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Built in 1762 by public subscription this was the meeting place for the town committee and courthouse for the Justice of the Peace, with the lower portion of the steeple used as a gaol. The building is six storeys high with a tall roof slated in a…

The Coupar Angus and District Heritage Association was established in January 2000 with the aim of raising awareness of the local historic environment. In 2006, a four year project came to fruition when the Association opened premises in a former…

Built in 1813 on the site of a church consecrated in 1242, the building was extensively upgraded 100 years ago when in 1919 the stained glass window was installed. The cemetery contains a conserved Morthouse, a Mausoleum with Romanesque arch, 17th…

There has been a church on this site since the 13th century. In 1775, the church was rebuilt to a design by the influential and local architect John Adam. Following a fire in 1832, the present church by McIntosh was built in its place. The chancel…

Viewbank contains a clay stove - similar to a 'Finnish Stove' and built largely of clay. At this stage the stove is not plumbed into a heating system and so provides heat directly to the house. The stove was installed in June as part of ClayFest 2015…

Our nearly 250 year old farm has been considerately converted into a craft award winning winery that produces delicious fruity concoctions from local berries, leaves and blossoms.Take a free tour and enjoy your free glass of wine to celebrate DOD’s…

Cafe Isla is situated in the 'Y' building opposite the Bank of Scotland in Union Street. This is the centre of Youth activities in the town.The Cafe opened in March 2012, as a Community Cafe run by volunteers. It is a project of Forward Coupar Angus,…

C-listed double villa dating from the mid -19th century. No. 20 was the former manse of the Knox Free Church and was the birthplace in 1875 of John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, prolific novelist, politician, army officer and diplomat. A plaque…

Mid-19th century Italinate villa and home of Effie Gray, whose marriage to Ruskin and friendship with the Pre-Raphaelite artists was much talked about at the time. The house was purchased in 1946 and converted into a retirement home as a WWII…

Officially opened in 1958, Blairgowrie Fire Station provided the first custom-built premises for firefighting equipment in the town since provision began in 1941. The station accommodates two appliances as well as a muster bay, lecture, locker and…

Built in 1907 as a drill hall for the Scottish Horse. Façade renovated in 2014 under Blair Atholl Conservation Area Renewal Scheme.

An elaborate, baronial covered bridge with gatehouse above is a unique design in Scotland dating to 1870. Designed by Patrick Allan Fraser, this is a magical and truly picturesque building located on the principal approach to Blackcraig Castle.

First opened as a cinema in 1939 and closing in the early 1980s The Birks has now been brought back to life with a state of the art 104 seat cinema. This is a striking art-deco cinema with a café.

Former brewery Belhaven House was until recently, vacant and considered one of Perth’s most ‘at risk’ buildings. Now re-energised, it is a bright and welcoming space for those attending Children’s Hearings.

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 flagship library for Perth and Kinross, AK Bell Library opened in 1994 in a considerately extended 1838 infirmary building.Our guided tours will get you behind the scenes to see what historic and artistic treasures are held in our special…

A fine late-15th-century tower-house that underwent a luxurious makeover in the 16th century to become a courtyard palace. Built by the Murrays of Balvaird, who became the Earls of Mansfield, it was their principle seat until 1658 when they moved to…

Balhousie Care Home is a modern, purpose-built care home.

The collections on display at Alyth Museum are drawn from the rich social history of this rural community and are presented in a themed exhibit which includes industry, agriculture, cultural life and travelling folk. Images from the extensive Laing…

Alyth Parish Church was built in 1839 by Edinburgh architect Thomas Hamilton and is Gothic in style with Romanesque influences particularly around the impressive stained glass windows. Visitors always notice the unusually high spire and pulpit! A…

Red Sandstone Scottish Episcopal Church designed by Hippolyte Blanc 1890 and built 1890-96 with 42.5m high spire. High Altar has beautiful Italian marble reredos and crucifix. Lady Chapel contains Altar from Rossie Priory Chapel. Sculptured Stations…

The Museum of Abernethy was opened in May 2000 by Magnus Magnusson. The Museum has held the Visit Scotland four stars award since 2001. The building, which stands within the lands of the old Culdees monastery, dates from the eighteenth century.…

Discover the nationally important 14th century Tournai stone of Sir William Oliphant of Aberdalgy within the equally historical 18th century parish church of Aberdalgie, a site where Christian worship has taken place for almost 1000 years. Join…

The present Abbey Church has a long history dating back to 1164 when a Cistercian Abbey was founded here where it flourished for 200 years the Abbey. The present church was built in the 1860s and has a striking hammer beam roof constructed by workmen…

The tower was started by Bishop Lauder (1452-75) and finished by Bishop Livingston (1475-83). The lowest storey was used as an ecclesiastical court house. Its walls have paintings of the Judgement of Solomon and of the Woman taken in Adultery. Within…

The Cathedral lies in a superb setting on the banks of the Tay, opposite the confluence with the River Braan and shaded by mature trees including the Dunkeld Parent Larch. Founded in mid-13th century, the Cathedral now consists of a renovated choir,…

Dowally Kirk was erected in 1818 on the site of an earlier 16th-century church. The bell and birdcage belfry came from the earlier building. The simple, beautiful interior is augmented with carved screens removed from Dunkeld Cathedral and installed…

This micro-brewery is tucked away in the former coach-house and stables for the Moulin Inn. It produces four unique ales.

Housed within the garden level of this grand hotel is a small museum telling the stories of the people who built, worked at, and visited the Atholl Palace from the time building began in 1874, to the present day.Rooms have been set up, in accordance…

The focus of many events in the park, this cast-iron, B-listed bandstand was made in the Elmbank Foundry in Glasgow in 1907. It was gifted to Crieff by James MacRosty’s brother, Alexander.

St. Michael’s Lodge (Mason’s Hall) has a classically detailed exterior. Internally refurbished as dance/concert hall in 1930s, it now serves as a community-owned arts venue.Enjoy a taster of what Strathearn Artspace offers on a regular basis:…

Housed in the former Town Hall, itself situated on the site of the medieval Tolbooth, is the Pictish cross-slab known as the Crieff Burgh Cross, the 17th century Drummond Cross and Crieff's iron jougs (along with a dramatic reconstruction of how they…

The south wing of these gothic, former stables has been converted it into an events venue (see www.abercairny.com) incorporating a display of historical portraits. This project is serving to preserve an impressive Listed Building and will enable it…

In 1902 the collector and antiquarian David Marshall left his collection to the inhabitants of Kinross. The Museum has grown over the years and is now housed at the new Community Campus.

Housed in the weaver's cottage where Michael Bruce, the ‘Gentle Poet of Loch Leven’, was born in 1746.

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.…

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…

Kinnoull Primary School has been in the present building since 1876. The school was built on the site of Witch Hill Quarry. Recently there has been extensive refurbishment and to enhance this, the school community have worked in partnership with…

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…

The Lower City Mills was designed by John Stewart in 1803 and built on the site of an earlier mill. It is one of three buildings that previously made up Perth's City Mills and is a rare survival of similar mills that once operated in all Scottish…

A fine Georgian building built in 1797 that also houses a purpose-built Masonic Temple which is home to Lodge Scoon & Perth No.3, whose oldest document, dated 1658, shows that the Lodge was founded during the building of the Abbey at Scoon in the…

Lakeland is situated in a heritage-rich store at 50 St John's Street. Built as the headquarters of the Central Bank and designed by David Rhind, this mid-19th century building, reminiscent of an Italian palazzo, is as richly decorated on the inside…

Spontaneous, self-sufficient, and with a little spirit thrown in for good measure, that’s Stuart and Adelle Brown, founders of Deerness Distillery – Orkney’s first distillery for over 130 years. It is here that they produce the multi-award winning…

BBC Radio Orkney went on air in May 1977. It is the county’s community station, broadcasting half an hour of local news and features weekday mornings, with a lunchtime news update. The Friday Request programme runs year round, other local programmes…

The North and South wings of Tankerness House were originally manses for the Cathedral clergy. After the reformation they were bought by Gilbert Foulzie, the first Protestant minister, who, in 1574, built the arched gateway that bears his coat of…

The East Church amalgamated in 1967 from two churches —the Paterson and King Street congregations. The current congregation worships in this King Street building, built in 1897, on the upper level, and the ground floor has the Hub and a variety of…

The Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre sits in 3.5 acres in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘The Heart Of Neolithic Orkney’.The Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre is a traditional Orkney Farmhouse,dated 1900. The original Via…

Housed in converted farm buildings on the island of Burray, the Centre has an intriguing collection of fossils from Orkney and around the world, including some rare and beautifully preserved specimens. There are also local heritage displays,…

As part of Doors Open Day 2017 there was an opportunity to get behind the scenes of the local Sheriff Court, and for the general public to see a mock trial.

This station is normally staffed by up to 20 personnel working on a retained duty system. It is provided with 2 fire appliances which are equipped to deal with all types of emergency including structural fires and road traffic collisions.All of the…

This station is normally staffed by up to 18 personnel working on a retained duty system. It is provided with 2 fire appliances which are equipped to deal with all types of emergency including structural fires and road traffic collisions. All of the…

North Ronaldsay Lighthouse is the tallest land based lighthouse in the UK. The oldest intact lighthouse in Scotland. The last working foghorn station in Scotland.The working mill turning North Ronaldsay fleeces into yarn. Exhibitions on Island life…

Gothic-style 92-ft. lighthouse, built in 1836, with a loud foghorn & open in summer to public.

The museum is centred around the former fuel oil pumping station at Lyness Naval Base. The exhibition illustrates the importance of Scapa Flow as a base for the British fleet throughout history, concentrating on its role during two world wars.…

Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn is an excellent example of Neolithic design and construction. It is well preserved, with a high central chamber and three cells opening off it. Today the tomb is accessed through the roof, rather than original long and…

Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn is a Neolithic chambered cairn on Mainland, the main island of Orkney, Scotland, about 6 miles west of Kirkwall. It dates to around 3,000 BCE, and is similar in design to Maeshowe, but on a smaller scale.

As part of Doors Open Day 2008, this illustrated talk by historian Geoffery Stell told the amazing story of how Orkney's coastal defences played a key part in national defences. From the guns of World War I to the Scarpa barrage of World War II that…

Operating for nearly 140 years, Stromness lifeboat is situated at the north end of Scapa Flow. The rescue work is varied in the difficult waters off the rugged coastline and waters of the Orkney Islands.

A fascinating collection tracing the history of early domestic radio and wartime communications in Orkney. Also maps, charts, valves, transistors, rare exhibits, wartime memorabilia and photo archive. An opportunity to experience a rare and unusual…

With the support of the Magistrates and Town Council, the current premises at 52 Alfred Street were built in 1858. The Museum was officially re-opened on 29th December 1862, initially occupying the first floor only, with the Town Hall below. In the…

Find out about the sinking of the Hampshire, the memorial and visit the magnificent seabird cliffs at Marwick Head.

For Doors Open Day 2007, there was a drive-through tour of this historic Fleet Air Arm aerodrome, taking in the control tower, cinema/theatre and various ruinous buildings.The event was run by The Birsay Heritage Trust with the admission charge going…

St Peters Kirk was built in 1836-7 as the Parish Church of Sandwick, replacing a series of older churches on the site. It enjoys magnificent views across the Bay of Skaill, and is close to the prehistoric village of Skara Brae, now part of Orkney's…

A WW1-WW2 battery, comprising lookout tower, gun emplacements and accommodation buildings. Used to protect the Hoy Sound approach to Scapa Flow, which was the base for the British Fleet.

St Magnus Cathedral, built from red and yellow sandstone, is dedicated to Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney. The foundations were laid in 1137 and it took about 300 years to build. It is a fine example of a Romano-Gothic Cathedral.St Magnus Cathedral…

For Doors Open Days 2005, there was an exhibition of photographs of Norwegian Buildings at the offices of Pentarq, Custom House, 33 Albert Street, KIRKWALL, Orkney, KW15 1HL.PENTARQ Chartered Architects & Chartered Surveyors were 'Building UK'…

18C farm which has been restored to its mid-19C heyday. Peat fires, smoking fish, straw "simmons" strung across the parlour and a range of early farm machinery and livestock await the visitor. The Custodian has recently received an MBE for his…

Based within a unique authentic survival of a central hearth homestead, of North European importance, dating to at least the 16C. John Hume, ex-Senior Inspector of Listed Buildings with Historic Scotland, famously described it as his favourite…

St Mungo's Parish Church is a B-listed striking landmark in the centre of Cumbernauld. Prominently sited on the top of a small hill, the bold copper pyramidal roof is an important landmark. Deisgned by Alan Reiach (1910-1992), who was apprenticed to…

For Doors Open Day 2019 there will again be a free shuttle bus ride around Cumbernauld, stopping at all local Doors Open Days participating venues.

Broadwood, one of NL Leisure’s larger venues, is a hub of sporting activity and has classes, sports and programmes for all the family.A modern gym houses top of the range resistance and cardiovascular equipment and a spin-fit studio. A multi-purpose…

Cumbernauld Academy opened on 20th August 2014 following the merger of Cumbernauld High School and Abronhill High School. The current Cumbernauld Academy building dates from 1964 and in 2019 will be replaced by a new development..

Freedom City Church has been active in Cumbernauld for a number of years but within the last 12 months has moved into a new Centre near Cumbernauld Town Centre. Thought to be Scotland's newest church building, Freedom City Church Centre has been…

With the first yeast pitched in November, 2014, Lawman Brewing Company is one of the smallest breweries in the UK. The original brewkit could produce only two casks of beer per brew, with three fermenters running constantly to keep up with demand. As…

The YMCA is a C(s) listed building of brick construction, faced with red sandstone which was built by John Steel around 1912-14. The interior of the building displays many original features including the YMCA logo.

The Offices won a Civic Trust Award 'Commendation' for its valuable contribution to the quality of the local environment. A run-down 19C building was converted to form an attractive public frontage, successfully combining traditional with…

Designed by Alexander Baird, this B listed building is located within the Victoria and Town Centre Conservation Area and was originally built as a small town house and jail. A bell cast was added to the building in 1928 and replaced in 1954 by the…

Airdrie and CoatbridgeLook out for…Centenary ViaductFormer Cattle Market BuildingDrumpellier Home FarmThings to do…Picnic and play in Drumpellier Country Park, Central Park (Airdrie) or the West End Park (Coatbridge) Walk or cycle the North Calder…

The Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments (Craighalbert Centre) is a special school delivering day-school and flexible services to children and families across Scotland who are affected by cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Please…

Summerlee, the museum of Scottish Industrial Life, reopened in September 2008 following a major £10 million redevelopment.The main exhibition hall was completely stripped out and refitted and the new hall now provides a modern and environmentally…

Stuart House is the Tallest Multi Storey Block of Flats in Cumbernauld. The top floor flat provides excellent views from the town and surrounding countryside.

Built to a neo-Gothic design by P MacGregor Chalmers, the building reflects the scale and simplicity of a village church. The foundation stone was laid on 23 September 1899 and the building opened for worship on Sunday 27 May 1900. To mark the…

Located to the north-east of Glasgow, Stepps Community Fire Station provides fire cover to the villages of Muirhead, Chryston, Cardowan, Mount Ellen and Gartcosh. The building is purpose built and is easily recognisable, look for the training tower.…

Stagecoach has invested over £1 million refurbishing the Cumbernauld depot, modernising offices and staff facilities and improving the engineering workshop with new pit facilities.160 drivers, 30 engineering staff and 18 managerial and administration…

Stagecoach has invested over £1 million refurbishing the Cumbernauld depot, modernising offices and staff facilities and improving the engineering workshop with new pit facilities.160 drivers, 30 engineering staff and 18 managerial and administration…

This C-listed building is a good example of an arts and crafts Gothic style church. It was designed by HD Walton in 1897 and is currently in full ecclesiastical use. The foundation stone was laid in 1898 for St Pauls in Airdrie though the Church…

This fantastic grade-A listed building was designed by Gillespie, Kidd and Coia and constructed in 1964 for the catholic congregation of Kilsyth and surrounding areas. The building was also one of the Scotstyle 100 buildings of the last 100 years for…

St Mary's RC Church is a twin-aisled gothic church in blond sandstone, designed by the renowned architects Pugin and Pugin. The B listed church demonstrates the use of high quality materials, fine decorative finished and great attention to detail.

This notable Gothic A listed building was principally designed by George Goldie in 1865.

St Augustine’s RC Church was designed by British Architects, Pugin and Pugin in 1896. The B listed gothic church demonstrates the use of high quality materials, fine decorative finishes and great attention to detail. It is a formidable red sandstone…

St Andrew's Church, the oldest Church in Bellshill, celebrated their 250th Anniversary in 2012. The first church on the site was completed in August 1763. In 1846 the old plain church building was taken down and the foundation stone for the current…

This B listed church designed by Scott Stephen and Gale in 1839 is one of Coatbridge's first buildings. Its slim red sandstone spire, like a Victorian Gothic skyrocket, dominates teh skyline. A graveyard surrounds St Andrew's.

Motherwell's oldest church, opened in 1789 and extended in 1860. Now the home of South Dalziel Historic Building CIC, centrally located, opposite the Civic Centre. Enjoy a coffee or a light lunch in the cosy Spire Café, with various halls/studios…

Preserved wall of the former Shotts Ironworks. A silent memento of the town's 19C industrial heyday.

Built in 1912 the Sir John Wilson Town Hall is a Category B Listed Building. The building is a fine example of an early 20th century town hall, notable for its Baroque detailing to principal elevation and richly decorated interior, reflecting the…

Located just off the main transport artery M8 Shotts Community Firestation is the furthest east station of the west service delivery area. It provides fire cover to Harthill, Fauldhouse, Salsburgh, Allanton and Newmains. The building is purpose built…

The ‘A’ listed, Gillespie, Kidd and Coia church was built in 1964, having been founded in 1958. The unique design of a projected entrance, dominant glazing, corner altar, and rhythmic lights makes it a significant landmark in Cumbernauld. Visit a…

Delivered as part of the Scottish Government funded Resource Efficient Scotland programme, the Resource Efficient House has been constructed by Zero Waste Scotland in partnership with development company, Tigh Grian Limited. The Resource Efficient…

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…

The Centre incorporates the premises of Orbiston Parish Church and has over 1100 people visiting each week. There are currently 23 people employed in the Centre who undertake a range of different activities and projects including 'Older Person's…