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Ardenvohr is a large and well-detailed example of a grand mid 19th century baronial villa. It was built by local architect Thomas Gildard for Daniel Walkinshaw in 1857. It later became the estate of the Muir family. It was acquired by the Royal…

The Lyceum has been one of Edinburgh's premier playing houses since 1883, stand where many memorable performances have been given by actors such as Henry Irving, Ellen Terry, Brian Cox, Siobhan Redmond and David Tennant.'Architecture' our Victorian…

In its early days this Victorian theatre built in 1883 saw performances by the likes of Henry Irvine and Ellen Terry, whilst being run by famous theatre manager Howard and Wyndham. The building has remained a theatre space and was taken over by the…

The Edinburgh townhouse in Rutland Square was gifted by the founder Sir Robert Rowand Anderson and is the HQ of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS).The RIAS is the membership organisation for Chartered Architects in…

A small room lined with tender, luminous paintings by Phoebe Anna Traquair, 1885. Life-size angels sing the Sanctus on a background of the Creation with panels of "Maternity", "The Cup of Life" and "The Bridge of Life". Lots of appealing detail.Enter…

The Mortuary Chapel of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh is a nineteenth century chapel, designed by the Scottish architect George Washington Browne, with mural decorations by the Arts and Crafts artist Phoebe Anna Traquair. The…

Once a laboratory store for the Holyrood Brewery, now the offices of the Royal Fine Art Commission for Scotland following its conversion in 1997 by Richard Murphy, Architect. Pedestrian access from Canongate and Holyrood Road. Disabled access from…

Italianate, 'palazzo' style building; designed by Charles Wilson. Finely sculpted masks of legal figures forming keystones to the window arches outside and richly decorated interior. Members law library which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2017…

The Royal Edinburgh Community Gardens was established in 2010, and is managed by Cyrenians.We work with hospital patients, staff, volunteers, visitors and local community groups to grow fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs, cook food, improve the…

Grampian Hospitals Art Trust is an arts organisation which exists to enhance the wellbeing and experience of all who spend time in hospital.

With 170 years of experience and recognised as one of the world top three performing arts institutions, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) has created an environment that is truly distinctive and offers students and experience like no other…

For over 100 years RCAHMS has been working to create a record of Scotland's built environment. Their vast national collection of over 15 million unique items is made available to the public to explore online and in their Search Room.This year RCAHMS…

William Playfair's magnificent 1832 Surgeons' Hall, a Temple to Surgery, has an Ionic portico to the street. Internal alterations by A Balfour Paul, 1908. Main Hall, Library, Museums and the Exhibition of the History of Surgery. www.rcsed.ac.uk

Located on Queen Street since 1848, the Royal College of Physicians buildings contain many beautiful Georgian and Victorian rooms. Our mission remains close to the founders' ideals: namely to promote the highest standards in medicine and this is…

In this beautifully decorated 19th century building you can see historic medical instruments, rare books and art, and find out how we've helped doctors, surgeons and dentists to stay at the cutting edge for over 400 years. The College was founded in…

This Category B-listed 1869 villa imaginatively incorporates Victorian features, including a Pompeian-style painted vestibule and cupola. It is now the Scottish headquarters of the RCN, the world's largest professional organisation and trade union…

From the 13th century or earlier, Tarbert Castle guarded the anchorage in the bay below, and controlled the land link between East and West Lochs. It has been a Royal Castle since at least 1292, when it was granted to John Balliol by Edward I of…

This Victorian Mansion was designed in 1891 for Arthur Sanderson, the famous whisky distiller who had bought a large collection of fine arts. However, since 1925 it has been the Headquarters of 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air…

Rowlands is a youth project based in an old hardware store bequeathed by the owner Rowland Tait to the young people of Selkirk.�

Over its 100-year history The Rowett has played a key role in shaping the health of the UK. From showing the health benefits of providing free milk to school children to underpinning the rationing system, The Rowett has always been at the forefront…

Rowallan Castle is steeped in history, with its original structure believed to date back to the 13th century.

Rowallan Castle is steeped in history, with its original structure believed to date back to the 13th century.

Commissioned by Rothesay Harbour Trust in 1899 during Rothesay's hey-day, the gents? lavatory was always intended to impress.The magnificent interior has walls entirely clad in decorative ceramic tiles, ornately patterned in rows. The floors are…

Rothesay Pavilion Project - New Trailer For the last few months I have had the absolute pleasure to travel and work in Bute for the Rothesay Pavilion project. Meeting the amazing community, exploring the stories about the pavilion and the Island. My…

Recently named as one of Scotland?s ten favourite buildings of the last century, Rothesay Pavilion has been?the cultural centre of the island community of Bute off the West Coast of Scotland.? Built in 1938 by architect J.A. Carrick, this Grade A…

Rothes Halls is an entertainment and conference venue located right in the centre of Glenrothes, adjoining the Kingdom Shopping Centre. Its vibrant programme includes popular music, big-name comedy, drama, dance and children's shows and large-scale,…

Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks.

Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks.

Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks.

Rosemount Public School opened on 21 February 1887 and cost around ?8000. Today the building houses a variety of different activities and teams.?

Rosemarkie is a village on the south coast of the Black Isle peninsula in Ross-shire, northern Scotland

Rosemarkie is a village on the south coast of the Black Isle peninsula in Ross-shire, northern Scotland

This is a fine example of an early 19th Century meal mill and kiln. Sandhaven meal mill is unique in that all the machinery survives, including the electric motor, which provided power in the last years of its working life; other fittings include a…

The Rosebank Distillery building, mothballed by United Distillers in 1995, but still containing the vats, storage tanks, whiskey safe and stills.

A unique chance to see behind the scenes at Rockvilla, National Theatre of Scotland's new rehearsal and technical centre. Meet the team and take an interactive tour of the building with introductions to technical theatre, exhibits, workshops and a…

Rockcliffe is one of Scotland's most beautiful coastlines, stretching along the Solway Firth on the southern edge of Dumfries and Galloway. Part of a National Scenic Area, this National Trust for Scotland nature reserve is fringed with wildflowers…

Rockcliffe is one of Scotland's most beautiful coastlines, stretching along the Solway Firth on the southern edge of Dumfries and Galloway. Part of a National Scenic Area, this National Trust for Scotland nature reserve is fringed with wildflowers…

Rock House is known as the most important address in the world of photography as it was the home and studio of pioneering photographers Hill and Adamson from 1843 to 1847. The house dates from 1765 and features in JMW Turner's watercolour 'Edinburgh…

This is a grade A listed building in the 'Arts and Crafts' style. The chapel is a memorial to Robin Tudsbery, killed in the last week of the Second World War. The stained glass windows, by Sadie McLellan (one of the Glasgow Girls), depict scenes from…

The Lodge of Freemasons in Cromarty was established in 1774 and named after its founder Donald Robertson. The present building opened in 1914 following a revival of the Freemasons in Cromarty under John Thomson. A carved stone taken from the earlier…

Robert Gordon's College is a co-educational independent day school for children aged 3-18 years.

The latest addition to the remarkable collection of modern architecture at the Garthdee campus sits between the Business School and the Faculty of Health and Social Care (both of which have featured in previous Doors Open Days). The building provides…

Original daylight photographic studio, built in 1867, and now used as a working museum and photographic archive.

It was in this simple sandstone house in a quiet Dumfries street that Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet spent the last years of his life. He died here in 1796 at the age of just thirty seven. The Burns Mausoleum is only a short walk away. The…

Ellisland, the rural home of National Bard Robert Burns, set in stunning landscape beside the river Nith. The site inspired Burns to write some of his most famous works, including Tam o’Shanter and Auld Lang Syne. It is unique in Burns heritage,…

‘the smallest film theatre in Scotland’The Centre is run by the Local Authority and is home to an exhibition about the poet Robert Burns and his life in the town as well as a 69 seat cinema which shows predominantly independent, documentary and…

Situated in the town’s eighteenth century watermill on the west bank of the River Nith, the Robert Burns Centre tells the story of the poet’s last years spent in the bustling streets and lively atmosphere in Dumfries. The exhibition is illuminated by…

Due to operational requirements the station will no longer be able to open on Saturday 14th Sept. However will now be open Sunday 15th from 10am-4pm apologies for any inconvenience. Access will be given to the cabin which houses the station crew…

Originally opened in 1938, but closed nine years later, and reopened again in 1990, Tobermory is a relatively young RNLI station, operating for nearly 25 years. Today's Severn class lifeboat carries out rescues to both leisure and commercial…

Thurso is the NRLI's most northerly lifeboat station on mainland Scotland. Today's Severn class lifeboat launches into the often turbulent seas of the Pentalnd Firth. The crews have been presented with 17 awards for gallantry, the most recent in…

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.

Operating from the largest town in south west Scotland, Stranraer lifeboat station is one of 22 inshore lifeboat stations in Scotland. It has an inshore D class lifeboat

At the RNLI Station at Victoria Road you can learn how a modern lifeboat operates and the history of the service in the area, including rescues that earned gallantry awards for the crews.

Located in a major fishing port, Macduff lifeboat station was designed by a local architect who also designed the recently opened Fraserburgh lifeboat station.? Macduff was the first station to be allocated an Atlantic 85 lifeboat in 2006, the most…

The Kessock Station, which was designed by local architect Campbell Ross was officially opened in June 2002, when a naming ceremony was held for the new inshore B class Atlantic 75 lifeboat, Moray Dolphin. As well as the boat, the Station houses…

TheKessock Station, which was designed by local architect Campbell Ross was officially opened in June 2002, when a naming ceremony wa held for the new inshore B class Atlantic 75 lifeboat, Moray Dolphin. As well as the boat, the Station houses…

Operating from the rugged north east coast of Scotland, lifeboats have been launching from Fraserburgh harbour for nearly 200 years. The crews have been honoured with 16 awards for gallantry. The station has also seen tragedy with eleven lifeboat…

A lifeboat station was first established at Campbeltown in 1861. The Severn Class lifeboat the Ernest and Mary Shaw came into service in 1999. The D-class lifeboat D-571 Three Brothers came into service in 2001. Three silver medals, 9 bronze medals,…

How to get there : High Street at junction with Church and Castle Streets.A plain pedimented Georgian building designed by John Brash of Glasgow, architect, in 1811. But surprises await you. It has magnificent stained glass windows which you need to…

Riverside Campus is the most modern and technologically advanced maritime campus of all 230 such colleges anywhere in the world. It has won 12 architectural and design awards and was shortlisted for architecture's most prestigious accolade, the RIBA…

Welcome to Scotland's leading maritime and engineering campus. Say WOW as you enter the stunning seven story atrium. Take charge of a super tanker in a 360 degrees simulator and watch a full sized ship engine work. Bring your camera!��

Riddle's Court is a picturesque A-listed merchant's house just steps away from Edinburgh's famous castle. The 1590s building houses unique features including exquisite painted ceilings, authentic working fireplaces and panelled rooms � all of which…

Richardson and Son and long established local printers in the town. They have been involved in printing a number of publications associated with the history of Hawick, including:"Companion Guide to Hawick and District" for Hawick Archaeological…

Landmark building standing on former Moot Hill. Category B listed, opened 1825. Chancel added 1910 and beautiful War Memorial window 1919.Former minister, Rev Alexander Moodie, mentioned by Burns in?The Twa Herds?and The Holy Fair, is buried in the…

There has been a church on the same site for over 365 years, the parish initially extending from Garelochhead to Cardross. The current building is the third and was completed in 1851. The second was the one in which Rev John McLeod Campbell preached…

Founded 1648. Graveyard. McLeod Campbell Memorial Window by Louis Davis of Pinner. Modern windows, wood carving inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper'.

Forming part of the Garthdee Campus, the building includes cutting edge teaching and learning facilities for Social Care and the advanced technology Human Performance Laboratory. The building contains some fairly dramatic internal spaces.

The original complex was designed by Sir Basil Spence.This initial stage received a Civic Trust Award. Spence created homely accommodation with garden spaces between the cottage rows. A recent extension by Davis Duncan Architects to provide…

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…

Gather at Hoddom Castle for a led walk with the Hoddom Ranger to Repentance Tower. He will guide you through woodland and then up a short but steep climb to the Tower on the ancient beacon hill of Trailtrow. Repentance Tower was built by John…

Originally Renton Old Parish Church which united wth Renton Union Church, then Renton Millburn Church in 1969. Stained glass windows by Oscar Paterson Glasgow 1912-1922.

Designed and built by Paisley Architect, T.G. Abercrombie, the Grade B listed Victory Baths in all their detail and splendour are a particularly fine example of an Edwardian 25 yard swimming pool. The 1920's layout is largely intact with changing…

There is plenty to see and admire on a visit to this C-listed church building, opened in 1865.

This stone-built church was opened in 1914 and this friendly and quiet place has been a place where all faiths can celebrate ever since.

This Category A-listed mid-Victorian building often referred to as the Disney Castle was designed and built in French Gothic Style by James Jamieson Lamb and Baillie James Barr Lamb.Drop in and visit the Community Museum which tells the story of…

This excellent sports facility opened its doors to the public in June 2004 and has become hugely popular with the people of Renfrew thanks to its range of sports and leisure facilities which include a 4 court multipurpose sports hall, 2 level…

Take a peek inside this operational fire station, take seat in one of the fire engines and get fire safety advice from the experts.

Designed by Sir William Arrol in 1922, this unique Bascule Bridge is the only opening Bascule Bridge in the whole of Scotland.

We are all becoming more aware of Climate Change and Global Warming, but as Peak Oil approaches, and with fuel and energy costs set to spiral out of control in the future, we all need to reduce our energy consumption and think about our options for…

The Reid Concert Hall, built in 1859, is the original home of the Reid School of Music and retains a central role in the musical life of the University, hosting lectures, performances and concerts. The Museum of Instruments is the earliest surviving…

Registers of Scotland is the non-ministerial government department responsible for compiling and maintaining 18 public registers. These relate to land, property, and other legal documents. 2017 was a landmark year for ROS -� celebrated the 400th…

Registers of Scotland is the government departmentresponsible for registers relating to property and other legal documents in Scotland. They maintain 17 public registers. The two main registers, the General Register of Sasines and the Land Register,…

One of the largest New Town gardens in private ownership, its main format remains relatively unchanged since its development by William Henry Playfair in 1830. The design consists of an upland lawn of seven acres planted with specimen trees. The…

This delightful Arts and Crafts period building was built in the late nineteenth century as offices for the renowned architectural practice of Andrew Maitland and Sons.The decorative oak frame structure is complemented by etched, stained and painted…

Redhall Walled Garden is an 18th century garden and summerhouse run by the Scottish Association for Mental Health. It is a working garden which provides a unique setting for a remarkable mental health service, nestled in the peaceful haven of…

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.

Described by Ian Rankin as Edinburgh�s �hidden secret� the Union Canal lies in the heart of Edinburgh. Re-Union operate�a wide-beam canal boat as a social enterprise encouraging communities to engage positively with their canal.www.re-union.org.uk

This award winning transformation of a 1960s bungalow incorporates a Japanese sensibility towards space that blends inside and outside to provide a seamless transition between the house and its attractive gardens. The existing bungalow was opened up…

P Johnson & Co at Ratho Byres Forge, established over 40 years ago, is a family-run business designing and creating contemporary metalwork. The artist blacksmiths combine modern technology with traditional skills to create innovative ironwork.…

New Adventure Centre providing a home for a number of different sports, teams, athletes, their governing bodies and coaches. The unique configuration of a quarry in established deciduous woodland near Ratho Village provides a splendid natural setting…

Randolph Hill, home to Strathcarron Hospice since the 1970s, was built in 1912 by William Wallace, the general manager and director of Carrongrove Papermill. The building was designed by architect E. Simpson of Stirling in the latest style of…

In 1924 Ramsay MacDonald became the UK’s first Labour Prime Minister. He had this house built for his mother in 1908. Most rooms have original furniture, pictures (some from 10 Downing Street), photos, letters, hand-made clothes, schoolbooks.

An award-winning architect?s own two storey wheelchair accessible family home and studio on a tight urban site based around an unfolding 28m long ramp. It has resulted in a design that is both open plan and complex, with spaces connecting whilst…

This fine Palladian style Georgian Villa retains many original features including its exemplary entrance hall, cantilevered oval staircase, period fireplaces and Leith's oldest walled garden. Raimes Clark & Co Ltd, who trade as Lindsay &…

This is one of the most significant buildings in Milngavie. Originally opened in 1863 as the terminus of a branch railway also serving the commuter suburb of Bearsden, the station was greatly enlarged during the late 1890s with the addition of…

This is a 1908, 3rd Class passenger railway carriage belonging to North Eastern Railway which was converted into a summer house in 1977. It was bought from the Inverurie Loco Works in the mid 1950s and used as a henhouse. A corner of the carriage had…

Raemoir House is a private Mansion House surrounded by 14 acres of parkland. The buildings date back to 1715 and contains a multitude of rooms like the Oval dining room and the Big Fish bar, named after the 96 lbs fish hanging over the whiskey…