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DOORSDAYS OPEN SAT 29 & SUN 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Cover image: Barnton Quarry ROTOR Bunker.

EDINBURGH DOORS OPEN DAY 2018 SAT 29 & SUN 30 SEPTEMBER SUPPORT THE COCKBURN ASSOCIATION AND EDINBURGH DOORS OPEN DAY

Your support enables us to organise city WHO ARE WE? wide free events such as Doors Open Day, The Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh bringing together Edinburgh’s communities Civic Trust) is an independent charity which in a celebration of our unique heritage. relies on the support of its members to protect All members of the Association receive and enhance the amenity of Edinburgh. We an advance copy of the Doors Open Day have been working since 1875 to improve programme and invitations throughout the built and natural environment of the city the year to lectures, talks and events. – for residents, visitors and workers alike. If you enjoy Doors Open Days please We campaign to prevent inappropriate consider making a donation to support our development in the City and to preserve project www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/ the Green Belt, to promote sustainable donate development, and high quality modern architecture. We are always happy If you are interested in joining the Association, visit us online at www.cockburnassociation. to advise our members on issues relating org.uk or feel free to call or drop in to our to planning. offices at Trunk’s Close.

THE COCKBURN ASSOCIATION The Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust) For Everyone Who Loves Edinburgh is a registered Scottish charity, No: SC011544 TALKS & TOURS 2018 P3

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TO BUILDINGS BLACKFORD P10 Admission to all buildings is FREE. Visitors entering buildings do so at their own risk; neither the P11 organisers nor participants are responsible for any accidents or damages incurred. Whilst every effort CRAIGLEITH P12 is made to ensure the accuracy of this programme, the Cockburn Association is not responsible if P12 participating buildings alter their opening times or fail to open. Please be aware that some buildings will P13 attract large numbers of visitors and you may have to queue. Please ensure that you check opening & P13 times carefully, as arrival outwith these times will EAST END & BROUGHTON P14 result in entry being refused. & P16 KEY TO SYMBOLS MAPS GRANTON P16 PAGES 4-8 Refreshments INCH P16

Children’s Activities & P17 Free Parking P & TOLLCROSS P17 Musical Recitals P18 Toilet Facilities WC P21 Disabled Toilet Facilities & MORNINGSIDE P21 Full Wheelchair Access NEW TOWN P23 Limited Wheelchair Access NEWHAVEN P27 Assisted Wheelchair Access NEWINGTON P27 Special events to mark the Year of Young People NORTH EDINBURGH P28

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BIRMINGHAM EDINBURGH LEEDS NOTTINGHAM Talks, Walks, Tours & Demos Series 2018 FREE 24 – 30 September BOOKING ESSENTIAL – see bottom of page EVENT Further details and to book visit www.cockburnassociation.eventbrite.co.uk

TALKS SAT 10-11.30AM EDINBURGH’S HIDDEN CASTLES – TOUR MON 24TH 6-7.30PM Architectural tour by Cobble Tales features award MUSIC & PLACE winning architect Crichton Wood sharing his insights Drawing on her experience of working with Open on the look-alikes of medieval Scots Baronial tower House Chicago, Barcelona Architecture Week and houses around the , and reveal how Edinburgh Doors Open Days, composer Dr Katrina Victorian architects revived the Scots national Burton discusses how her site-specific compositions style within the Old Town.. complement the architects’ vision and explore the Booking via www.cobbletales.com/dod relationship between music and architecture. TUE 25TH 6-8PM SAT 10.30-11.30AM SCOTS NATIONAL ARCHITECTURE STYLE SCOTTISH PRINTING ARCHIVAL TRUST – TOUR Architect Crichton Wood presents Scots style’s medieval By the middle of the nineteenth century printing had birth, subsequent Victorian revival, and speculations become one of Edinburgh’s most significant industries. about its future. The event will feature the launch of This guided walk will visit some of the significant sites a new documentary about Scots national style, co- associated with the printing and publishing industries in produced by Cobble Tales and filmed by Gilmour Digital. Edinburgh’s Old Town, highlighting some of the traces WED 26TH 6-7.30PM left by the industry’s 500 year history. ANCIENT GREEK COIN: MINI WORKS OF ART Booking – email [email protected] Prof. Keith Rutter of the Edinburgh Hellenic Society: the coins of the ancient Greeks were small objects of SAT 2PM-5.30PM everyday use, but the images on them were often COLONIES TO WATERFRONT – TOUR created by masters in the art of engraving the dies from SEDA take you on a walking tour of innovative housing which the coins were struck. This talk illustrates their skill. on Edinburgh’s northside, looking at differing models THU 27TH 6-7.30PM over the last 180 years. Explore attractive combinations of shared and private external spaces, and quality BARNTON QUARRY BUNKER RESTORATION affordable homes in the city. Fascinating examples A member of the restoration team tells the dramatic of philanthropic workers housing, self built, council story of the ROTOR Bunker – its history and restoration. and housing assoc. built homes.

WALKS, TOURS, MUSIC & DEMOS SAT/SUN 10.30-11.30AM & 2.30-3.30PM EXPERIENCE DOORS OPEN DAYS SAT & SUN 11AM – 4PM WITH BLUE BADGE GUIDES SPAB – STONECARVING – DEMONSTRATION A qualified Blue Badge Guide from the Scottish Tourist We are lucky to have two SPAB Craft Fellows, Guide Association will take you round some of the most Heather Griffith and Innes Drummond on hand to interesting and lesser known features of Edinburgh’s guide you through the skills of a stonemason. New Town, including some of the 101 objects selected They will be giving short demonstrations throughout the day, and will oversee a small hands-on area earlier this year to tell the . where you can have a go yourself! Held at Cockburn Association venue see p29.

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A special thank you to the SHBT for providing the stunning Riddle’s Court as a venue for two of our lectures. To visit Riddles Court see p34. 3 To find out about their important work visit www.shbp.org.uk CITY CENTRE MAP ACROSS SPREAD

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5 6 7 8 THE OLD EDINBURGH CLUB Founded in 1908 Edinburgh through History

Join Edinburgh’s history society. Membership open to all

Membership gives you: ✤ Monthly lectures on the history of Edinburgh (October to March) ✤ Summer visits to local historical sites ✤ Annual copy of the Book of the Old Edinburgh Club (currently Vol 13) ✤ Financial support for projects of historical importance to Edinburgh ✤ The OEC will consider other research applications ✤ Social Media: Twitter and Facebook ✤ Online resources, including bibliography of Edinburgh history ✤ 1st lecture of new season: 7pm, Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 ✤ “Growing up in Edinburgh: schooling, sport and social life through the lens of the Scottish Screen Archive” by Ruth Washbrook at , George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Individual membership £20 p.a. Name……………………………..……. Address………………………..………. Joint membership (2 individuals living at the same address) £25 p.a. …………………………………..……… Postcode……………………….……… U-25 Membership £15 p.a.

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WC 4. ROYAL OBSERVATORY ROYAL 4. EDINBURGH , EH9 3HJ EH9 HILL, BLACKFORD SAT/SUN 10AM-5PM 10AM-5PM SAT/SUN YOYP: Lots of interactive activities for YOYP: of Displays people. and young children advances that could give material on recent career future on people young ideasfor options. PhD students will be engaging with visitors. Guided tours,ACTIVITIES: visitor maps, hands-on activities, behind the scenes hunt, Buildings treasure access, King’s (incl. architectural models, refreshments A wide range ice cream). liquid nitrogen on campus, will be held of events please with one or speak below website see the Buildings assistantsof the King’s in purple shirts details. full for www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering/ news-events/doors-open-day-at- kings-buildings Limited parking free Observatory Royal The Edinburgh combines state-of-the-art high- and original Victorian tech facilities observatorya buildings in hilltop site overlooking beautiful Instruments some of for the city. best telescopes are the world’s designed and built on-site. Catch talks, demonstrations and exhibits and go behind the scenes at leading scientific one of the UK’s establishments. how Discover the Observatory contributes to at everyastronomy stage in the designing a new from process Since itsSince establishment 1920, in Buildings has campus the King’s vastexperienced transformation. of architecturalFind examples the site across developments our through more discover and panels. Additionally, information a variety of interactive are there activities through and lab tours can explore family which the whole the cutting-edge across research ice have sciences and perhaps made using liquid nitrogen… cream on West Enter via the gateways and collectMains Road a visitors’ a purple-shirtedmap from assistant further for details! (LAST ENTRY 4:30PM) ENTRY (LAST

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BLACKFORD WC WC 3. KING’S BUILDINGS KING’S 3. 2. HARLAW HOUSE HARLAW 2. CENTRE VISITOR THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE OF COLLEGE THE MAX ENGINEERING, AND 3JF EH9 CRESCENT, BORN HARLAW ROAD, EH14 7AS EH14 ROAD, HARLAW SAT 10AM-4PM SAT SAT/SUN 11AM-3PM SAT/SUN www.pentlandhills.org YOYP: Youth Vision (www.youthvision.uk) (www.youthvision.uk) Vision Youth YOYP: will attend about their with information also host will work. Scout Centre a stall on opportunities with displays for local children. local tours.Guided ACTIVITIES: Many to attend organisations invited to showcase Hydro, work,their Harlaw including: Friends Vision, Youth Trust, Balerno Village Scout Association.of the Pentlands, Harlaw House was built asHarlaw a cottage soon after waterkeeper’s wasthe reservoir constructed in 1848. Originally a single-storey building, an extra it briefly had floor City of Edinburgh Council before it. an information It is now removed Hills Park, Pentland for centre to the disseminating information park’s visitors. Since the early 2000s it has hosted a wildlife of Friends maintained by garden, House will Harlaw the Pentlands. Vision, be collaborating with Youth and others to Bonaly Scout Centre set up stalls and displays.

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BALERNO WC REMEMBER TO CHECK TO REMEMBER OUR FACEBOOK VENUES ADDITIONAL UPDATES. AND 1. HARMENY SCHOOL HARMENY 1. 45 MANSFIELD ROAD, ROAD, MANSFIELD 45 EH14 7JY EH14 SAT 11AM-4PM SAT www.harmeny.org.uk YOYP: Harmeny supports Harmeny vulnerable YOYP: practices sector-leading using and children, had who have to help children approaches will childhood experiences. Visitors adverse practice innovative hear about Harmeny’s model and service developments, as well as buildings the importance of Harmeny’s the the needs of in meeting and grounds there. children Guided tours.ACTIVITIES: Harmeny School is a residential residential a School is Harmeny special school working with complex who have children social, emotional and behavioural Architects Murphy needs. Richard designed a courtyard development and residential of new classrooms cottages, to the sympathetic original house, which was designed in Anderson Robertby Rowland Robert1906 and extended by in 1907. Lorimer

BALERNO BLACKFORD 10 telescope to using and storing the carving the capitals of pillars and ACTIVITIES: Lectures/talks, information CORSTORPHINE data produced. Entry may stop doorways with meaningful symbols. boards on the history of the quarry and the restoration project, stewards/ earlier due to capacity limitations. Take a few moments in the centre volunteers at key points, video/audio aisle to view the building: Regard the presentations. Booking Essential: www. apse, the organ, the and the eventbrite.co.uk/e/barnton-quarry-bunker- youth chapel, around the stained- doors-open-day-tickets-47742118963 glass windows, thirteen of which were designed by notable Scottish www.barntonquarry.co.uk craftsman Gordon Webster. 7. CORSTORPHINE YOYP: Active youth community and HILL TOWER association with several youth groups. St Anne’s is also twinned with St Andrew’s LNR, Church in Lusaka, Zambia which has a ROAD, EH12 6UP YOYP: Demonstrations of the wide range very large active youth community. The of activities carried out at the observatory, World Issues Team are actively seeking the SAT/SUN 2PM-4PM with emphasis on the potential for careers involvement of young people in the work in astronomy for young people. Child of the Team. friendly activities including small Lego models and stickers to collect during ACTIVITIES: Structured tours,, opportunity activities around the site. for private meditation or prayer, children’s activities, architectural models, musical ACTIVITIES: Talks, behind the scenes recitals. access to laboratories, workshops & telescopes, meteorite handling, space www.stannescorstorphine.org.uk hardware, spacecraft & telescope models, displays of rocket parts and prototypes, sunspot spotting, telescope use, Café will 6. BARNTON QUARRY be open. ROTOR BUNKER www.roe.ac.uk/opendays/ 35 CLERMISTON ROAD NORTH, EH4 7BN CORSTORPHINE SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM This tower on the summit of P Corstorphine Hill was built as a www.roe.ac.uk/opendays/ viewpoint and as a memorial to Sir Free parking (limited) in 1871, 100 years after Scott’s death. It is built of local stone and is ascended by an internal 5. ST ANNE’S staircase to the viewing platform. CHURCH From above the surrounding trees 1 ROAD, EH12 6JR there are magnificent views of the City, the Pentland Hills, the Ochills, SAT 10AM-4PM/SUN 1PM-5PM the Coast and the Firth of Forth. It is opened by volunteers from The WC P Friends of Corstorphine Hill. Small car park & on-street Access is via a gated driveway with Pre-booking Essential a signpost at the top of the hill which is Clermiston Road. During WWII, Barnton Quarry ACTIVITIES: Guided tour. was the home of the RAF sector operations centre for the www.corstorphinehill.org.uk Sector of 13 Group, RAF Fighter Command. From 8. CORSTORPHINE OLD this building, radar returns from German aircraft were triangulated and RAF fighter attacks were 1 LOAN, EDINBURGH, coordinated. After WWII, the site EH12 7ST This beautiful church was designed was developed into a Cold War by Peter McGregor Chalmers, radar centre with the addition of SAT 10AM-4PM a leading Scottish ecclesiastical a large underground bunker and is WC P architect. The aim of the church’s now under restoration. The bunker design was ‘to make the stones is not yet fully open to the public; speak’, accomplished by engraving consequently access is limited to Free parking on street locally 11 texts of Scripture on the walls, and the Operations Well.

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CRAMOND WC 12. CRAMOND KIRK CRAMOND 12. 18 CRAMOND GLEBE ROAD, ROAD, GLEBE CRAMOND 18 6NS EH4 SAT 10AM-5PM/SUN 2PM-5PM 10AM-5PM/SUN SAT ACTIVITIES: Free tours for 20 people per tours for Free ACTIVITIES: in advance via www. must be booked hour, eventbrite.com/e/cockburn-society-doors- open-day-2018-tickets-49195349615 http://facebook.com/603sqn/ Limited wheelchair access floor 1st beyond essential Pre-booking Mansion was Victorian designed This Arthurin 1891 for Sanderson, the whiskyfamous distillerhad who bought a large collection of fine since 1925 it has arts. However, been the Headquarters of 603 Squadron, of Edinburgh) (City The Auxiliary Air Force. Royal finely decorated interiors were Scott Morton,William by with individually designed each room to the art – a according displayed themed entrance hall, a Grecian drawing dining room, Robert by Adam, inspired room XIII styledand Louis bedroom.

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CRAIGLEITH WC WC 11. ROYAL AUXILIARY ROYAL 11. 603 FORCE, AIR SQUADRON 10. DOWER HOUSE DOWER 10. 25 LEARMONTH TERRACE, TERRACE, 25 LEARMONTH 1NZ EH4 ST. MARGARET’S PARK, PARK, MARGARET’S ST. 7SX EH12 SAT/SUN 12PM-2PM 12PM-2PM SAT/SUN SAT 10AM-4PM SAT (2 X 1 HOUR X 1 (2 TOURS) www.corstorphinetrust.co.uk Dower House dates to 1587. It House Dower was of James in the ownership in his ‘Draft Ingles. J P Wood History of Corstorphine Parish’ 1792) mentions the stones (written the old castle from being removed house site to build “Mr Michelson’s of the Lord that was the residence later residence the – Forresters” House. It known as the Dower and disrepair into fell eventually was Corstorphine derelict until The it in 1991. began regenerating Trust primarylocal with Involvement YOYP: their questschools in more out to find things in and how they live about the area the past changed in the village over have 100 years. ACTIVITIES: Guided tours, Guided ACTIVITIES: behind the scene access, architectural models, music ‘Floating composition of bespoke recital Sanctuary’. www.craigsbankchurch.org.uk

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WC PARISH CHURCH PARISH 9. CRAIGSBANK 9. 19/19A CRAIGS BANK, BANK, CRAIGS 19/19A EH12 8HD EH12 SAT 10AM-3PM/SUN 1PM-3PM 10AM-3PM/SUN SAT This SanctuaryThis was in the designed Kininmonth. Sir William 1960s by Le Corbusier’s by Influenced the Sanctuaryat Ronchamp, Chapel has an illusion of floating above with its the strikingground square plan and plain white windowless generates a interior The exterior. the of drama,sense interpreting Church’ Conventicle ‘Covenanting and its form hollowed-out by terraces of sweeping surrounding inverted seating. innovative The clerestory the perimeter allows daylight ceiling to float and filter in worship into the balanced square peaceful a creating ultimately plan, atmosphere. Extra: Tea and coffee will be coffee and Extra: Tea in Corstorphine Trust available House. Dower www.corstorphineoldparish.org.uk ACTIVITIES: Guided tours, refreshments tours, Guided ACTIVITIES: refreshments nearby. available This Medieval Church opened in opened in Church Medieval This as originally Century, the 15th the After Church. Collegiate a the College was Reformation, was used and the Church dissolved worship. Parish for 1651 the Church 1650 to From building was occupied by and it is thought troops Cromwell’s of effigies and that the defacement during this memorials took place is the Old Parish this day period. To point of the village and a hive a focal of activitiesyear. all

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DUDDINGSTON DUDDINGSTON CRAIGMILLAR & 16. DUDDINGSTON 16. LAND COMMUNITY THE CAUSEWAY, EH15 3PZ EH15 CAUSEWAY, THE SAT 11AM-4PM SAT As ’s SportsAs Scotland’s Performance ‘I am (meaning Centre, is the performance gold’ in Gaelic) sports six of Scotland’s home for as as well Heart of Club and the East Football Regional Scottish InstituteSport.of The £33 million facility has been open almost and provides twofor years indoor pitch, size full the following: 60x40m indoor training pitch, sportshalls, gym, squash Courts studios. exercise and group Guided tours.ACTIVITIES: www.oriamscotland.com CommunityDuddingston Village Landwalled old, comprises an and tennis court,kitchen garden and paddock. Adjacent byre cow Field, an environmental is The & project woodland of planted also containing herb-rich meadow, and paths a Scottish apple orchard admire visitors to and benches for the lochside setting of the Village Community Land the hill. The from & Field, though separate projects, reinstate a connection between and Arthur’s Duddingston Village Seat.

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CURRIE WC WC 15. ORIAM – – ORIAM 15. SPORTS SCOTLAND’S CENTRE PERFORMANCE 14. CURRIE KIRK CURRIE 14. HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY, HERIOT-WATT 4AS EH14 EDINBURGH, KIRKGATE, EH14 6AL EH14 KIRKGATE, SAT 8AM-8PM/SUN 8AM-10PM 8AM-8PM/SUN SAT SAT/SUN 2PM-4:30PM SAT/SUN YOYP: A local school choir will be singing A local school YOYP: partfor of the event. Guided tours,ACTIVITIES: musical recitals. www.curriekirk.org The site of Currie Kirk has been The a place of Christian for worship first The a thousand years. over was in 1200. church recorded Currie was known as Kildeleith at was built church new A time. this in c1300 and extended in c1600. was erected church present The in 1785 with additions made in 1968. It houses a Knights Templar war memorials, Calvarygravestone, other interesting and many crosses settingitems. It lies in a beautiful and has graveyard. an interesting

P 13. THE MALTINGS THE 13. 6 RIVERSIDE, CRAMOND, CRAMOND, RIVERSIDE, 6 6NY EH4 SAT/SUN 11AM-5PM SAT/SUN www.cramondheritage.org.uk YOYP: Tabletop games on the Roman games on the Roman Tabletop YOYP: occupation of Cramond. Children’s activities of on development on both days, early writing Guided walksACTIVITIES: at 2PM each the lasting 2 hours covering around day, architectural visual displays, history, area’s models. The Maltings is partThe of a late century17th complex,inn the having Oak Inn) inn itself (Royal been demolished in the 1970s. an education Maltings is now The while its and exhibition centre, houses associated brewhouse of local documents, an archive photographs, ephemera etc. The earliest Mesolithic occupation of Scotland has been identified near and the exhibition Maltings the contains artefacts until then from the present. www.cramondkirk.org.uk YOYP: Displays showing history showing Displays of the YOYP: School, Scouting & Guiding in Sunday Cramond. activities, visual Children’s ACTIVITIES: displays. Cramond wasCramond Caer originally the fortAmon River on the dates Kirk probably The Almond. settlement post-Roman back to the and standssite of the Fort on the Headquarters.is the tower The oldest part of the building, dating 15th centuryback to the although wasthe parapet not added until building has been 1811. The twice,remodelled once in 1656 and again in 1911, but has retained its history of from features many including the extensive graveyard.

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WC WC 21. EDINBURGH 21. PRINTMAKERS 20. EDINBURGH BAHA’I BAHA’I EDINBURGH 20. CENTRE 23 UNION STREET, EH1 3LR EH1 STREET, UNION 23 44 ALBANY ST, EH1 3QR EH1 ST, ALBANY 44 SAT 10AM-6PM SAT SUN 1PM-5PM SUN ACTIVITIES: Guided tours.ACTIVITIES: http://edin-bahai.org.uk/opendoors. htm Burns’ poetryBurns’ and song will be friends and members performed by of Edinburgh and District Burns BurnsClubs. garden Poetry The the monument contains around in his poetry. mentioned flowers winners of the Burns primary Young YOYP: school competition will be among those the weekend. over singing and reciting Musical & poetryACTIVITIES: recitals celebrating Robert Burns. www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk on Sunday parking in street Free A category A-Listed Georgian the early 1800s. from Townhouse It was the home of the Milne Robert and visited by Louis family building is home to The Stevenson. Community, the Edinburgh Baha’i to bring and has been refurbished out the original features.

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EAST END & END EAST BROUGHTON WC 19. THE BURNS THE 19. MONUMENT 18. THE ROBIN CHAPEL ROBIN THE 18. REGENT ROAD, BELOW BELOW ROAD, REGENT HILL CALTON THISTLE FOUNDATION, 13 FOUNDATION, THISTLE 4EA EH16 WALK, QUEEN’S SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM SAT/SUN SUN 2PM-5PM SUN This prominent monument prominent This on the slopes of commemorates poet Robert Burns. Monuments in this style built in ancient Athens to were celebrate the poetic arts, and was Hamilton Thomas designed by to house a statue by of the bard sculptor John Flaxman. YOYP: Celebrating the contribution young young contribution the Celebrating YOYP: to each communitypeople make and the arts in particular. is at 4pm Choral Evensong ACTIVITIES: choir in professional with a full on Sunday, attendance. www.robinchapel.org.uk Full wheelchair access in mainFull building listedA a grade is building This style. Crafts’ and The ‘Arts the in to Robin chapel is a memorial killed in the last week Tudsbery, The War. of the Second World stained-glass Sadie windows, by ‘ the of (one McLellan depict John scenes from Girls’), Carved Progress.’ ‘Pilgrim’s Bunyan’s Goode & Co Thomas by furniture is another important The feature. Evensong highlight will be Choral at 4pm choir, with a professional on Sunday. P 17. BOX POLICE 17. NORTHFIELD BROADWAY BROADWAY NORTHFIELD DRIVE MOUNTCASTLE 7SA EH8 NORTH), SUN 10AM-5PM SUN Unrestricted on-street parking Unrestricted on-street An Edinburgh police box with original interior fittings, 1933, as one commissioned in May to produced of about a hundred the 1929 design of City Architect James MacRae. The Ebenezer designed to fulfil were police boxes a modern, practical and technical function,whilst styled being in fit to existing architecture. with the city’s with will be dressed police box The to illustrate 1930s/1940s props it was used. how www.fortieshouse.co.uk www.duddingston.org.uk YOYP: The day will be family friendly, with friendly, will be family day The YOYP: activities child-focused heritageon varieties apple juice by to make of apple and how using an apple press. Field, Guided tours of The ACTIVITIES: on exhibitions access to the ruined Byre, heritage apples, apple tasting, apple juicing. & dog friendly. family Events are (AT JUNCTION WITH WITH JUNCTION (AT

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WC 24. THE VICTORIAN THE 24. (HISTORY SCHOOLROOM CENTRE) EDUCATION OF 9 BRUNSWICK ROAD, EH7 5NG EH7 ROAD, BRUNSWICK 9 SAT/SUN 11AM–4PM SAT/SUN www.histedcentre.org.uk Inside the History of Education functioning is a fully Centre with wooden classroom Victorian desks, blackboards, finger-stocks, as asand the tawse, well a museum including a kitchen of Victoriana full range and a varietyof household items, most of which can be handled. a Victorian-styleEnjoy lesson in the and explore the classroom exhibitions and household and other items in the museum room. and will be held regularly Lessons will last 20 minutes around YOYP: The building is now the now building is The YOYP: headquarters of the Scottish Council for restoration Organisations. The Voluntary wasscheme mural the of asused training a mural conservators, young for programme scholarships bringing with Erasmus funded to Europe across from people young itsbuilding during the in study work and restoration. www.mansfieldtraquair.org.uk ACTIVITIES: Victorian-styleACTIVITIES: lessons at will lesson Each intervals regular day. each last 20 minutes. approximately

WC 23. MANSFIELD 23. CENTRE TRAQUAIR 15 MANSFIELD PLACE, PLACE, MANSFIELD 15 6BB EH3 SUN 10.30AM-3.30PM SUN Come and visit ‘Edinburgh’s Sistine Come and visit ‘Edinburgh’s mural Chapel’ and see the beautiful arts celebrated by scheme and crafts artist Phoebe Anna Traquair. between1901, and 1893 Painted and the largest of her mural schemes,every surface is covered with images of all kinds: humans, all, angels, and above animals, birds patterns. leisure. Explore at your www.lothianbuses.co.uk YOYP: Young apprentices will be in apprentices Young YOYP: attendance to talk about their work. Guided tours,ACTIVITIES: behind the scenes access, vintage running buses. Built for the 1922 Industrialthe 1922 Built for Exhibition, B-Listed this building of Edinburgh the home became buses in Transport’s Corporation was Garage extended1926. The in By the mid 1960s,1933 and 1963. housed 242 buses.the Garage Of particularbuilding’s the are interest bus wash. and Today, roof of is the head office the building 250 Buses,Lothian housing over buses and 900 staff.

WC 22. LOTHIAN 22. GARAGE CENTRAL 55 ANNANDALE STREET, STREET, ANNANDALE 55 EH7 4AZ EH7 SAT 12PM-4PM SAT www.edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/ exhibition/Doors-Open-Day-2018 ACTIVITIES: Guided tours will be provided Guided tours will be provided ACTIVITIES: and 16.00, 15.00, 13.00, 12.00, 11.00, at 17.00. No booking necessary. You will have the opportunity will have to You participate in guided tours and of the Edinburgh sneak-peeks studio, which isn’t Printmakers usually open to the public. Come learn about the history of the washhouse while Union Street busiest experiencing Edinburgh’s print studio. is the lastThis chance to at experience Doors Open Day in Union Edinburgh Printmakers in Spring 2019 their new Street, studio,accessible and galleries fully will open at Castlecafe Mills in North – the former British Rubber Company. Located on Union Street, amongst Street, on Union Located most beautiful of Edinburgh’s some Edinburgh architecture, Georgian was originally a Printmakers local community. the washhouse for washhousesAll the public of 1971 closed by Edinburgh were of the original features, but many brick red impressive including the A great here. remain chimney, in interested anyone visit for social history and a Edinburgh’s fantastic opportunity to see behind busiest the scenes at Scotland’s print studio.

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INCH WC WC 29. BRIDGEND 29. FARMHOUSE 28. NATIONAL 28. COLLECTION MUSEUMS CENTRE 41 OLD DALKEITH RD, RD, DALKEITH OLD 41 4TE EH16 242 WEST GRANTON ROAD, ROAD, GRANTON WEST 242 1JA EH5 SUN 11AM–4PM SUN SAT 10AM-1PM SAT Disabled parking priorDisabled by arrangement tour a on scenes the behind Go of our state-of-the-art collections in Edinburgh. On centre research see how this guided tour you’ll and prepare access,we research meeting collections not on display, specialistsand curatorial our from collectionsteams to learn care look after we about how more our internationally important collections. Advanced details from more for our website August. www.nms.ac.uk/doorsopenday

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GRANTON 27. GRANTON CASTLE GRANTON 27. GARDEN WALLED WEST SHORE ROAD, EH5 1QJ EH5 ROAD, SHORE WEST SAT 12PM-4PM 12PM-4PM SAT ACTIVITIES: guided tours.ACTIVITIES: https://grantoncastlewalledgarden. wordpress.com/ An opportunity to visit Granton’s An opportunity to visit Granton’s hidden garden very ‘secret’ own neglected on Edinburgh’s away Garden waterfront. Walled The was attached to Granton Castle, a popular Edinburgh landmark in the past, late which originated in the 15thC, in was damaged and rebuilt in the early 1600s 1544, refurbished The and finally demolished in 1921. survived Garden and was Walled the centuries. cultivated across been working have Volunteers the 2017 to transform since May space into a beautiful overgrown the for and publicly accessible area communitylocal from visitors and further afield. Entering into serviceEntering into in 2014, Gogarburn is home the depot at of 27 trams. fleet to Edinburgh’s a behind the scenes tour Book for operations,the of and training maintenance undertaken at this Note: due to health modern facility. visitors must 18 be aged and safety, or over. tours, Guided ACTIVITIES: the behind scenes access. Booking Essential via https://www. eventbrite.com/e/edinburgh-trams-doors- open-day-tickets-49382441211

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GOGAR RATHO & WC WC 26. EDINBURGH TRAMS EDINBURGH 26. DEPOT 25. RATHO BYRES FORGE BYRES RATHO 25. 1 MYRETON DRIVE, EH12 9GF EH12 DRIVE, MYRETON 1 FREELANDS ROAD, EH28 8NW EH28 ROAD, FREELANDS SAT 10AM–6PM SAT SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM SAT/SUN Pre-booking essential. Edinburgh Pre-booking winning is the award Trams with operator of the city’s services minutes every three from Edinburgh. to 16 locations across www.rathobyresforge.co.uk/ YOYP: Displays of works commissioned by of works commissioned by Displays YOYP: schoolchildren scenes behind the Tours, ACTIVITIES: access, of past slideshow commissions, & models, of commission samples displays demonstrations.forging P Johnson & Company at RathoP Johnson & Company established Forge, over Byres run ago, is a family 40 years business designing and creating contemporary metalwork. The artist blacksmiths combine modern technology with traditional skills to Many ironwork. innovative create examples of commissioned works in locations around can be found is a Edinburgh and Scotland. This unique opportunity to take a tour of a well-equipped working forge, watch the ‘smiths at work, and see past Ratho commissions from Forge. Byres

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LAURISTON TOLLCROSS & WC 33. GROVE COMMUNITY GROVE 33. GARDEN 32. WARRISTON 32. CEMETERY DRYSDALE ROAD, EH11 1FA EH11 ROAD, DRYSDALE 43 WARRISTON GARDENS, GARDENS, WARRISTON 43 5NE EH3 SAT 12PM-3PM SAT SAT 1PM-4PM SAT Warriston was the first designed Warriston 1843) in cemeterygarden (opened Edinburgh. of the illustriousMany and interred were of the day anonymous Laterthere. it was neglected until the City a implemented The Compulsory Order. Purchase older parts overgrown became ivy and excess weeds with invasive until the Friends of Warriston Cemetery startedin clearance that gravestones 2013, to ensure and fascinating monuments can visited, graves family be viewed, history whilst and heritage enjoyed, enhancing the local biodiversity aspects. at key Stewards/volunteers ACTIVITIES: points. www.friendsofwarristoncemetery. com

& WARRISTON & INVERLEITH INVERLEITH WC 31. HERBARIUM & HERBARIUM 31. BUILDING LIBRARY GARDEN 20A INVERLEITH ROW, ROW, INVERLEITH 20A 5LR EH3 SAT 1PM-4PM SAT www.rbge.org.uk The terrazzoThe and glass Herbarium & Library the building overlooks Opened NE corner of the Garden. in 1964 and extended in 2005-6, largest it houses one of Europe’s botanical libraries and a collection plant 3 million preserved of around specimens supportingand fungi research, global the Garden’s conservation and education programmes. every 30 (departing Tours ACTIVITIES: mins, short 3:30), at tour final Hugh on film and botany in figure significant a Cleghorn, forestry in India during the second half of the 19th century. YOYP: The Centre’s youth groups will be will be groups youth Centre’s The YOYP: assisting and in of the building in the tours to Inch House. visitors welcoming Guided tours, ACTIVITIES: visual displays, points. at key stewards/volunteers www.inchhouse.co.uk – ROYAL BOTANIC ROYAL –

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WC 30. INCH HOUSE INCH 30. CENTRE COMMUNITY 225 ROAD, ROAD, GILMERTON 225 EH16 5UF EH16 SUN 11AM-5PM SUN Inch House is a traditional early century17th house, Scottish tower surrounding magnificent in a set park.extended in Although greatly style the baronial in the 1890s by architects MacGibbon & Ross, it maintains much of its original grace and character historical and many Since 1968 it has housed features. the local community centre. www.bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk YOYP: Recreation of what it was to of what like Recreation YOYP: Bridgendthe around person young a be the mid 1950s-earlycommunity around 1960s. Stories, photographs, first-person accounts, games, arts board and crafts, music and food. walk and activity, BONUS: woodland starting and finishing in farmhouse at with Edinburgh & Park, Trust. Greenspace Lothians Guided tours,ACTIVITIES: re-enactments/ performances, vintage games,, vintage musical recitals, vintage foods. Late 18th century traditional with building farmhouse steadings,surrounding on Craigmillar Castle estate. Fragments A hub chapel remain. of early 16c long before life, local farming for Inch housing the and Craigmillar it.estates Has around been grew cattlea dairy farm, pig farm. farm, restored 17 years, derelict for Left with Lottery and reopened funding as community-owned hub; a place learning, for eating, nourishing of and collectingwell-being local of memories. (With thanks to Greater Liberton Heritage Project).

WC 37. CUSTOM HOUSE CUSTOM 37. 65-67 COMMERCIAL ST, ST, COMMERCIAL 65-67 6LH EH6 SAT 10AM-4PM SAT YOYP: Championing and profiling young profiling and Championing YOYP: individuals working, and taking volunteering part in support schemes at Custom House. Chris RutterfordACTIVITIES: Mural Exhibition. www.dokartistspace.org Custom House was built in Robert1810-12 to designs by with major alterations by Reid, building Burn in 1825. The William the oversee operated to originally of duty importingpayment for and exporting the Port goods through thriving with an array Now of Leith. talent, Custom creative of House again. a sense of purpose breathes The Shed is the last is the Shed The remaining Henry The Robb’s from building 1984 due closed in that Shipyard to industrial bringing 500 decline, to an end. of shipbuilding years Constructedcomplete a ship, like seams, portholeswith riveted and painted battleship it was built grey honing apprentices the Robb by their skills. steel was building The for store originally a bomb-proof the shipping blueprintsduring WW2 as as a first well aid station and paint store. As as with emerging well working YOYP: artists mentoring run free DOK we at people that want to young for programs industries. creative the in career a pursue with Princes Trust also worked have We that people young of groups other and be disengaged or disadvantaged in may workshops and free Providing some way. materials.free Our membership scheme is to schools. tours, ACTIVITIES: the scenes behind access Last EntryLast 3.30pm

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LEITH WC WC 36. THE STEEL SHED STEEL THE 36. DOK ARTIST SPACE ARTIST DOK OCEAN DRIVE OCEAN 6JJ EH6 SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM SAT/SUN SAT 10AM-4PM SAT Toilets, Parking Toilets, YOYP: Numerous activities for children, activities children, Numerous for YOYP: models, music sessions.including Lego www.stmichaelandallsaints.org Methodist Central Hall. The Methodist The Central Hall. was begun in 1866 church present R. Anderson by design a to Rowand the Scottish for responsible (later National Portrait Gallery and the McEwan Hall) and opened the It has a stunning interior next year. Burges William with altar pieces by (1867) and C.E. (1889), and Kemple stained J. glass by Ninian Comper (1892 and 1897). The All Saints congregation was All Saints congregation The St John’s 1853 when in formed first established Street, Princes Church, school in Earl Grey a mission site of the present on the Street

WC 35. ST MICHAEL ST 35. AND ALL SAINTS ALL AND 34. MEADOWS CROQUET MEADOWS 34. CLUB BROUGHAM STREET, STREET, BROUGHAM EH3 9JH EH3 LEVEN TERRACE, EH3 9LW EH3 TERRACE, LEVEN SAT 2PM-4PM SAT www.meadowscroquet.org.uk YOYP: We are keen to introduce the to introduce keen are We YOYP: people, though to young game of croquet should be under the age of 14 children adult. a responsible accompanied by opportunitiesACTIVITIES: to watch or games of croquet. play The Meadows Croquet Club is Croquet Meadows The the home of the National Croquet has been played Croquet Centre. in Scotland since the second half of the nineteenth century – some the early days from of the trophies and will be still competed for are on display. will be able to watch games Visitors and will also in progress of croquet to trybe able out the game for flat-soled Pleasethemselves. wear shoes, like e.g. would trainers, if you to play. www.grovecommunitygarden. wordpress.com ACTIVITIES: mud kitchen, mud ACTIVITIES: and bean den children. for area loose play The Grove Community Garden is a Community is Garden Grove The mobile, temporary created garden on derelict land in Fountainbridge. site is expected The to be developed community has Grove in 2019. The the past for 5 years been growing since it started,members with 200 communally and who garden 100 portableindividually in pallet community beds.box garden The of programme has a year-round events and celebrations.

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WC 42. ST. MARY’S STAR OF STAR MARY’S ST. 42. CHURCH SEA THE 106 , STREET, CONSTITUTION 106 6AW EH6 SUN 1PM-5PM SUN Booking essential via www. leithwalkpolicebox.com police officer talks about A retired YOYP: young how to policing in the 1970s related treated. people were Lectures/talksACTIVITIES: retired from officer. www.leithwalkpolicebox.com/ in A Pugin and Son designed church classical style constructed between 20 has over church 1852-1854. The stained-glass windows, a main alter and two side alters. One of these is Star of the Sea,dedicated to Mary, since the saint of Leith the patron is also a lovely There 12th century. motto, and boat with Leith’s silver paintings. In the renovated recently a stone is middle of the church Graciela made by Ainsworth, based a local sculptress in Leith. One of 85 police boxes, the Leith Leith the boxes, 85 police One of was box by designed Police Walk City Architect, Macrae. Ebenezer the junctionOriginally at of Leith and Albert in 1933, Street Walk Citywasit Edinburgh of by used Force. with the Leith Police by was box In 1979, the moved This Police. and Borders Lothian is an opportunityinside a to see and to meet a retired police box you can tell police officer who working as a bobby about life Leith out of the police boxes. a pop-up is now walk police box used asvenue temporary spaces purposes including different for art, charity and entrepreneurship, campaigning. outside has The been turned into a public art gallery while exactlythe inside remains as it was

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WC 41. LEITH 41. BOX POLICE 40. LEITH 40. CROALL PLACE, EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, PLACE, CROALL 4LT EH7 28-30 , LEITH, LEITH, ROAD, FERRY 28-30 4AE EH6 SUN 2PM-4PM SUN SUN 2PM-5PM SUN The Art complex The Deco Theatre the gifts from and library were people of Edinburgh to the people the decision following of Leith, on the 10th October 1920 to incorporate the Burgh into of Leith commenced in Edinburgh. Works opened in 1929, and the Theatre bomb damage in 1932. It suffered 1941 and has spent much of its life Theatre Leith in dereliction. Now, hub creative is becoming a lively of under the stewardship Leith for Trust. Theatre Leith www.leiththeatretrust.org/ www.edinburgh.samye.org Guided Tours and Talks (30 minutes) (30 minutes) and Talks Tours Guided 3pm and 4pm at 2pm, talka given be will tour, brief a After People Shrine Room. in the main attendwishing to respectfully are off their shoes to take requested entering the before in the vestibule for Please see above Shrine Room. entry times.

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WC WC 39. TIBETAN BUDDHIST TIBETAN 39. CENTRE MEDITATION 38. HOLYROOD 38. CHURCH EVANGELICAL 25 BERNARD STREET, STREET, BERNARD 25 EH6 6SH EH6 121 MONTGOMERY STREET, STREET, MONTGOMERY 121 5EP EH7 SUN 2PM-5PM SUN SAT 10AM-4PM SAT Limited parking wasbuilding iconic Georgian This originally opened in 1805 as the first a Buddhist It is now Bank of Leith. open to people Meditation Centre meditation, prayer of all faiths, for Qigong and and classes in Yoga, other wholesome activities to mind and spirit. benefit body, www.holyroodevangelical.org ACTIVITIES: Guided tours, activitiesACTIVITIES: craft architectural model, plans of children, for the building. A small, late Gothic style church Hippolyteof 1895 by Blanc, on is the sanctuarytwo levels. Above roof, ‘falsea with hammerbeam’ foyer. a newly created by entered modernised halls and are Below other facilities. Originally a church, then a community a dance centre, again and now centre and exercise ministering to a busy and a church urban community. diverse Free parking nearby Free www.shbt.org.uk/properties-to-let/ leith-custom-house/ (KAGYU SAMYE DZONG) DZONG) SAMYE (KAGYU

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WC WC 47. HOUSE TRINITY 47. LEITH OF 46. GEORGIAN 46. ANTIQUES 99 NEW KIRKGATE, EH6 6BJ EH6 KIRKGATE, NEW 99 10 PATTISON STREET PATTISON 10 7HF EH6 SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM SAT/SUN SAT 10AM-2PM 10AM-2PM SAT ACTIVITIES: ObjectACTIVITIES: handling sessions activities. craft family and Opportunities conservators.painting our meet to ActivityCurator of Showcasing Workshop ACTIVITIES: On the day we will have will have we On the day ACTIVITIES: in makers polishers and cabinet French and polishing their workshops repairing antiques. of the public will be Members able to talk and observe to them them at their work. www.georgianantiques.net/news/ hidden treasure Leith’s Discover of house, celebrating 600 years seafaring. stood House has in proudly Trinity Kirkgate since at least 1555. Leith’s Established to help sailors in need, in the role a key to play it grew portthe of development a is and heritage. great of Leith’s reminder of stories and House is full Trinity contains and memories of voyages, seafaring of Leith’s treasures many past. yourself, Explore the building for and step into a nautical world. This CategoryThis B-listed building is a purpose built whiskylate Victorian almost that retains all warehouse whisky The its original features. was the here that was produced It Choice Scotch Whisky. Abbot’s owners its current by was acquired ago. 30 years

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WC 45. SOUTH LEITH SOUTH 45. CHURCH PARISH THE KIRKGATE, EH6 6BJ EH6 KIRKGATE, THE SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM 10AM-4PM SAT/SUN www.slpc.co.uk ACTIVITIES: View of the Siege of Leith map of the Siege of Leith View ACTIVITIES: at 12pm, on Saturday 1560, organ recitals 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Organ will be used as morning servicenormal during Sunday and Exhibition then at 1pm and 2pm Sunday. on the History Nautical College. of Leith in Seafarers of education the on Lectures at 2pm. Leith South Leith Parish Church, founded founded Church, Parish South Leith the in has1483, ‘Church the been church), parish Leith Midst’(the historic The 500 years. over for 1847 by building, redesigned Hamilton, contains Thomas many including a unique items of interest and magnificent hammerbeam roof stained-glass church The windows. connections royal has many and Mary including Mary of Guise’s coatsQueen of Scots’ of arms. an will also be there year This exhibition of the history of Leith Nautical College including lectures on the education of generations of . in Leith seafarers The yard, originally ‘Quality Court’yard, The on Quality Lane has (pre-1777), 2007. Club since to the been home Hunter Alexander by rebuild The in 1891, incorporating Crawford Centuryearlier 19th workshops has warehouses, and been internally workshop provide to altered Lapidary cuttingfor facilities (the of stones,and polishing a traditional and silversmithing Scottish craft), of gemstones.the faceting It also library houses a comprehensive and collections of Scottish agates and minerals. making ‘Scottish of The Pebble’ jewellerystarted The Edinburgh. in last Alexander practising lapidary, Begbie, passed on his skills to help set up the oldest Lapidary Club UK,the in 60thour is year this 10 Our Members, from anniversary. young, continue to 90 years years this tradition to a high standard. www.lapidary.org.uk (SATNAVS USE EH6 6AZ) EH6 USE (SATNAVS P

WC WC 44. SCOTTISH MINERAL SCOTTISH 44. CLUB LAPIDARY & 43. RAIMES CLARK & CO & CLARK RAIMES 43. SMITHS – OFFICE HEAD HOUSE PLACE 20 MARITIME LANE, EH6 6RZ EH6 LANE, MARITIME 20 19 SMITHS PLACE, EH6 8NU EH6 PLACE, SMITHS 19 SAT/SUN 10.30AM-4PM SAT/SUN SAT 10:30AM-4:30PM SAT www.lindsayandgilmour.co.uk YOYP: Displays of 19th C advertisements Displays YOYP: tonics, special dietsfor and medicines for ‘sickly’ children. period costumes, Tours, ACTIVITIES: of historical pharmaceutical displays artefacts, photographs and documents, architectural models. This fine Palladian style fine Georgian This original features many retains Villa including its exemplary entrance staircase, oval hall, cantilevered Leith’s and period fireplaces Raimesoldest walled garden. who trade asClark & Co Ltd, & Gilmour Pharmacies, Lindsay celebrated their 200th recently be will anniversary and there of historical artefacts,a display photographs and papers including, the oldest patent what is probably, and the UK’s medicine in the world most complete collection of old ledgers. prescription www.stmarysstarofthesea.org YOYP: The church has several community has several church The YOYP: example mother youngsters, for for groups as as Brownies, groups, and toddler well social and community.. being a hub for Guided tours ACTIVITIES:

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WC WC 52. DUNEDIN HALLS DUNEDIN 52. 11-23 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, DRIVE, MORNINGSIDE 11-23 5LZ EH10 SUN 10AM-5PM SUN SAT 10AM-4PM 10AM-4PM SAT Edwardian Baroque C listed Baroque Edwardian Beattie & Son building (George on 1888) with Masonic Temple first floor and hall on second floor. Originally the meeting place of two congregations embryonicchurch Church (South Morningside Free it later served then Episcopalians), Morningside the need of many lastorganisations.The these of Morningside Unionistwas The Club until 1926, when the halls ACTIVITIES: View vestments worn by vestments by worn View ACTIVITIES: Priests and Deacons and the silverware with tours holy communion, along used for activities available Children’s’ of the church. rectoryand centre garden church the in of the between 12 and 2pm. A display in role Christ Church’s showing archives recitalover a musical the firstworld war, lunchtime. www.christchurchmorningside.org Christ Church (ScottishChrist Church Episcopal 1876, was one of circa Church) built to servicethe churches the population of South growing It century. Edinburgh in the 19th Gothic, the apse with is French its gables and flying buttresses while the main onto the road face the tower. entrance is beneath original murals in the are There is also There roof. chancel and extensive stained Ballentine glass by A E and the east is by window Borthwick.

MERCHISTON & MERCHISTON MORNINGSIDE WC 51. CHRIST CHURCH CHRIST 51. MORNINGSIDE 50. CHALMERS CHURCH CHALMERS 50. 6A MORNINGSIDE ROAD, ROAD, MORNINGSIDE 6A 4DD EH10 69B MORNINGSIDE ROAD, ROAD, MORNINGSIDE 69B 4AZ EH10 SAT 10:30AM-1PM SAT YOYP: Demonstrating how a traditional Demonstrating how YOYP: use by for building can be adapted church a variety of purposes people for young Guided tours.ACTIVITIES: www.chalmerschurch.org ACTIVITIES: Guided tours, children’s quiz, quiz, Guided tours,ACTIVITIES: children’s – children area outdoor play visual displays, mustbe supervised when parents by outside. playing www.williampurves.co.uk head office of William Purves, William of head office the of independent largest group UK’s enjoy will directors.Visitors funeral reception magnificent Oakvale’s plasterwork, with ornate rooms grand original fireplaces, woodwork, staircase and stained-glass windows. Opened in 1838, this was the first ecclesiastical building in Morningside, latterlybecoming One of Church. Morningside Parish its is its most fine notable features stained-glass windows, including James Ballantine and Son. some by Deconsecrated in 1990, Chalmers was sold to Napier Church reopened has but now University, and is as an independent church events. many used for

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MARCHMONT WC WC 49. OAKVALE 49. HOME FUNERAL 48. VINE TRUST BARGE TRUST VINE 48. 106 WHITEHOUSE LOAN, LOAN, WHITEHOUSE 106 1BD EH9 PRINCE OF WALES DOCK, DOCK, WALES OF PRINCE 7DX EH6 LEITH, SAT/SUN 1PM-4PM SAT/SUN SAT 10AM-4PM/SUN 1PM-4PM 10AM-4PM/SUN SAT (ground floor only) (ground Oakvale villa built is a large Victorian Gillies. Bishop James in the 1840s by intended asOriginally cathedral,a Oakvale has been a private residence, home; a funeral and is now a convent Limited wheelchair access Opened in 2011 and home toOpened in 2011 and charityinternational volunteering critically-acclaimed this Trust, Vine barge boasts state-of-the-art design Architects (now Archial from converted oil barge This NORR). boasts a panorama Glass Room with stunning views. While also the barge private hire, for available which from space a creative provides volunteering coordinates Trust Vine life-changing expeditions providing and Peru. projects in Tanzania www.vinetrust.org www.facebook.com/vinetrust for children and adults alike. Video about Video and adults alike. children for itsand house the important the in place history of Leith. www.historicenvironment.scot

WC 56. ST PETER’S ROMAN PETER’S ST 56. CHURCH CATHOLIC 77 FALCON AVENUE, AVENUE, FALCON 77 4AN EH10 SAT 1PM-6PM SAT YOYP: The young people of the parish will young The YOYP: answer stewards be; helping our volunteer questions about the building; working on Primary RC School, St Peter’s a link with trail’ to entertaindevising an ‘I Spy visiting the church. youngsters From its towering campanile to its towering From its courtyard, intimate cloistered a little bit of rural Italy in the heart literaryof Peter’s St Morningside. John Father was built especially for aesthetic poet and (former Gray associate of Mallarmé, Rimbaud, by Beardsley) and Wilde Verlaine, his literary Marc-André patron work of Sir The in 1907. Raffalovich, of the Robert (champion Lorimer this movement), and Crafts’ ‘Arts a Grade A listed building remains metalwork,repository of exquisite woodcarving, paintings,statuary and . design and is credited with several with several and is credited design the High including features internal Altarstained-glass and windows. about St In addition to information YOYP: will be Chapel and the site there Margaret’s Convent about St Margaret’s information school, which was run on the site between the 1830s and 1986. tours. Guided ACTIVITIES:

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WC 55. ST MARGARET’S MARGARET’S ST 55. GILLIS THE & CHAPEL CENTRE THE GILLIS CENTRE, 100 CENTRE, GILLIS THE 1BB EH9 ROAD, STATHEARN SAT 11:30AM-4:30PM SAT www.artlinkedinburgh.co.uk/ part Chapel forms of St Margaret’s and is a beautiful the Gillis Centre of Scottishexample of the work Architect , architectsthe leading of one the of Gillespie Graham’s 19th century. Pugin, associate, Augustus Welby had a significant influence on the YOYP: CAMHS (Children & Adolescent & CAMHS (Children YOYP: sited is currently Mental Health Services) at the REH, greater so the needs for mental health people’s of young awareness and to challenge the stigma surrounding people will be mental health in young highlighted. Guided tours,ACTIVITIES: children’s activities, at key stewards/volunteers points, opportunities own to print visitors’ Darkroom, photographs in the Travelling ‘Significant exhibition. Significant Spaces’ in the REH spaces Spaces aims to ‘capture’ via photographs taken by soon to disappear, photographer The the hospital community. Spaces,Significant heading Feather, Natalie will be in attendance throughout. The Glasshouses @ Royal Glasshouses Royal @ The HospitalEdinburgh in built (REH), to used originally the 1950s, were the hospital plants for propagate renovation, Following gardens. Artlink Glasshouses into the moved along with the in 2011 and, non- the treasured use Cyrenians, to supportclinical space patients hospitaland the wider community artisticin creative, horticultural and activities. will be the lastThis chance to publicly visit the REH Glasshouses in due to be dismantled as they are 2019, as part of the re-provisioning of the Hospital.

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WC WC HOSPITAL 54. GLASSHOUSES 54. 53. EDINBURGH STEINER EDINBURGH 53. KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL TIPPERLINN ROAD, EH10 5HF EH10 ROAD, TIPPERLINN 60 SPYLAW ROAD, EH10 5BR EH10 ROAD, SPYLAW 60 SAT/SUN 11AM– 4PM 11AM– SAT/SUN SAT 10AM-3PM SAT @ ROYAL EDINBURGH ROYAL @ www.edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk YOYP: Kindergarten space is dedicated to YOYP: demonstratesand childhood, and youth is central to the that architecture are experience of early childhood. Children to attend, the welcome and can explore outside swings, space, including sandpits and dens. Guided tours.ACTIVITIES: The KindergartenThe is a physical of the principles of realisation education, Steiner/Waldorf children emphasising that young by their influenced profoundly are homely building The environment. vital to develop children allows early skills in an unhurried setting. communitya of example living a It’s to constructionapproach – parents the evenings in free worked and pupils of all ages assisting in qualityorganised sessions. The of the building and its finishes highlight taken by the dedication and care workforce. the volunteer YOYP: While the building is used primarily While the building is used primarily YOYP: Masonic purposes,for vibrant Dance a to five all ages from covering Academy eighteen meets on twice a week. Guided tours, ACTIVITIES: Dance School demonstrations, visual displays, from open (licensed bar refreshments 12:30 to 5:00PM). were purchased by Lodge Dunedin. Dunedin. Lodge by purchased were MasonicLodges four Currently Morningside The and here, meet uses the building School of Dance Saturdays. and on Wednesdays

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WC 60. ST CUTHBERT’S CUTHBERT’S ST 60. OF KIRK CHURCH, ROCK CASTLE THE STREET PRINCES AND GARDENS 5 LOTHIAN ROAD, EH1 2EP EH1 ROAD, LOTHIAN 5 SAT 10AM-4PM SAT Kirk of the Castlethe of Kirk Princes and Rock stands Gardens on the Street oldestChristian in Edinburgh site Saint Cuthbertwhere himself once chapel back in 643. built a wooden of asKnown the Mother Church consists church of Edinburgh. This Era body snatchers Burke and Hare of New and Tiffany watchtower stain glass window. York YOYP: we bring to life two era Georgian life bring to we YOYP: a mastercharacters class who will provide of finishing school the idea based around their for ladies and gentlemen young for introduction to society. Activities: Guided tours, no prior booking & 4pm. noon, 1pm, 3pm required: to wander and free feel Alternatively, Classes own. on your the venue explore Edinburgh Georgian the Speak to ‘How in as as the language of the fans. well Way’ www.assemblyroomsedinburgh.co.uk extensions and renovations, all the extensions renovations, and maintainingwhile its impressive and first-class grandeur Georgian hospitality. Edinburgh wasGeorgian very the idea of ‘speakingtaken with as especially Edinburgh’s properly’, became the fashionable New Town engaged families Many place to be. people associated arts with the to the correct teach their children of speech forms pronunciation, as to be seen elegant and and how of wit. full It was also important girls to learn the ubiquitous for language of the fan.

WC 59. ASSEMBLY ROOMS ASSEMBLY 59. 54 GEORGE STREET, EH2 2LR EH2 STREET, GEORGE 54 SUN 11AM-5PM 11AM-5PM SUN The Assembly officially The Rooms opened in January 1787 and ever since, the building has been at the heart of special occasions and celebrations in the capital, hosting celebrities and nobility. royalty, has evolve venue continued to The with the times, with major : Musical recitals, Messy Church : Musical recitals,ACTIVITIES Messy Church 10 until 12:30. from children for www.stagw.org.uk Built in 1784 as the New Town’s Built in 1784 as the New Town’s St. (Now St.first Andrew’s church, Church St.& George’s) Andrew’s Andrew Major wasby designed Its elliptical plan, Britain’s Frazer. restrictedfirst,responded to a site Dundas Sir Laurence after built intended location. on the church’s has a Georgian interior, church The Adam-style ceiling, notable glass Wells and Strachan), (Webster organ, original peel of bells Kennedy 2006), and interpretation (restored panels.

NEW TOWN NEW WC WC 58. ST. ANDREW’S AND ANDREW’S ST. 58. WEST GEORGE’S ST. CHURCH 57. 7N ARCHITECTS 7N 57. 13 GEORGE STREET, EH2 2PA EH2 STREET, GEORGE 13 7 RANDOLPH PLACE, EH3 7TE EH3 PLACE, RANDOLPH 7 SAT 10AM-3PM SAT SAT 11AM-4PM 11AM-4PM SAT www.7narchitects.com : 7N Architects ACTIVITIES will be displaying a small exhibition on our projects, together with an exhibition of our ‘What If?’ our ideas some of for publication presenting making Edinburgh a better city. 7N Architects’ studio Architects’ 7N Randolphon Place sits behind at the west end of the New Town and was originally built as ‘St. a sister music venue Hall’, Cecilia’s equivalently to the Old Town’s named building. First time visitors will be surprised space of the to find the generous performance hall concealed former behind the traditional Georgian on Information façade. townhouse the history of the building will be alongside an exhibition on display in Edinburgh. work of 7N’s ACTIVITIES: Guided tours, Guided ACTIVITIES: behind the acces.scenes www.stpetersrcchurchedinburgh. org.uk/doors-open-day

WC 64. ST MARY’S MARY’S ST 64. METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL BROUGHTON STREET BROUGHTON 3JR EH1 SAT 11AM-4PM SAT YOYP: Illustration of play landscape projects Illustration of play YOYP: HarrisonStevens, in Edinburgh by delivered articles high school augmented by from placement students, University Interns, graduates as they consider or and recent landscape commence their journey into architecture. : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES architectural models, video/audio presentations. www.harrisonstevens.co.uk of St Mary’s gothic façade The that all is Cathedral Metropolitan smaller much the of remains Gillespie by Chapel Mary’s St fire After 1814. built Graham, programme damage a rebuilding was undertaken John Biggar by in & Forbes 1891 and in 1932 Reid sanctuary The arch raised the roof. Beyart, Louis painting is by and the the Catholic Apostolicaltar from additions in Bellevue. Recent church Matthew include the beautiful Parish the and organ Copley LDN Architects. by Centre 11 South Charlotte11 Street, South No 15 with built ensuite Charlotte a significant Street, is surviving part of the original Town, New Edinburgh’s of fabric mostone of the important and of examples best-preserved in Britain.urban planning South Charlotte is also important Street its to the setting contribution for of Charlotte Built c. 1790, Square. floor apartmentsthe ground of classical tenement this former as a been re-appropriated have HarrisonStevens design studio for Landscape Architects. (FACING LEITH WALK), WALK), LEITH (FACING

WC WC 63. HARRISONSTEVENS 63. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 62. GEORGIAN HOUSE GEORGIAN 62. 11 SOUTH CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE SOUTH 11 4AS EH2 STREET, EH2 4DR EH2 7 CHARLOTTE SQUARE, SQUARE, CHARLOTTE 7 SAT/SUN 11AM-1PM SAT/SUN SUN 10AM-4PM SUN www.nts.org.uk/Visit/Georgian-House/ YOYP: 16-minute film 16-minute film ‘Living in a Grand YOYP: of in the Life’ a ‘Day dramatizes Design’ in the house, including those who lived people. A factsheet young will be available, of about the lives giving information people of the Georgian and young children House. tours, factsheet,: Self-guided ACTIVITIES activities, of ‘Living a in showings children’s film. Grand Design’ The Georgian House, a grand The house in Charlotte New Town celebrated was designed by Square, classical architect been floors have in 1790. Three and furnished authentically restored to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of the firstowners, the family, Lamont in 1796. See also in who moved kitchen the fabulous and servant’s in the basement.room No need to book, but visitors may to wait if the house is busy. have 0131 225 2160; Tel. Information: Email: [email protected] House 15-20 minutes.House Mustbooked be e-mail:in advance, customerservices@ 314 or call 0131 scotlandspeople.gov.uk 4300 (Mon-Fri 9.00 – 12:00). www.nrscotland.gov.uk

WC REGISTER NEW REGISTER HOUSE & HOUSE REGISTER 61. GENERAL 61. 2 , EH1 3YY EH1 STREET, PRINCES 2 SAT 10AM-4PM SAT YOYP: Display of historicalof documents Display YOYP: chance people. The and about young for archivists and other to speak to young specialists. access,scenes the Behind : ACTIVITIES begin tours.archivists Tours garden,guided Register to 4 pm, General at 10:15 am House 30 minutes and New Register Must be booked in advance. Must be booked of Scotland National Records its public servicesprovides in two most importantof Scotland’s public buildings. House General Register Robertwas designed by Adam, and opened its doors in 1789, making it one of the oldest purpose-built buildings still in its original archive magnificent Adam’s to Access use. a unique statuerotunda, of George Victorian III and Robert Matheson’s New Register House rotunda. Matheson was also designed by asin of civil registration home the Scotland and opened in 1861. : Guided tours,: Guided ACTIVITIES architectural models, recitals, organ workshops based people young for Window Tiffany around windows. to design own www.st-cuthberts.net/index.htm

NEW TOWN 24 NEW TOWN 25 our tours will see a huge array of array a huge will see our tours at objects on display currently not Edinburgh. and Galleries Museums costume, toys, includes This heritage,industrial and commercial decorative and political history, Scottish pottery and glass. Edinburgh Museums and Galleries guided pre-booked will provide of the Museums Collectiontours Advanced booking is Centre. Email gwen.thomas@essential. 0131 or call edinburgh.gov.uk place. 5569536 to book your YOYP: Items from the Museum of Items from YOYP: in Childhood collection will be featured the tours. : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES the behind scenes access. tours will be at Guided 11:00 & 14:00, lasting one hour each. www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk

WC 66. MUSEUMS 66. CENTRE COLLECTION 10 BROUGHTON MARKET, MARKET, BROUGHTON 10 6NU EH3 SAT 11AM-4PM SAT (at least one flight of stairs) of one flight least (at Museums Collection is The Centre of objects spanning trove a treasure subjects.of range wide a on Visitors Limited wheelchair access YOYP: The Merchant Company of Company Merchant The YOYP: schools independent hasEdinburgh three for award of pupils and runs an initiative full secondary pupils. www.mcoe.org.uk/hire-merchants- hall/ The Merchants’ Hall was in the built Merchants’ The to reflectC19th values associated capital city: integrity, with Scotland’s accomplishment.acumen and heartSituated in the of the city it most discreet is one of Scotland’s the best artof where treasures and combined to create have architecture grace and distinction.a building of

WC 65. MERCHANTS’ HALL MERCHANTS’ 65. 22 HANOVER STREET, STREET, HANOVER 22 2EP EH2 SAT 10AM-4PM SAT : Guided tours,: Guided ACTIVITIES re-enactments/ performances,architectural models, recitals..musical www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk

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WC 71. THE SCOTTISH SCOTTISH THE 71. GALLERY 70. ROYAL SOCIETY ROYAL 70. EDINBURGH OF 16 DUNDAS STREET, EH3 6HZ EH3 STREET, DUNDAS 16 22 GEORGE STREET, EH2 2PQ EH2 STREET, GEORGE 22 SAT 10AM-4PM SAT SAT 10AM-5PM 10AM-5PM SAT Stairs access to gallery only for ScottishThe Gallery specialises in contemporary Scottish and 20th century painting, and Scottish, UK and international objects. Established in South St. David Founded by Royal Charter Royal in 1783, by Founded Society of Edinburgh Royal The National (RSE), Scotland’s is a leading educational Academy, charity which aims to provide Scotland. public benefit throughout RSE hasThe been housed at 22-24 since 1909, acquired George Street in 1994. These 26 George Street striking Category buildings are A listed, constructed 1843 and in and still1909 respectively contains pieces of original 19th several and fittings.century furniture As as well being able to learn about YOYP: history Society of Edinburgh of the Royal (RSE) and its historic buildings, visitors will opportunitythe have also about to learn focus on its the RSE with a specific today activities. Namely the Young people’s young RSE of Scotland, The Schools Academy RSEthe and Enterprise programme, Programme. Fellowships : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES lectures talks, re-enactment/performances, behind the access,scenes architectural models, musical recitals. www.rse.org.uk/about-us/ www.royalscotsclub.com (LAST ENTRY AT 4PM) AT ENTRY (LAST

WC 69. CLUB SCOTS ROYAL 69. 30 ABERCROMBY PLACE, PLACE, ABERCROMBY 30 6QE EH3 SUN 11AM-4PM SUN : Tours, talks, architectural : Tours, ACTIVITIES will be lots of local heritagemodels. There on the Club and the available information history of Edinburgh. Situated within one of Edinburgh’s Situated within one of Edinburgh’s finestRoyal Georgian The streets, Scots Club hosts an abundance of military history This history. only adds to the charm of cosy club over welcomes now which feeling 2000 members. has enhanced refurbishment Recent country house style the Club’s while still embracing its military heritage. www.uk.ambafrance.org/-Cultural- Events- YOYP: Young French and International International and French Young YOYP: to perform live musicians will be invited music. : Lectures/talks,ACTIVITIES re-enactments/ performances, models, displays, presentations. The official residence of the Consul of the Consul residence official The in Edinburgh, of France General House the Scottish French Free the war and during was acquired General Charles de by inaugurated A de la France libre. Gaulle, Chef not split house, typical Town New into flats and used as living quarters space. and reception

WC WC 68. RESIDENCE OF THE OF RESIDENCE 68. OF GENERAL CONSUL SCOTTISH – FRANCE HOUSE FRENCH FREE 67. NORTHERN 67. BOARD LIGHTHOUSE 28 , TERRACE, 28 REGENT EH7 5BS EH7 84 GEORGE STREET, EH2 3DA EH2 STREET, GEORGE 84 SAT/SUN 2PM-6PM SAT/SUN SAT/SUN 10AM-3PM SAT/SUN www.nlb.org.uk YOYP: Highlights from outreach work work outreach Highlights from YOYP: with primary and high schools. Insight into project design and engineering with recent Community High Inveralmond from pupils School. 10am-2.30pm, from : Talks ACTIVITIES activities, lasting 25 minutes each, children’s video/audio presentations, opportunities to try on heli suits and boat suits. 84 George Street has been the 84 George Street of Commissioners the of offices Northern Lights since 1832. Built in 1786 as New part Craig’s of James development, the original Town is almostfaçade unchanged since its construction. Acquiring No. 82 in the late 1960s both buildings and developed renovated were into a single office, which included a workshop and engineering facility basement. within the The basement underwent a complete is and in 2016/17 refurbishment and meeting a conference now NLB.space for

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WC 74. NATIONAL LIBRARY NATIONAL 74. – OF SCOTLAND CAUSEWAYSIDE 33 SALISBURY PL, EH9 1SL 1SL EH9 PL, SALISBURY 33 SAT 10AM-4:30PM SAT drawings, plans of the building, items from plans of the building,drawings, items from project. renovation recent YOYP: Small display in the Maps Reading in the Maps Reading Small display YOYP: Young on the theme of Maps by Room People. ACTIVITIES: www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk National LibraryThe of Scotland’s Building is an iconic Causewayside piece of modern architecture, undergone which has recently a rare is This major renovations. chance to see behind the scenes the range of activities and discover it houses: acquisitions, cataloguing, conservation, digitisation, map will consultation and storage. Tours take place at 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30 and will last Booking 1 hour. approximately limited. essential as spaces are Book online at www.nls.uk/events or phone 0131 623 3734. an irregular plan with single story plan with an irregular on the Northwings and South sides. try: the chance to ACTIVITIES writing with Chinese pen (calligraphy); a Chinese brush knotting e.g.make to bracelets or hanging ornaments; an introduction to Chinese introductionchess; musical Chinese to instruments Chinese tea tasting. and Our all age groups suitable is for programme and families. and cultural activities langauge The YOYP: encourage people of on the day offer we about China and the all ages to learn more Chinese during their visit.

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NEWINGTON WC 73. ABDEN HOUSE – – HOUSE ABDEN 73. CHINESE THE INSTITUTE CONFUCIUS 1 MARCHHALL CRESCENT, CRESCENT, MARCHHALL 1 5HP EH16 SAT 10AM-4PM SAT Abden House was built in 1855 of Nelson, founder Thomas for the Scottish publishers of the civil same name, and designed by Today Davies. engineer Thomas the property of the University it’s Sir Donald by of Edinburgh, gift Pollock. in the storeys Built with three styleJacobean revivalist of the 19th a carriage Abden faces century, end of with gates at the circle It has Crescent. Marchhall YOYP: School pupils leading some of School pupils leading YOYP: answering and school, the of tours the questions about its A leaflet about history. the history pupils. by created of the school at 12.30, 1.30 and 2.30. : Talks ACTIVITIES walkingand building the of tours Tours 12 noon, and at around of Newhaven basis.subsequently on a regular Historic 1952 the including events local of films pageant. www.victoriaprimary.com/ www.newhavenonforth.org.uk/ radiators,stone stairs, cast-iron banistersand double-height hall and an impressive the school make virtually its complete example of type. It also contains the recently a Museum’ ‘Wee refreshed of Newhaven display permanent artefacts.

NEWHAVEN WC 72. VICTORIA PRIMARY VICTORIA 72. SCHOOL MAIN STREET, EH6 4HY EH6 STREET, MAIN SAT 12PM-4PM SAT The school is the oldest working The primary The in Edinburgh. school 1845 original building dating from later Lessels) James (architect extended in 1874 and 1875 has its exteriorintact. Itstimber original sash and case windows, a relatively timber unchanged interior retaining dado panelling,boarded iron www.scottish-gallery.co.uk : behind the scenes access to : behind the scenes access ACTIVITIES the Gallery Garden. Sculpture Street, Edinburgh by Aitken Dott Aitken by Edinburgh Street, asin 1842 Gilders, Framers, and Artists’ also the firm Colourmen, leading Scottish by exhibited work artists. a time in Castle Following dedicated gallery a new Street, space was in 1897 as opened The gallery The Scottish has Gallery. Dundason situated been Street 175 celebrated and 1992 since of Art in 2017. Years

OLD TOWN OLD WC 80. AUGUSTINE 80. CHURCH UNITED 79. ADVOCATES 79. LIBRARY 41 GEORGE IV BRIDGE, BRIDGE, IV GEORGE 41 PARLIAMENT SQUARE, SQUARE, PARLIAMENT 1RF EH1 1EL EH1 SAT 10AM-4PM SAT : Guided tours.ACTIVITIES www.advocates.org.uk The current Advocates current The William building, designed by was and opened in 1833 Playfair, is part House of the Parliament library complex. law a private is It the Faculty of Advocates, for on tours will Visitors Bar. Scotland’s get the chance to see the Playfair library law corridor and the library’s courta once room, of scene and trial. the notorious Burke and Hare of the library popular so are Tours booking on arrival in Parliament House is recommended. Zoo ArchitectsZoo 2002, completed meet, place to a make to offers art,and see debate, encouraging and new ideas.exchange programmes Saturday Our regular YOYP: olds will of art 5-12 year and dance for be running. Art ages 5-7 workshops for at 10:30, art 8-12s at 11:40, dance are for 5-7s is and dance for 8-12s at 10:30, for at 11:40. : Guided tours.ACTIVITIES www.northedinburgharts.co.uk

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WC WC 78. NORTH EDINBURGH NORTH 78. ARTS 77. ST COLUMBA’S COLUMBA’S ST 77. HOSPICE EH4 4TZ EH4 15A PENNYWELL COURT, COURT, PENNYWELL 15A 15 BOSWALL ROAD, EH5 3RW EH5 ROAD, BOSWALL 15 SAT 09:30AM-1PM SAT SAT 11AM-4:PM SAT Limited wheelchair access to garden land unkempt from Created beside North Edinburgh Arts, artwith garden at secret a is this heart,the of middle the in right in refurbished . Fully 2014 this community has garden the Scottish from Urban awards Scottish Forum, Civic Regeneration and Planning & Placemaking Trust UK. NorthThe Edinburgh Arts venue, building by itself an award-winning YOYP: Young musicians from a local from musicians Young YOYP: school will contribute to the welcoming a series playing by on the day atmosphere of musical interludes of varied styles. : Guided talks,ACTIVITIES architectural models, musical recitals. www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk St. Columba’s Hospice opened St. Columba’s Hospice provides in 1977. The to care and end-of-life palliative patients, support their families, for and specialist health education to professionals. care a new buildings: several have We Hospice inpatient and outpatient existingopened in 2014 on our incorporates Challenger site. This a B Listed containingLodge, building our administrative offices. able to see: will be Visitors (administration Challenger Lodge and meeting rooms), Hospice areas, and the Iona Day be will not Inpatient areas café. open to visitors.

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NORTH NORTH EDINBURGH WC 76. NEWINGTON 76. CEMETERY 75. EDINBURGH 75. THEATRE PEOPLE’S 222B DALKEITH ROAD, ROAD, DALKEITH 222B 5DT EH16 40 MAYFIELD GARDENS, GARDENS, MAYFIELD 40 2BY EH9 EDINBURGH, SUN 1:30PM-4PM SUN SAT 10AM- 4PM 10AM- SAT www.newington-cemetery.org.uk YOYP: There will be family activities will be family There YOYP: going on linking WW1 of young graves servicemen people of young with the lives today. : Guided tours.ACTIVITIES A publicly accessible green lung,A publicly accessible green cemetery 14-acre this from dating and wildlife haven 1846 is a peaceful sanctuary of City of in the care Edinburgh Council. Architect David 19th century Cousin followed cemetery movement’ ‘garden also designing principles in its layout, Gothic entrance the Victorian lodge and the Romanesque catacombs. In conjunction with CommunityGrange/Prestonfield Council, Friends of will be on hand to point of interest, including features out centenary links to WW1 and the People. of Young Year The EPT building wasbuilding EPT originally The constructed workshop, as a railway in the late 1800s. The probably would above small shop area for office been the ticket have Newington station.the Although removed been has platform now stillthe stairs there. to it are down www.ept.org.uk

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WC WC 84. COCKBURN 84. ASSOCIATION 83. ST CECILIA’S HALL CECILIA’S ST 83. TRUNK’S CLOSE, 56 HIGH 56 CLOSE, TRUNK’S 1SR EH1 STREET, 50 NIDDRY STREET, EH1 1DH EH1 STREET, NIDDRY 50 SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM SAT/SUN SAT 10AM-5PM SAT 12PM-5PM SUN www.stcecilias.ed.ac.uk St Cecilia’s Hall is Scotland’s oldest Hall is Scotland’s St Cecilia’s concert home to the hall and collection ’s of musical instruments. Built by SocietyEdinburgh Musical the and Robert by designed this Mylne, held itsGeorgian jewel first concert the Concertin 1763. Surrounding 4 galleries which display are Room 500 musical instruments spanning centuries of musical heritage five and history. will be musical performances, There YOYP: tours, local and demonstrations from the day. musicians throughout young : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES re-enactments/ performances, demonstrations of musical instruments,short displays, visual concerts in the Concert Room (20 minutes each) and Laigh Hall. YOYP: Tours of the kirk of the kirkyard and Tours YOYP: who and those people on young focused in the kirk affected Display their lives. have with kirk’s about the involvement foyer children. a quiz for people and young : Guided tours, ACTIVITIES visual displays, children. quiz for www.canongatekirk.org.uk

WC 82. CANONGATE 82. 153 CANONGATE, EH8 8BN EH8 CANONGATE, 153 SAT 10:30AM-4:30PM SAT 1:30PM-4:30PM SUN Canongate Kirk, Kirk of The and Edinburgh Holyroodhouse Castle, in 1688. The was founded architecturally design is unique and a , with aisles by finely built ashlar plan. The cruciform is in a Dutch architectural façade style and the luminous, columned interior was wonderfully baroque Partners & Stewart by Tod restored notable memorials in 1947. Various of kirkyardthe in graves the include and . www.benjamintindallarchitects.co.uk wheelchair access (church) Full Limited wheelchair access (kirkyard) sweetie factorysweetie bomb (1905), (WW2),shelter Etching factory day) (present until offices A joint model making workshop YOYP: in conjunctionshall be run with the School to introduce Edinburgh Steiner architecture. people to young : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES architectural models.

WC WC 81. BENJAMIN TINDALL BENJAMIN 81. ARCHITECTS EH1 2JL EH1 17 VICTORIA TERRACE, TERRACE, 17 VICTORIA SUN 10AM-4PM SUN SAT 10AM-4PM/SUN 2PM-4PM 10AM-4PM/SUN SAT Being part of Edinburgh’s first Being part of Edinburgh’s citythe history wall, 17 & 18 of almost is one of Terrace Victoria of adaptation and re-use; 600 years sustainability at itsvery best. the In past the building served as a leather worksthe Institute(1786), for of Incurables (1866), Geddes www.augustine.org.uk YOYP: A family-friendly quiz will be A family-friendly YOYP: available. Pilgrimage’ ‘Augustine : ACTIVITIES guided tour on the hour everyreflective quiz. hour, The exhibition and resources share share and resources exhibition The a story that began in one of the city’s and reflects areas most deprived in the ‘Radical’ roots the Church’s StainedScottish glass Reformation. Robert by Burns is (1869–1941) another special feature. Augustine is a richly diverse, Augustinea richly diverse, is Christian congregation progressive Church. Reformed of the United building rises up Our four-storey and culminates the from earned that tower in an elaborate the nickname of ‘thethe church when it was opened in bridescake’ 1861.

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WC WC 88. GREYFRIARS 88. 87. FRENCH INSTITUTE FRENCH 87. CONSULATE AND 1 GREYFRIARS PLACE, PLACE, GREYFRIARS 1 2QQ EH1 WEST PARLIAMENT SQUARE, SQUARE, PARLIAMENT WEST 1RF EH1 SAT 10:30AM-4:30PM/ SAT 1:45PM-4PM SUN SAT 10AM-2PM/SUN 2PM-6PM 10AM-2PM/SUN SAT Greyfriars Kirk hasassociatedbeen importantwith several events in Scotland, making it an important part of Scottish In 1638 the History. was presented and signed in the Kirk. There have been public buildings public been have There centuries. The on this site for one was inaugurated in present Since Midlothian County. 1904 for the houses it September 2017, Institute and Consulate in French Scotland, serving for as a centre in the verycultural exchanges heart and civic centre of the Old Town welcome are All Edinburgh. of our the architecture, to discover and some unique cultural offerings, such as the 20,000 treasures book library reserve which will as shown partbe exceptionally of guided tours. ‘behind the scenes’ to welcome people are All young YOYP: tastea get and come and the France of activities language with playful French language institute’s the French by organized and library. centre : Re-enactments/performances,ACTIVITIES architectural models, video/audio presentations, musical recitals, tours. https://uk.ambafrance.org/- Cultural-Events-

WC 86. EDINBURGH SHERIFF EDINBURGH 86. OF JUSTICE AND COURT COURT PEACE THE 27 CHAMBERS STREET, STREET, CHAMBERS 27 EH1 1LB EH1 SAT 9.30PM-4PM SAT www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk The largest court The the and Lothian in servingBorders, 450,000 around people, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Courtand Justice of the Peace is a modern building which opened in September 1994. It houses 18 courtrooms, and area a cell administrative offices. young the Court’s Find out about YOYP: modern apprenticeships. 09:30 : Guided tours from ACTIVITIES lectures/talks,onwards, re-enactments/ performances, mock trials, tours of courts, cells G4S vans & speed camera vehicles, behind the scenes access, visual architecturaldisplays, models, video/audio presentations. Edinburgh Museums and Galleries Edinburgh Museums and Apse as of our one see Trinity It housed ‘hidden gems’. greatest the Brass until Rubbing Centre a very in exciting 2010 and is now period of new beginnings. www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk constructed in Edinburgh. Tucked constructed Tucked in Edinburgh. Apse the close, small a down away vaulted ceilings. has beautiful WC 85. TRINITY APSE TRINITY 85. CHALMERS CLOSE, 52 HIGH 52 CLOSE, CHALMERS 1SS EH1 STREET, SAT 11AM-4PM/SUN 12PM– 11AM-4PM/SUN SAT 4PM Trinity Apse is a spectacular gothic Trinity kirksituated in a perfect location a mere Mile and Royal justoff the Waverley minutes walk from three Apse is part Station. Historic Trinity of what was once described as one the finestof ecclesiastical buildings ACTIVITIES: Stone Masonry ACTIVITIES: the S.P.A.B.demonstrations by William Griffith Heather Fellows, Craft Morris guide to hand on Drummond Innes and the skills of a stonemason. through you will be giving shortThey demonstrations a and will oversee the day, throughout can have you where small hands-on area a go yourself! Next is House Knox to John Although the House. Moubray the c. 1630, from dates frontage house was built around originally Andrew Robert1477, by Moubray. a new house at the built Moubray the by was in 1529. It restored rear Cockburn Society in 1910. Here Edinburgh the edited Defoe Daniel and the shop wasCourant (1710) of publisher Archibald the premises Constable (1774-1827). Outside is one of the wells on the street the water which used to provide The supply to the Old Town. office of the Cockburn Association cellars of is located in the old House and accessed Moubray of at the back the garden from the building. Limited wheelchair down only, access to the garden steepa out find and Come close. about the Cockburn Association’s the past in the for 143 years work conservation and enhancement of and historic landscape Edinburgh’s and architecturalheritage.

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WC 92. OLD SAINT PAUL’S PAUL’S SAINT OLD 92. CHURCH EPISCOPAL 63 JEFFREY ST (ALSO (ALSO ST JEFFREY 63 CLOSE), CARRUBBER’S 1DH EH1 SAT 9AM-5PM/SUN 3PM-5PM 9AM-5PM/SUN SAT YOYP: Display on role of Scottishof role on women Display YOYP: in WW1, by curated and researched Scottish youths. : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES the behind of photos,scenes access, drawings displays and plans of the building, on-site café. as spaces are as essential Booking are spaces Book at www.nls.uk/eventslimited. 3734. 0131 623 or phone

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WC WC 91. NATIONAL LIBRARY NATIONAL 91. GEORGE – SCOTLAND OF BRIDGE IV 90. MAGDALEN CHAPEL MAGDALEN 90. GEORGE IV BRIDGE, EH1 1EW EH1 BRIDGE, IV GEORGE 41 COWGATE, EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, COWGATE, 41 1JR EH1 SAT 9:30AM-5PM SAT SAT 10AM-4PM SAT The National LibraryThe of Scotland Learn largest library. is Scotland’s the historyabout the Library, building, view of this impressive and see behind the scenes displays, a including a visit to the ‘void’, George space below rarely-seen will take place at IV Bridge. Tours 9.30, 11.00, 12.30, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00 and last 1 hour. approximately : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES lectures/talks. www.scottishstorytellingcentre.com Built in 1541, the Chapel exists as the last in Catholic chapel Roman the Reformation, Edinburgh before hosted the first have it may where General Assembly the Church of of Scotland in 1560. It was also the the charitable meeting place for activities and the Hammermen of several for Incorporate Trades centuries. Inside contains the only stained glasspre-reformation in Scotland in its original location, along with 17th century interior such as inscribed wooden features a mortuaryand panels table associated with the . cultural treasures and is associated treasures cultural the mostwith events dramatic history. turbulent in Scotland’s the Netherbow, in The Located house was home of James the goldsmith to MaryMossman, Queen of Scots, became known and of ,residence as the final 30 tickets the Protestant reformer. with per half-hour, will be available in advance. available limited tickets

WC 89. KNOX JOHN 89. 43-45 HIGH STREET, EH1 1SR EH1 STREET, HIGH 43-45 SAT 10AM-6PM SAT Dating back to 1470 and now Dating back to 1470 and now incorporated into the Scottish Storytelling John Knox Centre, greatest House is one of Scotland’s www.greyfriarskirk.com YOYP: The Kirk will display a portrait Kirk will display of The YOYP: and friend Bobby four-legged their famous the of children to maps out handing be will his and his of location the Kirkyardshowing headstones.memorial maps master’s The on the Harrywill also contain information KirkyardPotter theme trail, leading to lots the books. names from of well-known : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES children’s activities. In the mid-19th centuryIn the the then- change to a movement led introducing the style by of worship stained the first post-Reformation and one of the glass windows first a Presbyterian organs into Between in Scotland. 1929- church building historicthe 1938 church and the was extensively restored wall betweeninterior dividing the separate sanctuariestwo former Collins Peter The was removed. organ was installed in 1990.

WC WC 97. STILLS CENTRE STILLS 97. PHOTOGRAPHY FOR 96. SCOTTISH 96. SOCIETY, GENEALOGY HISTORY FAMILY CENTRE 23 COCKBURN STREET, STREET, COCKBURN 23 1BP EH1 15 VICTORIA TERRACE, TERRACE, 15 VICTORIA 2JL EH1 SAT 11AM TO 6PM TO 11AM SAT SAT/SUN 12PM-4PM SAT/SUN www.scotsgenealogy.com/ Founded in 1953, the Society Founded Terrace 15 Victoria into moved internal walls of the in 1991. The two property phasesfrom are dating of building: vaulted arches c1830-1840, and the cellars from of tenements on Johnston Terrace wasbuilding The 1868-9. in during used as an ARP centre WWII,has and occupied been a confectioneryby manufacturer, a a scientific equipment supplier, pottery & printmaking studio and a restauranthome becoming to prior Scottishto The Genealogy Society. : Guided tours of the library, ACTIVITIES to start on ‘How video/audio presentation history’. family your his family at the end of the 19th the end of at his family historic charming This century. apartmentoriginal many retains situated next and is to features .has It magnificent the City across views 360 degree spectacularwith the of views the Castle, towards and sea views Firth Forth. of [email protected] WC 95. SIR PATRICK GEDDES PATRICK SIR 95. RAMSAY APARTMENT, GARDENS FLAT 4F1, RAMSAY 4F1, FLAT SAT 3PM-6PM/SUN 11AM-5PM 3PM-6PM/SUN SAT A wonderful opportunityA wonderful to visit Geddes Patrick the National Trust apartment located within Ramsay This in the Old town. Gardens period Artexquisite and Crafts apartment the was designed by environmentalist town-planner himself and Geddes for Sir Patrick YOYP: Championing and profiling young profiling and Championing YOYP: with support schemes at people involved Court, volunteers as asRiddle’s well young and staff. trail, visual displays, : Treasure ACTIVITIES architectural models. www.riddlescourt.org.uk The building has been restored and building has been restored The contemporary interventionsnew, the space into added to transform a state of the art venue. Riddle’s Court picturesquea is Riddle’s just house A-listedmerchant’s Edinburgh’s from steps away castle. building 1590s famous The including features houses unique painted ceilings, authentic exquisite and panelled working fireplaces been which have – all of rooms being painstakinglyby restored skilled craftsmen.linked It is closely Geddes, of Patrick to the work and ‘fatherenvironmentalist of planning’. town (NATIONAL TRUST), EH1 2NA EH1 TRUST), (NATIONAL

WC WC 94. RIDDLE’S COURT RIDDLE’S 94. 93. QUAKER MEETING QUAKER 93. HOUSE 322 LAWNMARKET, EH1 2PG EH1 LAWNMARKET, 322 7 VICTORIA TERRACE, TERRACE, 7 VICTORIA EH1 2JL EH1 SUN 12PM-4PM SUN SAT 10AM-4PM SAT SAT 10AM-5PM 10AM-5PM SAT Last entryLast 3.30pm Edinburgh’s Quaker Meeting Quaker Edinburgh’s House was built as the Original in 1865, partSecession Church of development. Street the Victoria It has hands since been in Quaker 1989. It stands of Upper at the foot enjoying Terrace, on Victoria Bow, and across Street views of Victoria Hills. the Pentland the city towards exteriorThe is a fine example of Italian style, Revival and the local by Meeting House is well-used the wider communityQuakers, and as a Fringe venue. : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES visual displays. www.osp.org.uk Old Saint Paul’s is an inclusive and an inclusive is Paul’s Old Saint Royal just off the church, welcoming the it is in 1689, Founded Mile. of the city, church original Episcopal and was Jacobite stronghold. once a century19th present building The containsof interest, much such as which once cross the ironwork the last the gallows, stood by thing Jacobites; the condemned seen by WWI Memorial Chapel naming who died; 150 men and 1 woman award-winning and Alison Watt’s painting ‘Still’.

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101. RAMP HOUSE RAMP 101. 9E BELLFIELD LANE, EH15 2BL EH15 LANE, BELLFIELD 9E SAT/SUN 1PM-5PM SAT/SUN An award-winning architect’s own own architect’s An award-winning two wheelchair accessible storey home and studio family on a an tight urban site based around It has 28m long ramp. unfolding is both in a design that resulted open plan and complex, with spaces connecting whilst still feeling for miles. Renovation after a fire a fire after miles. Renovation for in 1998 has blended traditional brass,wood, with strikingfeatures colours and vibrant stained-glass northwindows. The and south Douglas windows, designed by Hogg and installed in 2002, have Art a Saltire won and Architecture Award. of activities Photo loop youth by YOYP: Messy church hosted at the Church. groups 4-5pm. from on Saturday : video/audio presentations, ACTIVITIES musical recitals. www.portyjoppachurch.org

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PORTOBELLO WC 100. PORTOBELLO AND PORTOBELLO 100. CHURCH PARISH JOPPA 99. WEST PORT GARDEN PORT WEST 99. 44 ABERCORN TERRACE, TERRACE, 44 ABERCORN 2DL EH15 WEST PORT, PORT, WEST OFF SAT 9AM-5PM SAT 1PM-5PM SUN SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM SAT/SUN Portobello and Joppa Parish Portobello and Joppa Parish was 1877. finished in Church John Honeywell‘after by Designed stylethe of 12th-century Gothic an excellent is it English’, Early or example of his work. Its 165ft a distinguishing landmark in spire, Portobello and Edinburgh, is visible YOYP: West Port Garden encourages the encourages Port Garden West YOYP: and in gardening to become involved youth learning new skills, their such as growing expert advice available. Friendly, food. own : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES gardening. West Port Garden is a community is Port Garden West people who by for cared garden in 1910, Opened nearby. live historic great poses garden this importance to the city as being Old Town Geddes one of Patrick was intended garden The Gardens. the of children and families give to neighbourhood an outdoor space Now and enjoy. explore to play, City of Edinburgh, The by owned is still in use asthis garden a space the locals today. for : Guided tours,: Guided ACTIVITIES Re-enactment (Mock Trial). of trial www.scotcourts.gov.uk

WC 98. SUPREME COURTS SUPREME 98. 11 PARLIAMENT HOUSE, HOUSE, PARLIAMENT 11 SQUARE, PARLIAMENT 1RQ EH1 SAT 10AM-4PM SAT YOYP: providing a platform for young young for a platform providing YOYP: students/lawyers and staff members to courts The also in the justice sector. thrive within to work modern apprentices recruit the court system. Come and visit Parliament House, Come and visit Parliament which is steeped in history and architecture. Immediately enter the prestigious sight of the Hall for Parliament stained glassimpressive Great choice to; your and make window watch a re-enactment of a court the trial, take the tour through of this historical building – bowels normally closed to the public; or view the courtroom technology will we year This use. in currently activities children, for also have including an opportunity to dress up as court officials. www.stills.org : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES behind the tasters/scenes access, photography workshops. Established centre a is Stills 1977, in based in the heart photography for exhibitions offers Stills of Edinburgh. as asand production a facilities well opportunitiesrange of engagement and enjoy discover, to anyone for understand photography. (PARLIAMENT HOUSE) (PARLIAMENT PORTOBELLO separate and able to be used for The legend of St Triduana at different purposes. A restrained PRESTONFIELD Restalrig is a fascinating one. Said front façade using stone and to settle here by a holy well in shingles contrasts with the copper the 5th century attracting pilgrims clad playful forms of the garden with eye problems. Thanks to the façade. of James III, IV and V, St Triduana’s Chapel was built on YOTP: The building was designed for and the site of the well. In 1560 at the was designed with, a young wheelchair 103. PRIESTFIELD Reformation the large adjacent user. TENNIS AND SPORTS religious foundation was razed to the ground and it was thought the ACTIVITIES: visual displays, architectural ASSOCIATION models. CLUBHOUSE Chapel too had been destroyed. Incredibly, gardeners digging in the www.chambersmcmillan.com 2-4 KIRKHILL ROAD, EH16 5DE Churchyard in 1907 unearthed the lower storey of the Chapel still 102. WILSON MEMORIAL SUN 10AM-4PM intact. Rebuilt by Thomas Ross, the UNITED FREE CHURCH Chapel still attracts many pilgrims, PRESTONFIELD WC P especially as the holy well survives. OF SCOTLAND St Margarets’ Parish Church – 127 MOIRA TERRACE, rebuilt in 1836 by William Burn on EH7 6UB the site of a 12th century religious foundation. An ancient churchyard SAT 10AM–4PM/SUN 2PM-4PM with many interesting graves and morthouses. WC P YOYP: our youth group will be helping to lead tours as well as creating a video discussing the The Priestfield Tennis and Sports history of the church and its Association (PTSA) clubhouse is a buildings. We will also be utilising traditional, wood panelled building our garden space for games and built in the 1930s to serve as a other activities at the side of the clubhouse for the local, community church. tennis club. It has a veranda looking RESTALRIG out over five hard courts allowing ACTIVITIES: The Well youth group will be members to rest and watch tennis leading tours from 3-6pm on Saturday. on the newly surfaced courts. The central hall is spacious and wood- www.stmargarets-restalrig.co.uk lined with a small functional kitchen adjacent. RICCARTON ACTIVITIES: Guided tours, behind the scenes access, children activities (tennis), visual displays. This category B listed building was designed by architect James www.ptsa.co.uk Stewart Johnston, and is one of the 105. HERIOT-WATT few arts and crafts style churches in the UK. It was completed in RESTALRIG UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 1934, and opened on September AND ARCHIVE 29, 1934. It is a symmetrically RICCARTON LEVEL 0 CAMERON SMAIL fronted church constructed in red LIBRARY, EH14 4AS brick and banded with painted render. The interior comprises a SAT 10AM-4PM barrel-roof nave, with many of 104. ST TRIDUANA’S the original features, including an WELL (ST MARGARET’S WC P oak communion table, font, and PARISH CHURCH) pulpit. The church is situated in Heriot-Watt University Museum a prominent position within the 27 RESTALRIG ROAD SOUTH, EH7 6LD and Archive is on the ground floor community of . of the University Library, built by ACTIVITIES: Guided tours, visual displays, SAT 11AM-6PM/SUN 1PM-3PM Sir Basil Spence, Glover & Ferguson, models, behind the scenes access. 1973-76. WC P 34 www.wilsonmemorial.org.uk RICCARTON SOUTH QUEENSFERRY & DALMENY 35

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SOUTH QUEENSFERRY DALMENY & WC 108. ST. CUTHBERT’S CUTHBERT’S ST. 108. CHURCH MAIN STREET, DALMENY, DALMENY, STREET, MAIN 9TT EH30 SAT 10AM-5PM/SUN 2PM-5PM 10AM-5PM/SUN SAT Considered one of the finest Considered churches examples of Romanesque wasin Scotland, St Cuthbert’s built in the 12th century and has been since. It in continuous use ever by Lalia fine windows contains three Dickson depicting the Madonna and Theresa. and SS Margaret marks duplicating mason’s are There Abbey and Dunfermline in those church. Leuchars : Guided tours.ACTIVITIES : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES video/audio of lots presentations, of exciting displays hands-on activitiesresearch, to learn about what scientists do. www.hw.ac.uk/engage Letting young people get hands-on people Letting with young and speaking to cutting research edge to careers, in STEM researchers young people to consider encourage young in STEM. careers

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WC 107. LYELL CENTRE LYELL 107. UNIVERSITY HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY HERIOT-WATT CAMPUS, RICCARTON 4AP EH14 SAT 10AM-4PM SAT The Lyell Centre is the home Centre Lyell The earthof and marine sciences in Scotland, bringing together scientists Heriot-Watt from University and the British Come along and Geological Survey. find out about our ground-breaking hand-on through activities research talksand exciting the tiniest – from As to VR and robotics. creatures, of the Sea, part of the HW Year can also get hands-onyou with sea the seafloor via explore creatures, and Centre the 3D Visualisation underwaterdrive robots. : 4 guided tours per day, lasting : 4 guided tours per day, ACTIVITIES startinghour each and 1 around at 10:30, 12:00, 13:30 and 3:00PM. Meeting at the Building, Arrol west door of the William K.close to Car Park YOYP: Information to highlight the careers to highlight the careers Information YOYP: young to offers that civil engineering in attendance engineers people. Young visitors and show to help with the event learning the about Information around. University. opportunities at Heriot-Watt A wide range of items will be on items will be range of A wide to relating some including display the Forth Bridges, Stevenson the collection a fine of surveying family, instruments The more. and much on the catalogue is available full (https://web.sbe. website museum’s hw.ac.uk/ICE_Museum/). @ HERIOT-WATT HERIOT-WATT @

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WC 106. ICE SCOTLAND ICE 106. WILLIAM MUSEUM, BUILDING ARROL HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY, HERIOT-WATT 4AS EH14 SAT/SUN 10:30AM-4:30PM SAT/SUN This is a modern university This building which houses the museum collectionScottishthe of branch of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). the forming Some 300 items majority of the collection on are Edinburgh items have Many display. connections. www.hw.ac.uk/about/news.htm www.hw.ac.uk/services/heritage- information-governance/museum/ visit-the-museum.htm YOYP: Our Museum display ‘The ‘The Our Museum display YOYP: Muriel Spark’Edinburgh of will feature items illustratingat the College student life in the 1930s. An audio-visual display includes extracts of Heriot- a film from the 1930s. from life Watt Visitors will be able to step be able to will back in Visitors our to explore the 1930s time to of Edinburgh ‘The display Museum Muriel Spark’.

WC WC 113. CHAPEL OF ST OF CHAPEL 113. GREAT THE ALBERT 112. BUCCLEUCH & BUCCLEUCH 112. FREE GREYFRIARS SCOTLAND OF CHURCH 10 WEST CROSSCAUSEWAY, CROSSCAUSEWAY, WEST 10 8JP EH8 LANE, SQUARE GEORGE 9LD EH8 SAT 11AM-3PM SAT 2PM-5PM 2PM-6PM/SUN SAT The Chapel is partThe of St Albert’s which serves Catholic Chaplaincy, the spiritual and pastoral needs of university studentsThe and staff. chaplaincy is home to a community of students, staff others whose and for Mass and together flow lives in the Chapel, but includes prayer a wide range of activities, including Built in 1856 and with a listed Come see the hammerbeam roof. building,and architecture the visit Burgers and meet the community. Butchers, Matheson’s sausages from on offer a Southside institution, are tea and traybakes. along with coffee, www.buccleuchfreechurch.co.uk : Visual displays on historical displays : Visual ACTIVITIES of the School about information studentInformatics, stewards/volunteers insight into pointsstudent to offer at key presentations. video/audio 30 minute life, place hourly at 10:30, tours will take 13:30 and 14:30. Booking11:30, 12:30, www.ed.ac.uk/informatics/essential at news-events/doors-open-day-2018 at www.ed.ac.Booking essential uk/informatics/news-events/doors- open-day-2018 www.ed.ac.uk/informatics

WC OF INFORMATICS OF 111. APPLETON 111. SCHOOL TOWER, 11 CRICHTON STREET, STREET, CRICHTON 11 9LE EH8 SAT 10:30PM-2:30PM SAT A controversial building since A controversial its inception, underwentrecently a thorough with a new entrance refurbishment and enhanced facilities. Home world-leading to the University’s the since School of Informatics currently in 2002, it’s fire Cowgate research teaching while used for Informatics to the hasmoved state- The the road. across Forum of-the-art 9 study suite on Level amazingoffers views of the city. Booking Essential via https:// doorsopenday-anatomicalmuseum. eventbrite.co.uk www.ed.ac.uk/biomedical-sciences/ anatomy/anatomical-museum The essential. Pre-booking at theAnatomical Museum University of Edinburgh opened integralan stilland 1884 in forms part of the ‘Old Medical School’ Robert by Rowand (designed museum has oneThe Anderson). of the largest and best-preserved collections in Scotland, anatomy of the serialas as of well the skeleton specimens The Burke. killer William have display on and preparations to studentshelped to teach anatomy is the museum Today 300 years. for medical studentsstill used by as a and study space. resource

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SOUTHSIDE WC WC 110. ANATOMICAL 110. MUSEUM 109. VENNEL 109. & CHURCHYARD LODGE MASONIC DOORWAY 3, OLD MEDICAL OLD 3, DOORWAY PLACE, TEVIOT SCHOOL, EH8 9AG EH8 THE VENNEL, EH30 9HT EH30 VENNEL, THE SAT 10AM-4PM SAT SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM SAT/SUN The Vennel Churchyard and and Churchyard Vennel The away tucked Masonic are Lodge busy High just off Queensferry’s usually Churchyard, The Street. gates, is locked glimpsed through of Church nextParish old the to 1633 and contains headstones with intriguing carvings and inscriptions. is Also adjacent to the Churchyard earliest examples one of Scotland’s of a school building, dating from Queensferry’s 1671, but now Masonic Lodge. can access both the Visitors and regalia Masonic where Lodge, the and artefactsdisplay, on will be Churchyard. will be emphasis on what is There known of the origins of the 17C school building, of as as the life well the school, its pupils and teachers. www.queensferryheritage.org.uk www.queensferryhistorygroup.org.uk

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WC WC 118. MCEWAN HALL MCEWAN 118. , EH8 9AG EH8 SQUARE, BRISTO SUN 10AM-4PM SUN SUN 10:30AM-2:30PM SUN McEwan Hall was presented to McEwan Hall was presented William the University in 1897 by hall McEwan, both as a ceremonial graduations and as to the a gift for people of Edinburgh. Designed Anderson, with Sir Rowand by : Guided tours to roof garden garden : Guided tours to roof ACTIVITIES terrace every half an hour. www.ed.ac.uk/informatics Opened in September 2008 Opened in September Alex the then First Minister, by Forum Salmond, the Informatics Interaction for a Forum provides synergies among the that fosters in Informatics. 500 researchers of 2018 marks year the 10th This anniversary of the opening of the Informatics The Forum. Informatics roof has a surprise garden Forum terrace with unobstructed views area, including a of the surrounding Seat.view of Arthur’s in must be booked Tour advance at https://www.ed.ac.uk/ informatics/news-events/doors- open-day-2018.

WC WC 117. INFORMATICS 117. FORUM 116. EDINBURGH 116. CARBON FOR CENTRE INNOVATION 10 CRICHTON STREET, STREET, CRICHTON 10 9AB EH8 HIGH SCHOOL YARDS, YARDS, SCHOOL HIGH EDINBURGH, ST, INFIRMARY 1LZ H1 SAT 11AM-4PM SAT SAT 10:30AM-5:30PM SAT Dating back to the 18th century, Dating back to the 18th century, this historic building has been into a vibrant low transformed carbon hub with modern interiors It is with the latest technology. most sustainable noted to be UK’s historic building at the time of construction. every : guided tours offered ACTIVITIES two hours, starting 11:00, which are from Energy a visit to the nearby by followed Centre/District scheme. Heating www.edinburghcentre.org YOYP: The exhibition is LIBERTY Art exhibition is LIBERTY The YOYP: will be a 50% there & Fashion, Fabrics discount on adult tickets and under 16’s free. are www.dovecotstudios.com hasand a long Dovecot historyvaried partis an integral and cultural landscape. of Edinburgh’s the building dates site of The hospitalback to a medieval which names in the the street inspired it is best although area, surrounding history its use in recent known for as swimming baths. a Victorian converted in 2008 baths were The Tapestry Dovecot the house to Studio and Gallery that stand today. multi-generational is a Dovecot attraction and our Apprenticeship is aimed at people of programme all ages and skill Dovecot levels. passingabout is traditional on knowledge and skills next to the generation.

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WC 115. DOVECOT STUDIOS DOVECOT 115. 114. CITY OF CITY 114. METHODIST EDINBURGH CHURCH EH1 1LT EH1 10 INFIRMARY STREET INFIRMARY 10 EH8 9BX EH8 25 NICOLSON SQUARE, SQUARE, NICOLSON 25 SUN 1PM-5PM SUN www.edinburghmethodist.com : Lectures/talks,ACTIVITIES musical recital. The only categoryThe A-listed in Scotland, this Methodist church 1816 building and its adjacent halls and been refurbished recently have under the direction of transformed light- Beautiful architects Page\Park. filled sanctuary, ingeniously adapted exhibition space, gallery providing a and rooms meeting of range a with conservatorybright café area One of leading to hidden gardens. secrets. best-kept Edinburgh’s 2 spaces for disabled parking disabled 2 spaces for www.scotland.op.org YOYP: Testimonies from current and past current from Testimonies YOYP: students the chaplaincy has the role about in their lives. played weekly communityweekly meals,talks, the with discussions, and work homeless. Built Chapel in 2012, the now is and awards several haswon guidebooksin several the city. to site- new Katrina Burton’s Chapel’s composition: specific chapel’s the by informed Entry, architectural be design, will intervalsperformed at regular between2-5pm on Saturday 29th. Also collect a limited edition by digitallycreated badge, printed Samantha Vettese.

WC 123. TALBOT RICE TALBOT 123. GALLERY 122. ROYAL HOSPITAL ROYAL 122. CHILDREN SICK FOR CHAPEL MORTUARY OLD COLLEGE, SOUTH COLLEGE, OLD 9YL EH8 BRIDGE, 9 RD, EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, RD, SCIENNES 9 1LF EH9 SAT 11AM-5PM SAT 12PM-5PM SUN SAT 12PM-4PM SAT Situated in the heart of The historic University of Edinburgh’s GalleryRice Talbot College, Old leading is one of Scotland’s contemporary art galleries distinct comprising of three exhibition spaces including the contemporary white cube and neoclassical Georgian space. Limited accessibility/space Mortuary The the of Chapel in Sick Children Hospital for Royal centurya nineteenth Edinburgh is the Scottishchapel, designed by architect George Washington by decorations mural with Browne, the Arts and Crafts artist Phoebe murals are The Anna Traquair. first professional Phoebe Traquair’s commission, and the sole survivor 20 commissions of around Geddes’ Patrick instigated by Edinburgh Social Union. : Guided tours.ACTIVITIES YOYP: There will be examples of children’s children’s examples of will be There YOYP: art in building display on access, scenes the Behind ACTIVITIES: architectural models, guided tours. www.facebook.com/ studiodubedinburgh

WC 121. THE PRESS THE 121. DUB STUDIO BY ARCHITECTS 17A2 WEST WEST 17A2 9JW EH8 CROSSCAUSEWAY, SAT 2PM-6PM/SUN 2PM-4PM 2PM-6PM/SUN SAT A 1950s former purpose-built A 1950s former home formerly paper warehouse until change of the UniversityPress into six of use and conversion dynamic apartments DuB Studio by original steelarchitects in 2002. The beams, concrete and walls brick exposed and new left ceilings are surface mounted services are gutsy, a integrated creating carefully urban aesthetic. romantic tough yet Each flat has itsown identity: benefit at the upper levels duplexes roof private, south-facing from levels terraces and those at lower space. live-work from YOYP: The Orthodox The Community of YOYP: a range of activitiesfor offers St Andrew on people these will be promoted young of the event. the day music will be a folk : There ACTIVITIES located between Causey, The in event Buccleuch The and & Greyfriars Church Orthodox Community of St Andrew. www.edinburgh-orthodox.org.uk www.thecausey.org Andrew – Edinburgh) is C-listed – Edinburgh) Andrew Built 1755-6. as from and dates Parish Cuthbert’s for St overflow its tranquil Road, Lothian Church, houses several graveyard secret It sits on the graves. significant of a historicwestern edge triangular locally asspace known Causey’ ‘The Trust Development – Causey this space and aims to transform partneringis Orthodoxthe with to hostCommunity of St Andrew this event.

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WC WC 120. THE ORTHODOX THE 120. ST OF COMMUNITY (FORMERLY ANDREW PARISH BUCCLEUCH CHURCH) 119. OLD COLLEGE (UOE) COLLEGE OLD 119. 33 CHAPEL STREET, EH8 9AY EH8 STREET, CHAPEL 33 UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, OF UNIVERSITY 9YL EH8 BRIDGE, SOUTH SAT 1PM-5PM SAT SAT 11AM-5PM/SUN 12PM- 11AM-5PM/SUN SAT 5PM The former Buccleuch Parish Buccleuch Parish former The the by owned (now Church Orthodox Community of St Old College sits at the heart of the University of Edinburgh. Work original design on Robert Adam’s began in 1789 and was completed Henry who by the magnificent Playfair created dome, added in 1887, The Library. high gilded bronze foot bears a 6ft statue bearing ‘the of a youth torch and is affectionately of knowledge’ nicknamed the ‘Golden Boy.’ and the main Meeting rooms staircase contain fine paintings, Raeburn. by including a dozen www.ed.ac.uk/news lavish interiors by William Palin, Palin, William by interiors lavish A listed Grade this iconic, building following in 2017 was reopened multi-million a painstaking 3-year, which pound refurbishment, its intricate not only ‘refreshed’ stonework, and paintings also but functionexpanded the Hall of the modern demands of to meet the the University.

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WC 128. MRC INSTITUTE MRC 128. AND GENETICS OF MEDICINE MOLECULAR 127. DEAN GARDENS DEAN 127. WESTERN GENERAL WESTERN CAMPUS, HOSPITAL 2XR EH4 ROAD, CREWE ENTRANCES IN ANN STREET ANN IN ENTRANCES 1QE EH4 TERRACE, ETON & SAT 10AM-5PM SAT SUN 2PM-5PM SUN The MRC Institute of Genetics MRC The and Molecular Medicine at the University of Edinburgh (IGMM) 600 scientists,brings together over including 200 students, in a single, scientific endeavour. the IGMM building to discover Visit it was how designed to physically and intellectually link the three of centres constituent research the Institute, encouraging exciting multi-disciplinary collaborations in medical research. Limited wheelchair access with paths have steps) (some assistance is the largest Dean Gardens The to grounds’ ‘pleasure of the four They of Leith. the Water border the second-biggestare private in Edinburgh amenity gardens acres, seven encompassing over a series of planted slopes featuring with many areas lawn and level the Dean viewpointsdelightful over pathways, of lay-out The Valley. pavilion wooden the and lawns virtuallyare the from unchanged era plans but the original Victorian tennis court with has been replaced play-area. a well-equipped children’s www.deangardens.org the pump have been cleaned. It will cleaned. been have the pump the from volunteers by be opened Association. Village Dean stewards/ : visual displays, ACTIVITIES points. at key volunteers www.deanvillage.org.uk : The behind the scenes tours of the the scenes behind : The STOCKBRIDGE 126. ST BERNARD’S WELL BERNARD’S ST 126. , EH3 6TS EH3 LEITH, OF WATER SUN 11AM-4PM SUN This little in This gem was restored 2013, as the last in the City’s programme. Monuments’ ‘Twelve such as the re- Some features, gilded pineapple finial atop the to their been returned have roof, original state. timbers have Roof and and the mosaics been replaced EXTRA the conservation will include CRC studio, digitalimaging unit and an opportunity Due rooms. of our strong to view one to space limitations, the booking through is essential though some spaces will website on the day. be available Scheduled talks on Nathan Coley’s artwork Basic ‘The Material Is Not Letter’ But and The Word The about the University’s information campus. around Public Art Trail talksfor will be published Timings on the website. Booking essential via https:// www.eventbrite.com/o/centre-for- research-collections-8470516445 www.ed.ac.uk/is/doorsopenday Saturday, the Centre for Research Research for Centre the Saturday, behind rare Collectionsprovide will that the facilities tours of the scenes University’s the for and care store and heritageunique cultural collections (booking essential)

WC WC 125. UOE MAIN LIBRARY MAIN UOE 125. 124. ROW TEVIOT 124. , EH8 9LJ EH8 SQUARE, GEORGE 13 BRISTO SQUARE, EH8 9AJ EH8 SQUARE, BRISTO 13 SAT/SUN 12PM-4PM 12PM-4PM SAT/SUN SAT 10AM-4PM SAT The Main LibraryMain The building, designed Sir Basil Spence, wasby completed in 1967 and A-listed in 2005. This is an opportunity to experience distinct not only the building’s but also a architectural features, new public artwork Nathan by Coley installed to celebrate the On 50th anniversary. building’s www.eusa.ed.ac.uk : Guided tours.ACTIVITIES Teviot Row House is one of several House is one of several Row Teviot Edinburgh buildings managed by Association.University Students’ making– 1889 in opened It it oldest purpose-built the world’s – and wasStudent Union building Mitchell and Sydney designed by century in a 16th ScotsWilson architectural stylewith late Gothic It has a varietyfeatures. of catering and bar areas, a debating chamber, other and many a dining room, a number of which meeting rooms; will be open to visitors. www.ed.ac.uk/talbot-rice YOYP: Tours from volunteers of the volunteers from Tours YOYP: exhibition.. exhibition: Lucy: Festival ACTIVITIES Skaer, Guided tours.. Man. Green The

WC WC 132. EDINBURGH 132. FUND TRADES GIRLGUIDING 133. HQ SCOTLAND 61 MELVILLE STREET, STREET, MELVILLE 61 7HL EH3 CRESCENT, COATES 16 7AH EH3 SAT 9:30AM-4PM SAT SUN 10AM-4PM SUN It is not known exactly when the 1820 house was built but by town it was being sold occupied. After was £3000, 16 Coates Crescent for Scotland Girlguiding occupied by (The Girl Guide Association at the in 1939. time) The Edinburgh Trades Fund houses Fund Edinburgh Trades The a collection of artefacts pertaining Trades the ancient Incorporated to the artisan were of Edinburgh. These in the governance classes involved of the city and its development was the centuries. initially This over but within the Old Town centred hugely influential in then they were of the Edinburgh the development New Town. have Trades Incorporated the YOYP: supported within the apprenticeships the lastcapital centuries. five Our over has Fund Trades the Edinburgh charity, people since 1704. been helping young displays. : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES info www.edinburghtrades.org : Guided tours.ACTIVITIES www.drumsheughbaths.com

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WC WC 131. DRUMSHEUGH 131. CLUB BATHS 130. ARTHUR CONAN ARTHUR 130. CENTRE DOYLE 5 BELFORD ROAD, ROAD, BELFORD 5 3BL EH4 EDINBURGH, 25 PALMERSTON PLACE, PLACE, PALMERSTON 25 5AP EH12 SAT 10AM-4PM SAT SAT 10AM-4PM/SUN 12PM-4PM 10AM-4PM/SUN SAT The Drumsheugh Baths Club Drumsheugh Baths The commissioned the architect Sir John James Burner in the late 19th Opened in 1882, the century. wasdesign articulated Morrish in style a deeply shadowed with pitch stone entrance under a low style This was roof. bracketed private and public for favoured baths at that time. YOYP: The building has a range of activities The YOYP: open to the and are round that run all year supportto old, and young community, local their mind, body and spirit. architectural models. : Tours, ACTIVITIES www.arthurconandoylecentre.com The Sir ArthurSir The Doyle Conan Townhouse, is a Victorian Centre built in 1881 with curved with a Roman integrated windows outstanding The Doric Porch. propertythis of itsin lie features by a beautiful half-filled interior, glass engraved with an stair-hall Baroque dome ceiling and ornate was roof door cases. French The added in 1886. It was home the who gifted McEwan, of William McEwan Hall to Edinburgh The University as hall. their graduation

WEST END WEST WC 129. PLAYFAIR AT PLAYFAIR 129. DONALDSON’S , EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, COATES, WEST 5JQ EH12 SUN 11AM-3PM SUN Donaldson’s was designed by was designed by Donaldson’s the eminent Edinburgh architect Henry and wasWilliam Playfair built between 1842-51. It was built as the instruction a Hospital for with the in accordance of children terms laid out in the will of James Donaldson. hour:visitors per 25 booking https://essential via Everbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/edinburgh- doors-open-day-at-the-playfair-at- donaldsons-tickets-48159686920 www.ed.ac.uk/igmm YOYP: This event provides us with a us provides event This YOYP: opportunitygolden our celebrate how to students to the development contribute our institute of and and evolution research accelerates our whose research a across and applications discoveries spectrum health research of pressing challenges : Guided tours, ACTIVITIES visual displays, in the be purchased (can refreshments Nucleus café). Institute’s

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WC 137. ROYAL 137. INCORPORATION IN ARCHITECTS OF (RIAS) SCOTLAND 15 RUTLAND SQUARE, RUTLAND 15 2BE EH1 SAT 12PM-4PM SAT : Storytelling,ACTIVITIES information leaflets on the history of the building leaflets, and John Scott Russell, children’s visual displays. in Edinburgh townhouse The was by gifted Rutland Square Sir Robertthe founder Rowand Anderson and is the HQ of the Incorporation of Architects Royal in Scotland (RIAS). RIAS is the membership The chartered organisation for architects in Scotland. Members of the RIAS to show will be available the building. around you www.rias.org.uk

WC 136. PAPER TIGER PAPER 136. 135. PALMERSTON 135. CHURCH PLACE EH4 2EE EH4 6A/8 STAFFORD STREET, STREET, STAFFORD 6A/8 EH12 5AA EH12 12 PALMERSTON PLACE, PLACE, PALMERSTON 12 SAT 9:30PM-6PM SAT 1PM-5PM SUN SAT 10AM-2PM SAT YOYP: Free colouring maps of the city Free with YOYP: its landmarks key will be offered. www.palmerstonplacechurch.com Built in the early 19th century and Sir Erskine Trustees The by these original Walker, Patrick partbuildings are development of a a plain forming of townhouses consistent with classical row, and complementary to the Estate between wider Walker Mary’s St and Queensferry Street Cathedral. Subsequent remodelling shop front Victorian a includes detailing. iron with original wrought was8 Number John of home the ScottScottisha Russell, engineer, architect and ship builder naval and varied who lead an interesting including collaborations with career, Kingdom Brunel to build Isambard Eastern.the Great www.papertiger.co.uk Constructed1870s early in the when Edinburgh architects Peddie sought have & Kinnear may the from the facade inspiration for This of Saint-Sulpice. church Parisian B-listed has a surprisingly church amphitheatre lofty beautiful and marble with Peterhead interior, supporting around arches organ The a clerestory window. was the added in 1992 inside 1902. original casing dating from : visual displays. ACTIVITIES

WC 134. ST MARY’S MARY’S ST 134. SONG CATHEDRAL SCHOOL PALMERSTON PLACE, PLACE, PALMERSTON 5AW EH12 SAT 10AM-4PM SAT www.cathedral.net YOYP: Young choristers practice in Young YOYP: the Song School almost daily in term time. Portraits choristers from of young times in Song School murals.Victorian access,scenes the Behind : ACTIVITIES 10 to 12. from refreshments The Song School, adjacent to St The the where is Cathedral, Mary’s Cathedral choristers practise. The covered Song School walls are Phoebe Traquair, with murals by painted between 1888 and 1892. images, murals include religious The portraits of the of leading figures and of the choir and clergyday of the time, and images of the (also Cathedral The world. natural is a masterpiece of Victorian open) designed architecture, Gothic Sir George Gilbertby Scott and consecrated in 1879. www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/ event/doors-open YOYP: Visitors will see behind the scenes of will see Visitors YOYP: girls for leading charities Scotland’s of one were events day’s The women. young and Section a Senior planned by unit (girls 14-25), leading on the day and the girls will be present tours and chatting about their experiences. : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES behind the activities craft & scenes access, children’s sale. bake colour trail, quiz, visual displays, Now an office and retail space, and an office Now boastsbuilding the views beautiful city’s the Castleof Edinburgh over chimneypots. original features Many cupola,a including highly remain ceilings and cornicing.decorative

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WC 141. JOHN MUIR’S MUIR’S JOHN 141. BIRTHPLACE 126 HIGH STREET, DUNBAR, DUNBAR, STREET, HIGH 126 1JJ EH42 LOTHIAN, EAST SAT 10AM-5PM/SUN 1PM-5PM 10AM-5PM/SUN SAT John Muir’s life and work has and work life John Muir’s the world. people all over inspired born in the boy how Discover this house became one of the behind the global driving forces conservation Our movement. absorbing hands-on interpretation journey on the you take will centre as a pioneering life of John Muir’s writer, conservationist, explorer, YOYP: The exhibition in our main gallery exhibition The YOYP: and Shore Sea Scenes of Street, 1:15, 2:15, : Guided tours (at ACTIVITIES 3:15 and 4:15), local history area display room. and research www.eastlothian.gov.uk/museums

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EAST LOTHIAN EAST WC 140. DUNBAR TOWN DUNBAR 140. & MUSEUM HOUSE GALLERY EH42 1ER EH42 HIGH STREET, DUNBAR, DUNBAR, STREET, HIGH SAT/SUN 1PM-5PM SAT/SUN With its distinctive witch’s hat its distinctiveWith witch’s and its bell, clock and sun tower House has been the dials the Town since the 16th life of town focus on Our staff always century. are and hand to chat about the town the history of the building. Take a guided tour to visit the council chamber – scene of the infamous witch trials – and the historic cell. museum building is home to a The galleryand historicalchanging with and art exhibitions. George Frederick by Photography up Sanson (1874-1965) to conjure memories of childhood holidays and adventures. YOYP: To celebrate the Scottish Year Scottish celebrate the Year To YOYP: to invite like would we People, of Young Writers Young members of our Traverse to act group as tour guides throughout the day. : Behind the scenes access.ACTIVITIES www.traverse.co.uk The inhabits Theatre Traverse The as position unique a Scotland’s to dedicated wholly only theatre and development the discovery, dramatic work. of new presentation A vibrant artistic in powerhouse the Traverse central Edinburgh, programme an inspiring produces the UK from of the best work theatre, covering and beyond, word. dance, music and spoken its club origins asFrom a theatre Lawnmarket, the on Edinburgh’s has been at its current, Traverse Courtcustom-built home in Saltire since 1992.

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WC WC 139. TRAVERSE 139. THEATRE 138. STEWART’S STEWART’S 138. COLLEGE MELVILLE EH1 2ED EH1 10 CAMBRIDGE STREET, STREET, CAMBRIDGE 10 QUEENSFERRY ROAD, ROAD, QUEENSFERRY EH4 3EZ EH4 SAT 3PM-6PM SAT SAT 2PM-5PM SAT www.esms.org.uk/ YOYP: The college has educated young college has educated young The YOYP: times. Victorian since men Consideration of the impact of WW1 on College alumni. : Guided tours,ACTIVITIES the behind access,scenes refreshments displays, visual free. provided The College, by , David College, by The opened in 1855 as Daniel Stewart’s destitute50 Hospital boys. for Merchant In 1870 the Edinburgh Hospital turned the into Company school and changed day a fee-paying to Daniel Stewart’s name the old courtyardCollege. The at the north side of the building and over, roofed was eventually in 2007 as a Performing reopened there Arts Additionally, Centre. rooms such as the other fine are the Chapel. formerly Library,

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WC 145. PRESTONGRANGE 145. MUSEUM MORRISON’S HAVEN, HAVEN, MORRISON’S 3RX EH32 SAT/SUN 11:30AM-4PM SAT/SUN ACTIVITIES: Tour between 12 and 3 (some between (some 3 and 12 Tour ACTIVITIES: ground). steps & uneven www.eastlothian.gov.uk/museums : Visual displays, special special displays, : Visual ACTIVITIES at the building (ask trail around children’s enter). the desk when you www.johngraycentre.org Prestongrange 400 years over For A harbour, of industry. was a focus glassworks, collierypottery, and their marksbrickworks all left have on the landscape including winding a vast brick kiln and a Cornish gear, woodland by Cradled engine. beam wildlife for haven a site is now the these can explore you where of Scotland’s monumental relics industrial centre, heritage. Visitor all family are museum and café area friendly with indoor play activity children, for sheets and outdoor games. day. The museum is family friendly. friendly. museum is family The day. Almost has every something display objectsto touch and do with to as as costumeshandle, well wear to film, activity sheets, trail a postcard with stamps to collect and Talking Museum Audio Guides.

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WC WC 144. JOHN GRAY JOHN 144. CENTRE 143. FLAG HERITAGE FLAG 143. (HEPBURN CENTRE DOOCOT) LODGE STREET, STREET, LODGE 3DX EH42 HADDINGTON, REAR OF ATHELSTANEFORD ATHELSTANEFORD OF REAR 5BE EH39 STREET, MAIN KIRK, SAT 10AM-4PM/SUN 1PM-4PM 10AM-4PM/SUN SAT SAT/SUN 9AM-6PM SAT/SUN ACTIVITIES: visual displays, video/audio visual displays, ACTIVITIES: presentations. www.scottishflagtrust.com the historyDiscover of East Lothian in 1000 objects in this innovative interactive museum in the heart of ordinary how Uncover county. the and extraordinary people earned their living and spent their time the Stone Age to the present from This B-listedThis doocot is one of the earliest surviving Scottish examples built by the 16th century, from George Hepburn whose son and firstwas colonel the founder Scots. as a Known of the Royal lectern doocot, it is a rectangular structure and roof with lean-to entryhalfwaypigeons for holes the slope. In 1996, the down and Hepburn doocot was restored converted into an interpretative an visitors can enjoy where centre audio-visual of the dramatisation flag. traditional origins of Scotland’s

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WC 142. AMISFIELD WALLED AMISFIELD 142. GARDEN AMISFIELD PARK, PARK, AMISFIELD 3TE EH41 HADDINGTON, SAT 10AM-4PM/SUN 1PM-4PM 10AM-4PM/SUN SAT www.amisfield.org.uk YOYP: Displays showing activities that have activities showing that have Displays YOYP: at the been undertaken schoolchildren by as partgarden of the John Muir award. of Guided tours,ACTIVITIES: displays heritage apples, apple tasting & juicing, sale. for refreshments Amisfield Walled Garden dates from from dates Walled Garden Amisfield John Henderson 1783. Designed by the Wemyss, of Earl 7th the for part once formed garden of the which of Amisfield House policies one was demolished in 1928. It’s in the of the largest walled gardens pastthe Over acres. 8 at country, decade Amisfield has been turned into a vibrant community garden. available guided tours are Informal will also be on request. There of Scottishdisplays heritage apples, apple tasting and juicing. www.jmbt.org.uk YOYP: Family friendly trail available to help to friendly trail available Family YOYP: at (ask years younger Muir’s John explore enter). you the desk when friendly interactive family ACTIVITIES: video/audio presentations.displays, geologist and inventor. Our geologistand inventor. temporary explore exhibitions geologypassion for Muir’s John in his own played this and the role and discoveries. adventures 11/06/2018 14:10 P

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WC 148. GLENKINCHIE 148. DISTILLERY PENCAITLAND, EH34 5ET EH34 PENCAITLAND, SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM SAT/SUN Glenkinchie is Edinburgh’s Malt. It GlenkinchieEdinburgh’s is the citizens by has been enjoyed of Edinburgh and the wider region since it opened in 1837. Glenkinchie is home to a unique model distillery housed within our exhibition. It’s worthwell are a look, if you even not planning to join a tour of the stock a wide range We distillery. Scotland of whisky across from Glenkinchieincluding our own ‘Distillery only bottling’a fine – in exclusively found expression clothing, also offer our shop. We gift and many branded glassware ideas including purses, wallets and bags made with our own Glenkinchie Tweed. www.glenkinchiedistillery.com

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