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Doors Open Days
Every weekend in September, buildings across Scotland open up their doors to the public for free, coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust with support from Historic Scotland. Civic societies, local authorities, heritage and building preservation trusts act as area coordinators, and are supported by many thousands of volunteers.
Sites include private homes, never normally open for visits, contemporary architecture showcased for the first time and public buildings offering behind-the-scenes tours. This September, with support from EventScotland, there are big plans to celebrate Doors Open Day’s 20th anniversary and encourage visitors to discover the architectural and historic gems around the country.
Over 900 buildings and events will be part of the celebrations with highlights including:
Emergency Centre, Inverness (4th September, 11am-3pm)
In 1941 an underground bunker was built for the RAF. Its purpose was top secret. Unknown to the pilots of enemy aircraft – through the technology of radar – their movements were being plotted beneath this unassuming hillside. Today, and still as little known, the bunker is used as the Highland Council’s Emergency Centre.
Xscape, Renfrew (11th September, 9am-5pm)
For the first time ever, Xscape is offering behind-the-scenes tours of the Centre to give visitors the opportunity to gain some insight how this amazing venue runs. Opened in 2006, this 4 star visitor attraction has attracted over 11 million visitors through its doors. More than 30 businesses are contained under one roof including the UK’s longest indoor real snow slope and loads of other leisure activities, restaurants and shops.
Masonic Temple, Aberdeen (11th September, 10am-4pm)
Your chance to visit one of the finest purpose-built buildings devoted entirely to Freemasonry in Scotland. Highly ornate and beautifully decorated, the Temple will be open all day with members in attendance to answer your questions.
100% free
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100% free
Contact & Information
The Scottish Civic Trust
The Tobacco Merchants House
42 Miller Street
Glasgow G1 1DT
0141 248 1188
dod@scottishcivictrust.org.uk
www.doorsopendays.org.uk
