In Person

Aberdeenshire

1 High Shore, Banff (Merchant's House)

1 High Shore is an original Merchant’s House in the centre of Banff, adjacent to the Silversmith’s House and the Market Arms; they are three of the oldest houses in Banff, forming a historic grouping. Opposite lies a Medieval Churchyard.

Scottish Borders

161B Homebuilding Online Resource

A former church hall and business premises, 161B is now an award-winning compact home, caringly and ambitiously converted by the homeowner and local tradespeople. The craft and workmanship inherent in the project allowed original features to be retained, and new features to be created.

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East Fife

1940s House

Book a tour to visit a 1940s time capsule and experience all the sights, sounds, furniture, furnishings, appliances, and smells of a bygone domestic life.

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Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

8 Doors Distillery

8 Doors Distillery in John O'Groats was established in 2022 by husband and wife Derek and Kerry Campbell, and is the most northerly distillery on the UK mainland. The distillery is producing the first Single Malt Scotch Whisky in that area since 1837. His Majesty, The King, officially opened the distillery on 2nd August 2023.

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Edinburgh

Abbey Strand Centre, Holyrood

Sitting just outside of the gates of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Abbey Strand buildings have been witness to more than five centuries of Scottish history. They have seen many uses, including a weapons store during the reign of James V and a home to debtors inside the Abbey Sanctuary. Today, the Abbey Strand Centre is a place for learning, with a varied programme of school visits, workshops and lectures taking inspiration from the rich history of the Palace and surrounding area.

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Aberdeen City

Aberdeen Bridge Club

Home to the Bridge club, Aberdeen Scrabble club and Bon Accord Chess Club. You will have the opportunity to watch experienced bridge players and to try it yourself, with experienced teachers on hand to teach you the basics.

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Aberdeen City

Aberdeen Citadel

Visit this beautiful historic granite church and Community Centre. See their unique stained glass windows and have a guided tour around the building.

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Aberdeen City

Aberdeen Family History Society

The Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society exists to assist and promote the study of genealogy and family history based on the North-East corner of Scotland.

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Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, operated by Aberdeenshire Councils Museum Services, is set in the former stables to the Mansion House in Aden Country Park. The buildings in the courtyard date to the early 1800’s. The Aberdeenshire Farming Museum houses a nationally recognised agriculture collection.

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West Fife

Aberdour Heritage Centre

Aberdour Heritage Centre and Station Gardens opened in July 2017 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Situated at the centre of the village, the Heritage Centre showcases Aberdour's rich history.

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Moray

Aberlour Parish Church

The Aberlour Parish Church welcomes visitors to come and have a look at the interior of the building. The stained-glass windows in the apse are particularly beautiful. The organ is of special interest and is revered by organists nationally and internationally. The pews were replaced with flexible seating as part of a refurbishment of the building ten years ago, and the building regularly hosts social events including recitals, concerts, Christmas market and the local toddler group.

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Aberdeenshire

Aboyne-Dinnet Church

Visitors to Aboyne-Dinnet Church will be offered a rare opportunity to gain entry to the secret vault located below the original church which is usually kept locked. The church was constructed in 1842 on the site of the original church which was erected in 1761. The church is listed Category B.

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Edinburgh

Adam Smith’s Panmure House

Built in 1691, Panmure House is the final remaining home of economist and philosopher Adam Smith, who occupied the House from 1778 until his death there in 1790. During his tenancy, Smith completed the final editions of his magnum opus The Wealth of Nations, and regularly hosted key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment. Rescued and restored by Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, it is now a new centre for global economic and social debate, not normally accessible to the public.

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North Lanarkshire

Airdrie High Parish Church

Airdrie High Parish Church is a congregation within the Church of Scotland. The parish incorporates various districts within the town of Airdrie, which lies in North Lanarkshire. The Church building is situated in the north of the town and was built in 1838. The Church was built by the first Minister and his congregation. Only a few years later the entire congregation left at the Disruption and the High became a congregation within the Free Church of Scotland. Eventually, however, the congregation rejoined the Church of Scotland upon the union of the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church of Scotland in 1929. One of the most distinctive features of the church is that despite being the better part of 200 years old, there have only been 10 Ministers, a reflection of the extraordinary length of service for some of the prior Ministers.

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North Lanarkshire

Airdrie Observatory

Airdrie Public Observatory is one of only four public observatories operating in the United Kingdom. The Observatory is owned by North Lanarkshire Council and is operated on their behalf by the Airdrie Astronomical Association (AAA). It is located within Airdrie Library in Wellwynd. The Observatory is of significant historical and scientific interest, and has been an integral part of Airdrie since it was first established in 1896. It has recently been fully refurbished, a process which included the installation of a brand new dome and a complete overhaul of its historic telescope.

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Dundee

Al-Maktoum Mosque

Al-Maktoum Mosque opened its doors for the worshippers in September 2013 after its construction, allowing itself to operate fully for the five times prayers as well as other activities and services pertaining to it.

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Aberdeenshire

Alford Heritage Museum

The Alford Heritage Museum, a popular attraction in the town, is housed in the A Listed cattle auction market building in the centre of Alford. First opened in 1905, the building has operated as a museum since 1991 following the mart’s closure in 1986.

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Aberdeenshire

Alford Valley Community Railway

Alford Valley Community Railway (AVCR) is a narrow-gauge railway and a much-loved community attraction that runs from the centre of Alford Village to Haughton Country Park and back. Alford Valley Charitable Community Benefit Society (AVCCBS) was formed to get this attraction back up and running and received significant funding to do so. We are a community railway operated by the community for the community. We will be delighted to welcome the public along to see how we have spent our funding.

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Perth & Kinross

All Souls Church, Invergowrie

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 of the Cross. Embroidered Wall-hanging to celebrate Centenary of Consecration in 1996.

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Clackmannanshire

Alloa Fire Station

Alloa Fire Station currently has three fire appliances, one of which is crewed by twelve retained personnel. There are twenty-five wholetime personnel operating on a five-watch rotational duty system. The modern fire service attends a range of incidents and the fire crews and their supporting equipment from Alloa could be called upon to mobilise to anywhere in Scotland, as well as being involved in all aspects of community safety work. For Doors Open Days 2023 visitors can enjoy a guided tour. Please note, tours may be cancelled/suspended in the event of an emergency call.

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Clackmannanshire

Alloa Historical Estate Walk

Alloa Tower was at the core of an important estate established in c1363, when the Erskine family was granted the land by David II. By the late 17th century there were other buildings around the tower and Alloa had developed nearby. John, 6th Earl of Mar (1675-1732) improved the estate and created an impressive designed landscape and garden. He led the 1715 Jacobite Uprising, however, was attainted for High Treason, forfeited his lands and titles and spent the rest of his life in exile abroad. His family bought back the Alloa estate in 1724 and continued with the industrial developments begun by the 6th Earl. In 1800 a fire destroyed all of the buildings apart from the tower. The Erskine family lived elsewhere until Alloa House was completed nearby in 1838. The Earl of Kellie inherited the estate in 1866 and made many improvements. Alloa House was demolished in the late 1950s. This walk will explore the story of this remarkable historical estate, looking at the features and buildings which have survived in the landscape of today.

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Clackmannanshire

Alloa The Coach House Theatre

The Alman Dramatic Club was formed in 1939 by a group of women and soon became the largest performing arts group in the county. It developed into an amateur dramatic club and in 1953 the Club was allowed to use the hay loft in the former Coach House of Inglewood. The Hay Loft Theatre opened in 1957 and in 1959 its present name was adopted. Since then the Club has performed works by all the great playwrights, national and international, as well as its own members’ work.

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Moray

Altyre Estate Clubroom & Chapel

Located in the fabulous natural surroundings of Altyre Estate, the historic Clubroom and Chapel will be open to visitors on Doors Open Day. Take a walk around the beautiful Loch of Blairs and observe the wildlife at close quarters from the many bird hides situated at the water’s edge. Get creative and join in with the nature crafts taking place in the Clubroom throughout the day or join the guided tree and nature walk.

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Dundee

Archive Services, University of Dundee

Explore the fascinating material held by the University Archive. See the diaries, photographs, letters and other records relating to the people and places of Dundee and Tayside.

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Argyll & Bute

Ardchattan Parish Archive

Ardchattan Parish Archive shares local and family history from the Parish of Ardchattan.

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Midlothian

Arniston House

Private family home of the Dundas family who acquired Arniston Estate in 1571. Magnificent William Adam Palladian mansion begun in 1726.

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Argyll & Bute

Arrochar Parish Church

Arrochar Parish Church overlooks Loch Long and the Cobbler. It was built in 1847 to replace the 1733 church, the remains of which can still be seen in the old graveyard. The church was completely refurbished about 25 years ago thanks, largely, to the determination and generosity of the local community.

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Edinburgh

Arthur Conan Doyle Centre

The Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is a Victorian Townhouse, built in 1881.The outstanding features of this property lies in its interior which is half-filled by a beautiful stair-hall with an engraved glass dome ceiling and ornate Baroque door cases. The French roof was added in 1886. It was the home of William McEwan, of The Fountain Brewery, who gifted The McEwan Hall to Edinburgh University as their graduation hall.

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Perth & Kinross

Auchterarder Picturehouse

The Auchterarder Picturehouse is an Art Deco / Art Nouveau style purpose-built former cinema from 1926. It's a B-listed building retaining some unique features such as the Grand staircase in the foyer and the vaulted tin ceiling in the main auditorium. It closed in 1962 and has since largely been left without modifications to the main structure.

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Central Fife

Auchtertool Kirk

The Kirk invites you to enjoy peaceful contemplation in this beautiful setting. See our wonderful stained glass war memorial window, 17thC grave slabs, carved stone font and 1886 organ. All are welcome in this place.

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East Dunbartonshire

Auld Kirk Museum: A walk to the Foundry Collection Store

The Auld Kirk was built in 1644 as a replacement for the old parish church of St Ninian’s at the Old Aisle. Burials around the Auld Kirk continued until the middle of the nineteenth century. The building and graveyard are Grade A listed and together form one of the finest and oldest sites in the town of Kirkintilloch. The museum housed within this building has a variety of objects primarily related to the social and industrial history of East Dunbartonshire, as well as a varied programme of temporary exhibitions.

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Ayrshire

Auld Kirk of Kilbirnie

First mentioned in 1127, with an almost unbroken list of incumbents since 1361. Tower built 1490; Aisle built 1597 and Crawford Gallery 1642 with its unique woodwork and Armorials. C S S Johnston added northern extension 1903-05. Superb windows by Guthrie & Wells, James Ballantine, Gordon Webster, and Arthur Spiers, and carved work make this one of the finest churches in Scotland.

In Person

East Fife

Auld Kirk, Tayport

A religious site since 1607, the Auld Kirk’s present structure dates from 1794. It is one of the oldest buildings in Tayport and an important local landmark, in particular its distinctive leaning clock tower.

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Ayrshire

Bachelors' Club, Tarbolton

The 17th century thatched cottage where Robert Burns and his friends formed a literary and debating society in 1780.  Restored for the Burns Bicentennial, the house contains fascinating Burns memorabilia.Owned by the National Trust for Scotland.

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East Dunbartonshire

Baldernock Parish Church

This rural late eighteenth-century parish church is largely unaltered since its construction, though the vestry is a nineteenth-century addition. The early nineteenth-century watchhouse was used by those who were protecting the graveyard from grave robbers. The adjoining graveyard contains many interesting headstones. The church is set in a charming rural location close to Milngavie.

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Aberdeenshire

Ballater Street Furniture Walking Tour

Join street furniture expert Dr Steve Johnson for a fascinating walk around Ballater looking at the variety of often overlooked marks and structures which are to be found on our streets. Beginning at the iconic red telephone kiosk this walking tour will visit letterboxes, street signs, wall plates and marks and many more obscure features. After the tour participants will have the skills to spot, date and understand these features in their own village or town.

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Aberdeenshire

Banff Parish Church

Banff Parish Church originates from 1789 and was designed by Andrew Wilson architect and builder. In 1849 the iconic spire that can be seen on the landscape was added by William Robertson. The spire stands majestical on top of a tower constructed in tooled and polished ashlar. The chancel was later added and the interior altered in 1929. A small chapel was created at the rear of the church in 1994. The pulpit, font, communion table and stained glass in the chancel were all gifted in 1929.

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East Renfrewshire

Barrhead Men's Shed

Barrhead Men’s Shed is a larger version of the typical man’s shed in the garden – a place where both men and women can feel at home and pursue practical interests with freedom and independence. Men’s Shed offers people in the community, the opportunity to try something new and meet new people. The venue has an equipped woodworking workshop, with facilities where members can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while chatting to other members.

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Orkney

BBC Radio Orkney

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 broadcast from six till seven weeknights during the autumn and winter. The building, Commercial Union House, used to be a bank, and the safe is still there in reception (but it’s empty). Upstairs the main broadcast studio features a mixing desk that once was used by the super-star DJs of wonderful Radio One. The station also has a small contribution point for use by other parts of the BBC when the main studio is busy. For some complicated reason, that’s known as Studio 7.

In Person

Inverclyde

Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock

A contemporary theatre and arts centre in the heart of Inverclyde by the Greenock waterfront.

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North Lanarkshire

Bellshill Central Parish Church

The main Bellshill Central Parish Church building is the former Macdonald Memorial Chirch and was designed by David Clunas and constructed in 1874. It is described as a Gothic, gabled rectangular-plan church with set-back gabletted buttresses with pairs of Gothic rectangular windows with inverted rounded corners and vertical stone mullions, on both upper and lower levels. It is set back from the main road and the principal elevation has a pointed-arch timber panelled door to centre. Bellshill Central Parish Church was formed in March 2014 when the former Macdonald Memorial and Orbiston Parish Churches were united as one. Part of the outreach of the former Orbiston Parish Church is the Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre which provides a community focus for adults and young people.

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Aberdeenshire

Benholm and Johnshaven Heritage Hub Museum

Benholm and Johnshaven Heritage Hub Museum is located in the centre of the historic fishing village of Johnshaven within the Old Lifeboat House which was established in 1891. Run by a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history and heritage of our local area, the museum offers visitors a fantastic hands-on visitor experience telling the story of Benholm and Johnshaven during wartimes.

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Aberdeenshire

Bennachie Visitor Centre

The Bennachie Visitor Centre is managed and maintained by the Bennachie Centre Trust, a voluntary organisation and registered charity. The Centre, which is open daily April-October, provides a focus for visitors to discover Bennachie and increase their understanding and enjoyment of the social, cultural and natural history of the area. We provide exhibition space, educational materials, multi-media interpretation, and act as a focus for public events and activities as well as community initiatives.

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South Lanarkshire

Biggar Kirk

Biggar Kirk, which dates from 1546, with 17th Century Penitent’s Stool and Pre-Reformation Tombstone in the porch from 1550’s and traces of the “jougs” outside the south door; these were metal collars by which people were once attached by way of punishment. Thirteen stained glass windows the earliest from 1870. The Kirkyard has many old and interesting stones and is the burial place of the Ancestors of William Ewart Gladstone (19th Century Prime Minister).

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East Dunbartonshire

Bishopbriggs Library

Bishopbriggs Library is a former Victorian school building situated in the centre of Bishopbriggs. The building was fully refurbished as a library and community hub in 2018 and includes a multipurpose room and meeting spaces. The library has a Thomas Muir exhibition and local history section.

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Renfrewshire

Bishopton Parish Church

Bishopton Parish Church is a traditional stone building on Ferry Road just outside Bishopton. The present church building was completed in 1815, although a church has occupied this site for many centuries. Recently, external renovation work has been completed to heritage standards.

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Perth & Kinross

Blairgowrie Parish Church

Blairgowrie Parish Church, built 120 years ago with a barrel ceiling, a stained glass window portraying the story of Moses and a 40 metre clocktower.

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East Fife

Boarhills Doocot

The Boarhills Doocot has recently been restored from ruinous condition in a major project undertaken by the Boarhills and Dunino Community Trust. Members will talk about how the project was conceived and carried out.

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North Lanarkshire

Broadwood Stadium

Broadwood Stadium, also referred to as simply Broadwood, is a football stadium and multi-use community sports complex situated in Cumbernauld comprising 3 stands which together provide 8,006 seats surrounding the main playing pitch, the staduim boasts car parking for approximately 1200 cars and 50 coaches, as well as an external full-size synthetic football pitch and four 5 A-Side pitches, a purpose-designed gymnastics centre. Broadwood also plays host to a multi-use community sports complex and one of the UK's largest outdoor BMX tracks!

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Aberdeenshire

Burnhaven School

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Edinburgh

Burns Monument

This prominent monument on the slopes of Calton Hill commemorates poet Robert Burns. Monuments in this style were built in ancient Athens to celebrate the poetic arts, and was designed by Thomas Hamilton to house a statue of the bard by sculptor John Flaxman. Burns' poetry and song will be performed by members and friends of Edinburgh and District Burns Clubs. The Burns Poetry garden around the monument contains flowers mentioned in his poetry.

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Central Fife

Burntisland Heritage Trust

Visit the Heritage Trust's newest display and learn the story of the shipyards of Kinghorn and Burntisland that supplied many ships for Britain's Merchant Marine during war and peace. The historic Burgh Chambers will also be open to visitors.

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Central Fife

Burntisland Parish Church

Visit this historically important church, the earliest built in Scotland after the Reformation and still in use. It is of a highly distinctive original Scottish design, and is notable for its many carved and painted 17thC wooden panels .

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East Dunbartonshire

Cadder Parish Church

There has been a church on this site for over 900 years. The present building, built in the mid-nineteenth century, contains wonderful stained glass by artists including Alf Webster and Sadie McLellan. You will find a mort safe and watch hut to discourage graverobbers in the graveyard!

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West Fife

Cairneyhill Parish Church

Visit this historic church whose structure has remained largely unaltered since 1752 and join our morning Service at 1130. Then enjoy the guided tour and walk around the many interesting memorials of the kirkyard where you can learn of the purpose of the 'Watch House'.

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Aberdeenshire

Cairngorm Bothies

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North Lanarkshire

Caldercruix and Longriggend Parish Church

Caldercruix and Longriggend Parish Church is a congregation within the Church of Scotland. The parish incorporates the settlements of Caldercruix, Longriggend and Upperton, all of which are in North Lanarkshire. The church building is in Caldercruix and was built in 1891. Although the village of Caldercruix is semi-rural, the village was formerly well-known for industry in the form of print and paper mills. There is a memorial in the church atrium to a local mill owner who provided great support in the founding of the church.

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East Fife

Cambo Gardens

Book now for guided tours of this charming walled garden set in a historic designed landscape and learn of the current project to restore many of its features.

Virtual

Argyll & Bute

Campbeltown Regeneration

From 2007 to 2021 a comprehensive programme of regeneration for Campbeltown Town Centre led to the town being awarded for ‘Scotland’s Most Improved Place by SURF.

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Stirling

Camphill Blair Drummond

Camphill Blair Drummond is a rural community situated six miles from the historic city of Stirling, Scotland. We offer a home, meaningful activities and opportunities for personal development to adults with learning disabilities and other special needs. In all some 200 people live and work within Camphill Blair Drummond.

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Perth & Kinross

Carpow: Scotland's Forgotten Roman Fortress (Talk)

In this talk, hosted by the Museum of Abernethy, Dr Andrew Tibbs (University of Durham) will explore the archaeology and history of the fortress at Carpow, one of the most intriguing but understudied Roman sites in Scotland. We will look at why the Emperor himself led the expedition to crush the native tribes, why the fortress was strategically positioned overlooking the Tay and next to the River Earn, and we'll look at what archaeologists know about the site and what secrets remain to be discovered.

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Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

Castlehill Heritage Centre

Castlehill Heritage Centre is run by Castletown Heritage Society. It was set up to preserve the character, history and traditions of Castletown and the Parish of Olrig. Themed exhibitions are held throughout the year featuring the history, heritage, biodiversity and social history of Castletown and the parish of Olrig.

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Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

Castletown Mill

Castletown Mill was built by James Traill in 1818-1819 as a starter enterprise for his heir George Traill. The once magnificent 'T-shaped' three storey building with its central kiln block was one of the largest and most imposing mills and grain stores in the North of Scotland.

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Stirling

Central Scotland Islamic Centre

Everyone is welcome. Come and take a guided tour of the building or collect a leaflet and have a look around yourself. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet members of the local Muslim community and learn about the centre. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the tour guides and the Imam of the Mosque on any aspect of Islamic tradition or teachings.

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Dundee

Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD) - University of Dundee

The Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD) is a new facility in the University of Dundee’s life sciences complex, housing world class research in targeted protein degradation. We are home to ~70 researchers and staff and have research in many disease areas such as oncology, neurological conditions, and skin diseases.

Virtual

In Person

Orkney

Ceri Biddle - Textile Artist

Ceri Biddle is a textile artist working from a peedie studio in the Orkney Islands working with dye, print, resist, quilting, embroidery and photography.

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East Lothian

Chalmers Memorial Church

The A-listed Church building is virtually as it was on opening day 1 April 1905 with many of the original arts and crafts features still in use. The church adopted the title Chalmers Memorial at the time of the Church of Scotland re-union in 1929.

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Scottish Borders

Channelkirk Church

This historic site has traditionally been held as the site where the shepherd Cuthbert had a vision which led him to become a monk. One of its greatest attractions is the glorious views down Lauderdale which enhance the spiritual atmosphere of the site.

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Aberdeenshire

Chapel of Saint Lesmo

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Edinburgh

Chapel of St Albert the Great

The awarding winning Chapel is part of St Albert’s Catholic Chaplaincy, which serves the spiritual needs of Catholic staff and students of Edinburgh’s Universities. It belongs to the Dominican Friars who built it in the their back garden in 2012. Access is from George Square Lane.

Virtual

Inverclyde

Children's Digital Trail - Inverclyde Heritage Network

Inverclyde Heritage Network exists to share information about Inverclyde’s rich and varied heritage with individuals and groups and to preserve it for future generations.

In Person

Edinburgh

Christ Church Morningside

Christ Church (Scottish Episcopal Church) circa 1876, was one of the churches built to service the growing population of South Edinburgh in the 19th century. It is French Gothic, the apse with its gables and flying buttresses face onto the road while the main entrance is beneath the tower. There are original murals in the chancel and nave roof. There is also extensive stained glass by Ballentine and the east window is by A E Borthwick.

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Edinburgh

Church of the Good Shepherd

The Good Shepherd, set in lovely mature gardens, was one of the first major commissions of renowned Scottish architect, Sir Robert Lorimer. Most of Lorimer's original features remain intact, including the later choir screen designed by Lorimer in the Arts & Crafts style and installed in 1912. More recent additions include some fine stained-glass windows. The three-manual pipe organ pre-dates the church, but has recently been substantially renovated and enlarged, and will be played at times during the weekend opening. Lorimer's original designs will be on display, and guides will be present to show visitors round and explain how we have cared for the building over its life.

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Stirling

Church of the Holy Rude

One of the most important and historic buildings in Stirling and beyond. Surrounded by four of the Top of the Town graveyards, the Category A Listed Church of the Holy Rude dates from at least the 1400s and is the second oldest building in Stirling. A mighty place of worship for over 600 years, it is where King James VI was crowned. The building retains visible musket shot-holes on its tower wall from when Stirling Castle was under siege in 1651.

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Dundee

City Road Allotments

Come and see our little piece of paradise in the West End! Take a tour around our award-winning allotment site. You will have an opportunity to purchase our homegrown goodies and enjoy a cuppa at the end of the tour.

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Aberdeenshire

Clashindarroch Wind Farm

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East Dunbartonshire

Clober Farm

Clober Farm is a fully accessible vacation accommodation with accessible garden, patio area and raised beds, designed with the wheelchair user in mind and open all year.

Virtual

Argyll & Bute

Clock Lodge - Lochgilphead Phoenix Project

The Clock Lodge is a highly visible B listed building which Lochgilphead Phoenix Project has been attempting to restore to it’s formal glory for some years.

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Ayrshire

Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium

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Midlothian

Cockpen and Carrington Parish Church

A 200 year old, A listed building, the Church sits in Cockpen cemetery, surrounded by beautiful trees. The bell in the Church tower is Flemish in origin and regarded as somewhat unique. It is rung every Sunday prior to worship, as welll as on special occasions. The Church has a magnificent Wadsworth Pipe Organ which is played every Sunday for worship and also for funerals and weddings.

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Edinburgh

Collective - City Observatory

Explore the City Observatory on Calton Hill, the birthplace of astronomy and timekeeping in Edinburgh – and now the home of Collective, a contemporary art organisation who present a year-round programme of exhibitions, walks, and events.

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North Lanarkshire

Colzium House

Colzium House was built in 1783, it was substantially enlarged in 1861, but much of the original building was pulled down in the late 1940s, due to dry rot, but the Victorian frontage and wings survive to form the house we see today. The museum comprises a single room on the second floor of the house, converted out of the former chapel. The Colzium Lennox Estate is rich in history and includes the excavated remains of a 15th Century L-plan tower house demolished in 1703. Nearby is a traditional Scottish ice-house c.1680 which has been restored and is open for public inspection. Also on the estate is a fine walled garden with numerous interesting shrubs and trees.

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Edinburgh

Comely Bank Cemetery, Edinburgh

Edinburgh (Comely Bank) Cemetery contains 227 burials of the First World War, most of them forming a war graves plot in Section D. The Second World War plot is immediately in front and contains more than half of the 76 Second World War burials. The cemetery also contains a Finnish war grave and two non-war service burials.

In Person

Angus

Community First Hub, Forfar

The Community First Hub is a unique venue in that it is a working social enterprise which has community and planet at the heart of everything it does.

In Person

Outer Hebrides / Na h-Eileanan Siar

Comunn Eachdraidh Ùig/ Uig Historical Society

Comunn Eachdraidh Uig/ Uig Historical society runs the Uig Museum which is located the Uig Community Centre.

In Person

Edinburgh

Corstorphine Hill Tower

This is a historic folly built by the then landowner in 1871 the centenary of Sir Walter Scott's birth. It is built on the summit of the Hill from stone quarried from the Hill. It is about 20m high with a viewing platform which is just above the trees. It commands magnificent views of the city centre, the Firth of Forth, the Fife coast, and the Pentland Hills. On clear days the Bass Rock and Isle of May can be seen to the east and the bridges, the Ochills and the Trossachs to the west. It is situated in the woodland of Corstorphine Hill Local Nature Reserve, with many woodland paths to explore.

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Moray

Covesea Lighthouse & Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Heritage Centre

The Alan Stevenson Covesea Skerries Lighthouse was completed in 1846 and is situated on the outskirts of Lossiemouth on the Moray Firth Coast. The views along both sides of the Moray Firth are wondrous and, when nature allows, there is much to be seen in the way of wild animals, birds and plants. The Heritage Centre which shows the armed forces history of the area and includes a flight simulator welcomes all visitors.

In Person

Stirling

Cowane’s Hospital

Cowane’s Hospital Trust was established in 1637 and is Scotland’s second oldest surviving charitable trust. The Category A Listed Building Cowane’s Hospital, set within stunning gardens at the Top of the Town, was founded by John Cowane for poor members of the local Merchant Guild. Originally two storeys inside it was altered in 1852 to form a Guild Hall with a viewing gallery, minstrel’s gallery and elongated windows throughout.

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Moray

Craigellachie Church

Craigellachie Church is located on the A95, overlooking the Telford Bridge and the River Spey. The building was originally a school, but for the last 153 years it has been the village place of worship. The Craigellachie war memorial is also located in the grounds of the church. Sadly, the Church will cease as a place of Sunday worship in June 2024, therefore the opportunity to visit the building as part of Doors Open Day should not be missed.

In Person

Edinburgh

Craigsbank Parish Church

This Sanctuary was designed in the 1960s by Sir William Kininmonth. Influenced by Le Corbusiers Chapel at Ronchamp, the Sanctuary has an illusion of floating above ground with its the striking square plan and plain white windowless exterior. The interior generates a sense of drama, interpreting the 'Covenanting Conventicle Church' by its hollowed-out form and surrounding sweeping terraces of seating. The innovative inverted clerestory perimeter allows the ceiling to float and filter in daylight into the balanced square worship plan, ultimately creating a peaceful atmosphere.

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Aberdeenshire

Craigston Castle

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East Fife

Crail Church

The Parish Kirk of Crail was founded in the second half of the twelfth century, though the site appears to have older religious associations. Learn about the long history of the building and the kirkyard monuments on a guided tour.

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Moray

Cullen Sea School

Cullen Sea School specialises in a wide range of fun and exciting watersports activities on Scotland’s Moray Firth coast. Join them on Doors Open Day where they will be showcasing all of the activities they have on offer.

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Moray

Cultural Quarter Walking Tour – Grant Lodge and Elgin Town Hall

The Cultural Quarter is transforming two iconic heritage buildings in Elgin and the spaces in between to create a connected, accessible and inspirational cultural centre. Plans are underway to bring Grant Lodge back into use, creating a high quality heritage venue which is accessible and open to the public, a celebration of Moray’s rich heritage and a first point of call for local people and visitors to the region. Join us at Grant Lodge on Doors Open Day for a walking tour of the Cultural Quarter ending with a guided tour of Elgin Town Hall. Learn more about the history of these beautiful buildings, the plans for the future, see behind the scenes at Elgin Town Hall and chat to the team working on these exciting redevelopments.

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North Lanarkshire

Cumbernauld Community Fire Station

This purpose built fire station houses 2 frontline fire appliances and a forward control unit, covering an area of 45 sqkm. For Doors Open Days visitors can enjoy tours of the fire station and fire engines and information on rescue techniques. Meet the fire service personnel and find out about fire safety.

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North Lanarkshire

Cumbernauld Library and Museum

Situated within the town’s main library, the museum tells the story of Cumbernauld and surrounding area from pre-history to the Romans and on through the 19th century, to the development of the new town in the 1960s. The museum tells the story of Cumbernauld and surrounding area from pre-history to the Romans and on through the 19th century, to the development of the new town in the 1960s. Also featured are stories relating to local industry, sport, community life, wartimes and leisure. A combination of maps, photographs, artefacts and audio-visual material all come together to bring the area’s rich heritage to life.

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North Lanarkshire

Cumbernauld Old Parish Church

This category B listed Church is a unique focal point within the Cumbernauld Village Conservation Area.  This ancient building owes its foundations to an early chapel built by the Comyn family at the end of the 12th or the beginning of the 13th century.  The Chapel fell into disuse after the Reformation but was rebuilt in 1650 and greatly extended in 1659 and remains in use as a Church of Scotland place of worship today.

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North Lanarkshire

Cumbernauld Old Parish Church Manse

Cumbernauld Old Parish Church Manse is a C-listed building, said to be constructed in 1827. This fine old building is available to access this Doors Open Days for the first time as a new participating venue.

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North Lanarkshire

Cumbernauld Theatre

Cumbernauld Theatre has a distinguished reputation for producing high quality theatre productions, which tour nationally and internationally.  The theatre is based within a purpose built arts centre called Lanternhouse. Located next to Cumbernauld Academy, Cumbernauld Theatre includes two performance spaces – a 300 seat auditorium and a studio theatre with capacity of 70 to 100 seats, a dance studio for classes, a café /bistro and a bespoke 84-seat cinema. Behind-the-scenes tours will be available throughout the day.

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East Fife

Cupar County Buildings

County Buildings comprise of an early 1800s and 1900s civic buildings with classic architectural detailing that contribute to the rich streetscape of the town of Cupar.

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Edinburgh

Custom House

Custom House, one of Leith's most distinctive Georgian buildings, is now a buzzing creative hub and hireable event space in the heart of The Shore. It is the oldest custom house in Scotland, now an A-listed Georgian Building. Custom House was designed by Robert Reid in a neo-classical style constructed between 1810-12 with alterations by William Burns in 1825.

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Dumfries and Galloway

Dalbeattie Museum

Dalbeattie Museum is a renovated 1800's Grocers Shop, with a wide collection of 1800s and 1900s memorabilia, spread over 5 rooms on 2 levels.

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Midlothian

Dalkeith Community Fire Station

Dalkeith Fire Station opened on 9 November 1970 and is an integral part of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. It provides a high quality fire-fighting and rescue service that responds to fires and other emergencies, educating and advising the general public on community safety matters, enforcing fire safety legislation and advising local authorities and other agencies with respect to their own legal obligations.

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Midlothian

Dalkeith Masonic Lodge

The Lodge was completed and consecrated in 1766 by the local order of Freemasons and is reputedly the oldest purpose-built lodge room in the world.

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Midlothian

Dalkeith Museum

We are based within the restored and repaired Corn Exchange and are now able to showcase the unique collection of local artefacts that Dalkeith History Society has collected over the last 40 years. We are opening a new exhibition on Doors Open Day - 'John Kay and Anthony Kirk - from Dalkeith to New York to Dalkeith Museum!' Drop in and find out more.

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Edinburgh

Dalmeny Kirk

Welcome to this ancient church which for over 880 years has been a spiritual home for the people of Dalmeny. The history of the kirk is a fascinating one as it stretches back through the centuries to the days of the early Celtic saints and through such years has, in its own story, reflected the many political, social and religious changes that Scotland has been party to. The architecture of the building is quite outstanding for what you see is the most complete example of a Norman parish church in Scotland.

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Edinburgh

Dar Al-Arqam Mosque

It is named Dar al-Arqam, after the first building used by the early community of the Prophet Muhammad in Mecca as a place of teaching.

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East Dunbartonshire

Deafblind Scotland Learning and Development Centre

The Deafblind Scotland Learning and Development Centre was purpose built following a fundraising campaign led by deafblind people. The building is fully accessible for deafblind people and continues to be developed.

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Ayrshire

Dean Castle

Built by the Boyds of Kilmarnock whose home it was for over 400 years, the castle consists of the Keep c. 1350 and Palace c. 1460.  Gutted by fire in 1735, it was a ruin until restored by the 8th Lord Howard de Walden in the 20th century. 

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Aberdeen City

Devana Parish Church of Scotland

A Late victorian church in the classic style. Visit the Piper Alpha memorial window and learn more about the disaster. See memorials to WW1 And WW2 and the 51st Highland Signals regiment. Stunning stained glass windows incuding the famous "Nativity set".

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East Fife

Dreel Halls & St Nicholas Tower

Take a tour of the 16th century Category A listed St Nicholas tower and, weather permitting, step out onto the parapet for stunning views over Anstruther and out to the Isle of May.

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Perth & Kinross

Drummond Castle Keep

An impressive tower house built on a rocky outcrop by the 1st Lord Drummond in the late-15th century and that now forms part of Drummond Castle.

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Dumfries and Galloway

Dryfesdale Lodge Visitor Centre, Lockerbie

The Memorial and Garden of Remembrance commemorate the Lockerbie Air Disaster of December 1988 and all lives lost as a result of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103.

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Dundee

Dudhope Castle - The Circle Scotland

We are a More Than Profit ® business that offers support to the 3rd sector in Dundee and beyond through affordable workspaces, our academy and consultancy.

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Aberdeenshire

Duff House Mausoleum

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Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society covers the three counties of South West Scotland – Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtownshire. The Society was established in 1987. Our aim is to promote the study of family history and is run by volunteers. We do not contract to do research for others, we simply act as facilitators for researchers visiting our area who are doing their own research.

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Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

Dunbeath Icehouse and Salmon Bothy

Dunbeath Preservation Trust's historic harbour buildings.

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Dundee

Dundee Art Society

Located in Dundee’s West End, the building is listed and provides a spacious gallery on the ground floor. Dundee Art Society is owner of this ground floor and garden since the late 1940s. James McIntosh Patrick was keen on its purchase. Formed in 1890 the society has had many well know artists as members and is still thriving today.

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Dundee

Dundee Central Mosque

Dundee Central Mosque was the first purpose-built mosque in north-east Scotland. It is not just a mosque for prayers rather it is a community centre for all. The Center is committed to preserving an Islamic identity.

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Dundee

Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA)

Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) is an internationally renowned centre for contemporary art and registered charity that enables audiences, artists and participants to see, experience and create. With two beautiful large-scale gallery spaces, two thriving cinema screens, a busy print studio, an award-winning learning programme, and a packed programme of events, workshops, classes and activities aimed at all ages and abilities, DCA is a vibrant cultural hub open to all, located in the heart of the city.

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Dundee

Dundee Parish Church (St Mary's)

View Dundee’s historic Parish Church with magnificent stained glass windows and war memorials There will be a short organ recital lasting about 45 minutes from 12.00 to which all are welcome.

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Dundee

Dundee Rep & Scottish Dance Theatre

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Rep?Dundee Rep Theatre is one of Scotland�s most awarded theatres. You will be given the unique opportunity to explore backstage and get access to parts of the building normally closed to the public including workshop, paintshop, rehearsal room and costume department.

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Dundee

Dundee Science Centre

Dundee Science Centre is a charity and lifelong learning resource for the community. We are here to help families learn together, to support the formal schools curriculum, advance the science communication profession, bring together science and the public, and help others to do the same too. Our exhibitions provide an inspiring, hands-on learning experience for everyone to visit. Our outreach work and festivals also help us take the same experiences across Scotland and beyond.

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Ayrshire

Dundonald Parish Church

Traditional stone church of 1804 on site of two earlier buildings. Fine Pre-Raphaelite stained glass, including windows by Henry Dearle, Edward Burne-Jones, William Morris, Philip Webb and Gordon Webster. Pipe organ 1906 by Norman & Beard. Artefacts illustrating church history. Tidy graveyard with some interesting stones. Service 11 am.

Dumfries and Galloway

Dundrennan Abbey

Now a ruin, the 12th-century Dundrennan Abbey was home to a community of Cistercian monks for 400 years. Mary Queen of Scots spent her last hours in Scotland here in May 1568, after the disastrous Battle of Langside.

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West Fife

Dunfermline City Chambers

Come along to this magnificent and ornate Victorian civic building that still functions as Fife Council's regional offices. Take a guided tour around the chambers and this A-Listed building. STOP PRESS - Unfortunately the lift to the upper storeys has become unserviceable so wheelchair access is not currently possible - WATCH THIS PAGE FOR UPDATES

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West Fife

Dunfermline District Radio Car Club

This year DDRCC are hosting the final round of the Regional Racing Competitions. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the action, meet the racers and learn about all about radio car racing in Fife.

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Perth & Kinross

Dunkeld Community Archive

Originally held above the Chapter House of Dunkeld Cathedral, our archive collection was moved to a purpose built building in 2013.

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Dumfries and Galloway

Dunscore Parish Church & Heritage Centre

A Heritors’ Gothic church with features including an impressive pulpit and curved balcony. The church houses the Dunscore Heritage Centre with information about the church, village and Jane Haining who was born in Dunscore but was killed in Auschwitz.

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Central Fife

Dysart St Clair Parish Church

There is only one example of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s work on the east coast of Scotland and it can be seen in Dysart St Clair Church of Scotland.

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Central Fife

Dysart Town Hall

Visit the Town Hall and view the trust’s permanent exhibition of items relating to Dysart’s social and industrial past. Old school photographs and evocative local memorabilia are of particular interest.

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South Lanarkshire

East Kilbride Old Parish Church

The present B listed building built by James Pollock as completed in 1775, the Scotch Belfry Tower by Robert Pollock was added in 1818.?Behind the Church is the Kirk yard where notable gravestones include the parents of the famous surgeons William and John Hunter and Rev. James French, minister of the Old Parish Church (1791-1835), who was tutor to the young Walter Scott. The 18th century mausoleum of the Stuarts of Torrance family has recently been restored.????

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Edinburgh

Eastern Cemetery, Edinburgh

Eastern Cemetery was opened in 1883, and contains the graves of men and women from both world wars, and from all three services. There is a screen wall bearing the names of those whose 1914-18 graves are not marked by headstones.

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh Central Library

Edinburgh Central Library opened to the public in 1890 and right now is undergoing a £1.8 million building works programme. We will be offering two tours of the behind the scenes parts of the building, including our book storage area, our basement and the areas in the Reference Library which are usually closed to the public. Find out more about how our amazing building has adapted to library life throughout the 20th and 21st centuries and some of the challenges we face.

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh Central Mosque

Edinburgh Central Mosque is an iconic building in the heart of Scotland’s capital city. It is Edinburgh’s main mosque and cultural centre.Doors Open Day is an opportunity to explore the Mosque and meet members of the Capital's Muslim community.

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh Napier University - Merchiston Tower

The Merchiston Campus is home to Edinburgh Napier's Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Creative Industries as it was to John Napier himself. He was born in 1550 in the Merchiston Tower that still stands in the courtyard. The campus is home to art studios, engineering & design workshops, sound-proofed state-of-the-art music studios, a computer games lab, a news room and film studios and the award winning 500-seat Computing Centre.www.napier.ac.uk

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Ayrshire

Eglinton's East Walk - Eglinton Country Park

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Ayrshire

Eglinton's West Walk - Eglinton Country Park

Eglinton Country Park covers 400 acres with several miles of beautiful walks, the Englinton Tournament Bridge and the ruins of Eglinton Castle.

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Moray

Elgin Ghost Tours

Join a local history tour guide for a tour of Elgin High Street and learn about the oldest graveyard in town and the only documented poltergeist case in Elgin’s history. There’s lots of interesting architecture to discover and stories to be told, including how the Plainstones came to exist. It’s guaranteed to be an afternoon well spent!

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Moray

Elgin Museum

Elgin Museum is Scotland’s oldest continuously independent museum, and opened to visitors for the first time in October 1843. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a 45 minute Behind the Scenes tour of the Museum stores, which are not normally publicly accessible. Tours begin at 11am and 12pm and spaces must be booked in advance by visiting the 'What's On' page on the Museum website. To celebrate the 180th anniversary of the Museum there will also be a special display about the building and its original architect, Thomas Mackenzie.

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Aberdeenshire

Ellon Masonic Temple

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Aberdeenshire

Elyza Fraser Mausoleum

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Scottish Borders

ERIBÉ Knitwear

ERIBÉ Knitwear are based in Melrose is a charming Georgian building set in an attractive garden close to Melrose town square. Founder, Rosemary, created Rose House with the goal of creating a community. Among our amenities are a library and communal kitchen, where we hold knitting events, knitwear talks and textile tourism.

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Perth & Kinross

Errol Parish Church

Known locally as 'The Cathedral of the Carse', Errol Church was designed by James Gillespie Graham and built in 1831-33. The church sits in the heart of the village of Errol and is home to the congregation of Errol Parish Church of Scotland.

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Renfrewshire

Erskine - Erskine Community Allotments

The Erskine Community Allotments is a charity organisation providing plots for the growing of fruit, flowers and vegetables in a semi-rural setting serving residents of Erskine, Inchinnan and Bishopton

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Renfrewshire

Erskine -Erskine Arts

Erskine Arts is based in the top floor of Erskine Sports Centre. We are creating a vibrant new cultural arts venue in the heart of Erskine. Along with music lessons, soups sessions, drop in jam sessions, choir, art classes and much more, we are developing a venue space for live music, community cinema, comedy and everything else that's cool!

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Highland – Inverness, Black Isle, Easter Ross

Fairburn Tower

Fairburn Tower is a rare survival from the Scottish Renaissance. Situated in beautiful Highland landscape, half an hour’s drive north-west of Inverness, Fairburn Tower was built around 1545 for Murdo Mackenzie, a favourite at the rich court of King James V and Mary of Guise.

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Aberdeenshire

Faithlie Centre, Fraserburgh

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Scottish Borders

Fallago Rig Wind Farm

Fallago Rig wind farm is a 48 turbine wind farm situated in the Lammermuir Hills. It generates 144MW of low carbon electricity every year which is enough to power approximately 86,000 homes. The wind farm was commissioned in May 2013, and includes a range of turbines of varying tip heights between 110-125 metres.

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East Fife

Fife Folk Museum

Explore the story of Fife’s domestic and rural past at our free, family-friendly museum. Come along to see our unique collection and join one of our tours, after which you can enjoy refreshments in our coffee shop.

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Moray

Findhorn Ice House & Heritage Centre

Come and explore the underground chambers where ice was used to pack the fresh salmon en route to London. Find out where the ice came from in the 19th Century prior to the invention of refrigerators, and learn more from our various displays about the salmon fishing industry in the village. The Heritage Centre hosts a collection of memorabilia and photographs telling the history and past times of Findhorn Village. A display of WW2 artefacts found by a metal detectorist near the back shore relate to the D-day practice landings in 1943 and 1944 along the Moray Coast Beaches. There is a regularly updated sightings board listing what birds to look out for around the Bay.

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Scottish Borders

Fogo Parish Church

There has been worship on the site of Fogo Parish Church for more than eight hundred years. The present building traces its history back to the Scottish reformation and has recently been enhanced with a chapel dedicated to Saint Cuthbert (and a pilgrimage walk to the church which will be completed by summer 2022). The King's Own Scottish Borderers font is now housed in the church. As an A-listed building, it is recognised as being an example of all that is best in a Scottish village church, in an idyllic rural setting. It is a living church with a congregation which has grown in size every year for the last six years and which continues to use the silver communion-ware which is said to be the oldest silverware still in use in Scotland.

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Angus

Forfar Sheriff & Justice of the Peace Court

Forfar Sheriff and Justice of the Peace court is a Sheriff Court House within the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service estate dealing with criminal and civil court business.

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Aberdeenshire

Forglen Hall

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Moray

Forres Police Office

Come and visit Forres Police Office where you will be able to take a peek inside the police cells and vehicles, have your fingerprints and photographs taken and even try on some police uniform!

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Moray

Forres Tolbooth

Built in 1838/39 on the site of the existing Tolbooth which has been situated there for over 800 years. This fascinating historic building is now looked after by the Forres Heritage Trust. Delve in to the past when you visit one of Forres’ most historic buildings. Start your journey in the old police office where you can play prisoner and see what life was like in the cells. Have your prints taken, view the rogues’ gallery and have your picture taken up against the ‘mugshot wall'. Continue your visit through the back corridors of the building to the historic court room. Once it was a room where justice was served, now it houses beautiful artwork and is used as a venue for events and weddings. Your exploration of the historic Tolbooth will continue to the Clocktower where you will step out on to the parapet to enjoy the beautiful views across the town of Forres.

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East Dunbartonshire

Fort Theatre

This building was built in the 1700s as the barn for Brackenbrae Farm. In 1969 the Antonine Theatre Group acquired the building and converted it into the theatre known as “The Fort” today. Since then, they have organised hundreds of performances, community events, and private functions and hosted a variety of visiting groups from across Scotland.

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Edinburgh

Forth Bridges Contact and Education Centre

The Forth Road Bridge is one of the world’s most significant long span suspension bridges. With a span of 1006 metres between the two main towers, it was the fourth longest in the world and the longest outside the United States when it opened. In total, the structure is over 2.5 km long.

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Aberdeenshire

Fraserburgh Old Parish Church

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Aberdeen City

Freemason's Hall

Freemasons Hall in Crown Street is a purpose built Masonic building and was completed in 1910 and is a listed building both in and out. There are many architectural features in the several rooms in the building especially the plasterwork on the ceilings are to be admired.

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Angus

Friockheim Community Volunteers Lock Up

This community building acts as a meeting place for the public, visitors and volunteers who carry out works at Friockheim Park, the public toilets and in and around the village.

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Aberdeenshire

Fyvie Parish Church

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Highland – Inverness, Black Isle, Easter Ross

Gairloch Museum

Gairloch Museum is located in a converted nuclear bunker with galleries showcasing the history, culture and natural heritage of this beautiful area of the North West Highlands.

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Aberdeenshire

Garlogie Mill Beam Engine and Turbine House

Garlogie is the site of a 1799 wool spinning mill which contains the oldest steam engine in Scotland still in its original location. The engine dates from the 1830s but incorporates an 1805 Boulton and Watt cast iron beam.

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North Lanarkshire

Gartcosh Parish Church

Gartcosh Church was the first new church opened after the reunion in 1929 of the Established Church and the (majority of the) United Free Church of Scotland. The design of the Church is of Norman character and is constructed of white freestone from Earnock Quarry. It is also said to be the first Church of Scotland hall/church with movable seats and where the sanctuary can be cleared to allow the church to be used for other events if required. The two stained glass windows are early works by Gordon Webster.

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East Dunbartonshire

Gavin's Mill

Gavin’s Mill is one of the oldest buildings in Milngavie, dating from at least the 16th century. Powered by the Allander Water, it operated as a grain mill and latterly a sawmill until about 1960 when a fire gutted the interior. It was bought and reconstructed by architect Bert Morris and functioned as an office and restaurant until 2014. In 2017 the Gavin’s Mill community project took it over and opened as a fair-trade shop and café.

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Dundee

Gilfillan Memorial Church

The church will be open for vistors on all floors and volunteers from the church will be present as guides

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Aberdeenshire

Glen Tanar Ballroom

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Aberdeenshire

Glen Tanar Walled Garden

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North Lanarkshire

Glenboig Parish Church

A Church of Gothic design with Nave, Gallery, Vestry and Committee Rooms and built of local sandstone, roofed with slate - in 1987 the former Vestry was expanded into storeroom and toilet to make the 'Kirk Room' used for meetings, while the smaller Manager's Room was made into the Vestry, and alteration to the Sanctuary, removing choir pews to form useful 'open areas'. The church also contains 3 light stained glass (actually resin) window in 'dalles de verre' style by Sadie F McLellan.

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Highland – Skye & Lochaber

Glencoe Folk Museum

Set within a traditional 19th century heather-thatched cottages, Glencoe Folk Museum holds an eclectic array of objects celebrating local heritage and providing an insight into the history of the area and its people.

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Moray

Gordon Castle Walled Garden

A hidden gem situated between the River Spey and the Moray Coast, Gordon Castle Walled Garden is one of Scotland’s best kept secrets. At almost eight acres in size, it is one of the oldest and largest kitchen gardens in Britain and proudly holds the title of Garden of the Year 2021. The garden is open all year round but on Doors Open Day you are invited to join the Head Gardener, Ed Bollom for a guided tour of the gardens and discover how his team were able to turn a small, bare patch of ground into one of the biggest working kitchens in Britain. Not to be missed!

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Inverclyde

Gourock Park Bowling Club

An introduction to lawn bowling. Adults & families will be made very welcome by our coaches. Equipment provided; just bring flat, smoothish shoes.

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Inverclyde

Gourock Past and Present - Inverclyde Tourist Group

Inverclyde Tourist Group are people who are passionate about the local area. We got together in 2001 to promote Inverclyde in a friendly and informal way. We are all volunteers and are a non-profit-making organisation.

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Edinburgh

Gracemount House ‘The Mansion’

We would love to welcome you into the grounds of Gracemount House, known locally as ‘The Mansion’, where you can share memories and learn of the significant heritage associated with the site, as well as learn about the species of trees onsite, of which we have one of the only two Jeffery Pine Trees in Scotland.

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Scottish Borders

Grandstand, Kelso Races

Whilst John Carr of York, who also designed the grandstands at York and Doncaster, provided designs for the grandstand in 1778 the plans were not executed until 1822 when the racecourse was relocated from Caverton. The A Listed grandstand incorporates a private viewing room for the Duke of Roxburghe. The race course also includes a range of more modern grandstands and ancillary buildings.

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Edinburgh

Granton Castle Walled Garden

The Walled Garden was once attached to Granton Castle, which was built in the late 15th century, rebuilt in 1544, refurbished in the 17th century, and finally demolished in 1921. The Walled Garden survived and was cultivated across the centuries.

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Scottish Borders

Great Tapestry of Scotland

The Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre opened in 2021 in Galashiels town centre. The building integrates the town's impressive Post Office building with the new Tapestry Gallery bringing the past and present into dialogue, just as the tapestry itself does.

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East Renfrewshire

Greenbank Parish Church

Greenbank Parish Church was built in 1884 and is a thriving church in the heart of the Clarkston community. The church itself has a number of notable features including stained glass windows, a mural and carved woodwork in the chancel.

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Central Fife

Greener Kirkcaldy Gardens

Come along to our Open Day at our Ravenscraig Garden where we grow fruit and veg, plant trees and flowers, and make habitats for biodiversity. Learn about our training courses and volunteering opportunities.

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Inverclyde

Greenock Central Library

Greenock Central Library is a beautiful public library located in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is the largest library in Inverclyde.

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Edinburgh

Greenside Parish Church

Greenside Parish Church was designed by architect Gillespie Graham and opened for worship in 1839.

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Highland – Inverness, Black Isle, Easter Ross

Groam House Museum

Groam House is a harled 18th Century white painted two storey harled town house standing gable end to the High Street in Rosemarkie. The elegant courtyard is decorated with Pictish themed mosaic panels. Since 1980, the museum has been a Centre for Pictish Art internationally known for its magnificent Rosemarkie Cross-slab and display of other Pictish carved stones made some 1200 years ago for the vibrant monastic community of Rosemarkie.

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Inverclyde

Guided coach tour of Port Glasgow, Kilmacolm and Quarrier’s Village - Inverclyde Tourist Group

Inverclyde Tourist Group are people who are passionate about the local area. We got together in 2001 to promote Inverclyde in a friendly and informal way. We are all volunteers and are a non-profit-making organisation.

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Inverclyde

Guided coach tour of Three Hills - Inverclyde Tourist Group

Inverclyde Tourist Group are people who are passionate about the local area. We got together in 2001 to promote Inverclyde in a friendly and informal way. We are all volunteers and are a non-profit-making organisation.

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Inverclyde

Guided walking tour of Ardgowan Square area of Greenock West End - Inverclyde Heritage Network

Inverclyde Tourist Group are people who are passionate about the local area. We got together in 2001 to promote Inverclyde in a friendly and informal way. We are all volunteers and are a non-profit-making organisation.

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Inverclyde

Guided walking tour of Port Glasgow - Inverclyde Tourist Group

Inverclyde Tourist Group are people who are passionate about the local area. We got together in 2001 to promote Inverclyde in a friendly and informal way. We are all volunteers and are a non-profit-making organisation.

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Aberdeenshire

Haddo House

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Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

Halkirk Heritage & Vintage Motor Society

Come along this Doors Open Days and enjoy displays of vintage vehicles, car mascots and other associated motoring memorabilia.

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Aberdeenshire

Hallgreen Castle, Inverbervie

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South Lanarkshire

Hamilton Mausoleum

Hamilton Mausoleum was one of the finest private tombs in the country and is now one of the town's most famous buildings. It was built as a tomb and monument to Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton, nicknamed El Magnifico but was incomplete at the time of his death in 1852. The chapel has a massive dome (over 36 meters high), magnificent bronze doors and a stunning floor made up of different marbles from around the world. One of the first things you will probably notice however is its amazing 15 second echo one of the longest in the world! Two huge lion sculptures overlook the entrance to the crypt below where you can still see the niched for the bodies of the members of the Hamilton family.

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South Lanarkshire

Hamilton Old Parish Church

Hamilton Old Parish Church is a Church of Scotland parish church serving part of the Burgh of Hamilton in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is notable for its Georgian architecture and the church and grounds are Category A listed.

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Ayrshire

Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine

Multi-function arts centre with theatre, studio and gallery spaces, plus stylish cafe bar and foyer, Scottish Arts Council funded. Cultural hub for North Ayrshire.

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Scottish Borders

Hawick CARS - Traditional Skills Demonstration

Hawick has a long and colourful history, stretching back as far as the 12th century. It flourished with the arrival of the industrial revolution, in particular with the expansion of the knitwear and textile industries for which it is known. The urban feel of the High Street has given rise to the title of 'Glasgow in miniature'. The Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme is focussed on the town's High Street, and includes a number of priority buildings such as Glenmac Mill, the former Liberal Club and The Queen's Head.

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Scottish Borders

Hawick Library

Sitting on the banks of the River Teviot, Hawick Library is an impressive, well-known building and local landmark in the town of Hawick. The Library was funded by a £10000 donation from Andrew Carnegie, who opened the building on 17th May 1904. The building was designed by J N Scott and Alexander Lorne Campbell. Many original features survive both externally and internally, including memorial stained glass windows in the hallway. It is still a public library to this day and houses a wonderful Local Studies collection as well as many other items of historical interest.

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Scottish Borders

Heriot-Watt University Textile Collection

Discover the fascinating heritage of the Scottish textile industry with a visit to the Textile Collection at the Scottish Borders Campus of Heriot-Watt University in Galashiels. Items in the collections date back to the 18th century and include rare and early tartan, tweed, Bernat Klein and Paisley shawls.

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Highland – Inverness, Black Isle, Easter Ross

Highland Buddhist Centre

Our Buddhist Centre has several rooms: a shrine room where we gather to meditate and practice. We have a library, sitting room and kitchen as well as other rooms.

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West Fife

Holy Name Church, Oakley

The present Holy Name Church was opened in 1958. Join us for a tour to see its architecture, the stained glass windows and small museum.

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Ayrshire

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Ayr

John Loughborough Pearson, 1898.  Category A listed, 13th century Gothic in style.  His designs for tower and steeple were abandoned and a truncated tower by Roger Pinkney completed the building in 1964.  Outstanding stained glass by Clayton & Bell and others.  Splendid reredos. 

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West Fife

Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this fine ecclesiastical building, and explore the features, including the reredos, and the lovely Kempe & Wilson windows.

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Moray

Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, Elgin

Step into a beautiful place of worship in the heart of Elgin. A place of peace with fine stained glass inside, plaques and memorials, even a small fragment of an altar piece taken from a French church destroyed in the First World War. Outside, enjoy the garden, and locate the carvings and gargoyles to the east end of the building.

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Ayrshire

Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock

Gothic church by James Wallace, 1865, with porch and magnificent chancel designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, 1856. Chancel contains unique Pre-Raphaelite style painted walls and ceiling designed by Powell & Sons and Burlison & Grylls, described by Close & Riches thus: It is without parallel in Ayrshire, and stands among the best examples of High Victorian church decoration in Scotland.Stained glass by Powell & Sons, Clayton & Bell, and William Aikman. Pipe organ 1877, refurbished 1939.

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Renfrewshire

Houston - Houston & Killellan Kirk

Houston and Killellan Kirk is situated at the heart of the village of Houston and the current building was erected in 1874. It is a Grade B Listed building that has many interesting features including original stained glass windows, 15th century effigies of John Houstoun and Lady Anne (also given as Agnes) Campbell, as well as the Kilallan bell dating back to 1618.

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Orkney

Hoy Heritage Centre

Based in the island of Hoy in Orkney, Hoy Heritage Centre is a community run venue sharing the stories of Hoy with visitors and locals. We are housed in a former kirk and our community is the parish formerly served by Hoy Kirk. We hold exhibitions and events, we house a natural history browsing library and we are establishing a community archive.

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Edinburgh

HUNTER, Thomas Peck, VC, RM (RM 43 Commando) Memorial

Thomas Peck Hunter VC, RM was 21 years old when he died on 03-Apr-1945 from wounds suffered during "Operation Roast", World War Two Battle at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Thomas Hunter was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) posthumously for his supreme valour in the face of the enemy. King George VI presented his VC to his parents at a private investiture, Palace of Holyroodhouse, September 1945.Thomas Hunter attended Stenhouse Primary School & Tynecastle High School. This year is particularly poignant as its the centenary of Thomas Hunter's birth on Fri-06-Oct-2023.

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Renfrewshire

Inchinnan - India of Inchinnan

Category A listed historic commercial building in Renfrewshire.

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Perth & Kinross

Inchture Parish Church

Inchture is a Grade 2 listed building which has recently been restored externally and refurbished internally to provide an accessible, modern facility which retains its 19th century character. During the refurbishment, a burial vault belonging to the Kinnaird family was discovered.

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Angus

Inglis Memorial Hall & Library

In 1898, Lieutenant Colonel Robert William Inglis, the son of a local minister, gifted the Inglis Memorial Hall and its library to Edzell.

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Aberdeen City

Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS)

The institute accomdates over 400 scientists and research staff studying neuroscience, microbiology, immunology, cell development biology, pharmacology, bone and muscle. There will be hands on science demonstrations, games and activities for all ages.

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Perth & Kinross

Introduction to Woodcarving with Ian Watt

A chance for beginners to learn the basic tools and techniques for carving and shaping wood - for furniture, musical instruments, sculpture or just for fun!

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Perth & Kinross

Introduction to Woodworking with Ian Watt

A chance for complete beginners to learn basic woodworking skills and practise with everyday hand tools in a safe, friendly and fun setting. These are some of the most useful handwork skills you could learn, wood being such an important part of so many of the things we use everyday. Whether you want to make your own raised beds, make and repair furniture, do some picture framing, put up a shelf or a shed or maybe even make your own eco home one day, these are some of the simple basic skills you will need.

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West Fife

Inverkeithing Parish Church

Visit this historic Church to see one of the finest baptismal fonts in Scotland. Hear it’s remarkable story and get the chance to see our lovely stained glass windows, both old and modern.

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Ayrshire

Irvine Old Parish Church

Largely built 1774. Elegant steeple. Stained glass by W and J J Kier, with 1996 window by Susan Bradbury to commemorate 200th anniversary of death of Robert Burns, who worshipped here during his stay in Irvine.Churchyard has several noteworthy graves and memorials, some dating back to Pre-Reformation. David Sillar is buried here and one of the Mauchline Belles.Designated Commonwealth Grave graveyard.

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East Fife

Isle of May

Book the May Island ferry from Anstruther to visit the earliest lighthouse in Scotland and tour the modern lights and engine rooms.

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Angus

J M Barrie's Birthplace

J M Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, spent his childhood in this small, whitewashed cottage, and it’s here that you can see traces of the creative spirit he was set to become.

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Shetland

Jamieson's of Shetland

Jamieson's of Shetland is a Spinning Mill producing 100% pure Shetland wool yarns and knitwear.

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Highland – Inverness, Black Isle, Easter Ross

Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory

Highlands Astronomical Society is the proud owner of a fully equipped astronomical observatory opened in 2008, the first observatory in the Highlands. The observatory houses a 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and there are a number of other telescopes which the public and members can view the night sky from autumn until spring and also safely observe the sun through telescopes with special filters in the summer.

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Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

John O'Groat Lodge of Freemasons

Masonic Lodge and Social Club, the building was previously a Church.

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Renfrewshire

Johnstone - Active Communities, Station 7

The former Johnstone police station. Now health & wellbeing hub and community Pantry.

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Renfrewshire

Johnstone - Johnstone History Museum

Johnstone History Museum deals with the history of the burgh of Johnstone, particularly the industrial heritage of the town. Displays include photographs, maps and objects related to various well-known industries including Patons shoelace factory, as well as some lesser-known ones such as the mousetrap factory! Museum is run by volunteers from within the Johnstone History Society, dedicated to the history of Johnstone.

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East Fife

Kenly Green Doocot

Kenlygreen doocot was restored in the 1980s after being gifted to the St Andrews Preservation Trust. Teas and an exhibition about the doocots and their place in Boarhills history will be available in the Village Hall.

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Renfrewshire

Kilbarchan - Kilbarchan Parish Church

Kilbarchan Parish Church can be found just off Steeple Square, in the centre of the village of Kilbarchan. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1787, with the congregation worshipping in the unfurnished church a year later.

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Renfrewshire

Kilbarchan - Weaver's Cottage NTS

Atmospheric cottage and hands-on museum where the traditional weaver’s craft comes to life. Step back in time to when Kilbarchan was at the heart of a thriving textile industry. Experience what it was like to live in this atmospheric cottage over 200 years ago. See the last working handloom in the village. Look out for plants that were once used to make fabric dyes in the pretty cottage garden.

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North Lanarkshire

Kilsyth Community Fire Station

Located to the north-east of Kirkintilloch, Kilsyth Community Fire Station also provides fire cover to the villages of Banton, Kelvinhead and Queenzieburn. The building is purpose built and is easily recognisable, look for the training tower.  This Community Fire Station is operated by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel from the local community.

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East Fife

Kingsbarns Parish Church

Come to hear organ recitals and discover the history of this old church, where worship has been held since 1631.

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Moray

Kinloss Abbey & Abbot's House

Founded in 1150, Kinloss Abbey is the largest Cistercian Abbey in the North of Scotland and stands in a picturesque setting approximately 3 miles East of Forres. The normally inaccessible Abbot’s House will be unlocked on Doors Open Day – don’t miss this opportunity to have a peek inside!

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Aberdeenshire

Kinneff Old Church

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Falkirk

Kinneil House - Historic Environment Scotland

Please note that Kinneil House is taking part in a different weekend than other venues in the Falkirk region. Built next to the Antonine Wall, Kinneil House was one of the seats of the powerful and wealthy Hamilton family. Subject to extensions and refurbishments over 300 years, it reflected the Hamiltons’ high status both inside and out.

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Stirling

Kippen Parish Church

Situated in the picturesque village of Kippen is the Category B Listed Kippen Parish Church. A church in Kippen was first mentioned in public records in the 1300s, the existing church dates from 1825 and was enlarged in 1928. These works resulted in a beautiful sanctuary which reflected some of the ideals of the Arts and Crafts Movement and it is thought that much is owed to the input of knowledge, taste and contacts of the prominent Scottish artist, Sir David Young Cameron, who lived in the parish for 46 years. This is a well-loved church building which contains a stunning wealth of arts and craftsmanship within it and it is definitely well worth the trip to Kippen to see.

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Stirling

Kippen Smiddy

The Smiddy is located next to The Cross in Kippen, right at the centre of the village, at the top of a cobbled slope in one of the most characterful streets in the Stirling area. It was used by the Rennie family as a blacksmiths for nearly 200 years until the mid-1980s. It is now cared for by the National Trust for Scotland, to whom it was donated by Andrew Rennie in 1985. Refurbished by the NTS in the early 1980s, this Category C Listed Building retains many of the features and tools from its use as a smiddy.

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Central Fife

Kirkcaldy Art Club

Visitors can tour our historic building, see an exhibition of members' work, have refreshments and there will be children's activities.

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Central Fife

Kirkcaldy Townhouse

Construction of Kirkcaldy Town House started in 1937, but only the foundations were laid before WWII delayed the work for several years. The building has many unique features contributed by several artists, designers and craftsmen.

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Dumfries and Galloway

Kirkcudbright Town Walk - Kirkcudbright History Society

The Kirkcudbright town walk offers a guided tour of the historic centre of the medieval port and burgh, granted a royal charter in 1455, and at one time defended by a town wall and gates of sufficient strength to withstand an English attack in 1547. The route is a walk through time, from the medieval period to the present day, and introduces many colourful characters and surprising events from the town’s past.

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Orkney

Kirkwall Sheriff Court

Kirkwall Sheriff Court was opened on 27 August 1877. The building was designed by David Bryce, one of Scotland's most important Victorian architects. The courthouse sits between the Historic Scotland sites of the Earls and Bishops Palaces. The building has one courtroom and sheriff chambers as well as office accommodation for the Sheriff clerk depute and the Procurator Fiscal Service.

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Dumfries and Galloway

Kirkyard Trail - Kirkcudbright History Society

The setting and history of Kirkcudbright or St Cuthbert’s kirkyard makes it well worth seeking out. It is particularly important as the site of the original kirk of St Cuthbert, possibly built sometime in the period 750-850, which gave the present town of Kirkcudbright its name, and the site of the most southerly Viking burials in Scotland. There is much of historical interest besides this, not least the variety of gravestones and the individuals commemorated on them.

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North Lanarkshire

Lanarkshire Central Mosque

Opened in 2006, the Lanarkshire Central Mosque is a fantastic building which opens its doors to the public again for Doors Open Days North Lanarkshire 2023 for people to see inside the mosque and find out more.

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Central Fife

Lang Toun Cycles

Lang Toun Cycles is a community bike shop offering servicing and repairs and investing in helping more people in the Kirkcaldy area get into cycling. Come along and have a tour of our workshop.

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Ayrshire

Largs Museum

Largs museum presents a fine collection of domestic artefacts, seaside souvenirs, and photographs of old Largs and Australian connections; and archival material for researchers.

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Scottish Borders

Lauder Church

Built 350 years ago in 1673, Lauder Church was designed by architect Sir William Bruce. It is particularly unusual for having been built in the shape of a Greek Cross with four equal arms and a central octagonal bell tower. Very few Scottish churches were built in this shape.

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Scottish Borders

Lauder Town Hall

The Town Hall with its clocktower is a prominent feature in the centre of Lauder. Completed in 1735, the first floor is given over to one large hall which operated as the court room and council chamber and is accessed by an external forestair. The part-vaulted ground floor operated as the burgh prison until 1843. It contains two prison cells and a further windowless cell under the staircase.

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Central Fife

Law's Close ~ The Merchant's House

More widely known as the "Merchant's House" this building is one of the finest surviving 16th century town houses in Scotland. An extended conservation programme of the house revealed many original architectural features that can now be seen following its restoration.

Stirling

Lecropt Kirk, Bridge of Allan

A familiar landmark to many, the stunning Category A Listed Lecropt Parish Church has overlooked the Carse since the early 1800s. Behind its unique façade, the interior boasts an arched and ribbed ceiling, plaster groin vaults and some of the most interesting windows within the Stirling area. The church contains the Keir loft and Stirling vault. William Stirling was the architect of the church.

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Scottish Borders

Legerwood Kirk

Legerwood Church dates from 1127 and is one of the top six oldest churches in Scotland. Services are held on the first Sunday of each month. In 2027, we will be celebrating our 900th anniversary, services having been held there in an unbroken line ever since the church was founded.

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Stirling

Leighton Library Talk at Dunblane Library

The Category A Listed Leighton Library in historic Dunblane is Scotland’s oldest purpose-built private library and is over 300 years old. After many years of preparation and fund-raising, the library is presently closed as it is undergoing extensive renovation and repair works. Many interesting discoveries have been made about the unusual construction of the building.

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Aberdeenshire

Leith Hall

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Edinburgh

Leith Theatre

The Art Deco Theatre complex and library were gifts from the people of Edinburgh to the people of Leith, following the decision on the 10th October 1920 to incorporate the Burgh of Leith into Edinburgh. Works commenced in 1929, and the Theatre opened in 1932. It suffered bomb damage in 1941 and has spent much of its life in dereliction. Now, Leith Theatre is becoming a lively creative hub for Leith under the stewardship of Leith Theatre Trust.

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Aberdeenshire

Leslie Castle

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East Dunbartonshire

Lillie Art Gallery: Guided Tour of the Gallery Store

The Lillie Art Gallery is a purpose-built gallery opened in 1962. It owes its existence to local banker and artist Robert Lillie (1867-1949), who left a substantial number of his own artworks as well as funds to build the gallery.

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West Lothian

Linlithgow Canal Centre

This is an opportunity to visit the Canal Museum, tearoom, yard and wharf, also the workshop of the Linlithgow Union Canal Society and the Mel Gray Education Centre. Built c. 1820s (probably Hugh Baird, Canal Engineer), a visit to the Canal Centre as a whole (Category C Listed) recalls the heyday of the Union waterway (Edinburgh-Falkirk), not yet challenged by the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway (1842). The Canal Centre is a simple vernacular building, originally two stables to the east end and two cottages at west end, and is an important surviving part of the infrastructure of Scotland's last major canal. The Museum is recognised by Scottish Government and remains Scotland's only specific canal museum.

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Perth & Kinross

Little Bellyclone Farm

A rare pre-improvement farm, Little Bellyclone boasts a unique and varied collection of vernacular buildings from the late 1700s to mid-20th century. Derelict and unoccupied since 2016, the site is now being repaired to showcase the best in traditional and modern natural building skills.Join the farm-buildings tour, archaeological mini-dig of a cobble street and traditional building skills taster sessions.

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Renfrewshire

Lochwinnoch - Castle Semple Visitor Centre

Castle Semple visitor centre building built in the early 1990’s. The tower was once used for water rescues.Castle Semple Visitor Centre and cafe provides a fantastic Lochside viewpoint for a coffee and a convenient base to explore many of Renfrewshire's best rural walks and outdoor leisure activities.

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Dundee

Lodge Ancient No.49

Lodge Ancient No.49 is a Masonic Lodge is located in Artillery Lane behind the Mandarin Gardens in Tay Street.

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Renfrewshire

Lodge Georgetown, Paisley

Lodge Georgetown 1170 has operated in this area for over 100 years. We are an organisation of men who desire to live by the principles of brotherly love, relief (charity) and truth, which unify them regardless of colour, creed or status. Any man meeting the criteria may join, from a refuse man to a top judge. We are a non-profit-making organisation which involves itself in supporting charities, local organisations and serving its community. UK Masonry is amongst the top charitable givers in the country, giving more than £50 million to charity in 2020. We provides its members with a common interest where they can meet and enjoy the company of like-minded men from all walks of life. Visit our lodge building, set up as if in one of our closed meetings. Discover our history, values and access our regalia and museum artefacts. Learn about the principles and values we adhere to as Freemasons.

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East Fife

Lodge St Andrew No. 25

The lodge room has been part of the St Andrews Town Hall since 1896. Lodge St Andrew No 25 has kept many of the original features and artefacts dating back to the 19th century.

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Ayrshire

Lodge Tarbolton (Kilwinning) St James No.135

Lodge St James No.135 has just celebrated 250 years of Freemasonry in Tarbolton. Even during the pandemic members met on video conference and continued the work of giving to charity and looking after the community.

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Aberdeenshire

Longside Parish Church

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South Lanarkshire

Low Parks Museum

The museum incorporates structures from the 17th to the 21st centuries and two grade A listed buildings.  This is the oldest surviving building within Hamilton Burgh's former boundaries. 

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Perth & Kinross

Lower City Mills, Perth

Home to Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, look behind the scenes into this water-driven mill. The mill, which once procesed oat and barley, was in use from at least 1715 until the decline of provincial milling in the 1960s. It houses rare working machinery and the largest working waterwheel in Scotland!

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Aberdeenshire

Macduff Parish Church

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Aberdeenshire

Manar House

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Dundee

Maryfield Tram Depot - Dundee Museum of Transport

We are an independent museum which preserves the transport heritage of Dundee and the surrounding areas. We reflect the past, showcase classic vehicles and look forward to a net-zero, sustainable, transport future reflecting Dundee as a forward-thinking city. We aim to educate and inspire visitors, giving them a memorable, hands-on experience whilst they explore the museum’s collections, exhibits, interactive displays and activities.

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Aberdeenshire

Masonic Temple, Ballater

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East Renfrewshire

Masonic Temple: Lodge Union and Crown No.307

An excellent example of 1920s red sandstone construction, the Masonic Temple of Lodge Union and Crown No.307 stands not just as an icon of town history, but also as a meeting place for masonic bodies and community groups alike.

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Midlothian

Mayfield and Easthouses Church

Originally built as a hall church (multi-function), through funds raised by the congregation of Newbattle Church and financial support from the local communities of Mayfield and Easthouses, the Church opened in 1955.

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Clackmannanshire

Menstrie Castle

Menstrie Castle was built as a manor house by the Alexander family. It was the birthplace of Sir William Alexander, who had an illustrious career during the reign of James VI and I. In 1621 he began to establish a new colony called Nova Scotia, but the scheme failed and he lost money. Nonetheless, he improved Menstrie Castle and his town house in Stirling (Argyll’s Lodging) in 1633, when he was invested 1st Earl of Stirling and Viscount Canada. In 1640, however, he died a bankrupt and broken man in London.

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Clackmannanshire

Menstrie Community Garden

Menstrie Community Gardens were established about twenty years ago on derelict land which was once used as the ‘drying greens’ for flats within Menstrie Castle when they were owned and let by Clackmannanshire Council.  The community took over responsibility for the area and established the gardens, most of the wood and soil coming from the old Council nursery at Glenochil Nursery. There is now a flourishing team of volunteers who tend the garden, growing vegetables and fruit for distribution to residents nearby.

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Clackmannanshire

Menstrie Parish Church

Menstrie Parish Church opened in 1880, its foundation stone having been laid by Alexander McNab of Glenochil Distillery and Middleton Kerse on 10th June 1879. It was designed by the architect James Collie in a plain, neo-Gothic style. A church hall of similar style was built in 1898. There is a fine four-light stained glass window at the south end of the church. The memorial inscription at the foot of the window records that it was erected in memory of James Johnston and his wife Margaret McNab Johnston of Broom Hall by their family and unveiled and consecrated in August 1925.

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Midlothian

Midlothian Camera Club

The club caters for all levels of photographic ability and interests. We provide opportunities for members to learn new techniques and to develop their skills through activities, presentations and the use of studio and darkroom facilities.

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Midlothian

Midlothian Third Sector Interface: The Salon

We will be opening the doors to our newly adapted venue for Midlothian TSI which is an umbrella organisation for all the charities in the county. There will be free coffees, teas and cakes on offer, as well as information about volunteering, if you are interested.