, whether they come to worship, learn or, simple, admire. Apart from its obvious use as a centre of Christian worship, the building is much used for secular purposes. Concerts, recitals and exhibitions are regular features held by groups within the local community and beyond. The church has a strong relationship with South Lanarkshire Education Department and offers schools, both denominational and non-denominational, various tours/talks to meet their curriculum programmes. During summer, the church is open to the public. Tour guides are available each weekday and welcome visitors from throughout the world. Image (c) http://bothwellparishchurch.org.uk
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1398, nave and tower 1833, altered 1933
type: Museum

Brownsbank Cottage
description: Overlooking the Peeblesshire hills close to Biggar, Brownsbank Cottage was the home of writer Hugh MacDiarmid. The original interior was restored just as MacDiarmid had left it and contains numerous portraits and photographs of MacDiarmid and a unique collection of memorabilia. Past writers-in-residence have included award winning writer and publisher Matthew Fitt and the first Scottish Parliament Writer in Residence James Robertson, author of Booker prize nominated "The Testament of Gideon Mack".
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Cambuslang Fire Station
description: A rare chance to visit an operational fire station.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Chatelherault Hunting Lodge
description: Built in the 1730s by William Adam as a decorative feature in the grand design of the Hamilton Estates landscape, Chatelherault comprises four main pavilion buildings with linking walls. The western pavilion features fine Georgian plasterwork and woodcarvings. These rooms were used by the Duke and Duchess for entertaining hunting parties.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1730s
type: Museum

Corehouse
description: The estate was established in the 14th century and remains in private ownership. Corehouse was built in 1824-27 by Edward Blore of London, who also worked on Buckingham Palace. It is considered the pioneer house in Scotland of Tudor Revival domestic architecture. Corehouse has a picturesque profile with many shafted chimney stacks and carefully contrived massing so as to appear to have evolved in an unplanned manner. The interior is well conserved and is focused on a lantern stair tower. Close to the house is Corra Castle built in the 15th century.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture
description: This Parish Church dates from 1817 and is situated on a raised circular mound, indicating that this was once a religious site dating back to the 12th century. The village of Crawfordjohn was established in the 12th century by John, stepson of Baldwin, a Flemish Lord from Biggar.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1817
type: Museum

Douglas Heritage Museum
description: The Museum building, originally the Dower House of Douglas Castle, is situated adjacent to the ancient St Brides Church. It houses six stained glass windows depicting coats of arms of the Douglas Earls.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

East Kilbride Community Fire Station
description: Operational Community Fire Station.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

East Kilbride Old Parish Church
description: The present B listed building built by James Pollock as completed in 1775, the Scotch Belfry Tower by Robert Pollock was added in 1818. Behind the Church is the Kirk yard where notable gravestones include the parents of the famous surgeons William and John Hunter and Rev. James French, minister of the Old Parish Church (1791-1835), who was tutor to the young Walter Scott. The 18th century mausoleum of the Stuarts of Torrance family has recently been restored.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1776, 1818, 1862
type: Museum

Falls of Clyde
description: The majestic Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve sits at the gateway to the Clyde Valley Woodlands. It boasts an inspirational landscape of three dramatic waterfalls, beautiful ancient woodlands and abundant wildlife, all within easy walking distance.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Gladstone Court Museum
description: At Gladstone Court Museum you can stroll through streets from the past and visit small shops and business premises including a chemist, cobbler, grocer, ironmonger, bank, schoolroom and printer's.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Green Home (Biomass Pellet Boiler and Solar PV)
description: 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
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Green Home (Solar PV & Biomass)
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Greenhill Covenanters House
description: 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.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 17th century, rebuilt 1975
type: Museum

Hamilton Fire Station
description: A rare chance to visit an operational fire station.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Hamilton Grammar School
description: Celebrating 100 years of learning in the building on Auchincampbell Road. Visit www.hamilton.s-lanark.sch.uk for more information.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Hamilton Mausoleum
description: Hamilton Mausoleum was one of the finest private tombs in the country and is now one of the town's most famous buildings. It was built as a tomb and monument to Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton, nicknamed "El Magnifico" but was incomplete at the time of his death in 1852. The chapel has a massive dome (over 36 meters high), magnificent bronze doors and a stunning floor made up of different marbles from around the world. One of the first things you will probably notice however is its amazing 15 second echo is one of the longest in the world! Two huge lion sculptures overlook the entrance to the crypt below where you can still see the niched for the bodies of the members of the Hamilton family. Parking available at Low Parks Museum. Additional information: visitors are advised to wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear and to familiarise themselves with the health and safety guidelines provided at the site.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1840-58
type: Museum

Hamilton Old Parish Church
description: This Church, the second oldest building in Hamilton and the oldest still used for its original purpose, was opened for worship over 275 years ago in 1734. It is notable for its Georgian architecture and has an unusual, largely circular design. It is the only church building to have been designed by architect William Adam. Hamilton Old Parish Church is the second oldest building in the town and the oldest still being used for its original purpose.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1729-1732
type: Museum

Hamilton Sheriff Court
description: Hamilton Sheriff Court is an "A" category listed building occupied by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. It is one of the 38 Sheriff Courts sitting throughout Scotland and is the third busiest! Come along and gain a valuable insight into the work of the Court. Sample the architecture and history of the building which is considered by Historic Scotland to be the most appropriately recognised at category, denoting national significance.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 19th century
type: Museum

Hamilton United Reformed Church
description: The current congregation, formed in 1966, is made up of two congregations, both formerly members of the Congregational Union of Scotland. The present building opened in 1872, being the new building for Park Road E.U. Church founded in 1845, a congregation formed mainly by a section breaking away from St. James' Congregational Church, which included the parents of David Livingstone. This latter church formed in 1807, eventually settled in Auchingramont Road in a building opened in 1873. The Livingstone family were added to the Church Roll in 1835, and it was this Church David Livingstone attended prior to missionary Service with the London Missionary Society. The current Church retains some Livingstone memorabilia.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1872
type: Museum

Holy Trinity Chapel
description: The Chapel was built in 1857 and was the private place of worship of the Baillie Cochrane family and the burial place of the first Lord Lamington. Only the surrounding village and this tiny chapel remain to recall a way a life which flourished and has gone but is part of our heritage worth remembering.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1857
type: Museum

Hyndford Mills
description: Disused derelict water mill site owned by Mr Jim Orr, Charleston Parks Farm, Lanark. Clydesdale Mills Society formed to explore the history of the site by the study of archive records and excavation. OS maps indicate the site was disused in 1986 but prior to that there was substantial industrial activity using water wheels to power grain mills, lint milling and grinding of bones to produce fertilister. There was also sidelines - arving bone and antler to make knife handles, crushing of flax (lint) seed to produce linseed oil along with a blacksmith's shop.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Hyndford Mills Excavation
description: Disused derelict water mill site owned by Mr Jim Orr, Charleston Parks Farm, Lanark. Clydesdale Mills Society formed to explore the history of the site by the study of archive records and excavation. OS maps indicate the site was disused in 1986 but prior to that there was substantial industrial activity using water wheels to power grain mills, lint milling and grinding of bones to produce fertilister. There was also sidelines, carving bone and antler to make knifehandles, crushing of flax (lint) seed to produce linseed oil along with a blacksmith's shop.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Lanark Fire Station
description: A rare chance to visit an operational fire station. Lanark Fire Station is the Area Headquarters for South Lanarkshire. Please note that this is an operational Fire Station therefore engines may be unavailable.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Lanark Museum
description: Lanark Museum houses a collection of items which illustrate the ancient and varied history of the town. Includes and exhibition based on a "Timeline of Lanark" and includes collection items from the Stone Age, Roman Times and Medieval Artefacts as well as more modern items relating to the 1910 Airshow and 1913 Ford Motor Show.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway
description: Run entirely by volunteers in the historic village of Leadhills, the railway incorporates period diesel locomotives and 0.75 mile of narrow gauge track. Also a signalbox formed from material recovered from the branch line viaduct. Leadhills has the memorial to William Symington (early pioneer of steam navigation), a curfew bell which regulated the miners' lives, and a Miners Library with a collection of books going back to the 1741 formation of the Library. Leadhills was the birthplace of the poet Allan Ramsay.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1990 (on historic trackbed 1901)
type: Museum

Leadhills Miner's Library
description: Founded in 1741 Leadhills Miners Library is the world's oldest working-class subscription library. Containing 3,000 of some of the rarest books in Scotland, the library is recognised as being of national importance. As well as its book collection, the library holds the records of the Scots Mining Co from the 1730s to the 1850s in 42 volumes. The library also contains an impressive collection of letters, documents and photographs that combine to tell the history of Leadhills and its people.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Low Parks Museum
description: The museum incorporates structures from the 17th to the 21st centuries and two grade A listed buildings. This is the oldest surviving building within Hamilton Burgh's former boundaries.
source: southlanarkshire
date: Early 1690s
type: Museum

Masonic Temple
description: The architect, Alex Cullen, was commissioned in 1903 to construct new premises in Cadzow Street, Hamilton for Lodge Hamilton Kilwinning No. 7. The new premises were required due to their existing temple being required to be demolished to allow tramcars to get from Cadzow Street to the tramway traction house in Bourned Street; this demolition at the "Bottom Cross" in Hamilton opened a way through to form Keith Street. The Masonic Buildings were opened in 1904 and have been classified as a Category B listed building. It is constructed in the Scots Renaissance style with stugged coursers and polished ashlar dressings which create many distinctive features on the exterior of the building. The interior of the building has changed very little since constructed in 1904 except for the addition of two War Memorial plaques. The original furniture and fittings are still used in the lodge premises and many internal features of Masonic symbolism are in evidence. There are particularly good stained glass features within the building. The buildings are believed to be one of only two examples of the public commissions of Alex Cullen who later founded the practice of Cullen, Lochhead and Brown, an architectural practice which still practises within Hamilton to the present. Lodge Hamilton Kilwinning No.7 is the oldest masonic lodge in Lanarkshire and has existed in the town of Hamilton since the late 17th century. The lodge has minutes dating back to 1695 and financial records and artefacts dating back into 1680s.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1904
type: Museum

Moat Park Heritage Centre
description: Here in the Moat Park Heritage Centre you will find models of Clydesdale's past from geological times to the present. Among other colourful characters from history you will encounter an Iron Age family and one of the invading Roman soldiers in Scotland from around 1,900 years ago.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

New Lanark World Heritage Site
description: New Lanark is a former 18th century cotton spinning mill located on the banks of the Falls of Clyde where philanthropist and utopian idealist Robert Owen moulded a model industrial community in the early 19th century. The imposing cotton mill buildings, spacious and well designed worker's housing and dignified educational institute and school still testify to Owen's humanism. Today New Lanark is recognised as one of Scotlands's six UNESCO World Heritage Site's of "outstanding universal value" and welcomes over 300,000 visitors to the site each year.
source: southlanarkshire
date: Early 19C
type: Museum

Old St Bride's Church
description: Old St Bride's Church dates to the late 14C. The Chancel survives as a ruin from this period while the tower was built in 1618. The church houses the tombs of the Douglas family and was renovated in the 1880s on the orders of the Earl of Home. The clock is believed to be the oldest town clock in Scotland dating from 1565 and is said to have been gifted by Mary, Queen of Scots.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 14C
type: Museum

Rutherglen Boundary Stones Tour
description: Rutherglen Boundary Stones were erected to mark the boundary of the ancient Royal Burgh of Rutherglen from the 16th century until the 1950s. Until 1974 the stones were inspected every three years by the Town Council in the ceremony of the Redding of the Marches.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Rutherglen Heritage Library Tour
description: Learn more about this beautiful Carnegie Library Building, built in 1907. Rutherglen library is a fine example of a Scottish Carnegie Library which retains its original Edwardian features such as a stunning stained glass dome, oak panelling, art nouveau cornincing, ornate fireplaces and the original Librarian's office.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1907
type: Museum

Rutherglen Old Parish Church
description: Rutherglen Old Parish Church had been a site of Christian worship for almost 1400 years. The present church designed by JJ Burnet between 1900 – 1902, being the fourth built here.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1900-02
type: Museum

Rutherglen Town Hall
description: This Category A listed, Scots Baronial town hall and tower was designed by Charles Wilson in 1861-2. The east wing was added in 1876 by Robert Dalgleish and John Thomson. The building was converted to offices in 1967 before being closed to the public in the 1980's. In 1996, South Lanarkshire Council embarked on an ambitious project to bring about the restoration and development of this important landmark building. In March 2005, the building was finally re-opened at a cost of £12.5m, which is South Lanarkshire Council's largest single capital project to date. The beautifully restored building is now the centrepiece of the Rutherglen Town Centre regeneration project and is well worth a visit. The building accommodates: The Grand Hall, with its magnificent restored barrel vaulted ceiling, will be a superb flexible venue for functions, dances, dinners, performances etc. Modern stage lighting and audio/visual facilities have been incorporated as have full catering facilities. A drop-in cafe for the public has been created in the modern atrium extension to the rear of the Town Hall. An Exhibition Hall is also available which offers another area for small functions, events and performances and also hosts exhibitions. Fully integrated wedding facilities are available, which can accommodate small to large weddings, and provide full function facilities too. A Registration, District Court and Licensing Office have also been built into the ground floor. Arts and Crafts rooms have been created on the upper floors of the east wing. These include a dark room, pottery room, exhibition room and facilities for painting.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1861-62
type: Museum

Scots Mining Company House (Gardens)
description: In 1734 the Scots Mining Company built a house at Leadhills for their agent and manager, James Stirling. The House was designed by William Adam, one of a family of architects, and whose great achievement is Hopetoun House. The house at Leadhills is probably the only surviving small house that William Adam built. The wooded areas have never been altered or "improved".
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1743
type: Museum

Scottish Wildlife Trust - Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre
description: The majestic Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve sits at the gateway for the Clyde Valley Woodlands. It boasts an inspirational landscape of three dramatic waterfalls, beautiful ancient woodlands and abundant wildlife, all within easy walking distance.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Southern Upland Way
description: The Southern Upland Way, from Portpatrick to Cocksburnpath, reaches its highest point, Lowther Hill, 2379ft, near Leadhills. Lowther Hill was once used as a place of burial of suicide victims who, because of their sin of having taken their own lives, could not be buried in the hallowed ground of a churchyard. Many short routes link to the SUW are available, further information can be found on the website – www.southernuplandway.com
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

St Andrew's Parish Church
description: Built in 1799 this building replaced the church in Carluke Churchyard. Construction was completed in 1800. It was designed by Henry Bell, who built the "Comet", Europe's first passenger-carrying steam ship, and built at a cost of £950. The building incorporates two features from the old church it replaced, an arch inside the porch and a window with slender fluted pillars in the front of tower. The porch to the front, a hall to the rear and the apse accommodating the organ and choir were added around 1890, as was a heating system. The pink sandstone arch was built at that time and it is likely that the free-standing (and movable) pulpit was also installed then. A further hall was added in 1931 and in 1999/2000 the halls were remodelled and refurbished and a new kitchen added. Within the church are an organ by H Willis and Sons installed in 1903, stained glass windows including one made by Gordon McWhirter Webster in 1932 (Webster?s designs for all eight ground floor windows are on display) and a pulpit fall and companion communion table runner by Marilyn E W McGregor DA (1999). Outside there is a Memorial garden, the Garden of Hope.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1799
type: Museum

St Bride's RC Church
description: Designed by architects Gillespie, Kid and Coia and built in 1963, St Brides is one of the UK's finest and most significant post-war ecclesiastical buildings. An award-winning and 'A-Listed' church, it is visited by admirers from across the world but is still at its heart a place of worship and a focal point for the parish community. Created between 1957-63, St Brides was seen as a statement of confidence.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1963-64
type: Museum

St Columbkille's RC Church
description: Designed by Gillespie, Kidd and Coia and built between 1934 and 1940. The brick façade masks a basilican church whose early Christian style is modified by the hipped roof over the projecting confessionals.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1934-40
type: Museum

St John's Parish Church
description: This idiosyncratic, classical building was originally a chapel of ease and built in 1835. The interior was renovated in 1973 and a major refurbishment was completed in 2013. The St John's centre was built in 1970 adding to the existing halls which incorporate the former St John's Grammar School of 1837 and the Centenary Hall of 1934. The halls were refurbished and extended in 2000 and further renovations were carried out in 2010 and 2013. Two works in stained glass by Susan Bradbury feature in the St John's Centre.
source: southlanarkshire
date: from 1835
type: Museum

St Mary's Episcopal Church
description: St Mary's Episcopal Church is in communion with the Church of England. The congregation was founded in 1847 and the building was completed in 1848. It has links with the Cameronian Regiment and some of their colours are on display in the church. The church is also linked to the Dukes of Hamilton who were instrumental in its foundation. Recent changes funded by the congregation and by various Charities have resulted in the development of the St Mary?s for All Centre to enable the facilities to be used for social and community purposes.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1846-47
type: Museum

St Nicholas Parish Church
description: St Nicholas Church dominates the foot of Lanark High Street. It was built in 1774 on the site of the 12th century chapel. Above the main entrance is a statue of William Wallace by Robert Forrest, 1820. The tower and its bell formerly belonged to the Royal Burgh of Lanark and are now the property of South Lanarkshire Council. The interior of the church boasts many fine stained glass windows dating from the 19th Century and the roof is supported by an unbroken span of timber beams. External restoration from 2008 - 2010.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1774
type: Museum

Strathaven Airfield
description: Strathaven is the third oldest operational airfield on the west of Scotland mainland - the other two being Prestwick and Glasgow Airports. An additional attraction this year is the construction of the Richard Murphy designed house. It was founded by The Scottish Flying Club in the early 1950s after a decade of searching for a site to replace their former base at Glasgow's Abbotsinsch Airport. Gp Cpt George Pinkerton, chairman of the Scottish Flying Club when it bought Couplaw farm in the 1950s, was the pilot who shot down the first German aircraft over British soil in WW2. He was still chairman in the 1970s when the airfield was given to the RAF Benevolent Fund so it "would continue to be used for flying". This is probably why many people think it is an ex-wartime airfield. Flying clubs based at Strathaven over the years include the West of Scotland Flying Club, Glasgow and Strathclyde University Gliding Club, the Rutherglen Flying Group and the Strathclyde Gliding Club. The airfield was sold by the RAF Benevolent Fund in 2005 to microlight aircraft instructor Colin MacKinnon, whose Microlight Scotland flying school had been based at Cumbernauld Airport. The airfield is now back in the hands of the revived Scottish Flying Club and is being completely refurbished. And we are determined to keep that traditional grass runway flying club atmosphere.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Strathaven Airfield
description: Strathaven is the third oldest operational airfield on the west of Scotland mainland - the other two being Prestwick and Glasgow Airports. An additional attraction this year is the construction of the Richard Murphy designed house. It was founded by The Scottish Flying Club in the early 1950s after a decade of searching for a site to replace their former base at Glasgow's Abbotsinsch Airport. Gp Cpt George Pinkerton, chairman of the Scottish Flying Club when it bought Couplaw farm in the 1950s, was the pilot who shot down the first German aircraft over British soil in WW2. He was still chairman in the 1970s when the airfield was given to the RAF Benevolent Fund so it "would continue to be used for flying". This is probably why many people think it is an ex-wartime airfield. Flying clubs based at Strathaven over the years include the West of Scotland Flying Club, Glasgow and Strathclyde University Gliding Club, the Rutherglen Flying Group and the Strathclyde Gliding Club. The airfield was sold by the RAF Benevolent Fund in 2005 to microlight aircraft instructor Colin MacKinnon, whose Microlight Scotland flying school had been based at Cumbernauld Airport. The airfield is now back in the hands of the revived Scottish Flying Club and is being completely refurbished. And we are determined to keep that traditional grass runway flying club atmosphere.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1950/2011
type: Museum

Strathaven Town Mill
description: Built in 1650 by William, the Second Duke of Hamilton, then resident in Strathaven Castle, the Town Mill was to play an integral part in the working life of Strathaven for three and a quarter centuries. After 1714 Strathaven Castle ceased to be occupied and soon fell into disrepair. The Mill, however, was kept in operation until the original building was destroyed by fire in 1820. Rebuilt with a slate roof, the Mill was given an added storey in 1877 to make room for a larger water wheel. In 1902 an iron gangway was built to connect the main building to the grain store. Water-wheel drive was replaced by a hydro-electric installation in 1935. Production ceased in 1966. The Town Mill is now owned and administered by Strathaven Arts Guild.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1650
type: Museum

Tower of Hallbar
description: The Tower of Hallbar was built in response to a 1535 Act of Parliament directing those with land to the value of 100 pounds in theare to construct a tower, thirty foot square, to protect his household from English border raiders.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Wanlockhead Lead Mining Museum
description: A gem in the crown of Scotland's industrial past. Hard hats on, you can enter a real lead mine, see the cottages of the mining families who lived and worked here between 1740 and 1890, and pan for some of the purest gold in the world! Visit one of Scotland's oldest subscription libraries: the miners' desire for education prompted them to form a 'reading society' and buy books as early as 1756. 3000 rare books - and a multimedia presentation - put flesh on the bones of the past. Visitor Centre, tearoom and museum shop. STB access category 2: assisted wheelchair.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1850
type: Museum

Westwood Baptist Church
description: The building was opened on 25th May 1968.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1968
type: Museum

Woodview Cottage
description: 18C miners' cottage, open in conjunction with the Scots Mining Company House.?
source: southlanarkshire
date: 18C
type: Museum

Number 18 / CamGlen Radi
description: The Old East Parish Church on Farmeloan Road first opened its doors in 1904. Like most churches during this time period its uses were not restricted to religious activities. Indeed, throughout its history the church hall played host to a literary society, Women?s Meetings and even hosting a TV showing of the Queen?s Coronation to a packed out hall. It was in 1983 that the Rutherglen and Cambuslang Housing Association took ownership of the building and converted the hall into offices while the construction of the Aspire Business Centre was completed. In 2014 First Minister Alex Salmond announced new capital funding investment as part of the Commonwealth Games Legacy. With the help of Clyde Gateway, Healthy n Happy were able to purchase the building and work towards creating an exciting new community venue. It was the following year that Healthy n Happy were able to move into the premises. Following a complete refurbishment, a new community hub, Number 18 was ready to open its doors to the public. Our two ground floor meeting rooms are perfect for large gatherings or private one to ones. Fitted with Smart board technology the larger room is also great for courses and classes. Upstairs our events and venue space can be used for a range of purposes, including live music, arts n crafts and movie nights. The third floor is home to Cambuslang and Rutherglen?s community radio station, CamGlen Radio 107.9FM. Up there you can normally find its friendly volunteer?s interviewing an up and coming band, preparing shows or creating a new jingle.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Pettinain Church
description: 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 ?Holines…
source: southlanarkshire
date: Late 17th-early 18th century
type: Museum

Blantyre Old Parish Church
description: Our resident historian Gordon Cook, along with passionate members of Blantyre Old, have gathered a wealth of material that brings the Reformation to life, as well as photographs showing how Blantyre has grown and developed.? We have collected stories of families connected the church over the generations and there will be some displays to share more recent history as well.? Not only is the building beautiful with its detailed rose window, it has a peaceful atmosphere. It also contains the font bowl from the baptism of David Livingstone.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1863
type: Museum

Castlebank Horticultural Centre
description: Castlebank Horticultural Centre is the hub for many outdoor events throughout the year. The centre is managed by the Lanark Community Development Trust and it also acts as a base for Lanark in Bloom. The facility, and much of Castlebank Park, is maintained by a hardworking group of volunteers. The centre is located in Castlebank Park, a local landmark that has been the subject of several restoration projects in recent years including the renovation of the derelict sawmill building into the new Castlebank Horticultural Centre Community Hub. Castlebank Park is a large area of ground consisting of a children's play area, gardens and the Horticultural Centre. The Clyde Walkway cuts through the park, allowing walkers to enjoy a woodland walk to New Lanark World Heritage Site, also participating in Doors Open Weekend.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Cadzow Parish Church
description: Constructed in 1876 to meet the demands of a growing mining community, Cadzow Parish Church is now recognised by Historic Scotland as a Category B listed building. It has served the residents of Hamilton as a parish Church for over 140 years and remains an active Church of Scotland Congregation. There are a number of artistic and architectural features that make Cadzow a worthwhile visit including many stained-glass windows depicting the stories of the bible, an unusual high arched ceiling that makes the church an ideal setting for musical performance, as well as many ornately crafted wood and plaster works. Cadzow prominently features its war memorials and includes a book of remembrance beneath a stained-glass window commissioned by the congregation after WWII.? A special attraction to the church is our Forster and Andrews organ, one of only 23 in Scotland.
source: southlanarkshire
date: 1877
type: Museum

Biggar puppet theatre
description: The international Purves Puppets have now been firmly established as a leading professional company for 50 years in 2020! In which time they have toured the world while also performing in their own award winning permanent theatre the first and only fully working puppet theatre of its kind in Scotland. The Victorian style puppet theatre seats 100.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Biggar Kirk
description: The first stone built church on this site, dedicated to St Nicholas, is recorded as being inexistence as early as the 12th Century. In the vestibule of this building hangs a list of Ministers from Pastor Robert of Bigir in 1146 down to the most recent minister. Most of the church furnishings date from its restoration in 1935. The church has a total of 13 stained glass windows, the earliest dating from 1870 and the most recent, installed in 1991, is by local stained glass artist, Crear McCartney. The Kirkyard is well worth exploring as it contains many old and interesting stones including a good example of an Adam and Eve stone.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Biggar Corn Exchange
description: Biggar Corn Exchange is a Grade-B listed building, which was opened in 1861 and has been a venue for public entertainment for most of its history.The building underwent major refurbishment and re-opened in November 2010. The versatile interior, together with state-of-the-art sound, lighting and audio-visual systems make it an ideal venue for a range of public, private and corporate events.The Corn Exchange is home to Biggar Theatre Workshop, Corn Exchange Young Performers, Biggar Little Cinema and available to hire. disabled access may be provided if you contact the venue ahead of time.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Biggar Masonic Hall and Museum
description: Home of Lodge Biggar Free Operatives No 167, one of the ten oldest lodges in Scotland which has been operating since at least 1727.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

James Cuthbertsons Limited
description: Cuthbertsons commenced trading in 1936 and has participated in many varied aspects of agricultural and general engineering since its formation and is well known throughout the world for expertise, innovation and quality of product. It specialises in the construction of snowploughs and spreaders.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

St Isidores Catholic Church
description: Tour of the church and grounds with a small handout describing the history of the building, and refreshments will be available. The church will remain available for prayer during the Doors Open period. Disabled access can be catered to on request
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum

Little Sparta
description: Set in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh, Little Sparta is Iain Hamilton Finlay's greatest work of art. Finlay moved to the farm of Stonypath in 1966 and, in partnership with his wife Sue Finlay, began to create what would become an internationally acclaimed garden across seven acres of a wild and exposed moorland site. Collaborating with stone carvers, letterers and at times other artists and poets, the numerous sculptures and artworks created by Finlay, which are all integral to the garden, explore themes as diverse as the sea and its fishing fleets, our relationship to nature, classical antiquity, the French Revolution and the Second World War. Individual poetic and sculptural elements in wood, stone and metal are sited in relation to carefully structured landscaping and planting. In this way, the garden in its entirety is the artwork.
source: southlanarkshire
type: Museum