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Founded in 1953, the Society moved into 15 Victoria Terrace in 1991. The internal walls of the property are from two phases of building: vaulted arches dating from c.1830-1840 and the cellars of tenements on Johnston Terrace in 1868-9. Over time it…

Situated on the eastern shores of Loch Leven, the Scottish Gliding Centre is the largest gliding club in Scotland. It operates all year round from a grass airfield and membership is open to all. Once home to the early Christian Culdees, Portmoak…

Opened by HM The Queen in 2004, the Scottish Parliament has welcomed over 2 million visitors to its Holyrood site. Visit and explore areas normally only accessible through accompanied tours, including the Debating Chamber, Garden Lobby and…

The Seed Box provides horticultural training and outdoor therapy to adults with additional support needs. Gardening activities are carried out within the walled garden, supporting workers to develop employability skills, confidence and independence.…

Ballogie Walled Garden forms part of the Ballogie Estate and is U-plan in shape, with a double terraced garden, open to the south-west. It is believed to be late 18th Century. The walled garden is carefully terraced to incorporate the gentle slope of…

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.

The Special Collections Centre and NHS Grampian Archives will have on display items from their rich and historic archive and printed book collections.

For a period of 200 years up until the 1880s, 24 different silversmiths toiled to produce works of the finest quality for the prosperous citizens of Banff. The town had its own assay mark, and Banff Silver manufactured over this period is much sought…

On footprint of original Cunninghames Bakery. History of site displayed with examples of documents dating from 1835 when Marquess of Bute feued site to Glasgow merchant Gilbert Lennox.

A free conference exploring and celebrating the history of the King's Park from Frontier to Royal Park and Tourist Attraction, including, weather permitting, a tour of the King's Knot. Bring a packed lunch or try the Smith cafe for lunch.

SPAB Scotland will bring along a thatcher to give demonstrations of the craft of roof thatching. Staff and volunteers will be happy to discuss their work.

Operated by Jonathan Stewart mine host offers a 10-15 minute guided tour of the premises including cellar covering history and architecture. The Speedwell Bar is situated in the heart of Dundee’s West End and is also affectionately known as “Mennies”…

Tomintoul is a village in the Moray council area of Scotland; until 1975, it was in the county of Banffshire.

This listed (Grade B) steading has been converted from a ruin to a home over the last 25 years. The transformation has included many ‘green’ and sustainable features such as recycled materials (many found on site), sheep’s wool insulation, solar…

For Doors Open Days 2018, make your way The STAR Project for some walrus-themed fun! Watch 'We are the Walrus' - a short film celebrating the restoration Fountain Gardens - then make your own walrus mask, before taking a short walk to see the…

The Steel House is a striking contemporary new house built in the heart of Edinburgh�s New Town in 2002. Finished externally in stainless steel the house sits in a walled garden between Georgian townhouses. It is a demonstration of how good quality…

The Shed is the last remaining building from The Henry Robb�s Shipyard that closed in 1984 due to industrial decline, bringing 500 years of shipbuilding to an end. Constructed like a ship, complete with riveted seams, portholes and painted battleship…

Visit the refurbished Steeple Church and find out what happens behind the doors of this ancient building. Chat to members of the congregation about the Sreeple community’s involvement in the city. View the Mary Slessor exhibition and enjoy space to…

JOHN KAY PRINTS: The Times of Thomas MuirA unique exhibition exploring the times of Thomas Muir of Huntershill, through prints by celebrated 18th century artist and cartoonist John Kay. The exhibition forms part of a programme of events celebrating…

A SPECIAL EXTRA : An opportunity to visit the nearby Titan Crane for FREE on Saturday the 10th. To ensure you get a place, phone 0141 562 2889.This exciting structure is close to Clydebank Town Hall. It has its reception building in Garth Street…

The Victorian fa?ade conceals a much older building behind. The Tolbooth was built as the Town?s prison, court house and toll collection point.This year celebrating its 400th anniversary there will be a series of events on throughout the day.?

THE roots of Helensburgh's now closed St Columba Church sprang from a group of Dissenters who met fortnightly in the Baths Hotel for Sunday worship, often with a visiting minister. The hotel was owned by a prominent member of the group, Mrs Margaret…

Exciting contemporary development by award-winning Allan Murray Architects as part of the redevelopment of Holyrood North Site. The brick East Tun, where Tartan Special used to be brewed, has been converted and extended to offer a mix of retail and…

69 Marionville Road was purchased in 2011 to serve as the UK Centre for Taoist Tai Chi™. The building was in a state of neglect and had suffered from vandalism both inside and out. The large internal space is ideal for the practise of Taoist arts,…

The present building was completed in 1796, and extensively altered in 1906. The sanctuary with pitch pine dado, now runs east to west, with painted Corinthian columns supporting a U-plan timber panelled gallery. At the west end there is a stair to a…

The 18th century Heckling Shed, with its thatched roof, is where Robert Burns learnt the flax trade. Restored in the 1980s and now the place to trace your family tree and learn about the rich heritage of the area. Good collection of Ayrshire…

Following a �3m renovation this B listed former weaving shed to the rear of the main mill reopened this summer as the headquarters of the Eildon Housing Group.� Now providing first class office space for over 80 staff,� its transformation was…

The WebsterTheatre in Arbroath was originally built as the Webster Memorial Theatre and was converted to an Arts Centre in 1970. It is now a multi-purpose performance venue. It is a category C listed building. Historic Scotland’s listing reference…

The Church is built on an old ecclesiastical site with records showing a 12th century church was located here. It is rectangular in plan with harled walls with granite surrounds and corner stones. The south elevation has three large, equally spaced…

James Hay. Fine Gothic building. John Logie Baird and Andrew Bonar Law Memorial windows.

The White House is a B-Listed Art Deco building.It was a road house, commissioned in 1936 at the time when motor cars were becoming popular. An exhibition which encompasses its restoration, sustainable Scottish Communities, Craigmillar’s…

The B-listed building originally designed by William Innes Thomson was opened as a road house in 1936 – a cross between a pub and a hotel where people went to play billiards, take tea or have a drink. Funds from the Scottish Government’s…

Believed to have been built at the same time as Kinnaird Head Castle (c.1570), the purpose of the building cannot be agreed upon: some believe it was a chapel, others that it was a wine cellar while some say it was a general apartment. The Tower used…

The Yard Adventure Centre has been running play sessions for children and young people with disabilities for over 25 years. The current building was opened by HRH Princess Anne in 1993 and was virtually untouched until two years ago when the team…

The Theatre Royal is the performance home to both Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet and a host to a variety of visiting performances. The dramatic extension to the foyer has transformed the building.The Theatre Royal is managed by the Ambassador…

The oldest theatre in Scotland, the Theatre Royal is in the heart of Dumfries and first opened its doors in 1792. It has strong associations with the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns, who wrote several pieces specifically for its stage. 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…

Come and join us at the award-winning Thistle Centre of Wellbeing building, where people are at the heart of all we do. Take a walk around the Thistle estate following the recently launched ‘Archie’s Trail’ which takes you on a trip through time from…

The�Thomson�Tower was designed by�architect William�Playfair�for his friends at�Duddingston�Curling Society as a place to store their curling stones on the shores of�Duddingston�Loch. As the weather changed, curling moved indoors, and the Tower fell…

Built in 1855 in a non-Gothic style with a notable stained glass.

A tour of our new studio space demonstrating our careful insertion of new elements into a historic industrial interior. Experience how we use the space, how it shapes our business and supports our design culture.

Tel: (01847) 891166

An atmospheric church with medieval origins and a Covenanter connection, now best known to Outlander fans as Cranesmuir Church, scene of the infamous Witch Trial.For centuries churches have been the setting and inspiration for artistic endeavour.…

This iconic Georgian building was originally opened in 1805 as the first Bank of Leith. It is now a Buddhist Meditation Centre open to people of all faiths, for meditation, prayer and classes in Yoga, Qigong and other wholesome activities to benefit…

This elaborate and unusual church was designed by William Stirling to replace its predecessor, built in 1773 on a site a little to the east. Much of the stone from the earlier structure was probably used to build the new church.Built in…

Great opportunity to visit the new Community Hub in Tillydrone during the construction phase. The hub will include a range of local services to support the community and suitable space for activities for people of all ages.

Timespan is a cultural organisation in Helmsdale, Sutherland in the Far North of Scotland. It offers a high quality venue with a museum, contemporary art gallery, archive, shop and cafe. Established in 1986, Timespan has developed from a community…

Timespan is a cultural organisation in Helmsdale, Sutherland in the Far North of Scotland. It offers a high quality venue with a museum, contemporary art gallery, archive, shop and cafe. Established in 1986, Timespan has developed from a community…

Timespan is a cultural organisation in Helmsdale, Sutherland in the Far North of Scotland. It offers a high quality venue with a museum, contemporary art gallery, archive, shop and cafe. Established in 1986, Timespan has developed from a community…

Featuring Timespan Staff & locals of Helmsdale Music : Helmsdale Planets Suite by Chris Dooks Shot & Edited by Bluemungus

A rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of design studio, Timorous Beasties. Explore the design and print studio first hand. Witness the screen printers in action printing lengths of fabrics and wallpapers, and find out more about the inspiration…

Local children and young people have worked to create an amazing 3D replica of Ayr's High Street.

Although not used as a theatre since 1963,?it's subsequent use as a bingo hall left Frank Matcham's 1909 remodelling of the?auditorium largely intact and the backstage completely untouched.

View of 42 Miller Street, Glasgow, also known as The Tobacco Merchant's House. Home of the Scottish Civic Trust.

42 Miller Street is one of the last tobacco merchants� houses in Glasgow's Merchant City. Built in 1775 and restored in 1993, it is home to The Scottish Civic Trust.��Discover the building's history and the role of the Trust.�����

42 Millers street headquarters of Scottish civic trust.

Built in 1706-8 by master mason Alexander Strachan as a square tower of three stages, with later additions. Clock faces added 1877; 17C bell survives.

The Tolbooth was once known as the worst jail in history! Now a Cateogry A Listed public building, it is still a particularly important building in Stirling and has a very long and interesting history. Many historic features remain alongside the…

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.

The Tolbooth was once the Town Council meeting place and office, the Court and Prison. Now holds contemporary art and crafts exhibitions and tells the story of the Kirkcudbright 'art colony'.

The Tolbooth is the oldest building in Stonehaven, dating from the late 16th Century. Stonehaven Tolbooth was built by George Keith, 4th Earl Marischal (c. 1553 - 1623), in Old Red Sandstone as a storehouse. Gables Crow Stepped. Chimney at west end.…

1827, designed in Gothic revival manner by John Gall, Aberdeen, but not completed until 1844. East end first served as presbytery and then local school. Lofty, vaulted blue interior spangled with silver stars.

Parliamentary church built to standard design by Thomas Telford in 1826 of which the bellcote survives. Remodelled in Gothic Revival manner by Inverness architect John Robertson in 1900. Former Telford manse next to church.

Founded by the Duke of Gordon in 1776, Tomintoul is situated on the line of the old military road built following the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. The Duke hoped that the production of linen would provide an industry for local people

Founded by the Duke of Gordon in 1776, Tomintoul is situated on the line of the old military road built following the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. The Duke hoped that the production of linen would provide an industry for local people

Built by George Mathewson, Dundee, architect, replacing a small chapel outside the village. The east arm of the cruciform layout serves as presbytery and the interior of the church altered. There is a carved local slate date-stone above main door.

The following site is worth a visit as you travel along Deeside, it is a Scheduled Ancient Monuments. The site is managed by Historic Scotland, access is free but the site is unmanned. Stone circles are common throughout the British Isles, but the…

Torness has been generating electricity for over 31 years and last year produced enough low-carbon electricity to power around 2.2 million homes, the largest producer of low-carbon electricity in the UK.The centre has a five star award from Visit…

With some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Scotland, Torridon is a magnet for walkers, geologists and naturalists. The estate includes some of Scotland's finest mountain scenery, comprising Liathach, 1,054m (3,456ft) which has seven tops…

With some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Scotland, Torridon is a magnet for walkers, geologists and naturalists. The estate includes some of Scotland's finest mountain scenery, comprising Liathach, 1,054m (3,456ft) which has seven tops…

In 1815 General Keith Macalister began the construction of Torrisdale Castle. He employed the services of James Gillespie Graham, one of Scotland?s most famous architects.In 1872 the castle was rented by local businessman Peter Hall, brother of James…

The church itself has a number of features, including the altar table, modelled exactly on that in the church they had previously occupied in Victoria Road.

Torwood or Tappoch Broch is probably the best preserved of all the Lowland brochs with walls over 10ft high. It stands at the high point overlooking the Roman road to Stirling and with panoramic views across the Forth Valley. Due to its strategic…

A BUS TOUR with David Carson.Saturday the 10th September at 10:30am and 2:30pm.Meet at the Clydebank Town Hall.Duration 1.5 hrs. Booking required. Phone the Clydebank Library at : 0141 562 2440This tour highlights the Blitz, but also takes in some of…

Meeting point: Cathedral, West door Castle Street, G4 0QZ Join archaeologist Adrian Cox of Historic Environment Scotland for a guided tour of the Cathedral, exploring its history and archaeology. As part of the tour, we will follow in the…

A map of the sites from 2019 with virtual tours.

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 product. Please note this is a working space. Not…

Tower Mill was built in 1852 as a spinning mill. It is partly built on a segmental arch spanning over the Slitrig water. The mill was originally powered by a large cast iron water wheel, which remains in place as one of the largest in Southern…

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.

The Town & County Hall is the current Council Chambers of Angus Council.

Thomas Hamilton, 1827-32, James Sellars, 1878-81. Neo-Classical landmark. High five-staged steeple with channelled columns and pedimented doorway, ornamented with Doric columns, urns and gryphons holding torches. Hall with organ, Council Chamber and…

A category B Listed Building. A dignified small building by Matthew and Laurie with segmental arches over ground floor windows and round arched and keyblocked windows at first floor with panelled aprons. Pilastered double leaf doorpiece flanked by…

Formerly the 17C Tolbooth. The Clock Tower is part of the original building and the holding cell is still under the 1887 Robert Ingram building. Photographs of former Provosts in Council Chamber and 1696 bell. Stewards from Primary School.

Listed Category A. William Robertson 1822-23, conceived as a single range and including 'commodious court room', council chamber, ball room, post office besides hotel. Built and paid for by the Earl of Seafield for £3,000; in 1900 the 4-bay end range…

The Town House was built to a competition-winning design by the Edinburgh architectural firm of Peddie & Kinnear. Its great tower was for decades the most prominent landmark in the City.

Built in 1739, this was the Council House of the Ancient Burgh of Barony, in use as such until 1898. The bell is engraved 1547. Upstairs housed the Council Chamber with the Tolbooth Jail on the ground floor.

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…

This magnificent Adam-designed building has historic interiors and is the second oldest building in Glasgow still used for its original purpose.Experience the work of Glasgow�s traditional trades and view artefacts in the museum, which was originally…

Under the ‘Green Doors’ theme, for the benefit of anyone looking for inspiration to “tread more lightly on the Earth”, the residents of Tradunnock farm house are happy to display and discuss the variety of ways in which they…

A former tram depot, this vast Southside building was converted into a theatre in 1988. 30 years on, it continues to produce internationally renowned contemporary visual art and performance. Browse historical exhibition catalogues and join us for a…

The Traverse Theatre inhabits a unique position as Scotland�s only theatre wholly dedicated to the discovery, development and presentation of new dramatic work. A vibrant artistic powerhouse in central Edinburgh, the Traverse produces an inspiring…

The Ormiston Institute is the INFORMATION CENTRE for the Melrose Doors Open Day. Refreshments are available here all day. Exhibition: Trimontium: Melrose?s Roman Past Exhibition is within the Ormiston Institute. This consists of a series of…

Trinity Apse is a spectacular gothic kirk situated in a perfect location just off the Royal Mile and a mere three minutes walk from Waverley Station. Historic Trinity Apse is part of what was once described as one of the finest ecclesiastical…

The Trinity Centre was built to celebrate the 2nd millennium and the 150th anniversary of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. It was opened by the Duke of Buccleuch and is used by the local community both young and old.

The Church stands on top of a slope at the east end of Hawick High Street. It is a sizeable building set within its own grounds with a session house and vestry at the south west corner fronting the church hall.� The pediment over the entrance door…