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One of the oldest licenced distilleries in Scotland. Operated by Whyte and Mackay.The current neat black and white buildings were rebuilt after a fire in 1889.

The Festival Theatre sits on Edinburgh’s longest continuous theatre site. The 19 Nicolson Street locale has been a theatre site since 1830. It has seen three major remodellings during its rich and varied history, with the current glass-fronted…

The Festival Theatre, situated on the longest running continuous theatre site in Edinburgh, opened in June 1994 boasting, at that time, the largest stage in the UK, a 1,915 seat auditorium, spacious bars and function suites, an iconic glass fa�ade,…

One of Aberdeen?s hidden gems open for the very first time! Visit the Engine Shed Houses which were built in 1850 and the railway turntable. Displays will include plans and timetables and a chance to see how work is progressing to restore these…

Designed in the early Gothic Style, includes the Piper Alpha Memorial Window designed by Jane Bayliss and official Aberdeen City Commemoration Book, 51st Signals Memorial in the Memorial Chapel, plus WW1 commemorative windows and other excellent…

Ferniehirst Castle dates back to 1460 with the bulk of the building dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. It is the ancestral home of the Kerr Family.The castle was used for a number of years as a youth hostel but was extensively restored by the…

A village kirk within a farming community. celebrating our 375th anniversary of the Greek cross-shaped Kirk. On display: The Covenanter's flag raised at the Battle of Drumclog, Captain Paton's Bible, an embroidered hanging plus a large number of…

Known as "The Lamp of the North", Fearn Abbey was at one time an expensive monastery set in ythe fertile lands of the Tarbat Peninsula. It is one of the most northerly monastic foundation in Scotland and the oldest Premonstratension foundation to…

The present house was completed in 1809 to replace an earlier house which had been demolished due to damp damage.
In 1829, the house was bought by Sir John Gladstone, the father of later Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone.
The house is…

The present house was completed in 1809 to replace an earlier house which had been demolished due to damp damage.
In 1829, the house was bought by Sir John Gladstone, the father of later Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone.
The house is…

The present house was completed in 1809 to replace an earlier house which had been demolished due to damp damage. In 1829, the house was bought by Sir John Gladstone, the father of later Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. The house is…

Majestic castellated mansion in muted brown sandstone built for Sir Alexander Ramsay of Balmain. Much has been written on Fasque over the years but none of it fully captures the significance and stature of the properties and landscape. Unfortunately…

Whether you are local or a visitor to the region, members of the Family History Society will be on hand to help you find out about your roots and the history of Dumfries and Galloway, so take this chance to tap into their local knowledge and take…

Join Scriever Rab Wilson for a gallus event about Rabbie Burns and the Scots language. This is a family friendly event for kids aged 5-11 along with the parents and other carers.

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.

King James IV and his son, James V, commissioned this palace in the early 16th century.
The Kings loved hunting and falconry, and this was created as a sort of holiday house for them to pursue these hobbies.
There are many fairytale-esque buildings…

King James IV and his son, James V, commissioned this palace in the early 16th century.
The Kings loved hunting and falconry, and this was created as a sort of holiday house for them to pursue these hobbies.
There are many fairytale-esque buildings…

King James IV and his son, James V, commissioned this palace in the early 16th century. The Kings loved hunting and falconry, and this was created as a sort of holiday house for them to pursue these hobbies. There are many fairytale-esque buildings…

As part of the Falkirk Townscape Heritage Initiative there will be a temporary exhibition and a guided walk to illustrate and explore the living architecture of the shops in the town centre. The THI is funded by Falkirk Council, HLF, Historic…

The Falkirk Townscape Initiative is a grant-giving scheme funded by Falkirk Council, HLF, Historic Environment Scotland and others, that has seen £5.5 million invested in Falkirk Town Centre between 2013 and 2018. The aim is to help regenerate the…

Completed in 1814 according to designs by David Hamilton of Glasgow the Steeple is the iconic landmark of the town. 140ft tall, it has four stages – the bottom being severe Florentine; the second Greek Doric; the third or clock chamber Italianate;…

In 1903 Lint Riggs was reconstructed using design parameters laid down by burgh engineer David Ronald and it is consequently the most architecturally consistent street in the area with a Continental feel. The dominant building is the Masonic Temple…

A neat, contemporary building in a newly built area is a tribute to the re-establishment of a Free Church congregation in the Falkirk area.

Falkirk Stadium is home to the Scottish Championship club, Falkirk FC, and has a capacity of 7,937.Work began on building the stadium in 2003 after Brockville Park, the club's town centre home since 1885, was sold and demolished. The new stadium was…

This new Fire Station replaces the previous facility in nearby Grangemouth Road and is probably the best recognised contemporary public building in the area.

The panelled library in Callendar House, designed by David Hamilton, is now home to the Council Archives, and holds a vast range of material relating to the local area; including electoral roles, family and personal papers, maps and thousands of…

Described variously as “Rogue” or “Punchy” Scottish Baronial, this building is certainly distinctive. It was completed in 1879 according to designs by the Falkirk architect Alexander Black. The oriel bay resting on a squat flowering column looks like…

This building hides a fascinating interior where much of the hard work to collect and conserve objects for the nearby Falconer Museum is undertaken. Come and see the full range of objects collected, from the forgotten to the weird and wonderful.…

A category B listed Italian Renaissance style museum built to commemorate Hugh Falconer, fossil collector, botanist and contemporary of Charles Darwin. Around the exterior of the building are a number of carved heads depicting eminent scientists…

Community garden growing a wide variety of fruit and vegitables in raised beds and three polytunnels. This is a sustainable garden with a peripheral woodland walk, picnic areas on the coast and an indoor seated area.

Built as a Chapel of Ease in 1834, and extended in 1883 by J J Stephenson. Superb windows by Alfred and Gordon Webster, J H Dearle, Morris, Powell and Moira Malcolm of Prestwick. Pulpit by Bennett exhibited in 1888 Empire Exhibition. Weather vane is…

Learn about the Clyde�s great shipbuilding history in the Category A-listed former headquarters of Fairfield shipyard. It contains a grand boardroom where the Queen would have been received, and the building� has a� prestigious maritime…

The latest addition to the remarkable collection of modern architecture at the Garthdee campus. In line with the original masterplan for the campus, the general form of the building follows that of the adjacent Faculty of Management, designed by…

Originally a 14C 4-storey keep enlarged into an 'L' plan mansion in 16C. Formerly ruinous, destroyed during the Battle of Pinkie in 1547, it was comprehensively restored in the 1980s. No disabled access due to steep curving stairs.

The Fishmarket, Harbour Trust Offices and Ice Plant was built in 1999 as part of the new works which extended the original harbour. Eyemouth Harbour Trust was created in 1797 and has been responsible for the management of the Harbour since that time.

Purpose built single storey lifeboat station, providing crew accommodation and support facilities.There has been a lifeboat stationed at Eyemouth for nearly 130 years. The all weather Trent class lifeboat, Barclaycard Crusader, is permanently berthed…

Built in 1811 as Eyemouth Parish Church, the handsome stone tower makes a decorative addition to the Eyemouth skyline. The church was extended in 1902 and sensitively converted into a museum in 1980. It is an independent museum, run by local people,…

B-Listed building.This is one of the earliest surviving purpose built Masonic Lodges in Scotland with records dating back to its foundation in 1757. It is a late 18th century building which has been refaced; the lodge entrance is in Mason�s Wynd set…

New Interpretations: Contemporary Art inHeritage is a new strand of the festival whichseeks to offer alternative interpretations ofour buildings and their histories, throughcontemporary art. The selected emergingartists will be exhibiting new work,…

The Happenstance: take a chance, make a stance, and see what happens. Explore 'freespace' at the Caledonia Road Church, activated by WAVEparticle as a space for use by the local community and artists. To engage with the Biennale Architettura 2018 in…

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'…

Do you ever wonder what your city looks like to those encountering it for the first time? New Glasgow Society brings together 20 photographers from diverse backgrounds, whose perspectives are unbiased by familiarityFor more information please…

Many different people find themselves creating maps of Glasgow, or parts of Glasgow. Finely plotted or loosely hand-drawn, every map reveals the intentions of the map maker, and another way to view and edit the city. This exhibition presents a…

The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane,G1 3NULines of Thought is an exhibition devoted to the work of Alexander Thomson, celebrating the bicentenary of his birth through a selection of original drawings by the architect and those of others who have later…

To celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the AllianceFran�aise Glasgow, discover this exhibition whichfeatures an assembled collection of unique photographs.

Opening times in line with Royal Concert Hall Glasgow Glasgow architecture is represented in this selection of kaleidoscopic, 3D effect collages. Glasgow artist, Marion Gardyne invites you to look closely at the reconstructed architectural detail of…

With increasing numbers of people moving to urban-centers worldwide, new solutions for growth are needed. HAUS_work will combine an exhibition of our vision of Glasgows' future with a "Design Charrette" engaging the local community, informing the…

A chance to explore a former tobacco factory that was transformed into artists' studios in 2001. Visitors will have access to a number of studios where they can learn about the creativity taking place in the building. The artists and makers will be…

Join us on a 50 minute tour to learn more about the history of The Lighthouse, Charles Rennie Mackintosh's first public commission and the former head offices of The Glasgow Herald newspaper. Booking essential

Join Tea Green as they return to St Andrews in the Square for a unique art, design & contemporary craft market showcasing the very best from Scotland�s diverse creative talent.Our eclectic selection of exhibitors range from jewellers, glass…

Put on your dancing shoes and glide onto the sprung floor of the the ballroom for an afternoon T Dance with live accompaniment from the Wurlitzer organ. Follow in the footsteps of Susan Calman who trained in the hall during her time on Strictly Come…

Known in the 18th century as Water Ballet, come alongfor a contemporary display of routines from ClydebankSynchronised Swimming Team.

The Village Storytelling Centre Langton Halls, 134 Langton Road, G53 4DD Come visit The Village Storytelling Centre in its new home! Hear stories, get involved in art activities and much more. See our exciting exhibition �Pollok Then and Now�…

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.

Strathcona Studio, 18 Strathcona Drive, G13 1JG A unique opportunity to visit the workshop of Mackintosh furniture maker Bruce Hamilton. Find out how he creates stunning pieces for clients such as the Willow Tearooms, from initial idea to final…

Examine, touch and marvel in this handling session of artefacts and objects from the Burrell Collection.

Join RSPB Scotland�s Glasgow Wild Fest at the Kelvingrove Bandstand where we will be joining Enterprise Music Scotland for an afternoon of wildlife themed activities and music in the bandstand and park

Join RSPB Scotland�s Glasgow Wild Fest at the Hidden Gardens where we will be joining Enterprise Music Scotland for an afternoon of wildlife themed activities�in the garden.www.glasgowwildfest.org

Pollokshaws Burgh Hall,�2025 Pollokshaws Road - off Christian Street, G43 1NEStep back into the past and join us for Traditional Games including peever beds; bagatelle; shove ha�penny; nine pin skittles with wooden ball; jenga; stilts; skipping…

Join The Friends of the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall for a recreation of a WW1 variety show featuring demonstrations by re-enactors, recruitment songs, comedy sketches, silent films and newsreels shown in the Britannia Panopticon during 1918.…

Pollokshaws Burgh Hall� � � 2025 Pollokshaws Road - off Christian Street, G43 1NE�Join us for a �T� dance with live accompaniment from the mighty wurlitzer. Entry-free.

See the Billiard Room at Mackintosh at the Willow transformed by an installation of cardboard, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Experience the exciting student-designed project built live, enhancing and responding to…

To coincide with the Selkirk Vintage Car Rally at Sunderland Hall on Sunday 18th September 2016 a selection of classic cars were displayed in the town centre to compliment the Doors Open Day activities. There was also a classic car procession passing…

A court case presided over by Sir Walter Scott involving a robbery and a secret liaison. It appears to be an open and shut case but as the facts emerge, we see the finger of guilt begin to point elsewhere. For Doors Open Day, the case is performed by…

For Doors Open Day, join us for a Poetic Odyssey with leading Borders poet Julian Colton.�

As part of Doors Open Day, journey through Selkirk's fascinating milling heritage with Scottish Borders Council's ranger Erica Niven.�

Members of the Flood Schemes project team will lead tours of the new flood defences. These will take in the riverside defences, the new Bridge Street footbridge and the Long Philip Burn river restoration works.This walk is generally flat and on…

This A listed former spinning and weaving mill was once regarded as the 'largest and finest' mill in the Scottish Borders and has been a landmark building in Selkirk since 1835.Renovated by Scottish Enterprise in 2002 this beautiful building has been…

This site of national scientific importance relocated to Eskdalemuir in 1908 to escape the magnetic disturbances caused by trams in London. The Observatory supplied vital meteorological data to the War Office during World War II. The critical…

Let the Trail tell its stories of our prehistoric ancestors, who left behind them up to 4000 years ago on the valleys and hills of Eskdale, roundhouses, hill forts, stone circles and King Schaw�s Grave.

Listed lighthouse built by David A and Charles Stevenson. Flat-roofed single-storey keepers' houses and short, square tower. Prominently sited within dramatic coastal scenery, the lighthouse buildings have recently been acquired by Shetland Amenity…

Designed by William Black of Messrs A. & W. Black, architects, Falkirk, the Erskine Church was built in 1905. It is in the Gothic style of architecture of the Perpendicular period, with a square tower at the south-west corner some 90 ft tall. The…

The former St Andrews Erskine Church is a B listed building that is registered as being "At Risk". It is noted in the Dunfermline Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme and the Dunfermline Conservation Area Appraisal. It was purchased, by means of a…

All buildings are in a Tudor Gothic style with steep gabled roofs and built in grey sandstone with gold sandstone cressings. The stables were impeccably restored and imaginatively adapted in 2001 by Mike & Sue Thornley. The building serves as a…

Opened in 2012 after a multi-million pound refurbishment, the new school building includes a central 'street area' flooded with natural sunlight to create a more encouraging and peaceful school space.

Lamont Farm Project is a vibrant community and animal welfare project located in Erskine, Renfrewshire.At Lamont Farm, you can meet a wide variety of animals, including ducks, hens, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, llamas, reptiles and small furries. We…

A uniquely designed 25m deck level pool.

This attractive building of architectural note includes a four court sports hall, a fitness gym, small studio space and a function suite which overlooks the Clyde.

This community garden has its own orchard and bio-diversity wildlife garden. Visit on Doors Open Day for facepainting and your chance to buy plants and flowers, plus jams, chutneys and home baking made with allotment grown produce.

Former North Morningside Church in Neo-Norman by David Robertson, 1879-81. Dramatic intervention by Nicholas Groves-Raines, 1992 and 1999, for conversion to the Eric Liddell Centre. Viewing gallery for the impressive collection of stained glass which…

Hawick is well renowned for its manufacture of knitwear. Hidden behind the facade of the High Street, this family-run business, represents one of the few remaining small manufacturers of knitwear to survive within the town. A demonstration of the…

East Renfrewshire Council Training Centre (previously known as the Waste Recycling Technology Centre) will be opening the doors of its Eco Classroom which utilises sustainable building materials and technologies. The Training Centre has also used the…

Built around 1870 as the West Public Primary School, this building on Castle Street has remained a seat of learning to the present day. In the latter part of the 20th Century it changed use from a primary school to becoming an annexe for the North…

Shetland's award-winning glass recycling plant. See how Enviroglass transforms your waste glass into a range of environmentally-friendly products that are in demand for building projects across the UK.

The recently restored Engine Works is steeped in history and played a substantial part in Maryhill's industrial past. The Engine Room houses an electrically powered Royce Ltd crane, designed by automotive pioneer Sir Henry Royce of Rolls-Royce. After…

?External Wall InsulationWould you like to keep warm in winter and lower your fuel bills?Come and see External Wall Insulation (EWI) being installed in a number of properties and view the various stages that take place before completion. As well as…

A top-secret RADAR chain was constructed around Britain in the late 1930s. Three bomb-proof underground bunkers were built for the RAF in 1941 in the Raigmore Estate. Their purpose was top secret - to process RADAR signals from around the North of…

Described by architectural historians as possibly the finest sepulchral monument in Aberdeenshire, the Category A listed mausoleum was built for the first female laird of Castle Fraser by James Byres of Tonley in the Roman New-Classical style in…

The Elphinstone Hall is next to King’s College Chapel, set back from the High St on the far side of King’s Lawn.

19C former shepherd's cottage; award winning restoration by the owners from 1991 modern extension with barrel-vaulted, glass walled kitchen-living area added 1999, the design inspired by railway carriages. Attractive garden created by owners.

Ellon Castle Gardens are situated in the centre of Ellon and consist of a walled garden and woodland extending to around 6 acres, within the terraced gardens are a collection of ancient yew trees and a Category B listed castle ruin along with various…

Built in the 1860s, the interior was extensively renovated in 2006 to accommodate the Justice of the Peace Court. Guided tours at 10:30, 12:30 and 2:30 supported by Sheriff Court staff who will provide information about the building and the work that…

Explore Scotland’s oldest independent museum. Brief tours behind the scenes to see the stores, you can find out about the building's past and plans for the future and join in with our drop-in family craft activities. Elgin Museum was purpose built in…

Elgin High Church was built in the 1840's as a Free Church. It then joined with the Church of Scotland in 1929. Made of sandstone the North end has three large arched windows.There are arched windows at the sides. The church interior is largely…

A joint project between Grampian Fire Board, Moray and Aberdeenshire Councils and designed by Aberdeenshire Council architects, Elgin Fire Station was opened in 2001 by the then Deputy First Minister, Jim Wallace. A special feature is the…

This grey stone kirk, of Gothic style, has a set of four stained glass windows entitled "God's Gifts to the Universe", designed by Leslie MacFie (BA Hons.), which were installed to mark the church's 150th anniversary. Refurbished in the 1950s, the…

Elcho Castle is located a short distance above the south bank of the River Tay approximately four miles south-east of Perth, Scotland. It consists of a Z-plan tower house, with fragments of a surrounding wall with corner towers.

Elcho Castle is located a short distance above the south bank of the River Tay approximately four miles south-east of Perth, Scotland. It consists of a Z-plan tower house, with fragments of a surrounding wall with corner towers.

Elcho Castle is located a short distance above the south bank of the River Tay approximately four miles south-east of Perth, Scotland. It consists of a Z-plan tower house, with fragments of a surrounding wall with corner towers.