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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 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…
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…
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…
The Royal Observatory Edinburgh combines state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and original Victorian observatory buildings in a beautiful hilltop…
The ROC underground monitoring post at Stravanan Bay on Bute formed part of a chain of some 865 monitoring posts throughout the United Kingdom from…
A relic of the Cold War when the volunteers of the former Royal Observer Corps trained to monitor instruments to alert the public and transmit vital…
The Perth Golfing Society was formed in 1824 and granted royal patronage by King William IV in 1833 - the first golfing society in the world to…
Situated within one of Edinburgh�s finest Georgian streets, The Royal Scots Club hosts an abundance of military history. This history only adds to the…
Opened in 1971, Rubislaw Church Centre is a multi-purpose building used extensively by community and church groups.
A 1875 sandstone church of fine Gothic design featuring intricate woodwork and pews of Canadian pitch pine. The church features an original Victorian…
The kindergarten of the Rudolf Steiner School puts the principles of the school into practice. Designed by Wilfried Bohm of Benjamin Tindall…
James Aitken began practising as a lawyer in Falkirk in 1792 and in 1818 was joined by James Russel. The premises, from the very beginning, were in…
Rutherglen Boundary Stones were erected to mark the boundary of the ancient Royal Burgh of Rutherglen from the 16th century until the 1950s. Until…
Learn more about this beautiful Carnegie Library Building, built in 1907. Rutherglen library is a fine example of a Scottish Carnegie Library which…
Rutherglen Old Parish Church had been a site of Christian worship for almost 1400 years. The present church designed by JJ Burnet between 1900 –…
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…
Ruthwell Church is the home of the world famous Ruthwell Cross. This Anglian Cross dates from the 7th Century and has carved on it part of a poem…
Described by Historic Scotland as "Early Provence-Auvergne Romanesque" this is a little piece of the mediterranean in Torry built by the Italian…
Simple brick built Gothic style church by J Garden Brown.
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…
Georgian mansion of 2 storeys and an attic on a sunken basement, in extensive grounds overlooking the sea. Pedimented NW facade, with a late 19C arch.…
St Charles RC Church was designed by Isi Metztein and Andy Macmillan for renowned Glasgow architects Gillespie, Kidd and Coia. Discover fine interior…
The church was built by William Stark between 1808 and 1810. Stark was born in Dunfermline and was an influential Scottish architect and town planner…
The oldest salmon fish-house in Scotland, the Fish House, as it is known locally was built on the banks of the River Ugie in 1585, and is the only…
The recently-opened Salt Dome at Broomhill Depot is of spectacular appearance both inside and out. Its purpose is to maintain dry supplies of salt for…
Town House and Steeple opened 1826 and Town Hall 1892. Once housed thetown jail, a cinema, civic functions and weddings until closed in 2009. Recently…
Once a town house, the Saltire's property was occupied by the British Linen Company in 1792; later the head office of British Linen Bank, and the…
A spired Victorian church, uneconomical to repair and maintain by its congregation: an inspired minister with an innovative solution being pioneered…
Externally one of Aberdeen’s most prominent landmarks.
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…
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,…
Built in 1916 for Knox and Morey Free Churches in memory of Reverend Dr. John, this building now houses the headquarters of the Scottish Book Trust,…
This is a fine example of an early 19th century rectangular mill and kiln. Sandhaven meal mill is unique in that all the machinery survives, including…
Shetland's only wool spinning mill, established in 1980 and producing pure Shetland yarns, knitwear and woven material.
Evening's guided Heritage Walk to explore this historic small town, with its wynds, its handsome Tollbooth, the oldest post office in Scotland, and…
Pyramid-roofed, 1980s design. Exhibitions on local life and lead-mining children of the Industrial Revolution.
Discover Sanquhar’s world famous knitting tradition and the story of the miners of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel. How did the ordinary people of Upper…
The Citadel is approaching its 140th anniversary and will be opening its refurbished Worship Hall and Caf? for the day.
The church was built as a chapel of ease in 1842 and celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2017. The design consists of a plain nave with a tall, square…
Sir James Schaw of Greenock acquired the estate of Sauchie by marriage and probably built Sauchie Tower c.1415. The Schaws were an influential family…
The Church was completed in 1995, incorporating three stained glass windows rescued after a fire in 1993. Solar PV panels were installed on the…
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…
Between 1717-1799, the recusant, isolated Catholic seminary at Scalan educated and prepared boys for the priesthood, sending them to the Scots College…
Scapa flow exhibition showing history during the First and Second World Wars
Scapa FlowScapa flow exhibition showing history during the First and Second World Wars
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…
A night-time scare-trail through Ayr's ghostly past, led by storyteller Rosie Mapplebeck.All guided tours are free and must be booked in advance…
Schop will allow you to� discover if you have a creative three dimensional mind and hopefully allow you to leave with a sharpened sense of perception…
SASA provides a range of scientific services and advice on behalf of the Scottish Government relating to agriculture, plant health, biodiversity and…
The precise location of Scone Abbey had long remained a mystery, but in July 2007 archaeologists pinpointed the location using Ground Penetrating…
Scone AbbeyThe precise location of Scone Abbey had long remained a mystery, but in July 2007 archaeologists pinpointed the location using Ground Penetrating…
Score Group Plc is a privately owned international organisation headquartered at Glenugie Engineering Works, Peterhead. The group employs over 800…
Score Group Plc is a privately owned international organisation headquartered at Glenugie Engineering Works, Peterhead. The group employs over 800…
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scotland Street School Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. See what school days were like in the…
It is just over 150 years since the wash house was first opened next to the well. Both were designed by the eminent architect David Bryce as part of a…
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…
Splendid offices for The Scotsman by Dunn & Findlay, 1899-1902, converted, 2001, into the 5-star Scotsman Hotel. Palatial entrance hall with swags…
Splendid offices for The Scotsman by Dunn & Findlay, 1899-1902, converted, 2001, into the 5-star Scotsman Hotel. Palatial entrance hall with swags…
The Scotsman Steps are an important part of Edinburgh�s cityscape, they link the Old and New Towns and have historically been considered as a road.…
Arup first practised in Edinburgh in 1960. Over the next few years, staff numbers increased, occupying several offices throughout Edinburgh. To bring…
Owned by Reid and Taylor Limited of Langholm, the gallery houses its own collection of art as well as providing space for visiting artists.…
Listed Category B 1870-80 by A Marshall Mackenzie, 3-storey and attic building on the site of the 17C Ritchie's House. First floor room has large…
Fronts earlier symmetrical group by William Smith, 1853, 1860, 1868 in harled Scots Baronial which includes pair of circular towers with conical…
Rutland Square, Georgian in style, is a significant surviving example of one of the most important and best-preserved examples of urban planning in…
Follow in the footsteps of a dancer with a behind-the-scenes tour at Scottish Ballet's purpose-built headquarters. Wander through Wardrobe, take a…
The new £54m Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine (SCRM) building was officially opened by HRH Princess Royal on the 28th May 2012. The…
In the heart of the new Forth Valley Royal Hospital, the Scottish Centre for Simulation & Clinical Human Factors is a state-of-the-art…
Spacious office building, 1997, by Architects Koetter Kim & Associates. Working spaces and staff facilities are arranged around a landscaped…
This is the old Victorian Fire Station in Greenock, which opened in 1887 and closed in 1960. It is now the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services Museum…
Nestled on the hillside of Calton Hill, the Scottish Free French House is the Official Residence of the Consul General of France in Edinburgh. The…
Charlestown Workshops are the former 1705 estate workshops for Broomhall, the seat of the Earl of Elgin. Charlestown Workshops were restored and…
This hidden gem is a treat for all ages. The extensive collection showcases the history of masks and puppets, with exhibits from all over the world �…
The yard, originally ?Quality Court? on Quality Lane (pre 1777) has been home to the Club since 2007. The rebuild by Alexander Hunter Crawford in…
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art comprises two buildings � Modern One and Modern Two, the latter housing the Archives and Library. The…
The Scottish National Gallery comprises the Gallery Building and the Academy Building, both designed by William Henry Playfair in the mid-19th…
Set up by Scottish Sports Council in 1975 to provide a base for promoting water sports, including sailing and windsurfing and for training elite…
The former headquarters of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland � now the administrative home of Scottish Opera. Commissioned by…
Midlothian County Council Buildings (J Macintyre Henry 1900-05). Deep frieze by W Birnie Rhind with high reliefs of Agriculture, Mining and Fishing. A…
This unique national resource and advocate for the art of poetry is committed to bringing the pleasures and benefits of poetry to as wide an audience…
A pair of A-listed New Town houses designed by Robert Brown and built in the 1820s as part of the development of the Walker Estate. They have been in…
Bo’ness Station is dominated by the 8-bay Haymarket Shed with its fluted cast iron columns supporting an elliptical arched arcade with decorative…
The Scottish Seabird Centre at North Berwick Harbour is a dynamic visitor attraction set in a stunning landmark building. Remote control cameras allow…
The home of Scotland's stories houses stunning contemporary spaces and facilities for all to enjoy.The building provides not only an exhibition…
A rotunda design, with glass canopy over the landward side which shelters a ceramic mosaic, itself the result of a design competition. The station…
The majestic Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve sits at the gateway for the Clyde Valley Woodlands. It boasts an inspirational landscape of three…
Housed at basement level, SYT resides in this purpose-designed conversation of Glasgow's former Sheriff Court. Get a glimpse behind the scenes at…
SCT CATCH digital skills workshop 2 VIDEOThe Sculpture Placement Group, an organisation that workswith artists to place sculptures in locations throughout thecountry, has two sculptures…
Seafield is Scotland?s largest wastewater treatment works, treating the wastewater from the population equivalent of 850,000 people and is open for…
The Seagull Trust is a charity that exists to provide canal trips for disabled people. The Kirkintilloch boathouse was built to accommodate the…
A herb nursery on the outskirts of Edinburgh opened in April this year. It is a 7.5 acre organic, tranquil green space with a bee observatory, vintage…
The Scottish Ecological Design (sponsored by the Glasgow Institute of Architects) held their annual Ecological Cycling and Walking tour this year…
Join Chris Grant from Parkour Generations Glasgow on a journey through the city from the eyes of a Traceur - a practitioner of Parkour. Chris shares…
A free standing, single bay, single storey fire station with ladder tower and drill yard. The relatively modern station is one of eleven fire stations…
Originally Selkirk First United Presbyterian Church it became the Parish Church in 1986. The building is a landmark in the town with its tall 3 storey…
One of the most conspicuous features of the town, this B listed courthouse was built as the County Buildings by David Rhind in 1868, in the opulent…
In October 2010, Total awarded Petrofac a lump-sum engineering, procurement, supply, construction and commissioning contract to develop the new…