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SAT 28 & SUN 29 SEPTEMBER 2019 Doors Open Day 2019 includes East Lothian venues Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September

Support the Cockburn Association and Edinburgh Doors Open Day

Who are we?

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

The Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust) The Cockburn Association is a registered Scottish charity, No: SC011544 For everyone who loves Edinburgh Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street, Edinburgh T: 0131 557 8686 1 3

Traditional Building Traditional by SPAB Fellow Demonstration Peter McKlusky 55 High Street, Trunk’s Close, EH1 1SR Society for the Come join the in Protection of Ancient Buildings Peter as SPAB Scholar a McCluskey leads you through fun day looking into the world Short of traditional building skills. cast demonstrations on roof slating, plaster iron rainwater goods, and works give visitors an opportunity to be an for hands-on learning sure exciting day. 14:00 Sat and Sun, 10:30 and Unlocking the Union Canal Walking Tour Meeting at Edinburgh Quay, EH3 9QG Scotland’s canals played a defining role in the history of the Industrial Age of Great Britain and Ireland, and each has a fascinating and unique history. Join the Canal Cultural Heritage Officer from Keep Scotland Beautiful on a 2-hour guided walk to explore the social and industrial history of Edinburgh’s Union Canal, opened in 1822, as a 32 mile-long uninterrupted ‘contour canal’ from Edinburgh Quay in the heart of the capital to the Wheel. Advance booking essential via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ unlocking-the-union-canal- tickets-64660691870 Sat and Sun 10:30 and 14:30 Edinburgh’s Global Connections on foot From our European neighbours to far-flung corners of the world, our capital city has always looked beyond its borders for inspiration, influence and trade. Join a qualified member of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association for a free 90-minute walk to explore Edinburgh’s international connections by uncovering the secrets hiding in plain sight. Booking essential via: https:// cockburnassociation.eventbrite.co.uk Sat and Sun 10:00 – 16:00 Sat and Sun

Sat 10:00 – 12:00 Sat 10:00 – Tour of the Architecture New Town cultural Learn of Scotland’s Ancient Greece connection to a walk through the and Rome on planned town largest Georgian Stroll development in the world. its symmetrical grid of extravagant private tenements and romantic gardens. Soak in the neoclassical dome of ornaments under the starlit hall in the most magnificent banking of palatial Europe. Grasp the origins and a facades, elegant ironwork, palette of sandstone finishes. Booking essential via www.cobbletales.com/dod Sat 10.30 Family Bike Ride Edinburgh Family Rides is delighted to be offering a family friendly bike ride as part of Doors Open Day. Meet at Victoria Park (by Jack’s Café and the playpark) and cycle off to visit Trinity House and the Victorian School Room, both offering children’s activities. You will need bikes in good working order and suitable clothes for the weather. Keep an eye out for more details on https://edinburghfamilyrides. blogspot.com. Sat 16:30 Weeds Galore! Meet at the Cockburn Association, Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street, EH1 1SR Foraging in the urban landscape or your back yard. Find out which common weeds are both food and medicine. Learn how to incorporate weeds into delicious nutritious recipes. So, are weeds friend or foe? You will have a whole new perspective after this informative tour with Medical Herbalist Julia Cook.

24th – 29th September – 29th 24th Patrick Geddes: Think Global, Patrick Geddes: Think Act Local A great circle of global connectivity and collaboration can be drawn one ofaround Sir Patrick Geddes, ThisScotland’s greatest polymaths. in thelight introductory talk, hosted inspiredining room he designed to hishis students, will explore how and ideasbreathless global projects transcended traditional boundaries today.and resonate around the world – 19:00 Thurs 26th Sept 18:00 Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park is one of Edinburgh’s finest green spaces and twice the size of . Organised by the Friends group, which is developing a local heritage trail, this walk will feature the history and beauty of the park and Stenhouse Village dating back more than 300 years. See former mills and hear about Gilmerton Cove, the Limestone Mines and the tragic story of the ‘Stenhouse Witches’. www.friendsofburdiehouse.org Events SeriesEvents 2019 Centre Talks Patrick Geddes Centre book via Patrick Geddes https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the- patrick-geddes-centre-at-riddles- court-8617499172 18:00 – 19:00 Tues 24th Sept Arts and Craft in Revolutionary China Riddle’s Court plays host to the Confucious Institute’s major exhibition of Chinese bed quilts during this year’s Doors Open Days, exhibiting for the first time in Europe. Lovingly preserved by Yang Pei Ming of the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre, this rare collection presents an intimate window into everyday Chinese life in the 1950’s and 1960’s. We are delighted to offer Doors Open Days participants a special curator’s introduction to the exhibition and a contextual talk on life in revolutionary China. Sat 10:00 – 12:00 Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park Walking Tour 26b Gilmerton Dykes Street, EH17 7QN

Thur 26th 19:00 – 20:00 Thur 26th 19:00 Cliff Hague and acting Thinking globally Edinburgh locally - about global trends and What are the obligations that international and policy Edinburgh’s citizens of? makers need to be aware on How have they put Edinburgh and a strong growth trajectory, will set is it sustainable? The talk and global Edinburgh in its European that context and explore disruptions Hague is could shape its future. Cliff Chair of the Cockburn Association Planning and Emeritus Professor of at Heriot- and Spatial Development Watt University Fri 27th 12:00 – 12:45 Terry Levinthal 170 years of Agitation: Henry Cockburn and the work of the Cockburn Association the at look will talk This light-hearted legacy of Lord “Henry” Cockburn and work of the organisation founded in his honour in seeking to protect and enhance the amenity of the City of Edinburgh. Terry Levinthal is the Director of the Cockburn Association. Fri 27th 19:00 – 20:00 Crichton Wood Scots Baronial meets the New York Five Architect Crichton Wood will discuss the key concepts of Scots baronial architecture used in the work of American Architect and theorist, Louis Kahn, including expressive relationships between form and function, and geometric plan transformations. Wood will also discuss the impact of Kahn’s use of Baronial architecture on other American architects of the 20th Century, showing how some of these concepts can be used to develop a modern “Scots,” architecture. Booking essential via

All lectures will be held at the French Institute of Scotland, of Scotland, Institute at the French held will be lectures All 1RF. EH1 Edinburgh Square, Parliament West £5 / Evening lectures lectures £3 Lunchtime www.cockburnassociation.eventbrite.co.uk Wed 25th 12:00 – 12:45 Wed 25th 12:00 Chiara Ronchini and power People, place shares examples Chiara Ronchini heritage practice of community and beyond. Chiara around Scotland architect and heritage Ronchini is an professional focusing on community- in led projects and sustainability for Scotland, and a consultant Egypt, UNESCO in Uzbekistan, Croatia and Italy. Wed 25th 19:00 – 20:00 Paul Everett Building stone in Scotland: future Glorious past … uncertain favoured Natural stone has been a building material throughout Scotland’s history, but proper and maintenance of stone buildings structures poses many challenges. This lecture will demonstrate how geological knowledge and understanding is helping to maintain and conserve our country’s priceless stone-built heritage. Paul Everett is a Building Stone Scientist at BGS Scotland. He researches the provenance of historic masonry, conducts building stone surveys, quarry assessments and provides stone-matching advice for building conservation. Thur 26th 12:00 – 12:45 Sean O’Reilly Edinburgh’s place in the origins of global conservation practice Dr Sean O’Reilly, Director of The Institute of Historic Building Conservation will discuss how approaches to conservation vary on a global scale and the influence of Edinburgh in the global conservation movement.

Many thanks to The Office of the European Commission in Scotland and the Many thanks to The Office of the European Commission Open Days. French Institute for their generous contributions to Doors Book talks now! Mon 23rd 12:00 – 12:45 & Mon 23rd 12:00 19:00 – 20:00 Jo Parry-Geddes and David Gibbon Jo Parry-Geddes Property Repair Seminar: Property Repair traditional building Find out from traditional your how to keep experts maintained and good home in well repair, plus guidance on working common with your neighbours for repairs such as those in Edinburgh lecture beautiful tenements. This will be repeated in the evening of slot on Monday with a review legislation relating to tenements, helping owners to understand rights and their and their co-owner responsibilities. Tue 24th 12:00 – 12:45 Balfour Beatty North Bridge Renovation The North Bridge is a Grade A listed heritage site, connecting Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns and providing essential public transport links to the city. Since June 2018, Balfour Beatty have been the main contractors of the North Bridge Refurbishment project. As well as discussing the structure’s comprehensive history, the Balfour Beatty site management team will demonstrate some of the innovative technologies being used on the project, including some ‘behind the hoarding’ insights, 3D digital scanning and 360° photography. Tue 24th 19:00 – 20:00 John Lowrey Edinburgh’s Architectural Global Connections. John Lowrey, Senior Lecturer in Architectural History at the , will discuss the international influences on Edinburgh’s architecture.

23rd – 27th September – 27th 23rd Lecture Series Lecture 2019

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132 6 7 149 Maps by OpenStreetMap Please check exact addresses in venue listings East Lothian Admission to buildings Admission to all buildings is FREE. Visitors entering buildings do so at their own risk; neither the organisers nor participants are responsible for any accidents or damages incurred. Whilst every effort

138 is made to ensure the accuracy of this programme, the Cockburn Association is not responsible if participating buildings alter their opening times or fail to open. Please be aware that some buildings will attract large numbers of visitors and you may have to queue and others require advance booking. Please ensure that you check opening times carefully, as arrival outwith these times will result in entry being refused. Doors Open Days Edinburgh is organised by The Cockburn Association and forms part of a national programme coordinated by the Scottish Civic Trust (www.doorsopendays.org.uk) under

148 the Council of Europe’s initiative. A sister event, Scottish Archaeology Week, is delivered by Archaeology Scotland – visit https://www.digitscotland.com/events/ for details.

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142 Edinburgh South 41 Full wheelchair access Edinburgh West 45 Limited wheelchair access Edinburgh North West 52

Global connections events Edinburgh South West 54

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Parking may be limited Please use public transport where possible.

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Facebook: Cockburn Association Twitter: @theCockburn Instagram @edinburghdoorsopendays If you enjoyed Doors Open Days #dodscot this year, please consider 139 making a donation to the Cockburn Association 8 Edinburgh Central 1. Advocate’s Library 2. Anatomical Museum 3. 4. Assembly Rooms 5. Augustine United 6. Baha’i Centre Edinburgh Central Church Parliament House, Doorway 3, Old Medical School of Informatics, 54 George Street, 41 George IV Bridge, 44 Albany Street, Parliament Square School, Teviot Place, 11 Crichton Street, EH2 2LR EH1 1EL EH1 3QR EH1 1RF EH8 9AG EH8 9LE Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:30 – 15:00 Sat 12:00 – 17:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 and Sat 10:30 – 15:00 (last entry 15:30) Sun 14:00 – 16:00

The Advocate’s Library is part of The Anatomical Museum at the A controversial building since The Assembly Rooms officially Augustine is a diverse, progressive 44 Albany Street is a category the Parliament House complex University of Edinburgh opened its inception, Appleton Tower opened in January 1787 and ever Christian congregation of the ‘A’ Listed Georgian Townhouse and is a private law library for the in 1884 and still forms an integral recently underwent a thorough since the building has been at the United Reformed Church, with a from the early 1800s probably by Faculty of Advocates, Scotland’s part of the ‘Old Medical School’ refurbishment with a new heart of special occasions and rich history of global connections. William Sibbald. Albany Street was Bar. The Corridor, designed by (designed by Robert Rowan entrance and enhanced facilities celebrations in the capital, hosting Our four-storey building rises not part of the Reid and Sibbald , was opened in Anderson). The museum has and services. Home to the royalty, celebrities and nobility. up from the Cowgate towards first extension of the New Town 1833 and the Law Room was the one of the largest and best- University’s world-leading School an elaborate tower that earned but was incorporated into it. It was former site of the trial of Burke preserved collections of anatomy of Informatics since the Cowgate The venue has continued to the church the nickname of “the the home of the Milne family and and Hare. in Scotland, including the skeleton fire in 2002, it’s currently used evolve with the times, with major bridecake” when it was opened visited by Robert Louis Stevenson. of the serial killer William Burke! for teaching while research has extensions and renovations, all the in 1861. The building is home to the Global Connections: An exhibition The specimens and preparations moved to the while maintaining its impressive highlighting the global connections of the Edinburgh Baha’i Community, and Library and the Faculty of Advocates will on display have helped to teach across the road. The state-of-the- Georgian grandeur and first-class Our permanent exhibition shares has been refurbished to bring out be featured. anatomy to students for 300 art study suite on Level 9 offers hospitality. a story that began in one of the the original features. years. Today the museum is still amazing view of the city. city’s most deprived areas and Activities: Activities: Guided tours, refreshments Timed tours will occur used by medical students as a We have a fantastic history here at reflects our roots in the ‘Radical’ throughout the day allowing visitors to Activities: 30-minute tours will take the Assembly Rooms, not only as a see the main part of the Library. Tickets resource and study space. Scottish Reformation. Stained www.edin-bahai.org.uk/opendoors. place hourly at 10.30am, 11.30am, htm are available for all tours at the door on 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm and must significant building of social use, but glass by Robert Burns (1869– Global Connections: the day. The last tour will begin at 15:15. Since it’s be booked in advance via https://www. as part of the historic Edinburgh 1941) also featured. establishment in 1726, the Medical ed.ac.uk/informatics/news-events/doors- New town’s heritage. www.advocates.org.uk School at the University of Edinburgh open-day-2019 Global Connections: Augustine has welcomed students from across Global Connections: These ideas, is collaborating with its tenant the world. Many of the students who www.ed.ac.uk/informatics/news- although over 230 years old are still organisations Christian Aid and graduated from Edinburgh in the 18th events/doors-open-day-2019 continued today, not only on a local Jubilee Scotland to share examples and 19th centuries went on to establish level but global as well. The venue of partnership and justice activism medical schools in the United States, regularly hosts international conferences, worldwide, from the church’s Canada and . Today the museum dinner and events and sits as one of foundation to the present day. We will is used by a vast range of students of the founding venues for the fringe and also celebrate our partnership with all nationalities. The building itself has an international festival which continues to the global LGBTQ+ Metropolitan international theme, the architecture welcome thousands of international and Community Church, and mark the 50th being heavily influenced by the medical local visitors into our grandeur each year. anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. schools of Italy and the museum itself based on similar institutions in France Activities: Guided tours of the venue Activities: Guides on hand, and and Germany. at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm with our refreshments guides. Alternatively, feel free to wander Activities: Skeleton Trail for children. and explore the venue on your own. http://www.augustine.org.uk Due to the limited capacity of the Anatomical Museum, access will be on www.assemblyroomsedinburgh.co.uk a one-in, one-out basis, with a queuing system in place throughout the day. www.ed.ac.uk/biomedical-sciences/ anatomy/anatomical-museum

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12. Chapel of St Albert Albert of St Chapel 12. the Great Lane, Square George 9LD EH8 18:00Sat 13:00 – 17:00 Sun 14:00 – Albertof St The Chapel the Great is partAlbert’s of St Catholic Chaplaincy which exists to serve the spiritual atneeds of staff and students Edinburgh’s The Universities. StuartChapel was designed by and Allan of Simpson and Brown many It received opened in 2012. as well architectural rewards and, as serving the spiritual needs of it week, hundreds of people each people from all by is visited daily heard who have the world, over or read about it. Access via the lane between George and Middle Square Walk Meadow

Castle Mills www.edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/ exhibition/Doors-Open-Day-2019

Global Connections: The internationally- Global Connections: inspired exhibition Deer Dancer by explores representations Tulikki Hanna of deer in traditional dance around the and will be open to visitors. world, will you Throughout the day, Activities: the opportunityhave to view our two a peek into our take exhibition galleries, home to IndustriesCreative Studios, special and enjoy of all sorts, creatives Guided toursoffers in the gallery shop. at 11.00 and 15.00 on will be provided Booking essential and Sunday. Saturday via the Edinburgh Printmakers website. Castle Castle 11. Mills Printmakers) (Edinburgh Street, 1 9FP EH3 18:00 and Sat 10:00 – 18:00 Sun 10:00 – Edinburgh Printmakers transformed the former North into HQ British Company Rubber Castle a vibrant hub, new creative art Placing and creativityMills. at the heart Edinburgh’s of much- this Fountainbridge area, post-industrial is building loved once again serving the community it from demolition. who saved This £11m project has created an international centre for printmaking industries. and creative programme Housing a year-round and learning events of exhibitions, to nurture talent and enrich lives, Castle Mills inspires people to connect with creativity.

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Global Connections: Information panels Global Connections: in the kirk , explain how spent time in Rome architect, the kirk’s of classical and brought a knowledge architecture to his work in Scotland; figures Enlightenment key and how Adam such as associated with the kirk, had international connections and Smith, toursWe will provide global influence. of the kirk and kirkyard on the focussing global connections of some of those buried here. 10. Canongate 10. (The Kirk and Kirkyard and of Holyroodhouse Castle) Edinburgh Mile, EH8 8BN Royal Canongate, 153 Sat 10:30-16:30 Sun 13:30-16:30 The Kirk of Canongate Kirk, and EdinburghHolyroodhouse The in 1688. was founded Castle, architecturally unique design is with aisles and James Smith, by The finely a cruciform plan. ashlar façade is in a Dutchbuilt architecturalluminous, the and style columned baroque interior was Stewart restored by wonderfully Various & Partners in 1947. Tod memorialsnotable in the kirkyard SmithAdam of include the graves and Robert Fergusson.

Global Connections: Robert Burns’ Global Connections: poetry global and songs have connections as his works are translated and into the languages of the world, celebrated peoples meet whenever or part. 9. Burns Monument Monument Burns 9. Road Regent Calton HillBelow 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 10:00 – monumentThis prominent Hillon the slopes of Calton commemorates poet Robert in this style Monuments Burns. Athens to in ancient built were celebrate and was arts, the poetic HamiltonThomas designed by bard by to house a statue of the sculptor John Flaxman. poetryBurns’ be and song will performed members by and friends of Edinburgh and District The Burns Poetry Burns Clubs. garden around the monument contains flowers mentioned in his poetry.

9JP feet high. The church is B listedThe church is B high. feet Burns Monument www.buccleuchfreechurch.co.uk

Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 – (last entry 15:30) 8. Buccleuch & Buccleuch 8. Church Free Greyfriars Crosscauseway, West 10 EH8 Global Connections: The congregation Global Connections: and has a strong international flavour links with churches, there are also active work schools and aid in several missions, continents. Refreshments available. Activities: Guided tours. The church was built in 1856/57was built The church of Liverpool for W H Hay J J & by the Free Buccleuch Congregation at the 1843 Disruptionestablished and has one of the largest countryhammerbeam roofs in the spire as an impressive as well 174 originalfeatures, is filled with many including a large stained-glass and solid pitch pine pews. window

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Activities: The ground floor atrium and Activities: seminar room will be open to visitors workto find out more about the including Centre, happening at the Bayes from Edinburgh Centre visual displays the Robotics and Design Informatics, for interactive touchscreen Valkyrie NASA will be Cafe experience and the Bayes and refreshments. food open for There will also be tours every half an including the hour to visit the Centre, in collaborationgarden roof terrace, start Tours with the Informatics Forum. in the atrium of the Informatics Forum and advance booking is essential via the website. Bayes At the Bayes Centre, world- Centre, At the Bayes artificialleading data science and intelligence teams are shaping everyone. a better future for with partners, areWorking we data-driven ground for a proving real-world to solve innovation through scientific problems inspiring design and enquiry, industrial collaboration. located The £45 million building, at the heart the University’s of was officially Central campus, The opened in October 2018. space is open impressive Centre’s interactive providing in design, occupants to foster places for relationships. Sun 10:30 – 14:30 Sun 10:30 – 47 Potterrow, 47 Centre Bayes 7. 9BT EH8

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18. Dovecot Studios Dovecot 18. Infirmary10 Street, 1LT EH1 17:00 Sat 10:00 – is a world- Studios Dovecot tapestryrenowned and studio contemporaryleading centre for in Located craftart, and design. Town, the heart of Edinburgh Old Studios occupies a Dovecot the Victorian Bath House, former wereInfirmary which Baths, Street the first baths in Edinburgh. public As a leading Global Connections: Dovecot international tapestry studio, prides itself on working with artists have We from around the globe. tapestriescreated many and rugswith international our work and artists, is held internationalin many collections.

Terrace, EH4 1QE EH4 Terrace, Dovecot Studios www.deangardens.org

Children’s playground open playground Children’s Activities: Gardens Dean The 17. andStreet Ann Via Eton 17:00 Sun 14:00 – Free parking neighbourhood in the largestThe Dean Gardens is the to ‘pleasure grounds’ of the four They of . Water border the are the second-biggest private amenity gardens in Edinburgh acres, seven encompassing over featuringseries a of planted areas with lawn slopes and level over delightful viewpoints many of The lay-out Valley. the Dean wooden and the lawns pathways, are virtuallypavilion unchanged Victorian era from the original tennis court the plans but has been replaced with a well- area. play- equipped children’s Photo: Shannon Tofts Shannon Photo:

The Society for the Protection The Society for Cockburn Association Cockburn this year, please consider this year, making a donation to the If you enjoyed Doors Open Days Doors Open Days enjoyed If you www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/

Activities: Scholar Ancient Buildings in Scotland’s of will be demonstrating McCluskey Peter a range of traditional skills in building the garden. Find out more about what the Cockburn Edinburgh does for and what can do to help preserveyou the city love. you 16. The Cockburn Cockburn The 16. Association Close, Trunk’s Street, High 55 1SR EH1 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 10:00 – House is Knox Next to John Although the Moubray House. the 1630, frontage dates from c. house was originally around built Andrew Robert by Moubray. 1477, a new house atMoubray built It was restored the rear in 1529. the Cockburn Society in 1910. by edited theHere Daniel Defoe Edinburgh Courant (1710) and ofthe shop was the premises Archibald publisher Constable Outside on the (1774-1827). whichstreet is one of the wells the water supply use to provide The office of the Town. to the Old is located inAssociation Cockburn the old cellars of Moubray House and accessed from the garden Come and back of the building. and find out about the Cockburn work the pastfor Association’s 144 years in the conservation and enhancement of Edinburgh’s landscape and historic and architectural heritage.

Advance booking essential via www.thequaichproject.org/whats-on essential booking Advance Advance booking essential via www.thequaichproject.org/whats-on

Activities: Behind the scenes tour of Activities: recognised most-well one of Edinburgh’s houses to learn more about the Cottage and the Ross Fountain and the Quaich Princes West plans to reimagine Project’s all in the Street Gardens as a space for heart of Edinburgh. groups sessions from community Taster Chi, Tai including running in the gardens, and nature-based crafts.outdoor play at the Fountain Refreshments available Café. 15.The Cottage, West West Cottage, 15.The Gardens Street Princes Gardens, Street Princes West 2HG EH2 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 10:00 – is nestled in theThe Cottage Princes Street West heart of the floral below clock. Gardens, This Category C-listed cottage RobertArchitect was designed by Originally the Morham in 1886. the house, Head Gardener’s restored been Cottage has now Victorian cottage, into a distinctive diningcomplete with a spectacular The Cottage operates as room. The Quaich the campaign base for a partnershipProject, the between and the Trust Ross Development City of Edinburgh Council.

Global Connections: Celestial Global Connections: observations made at the track used to were a time- By providing accurate time. servicekeeping led which eventually to the One O Clock time-ball on the Nelson Monument, the nearby Observatory contributed directly to the global expansion of trade and empire maritime fleet. through Scotland’s chronometers By setting their ship’s sailors the first for were time accurately, to accurately plot their position able at sea. of the City Tours Activities: including the Cooke Observatory, telescope in the McEwan Dome upstairs, which is normally closed to the public. will Tours 14:00 and 16:00. 12:00, 10:00, and there is no last around 30 minutes need to book - just drop in. Sat 10:00 – 17:00 Sat 10:00 – 17:00 Sun 10:00 – ObservatoryThe iconic City on William designed by , was restored in 1818, Playfair partand re-opened in 2018 as a new centre for of Collective, contemporary Calton Hill was art. the birthplace and of astronomy in Edinburghtime-keeping and the City Observatory two houses a Fraunhofer-Repsold telescopes, transit telescope (1831) and, aupstairs Dome, in the McEwan 6 inch astronomical observatory made by refracting telescope, in 1896 and not York, T Cooke, ordinarily open to the public. Observatory 14.City City Observatory, Collective, Hill, Calton 38 5AA EH7

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The Chapel features an The Chapel features Activities: It Organ John Snetzler (1710-1785). by is still in regular use and is hand pumped. during the courseIt will be played of the available. Refreshments afternoon. Founded in 1677, Lodge Founded in 1677, meets inCanongate Kilwinning the historic Chapel of St John, the oldest purpose-built Masonic meeting room in the world today Throughout dating from 1735. the Lodge has its long history, drawn members from all ages and of whom would all walks of life, not to agree that it is impossible the atmosphere by be moved of Stthat exists in the Chapel The spirit famous of many John. members pervades the place, Rudyard including James Boswell, Kipling and Robert Burns. Sat 10:30 – 15:00 Sat 10:30 – 23 St John Street, John St 23 13. Chapel of St John of St Chapel 13. 8DG EH8

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24. Informatics Forum Forum Informatics 24. Street, Crichton 10 9AB EH8 Sun 10:30-14:30 the Informatics know Did you Forum roof terrace has a garden view of the with a wonderful including surrounding area, Arthur’s Seat? Opened in September 2008, the Informatics Forum a fit is providing purposefor building, a Forum Interaction for that fosters synergies among the 500 researchers in Informatics. Come and visit the ground Activities: floor of the breath-taking Forum There will be 10.30 and 2.30. between tours to see the garden roof terrace every half an hour – opportunity that photographers!shouldn’t be missed by The tour attendees will be then through the terracetaken an link for opportunity Centre to visit the Bayes next door.

Greyfriars Kirk www.greyfriarskirk.com

The Kirk is a Global Connections: internationalmagnate for visitors from them welcome We the Globe. all over to this historic and they are building to walk through 400 yearsable of history in our displayed with highlights founded The church was exhibitions. the Pilgrimin 1620 – the year Fathers ‘New to the colonies of the ventured World’. Throughout the weekend, Activities: the opportunityvisitors will have to museum view our beautiful sanctuary, children are Activities for and shop. including a dressing up area. available, 23. Greyfriars 23. Place, Greyfriars 2QQ EH1 16:30 Sat 10:30 – 16:00 Sun 13:45 – Greyfriars KirkA listed, Grade an importantplays part in Scottish the National In 1638, history. was presented and Covenant In the mid-19th signed in the Kirk. century the then minister led a to change the style of movement worship introducing the first by post-Reformation stained glass and one of the firstwindows organs into a Presbyterian church 1929 and Between in Scotland. the historic building church 1938, restored and the was extensively interior the dividing wall between formertwo separate sanctuaries Collins The Peter was removed. organ in 1990. was installed Photo: Robbie Macfarlane Robbie Photo:

Festival Theatre www.nts.org.uk/Visit/Georgian- House/

Activities: Self-guided tours with Activities: information sheets and a guide in each room. in a Grand “Living film 16-minute of in the Life’ ‘Day dramatises a Design” in the house in the late those who lived 18th – early 19th century Activity room with replica costumes (for and handling objects, quill pens, all ages), colouring in. visitors but have may No need to book, to wait if the house is busy. 22. Georgian House House Georgian 22. Square, Charlotte 7 4DR EH2 16:00 Sun 10:00 – a grandThe Georgian House, house in Charlotte Town New by was designed Square, celebrated architect classical Three RobertAdam in 1790. been authenticallyfloors have restored and furnished to reflect the luxurious of the first lifestyle who the Lamont family, owners, See also the in in 1796. moved kitchen and servant’sfabulous room in the basement.

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Activities and Global Connections: Activities and Global Connections: tours building will highlight Hour-long the history and heritage of the building connections the theatre’s and showcase with a host of global entertainers. 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30. Intergenerational dance workshops where visitors can learn dances from across the globe – the vibrant Brazilian Waltz the timeless English Samba, America from jive through to jumpin’ and the dance of the Spanish matador, 11:30-12:00 and 13:30- Doble. the Paso 14:00. Musical storytelling workshops where participants will engage with storytelling Working languages. and song in multiple performance together with professional artists they will be create original lyrics to a new composition and explore the the on styles of staging possible different ages and All largest stage in Scotland. 12:00-12:30 abilities will be welcome. and 14:00-14:30. Theatre the Festival Vintage Chorus, The will be singing a medley of songs choir, 13:30-14:30. on a global theme, Advance booking essential via 21. Festival Theatre Festival 21. Street, Nicolson 13-29 9FT EH8 16:30 Sat 10:00 - Theatre sits on The Festival longest continuous Edinburgh’s The 19 Nicolson theatre site. theatreStreet locale has been a It has seen three site since 1830. major remodellings during its rich currentthe with variedand history, opening inglass-fronted building It opens onto a fully June 1994. blending restored auditorium, a dramatic of art mix nouveau, beaux arts neo-classicism. and

www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk

Tours of courts, cell area, cell area, of courts, Tours Activities: speed camera vehicles, GeoAmey vans, Justice organisationsexhibitions by and mock trials will be run throughout the day. 27 Chambers Street,Chambers 27 1LB EH1 Edinburgh, 16:00 Sat 09:30 – Edinburgh SheriffCourt and CourtJustice of the Peace is a modern which opened building 1994. in September to the public It is the largest of the Courts within Lothian and Borders and the second busiest after , It housesCourt in Scotland. and a cell area 18 courtrooms, administrative offices. 20. Edinburgh Sheriff Sheriff Edinburgh 20. of the and Justice Court Court Peace

www.law.ed.ac.uk/about-us

We are a truly We Global Connections: international school with a wealth law Our students of global connections. and staff join us from across the globe and our research has reach As such, and impact across the world. these international influences will be talks and embedded in our exhibitions, tours. talks and tours of Exhibits, Activities: will be refurbished building the newly www.law. Booking essential via: available. ed.ac.uk/about-us School café will also be open. The Law Located on the north side of the at the hearticonic Old College, Edinburgh Law of the University, School is a world-leading law open school rooted in the eclectic, and interdisciplinary intellectual The School traditions of Scots law. a £35million underwent recently state-of- refurbishment to create the-art facilities whist preserving the historic of the 18th features century building. Sat 10:30 – 16:00 Sat 10:30 – University of Edinburgh University 19. Edinburgh Law Law Edinburgh 19. School Bridge, College, South Old 9YL EH8

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Hall McEwan

30. 30. Square, Bristo Place, Teviot 9AG EH8 Sun 14:00-16:00 was presented McEwan Hall to the University in 1897 by as a not only William McEwan, graduationsceremonial hall for also as a gift to the people but Sir by Designed of Edinburgh. with lavish Anderson, Rowand this Palin, William interiors by building A listed iconic Grade was reopened in 2017 following multi- a painstaking three-year million pound refurbishment, its ‘refreshed’ which not only intricate paintings and stonework, also expanded the function but of the Hall to meet the modern demands of the University.

McEwan Hall www.magdalenchapel.org

Global Connections: The Chapel Global Connections: missionarieshas plaques for from the Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society who died overseas East. in the Middle 2:00 and 12:00, 11:00, Talks Activities: 2:15 and 3:15. Guided tours 12:15, 3:00. 29. Magdalen Chapel Magdalen 29. Cowgate, 41 1JR EH1 16:00 Sat 10:00 – Town. in the Old A hidden gem Built in 1541 as the last Roman in EdinburghCatholic chapel built the Reformationbefore it contains pre reformationthe only stained originalglass in Scotland still in its have The chapel may location. hosted the first Assembly General in 1560. of the a remarkableIt also features 17th century interior including inscribed panels and a mortuarywooden the associated with table It was the meeting Covenanters. the charitableplace for activities of the Hammermen and Incorporate several for centuries. Trades

John Knox House Knox John www.scottishstorytelling centre.com

Global Connections: The tour of John Global Connections: House explains the internationalKnox influence and places reach of Knox’s Scotland in an international context Queen through its association with Mary, of Scots. Self-guided tours of the House Activities: activity Children’s and surrounding area. cafe Refreshments from the sheets. 28. 28. Street, High 43-45 1SR EH1 18:00 Sat 10:00 – to 1470 and now Dating back incorporated into the Scottish Storytelling Centre, House is one of Scotland’s greatest cultural treasures and is associated with the most dramatic in Scotland’s events Located in history. turbulent the house was The Netherbow, the home of James Mossman, goldsmith to Mary of Queen as the became known and Scots, the Knox, final residence of John 30 tickets Protestant reformer. with per half-hour, will be available in advance available limited tickets via the website. Photo: Robbie Macfarlane Robbie Photo:

Architects JM

Activities: Visitors to learnare invited Activities: about the history house of this old town and specific architectural elements within it. 27. 27. Street, Queen 64 4NAEH2 14:00 Sat 10:00 – formally Percy JM architects, Johnson Marshall & Partners in 2006 from Duddingston moved 17thHouse and purchased the house at 64century town A-listed Queen Street. Wemyss the 7th EarlBuilt for of it has retained the cast-iron spearhead railings and cast-iron itslamp standards enhancing and attic entrance to the 3-storey, basement building. Interior alterations adapted the large-scale for house in these days entertaining both the early in and and a major mid-19th century, alteration 1900. circa

www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.org

Sat 11:00 – 15:00 Sat 11:00 – The James Clerk Maxwell New the Foundation owns Maxwell house in which Town The house contains was born. models and scientific exhibits, pictures illustrating the workof who rankswith Newton Maxwell, of Three’ ‘Big and Einstein as the physics. 26. James Clerk Maxwell Maxwell Clerk James 26. Foundation Street, India 14 6EZ EH3

français français 1RF Institut

www.ifecosse.org.uk

Global Connections:The Institut français d’Ecosse and Consulate General of France in Edinburgh are the official aiming presence of France in Scotland, European culture in the to showcase region. Guided tours of the building Activities: (from the 20,000 book library reserve from the to the Edinburgh skyline visible French workshops in association roof); with our language centre and its ware exhibition Wemyss a teachers; Trust. Victor Murphy organised the by There have been public buildings been public There have The centuries. on this site for present one was inaugurated County. in 1904 for it houses Since September 2017, the Institut français d’Ecosse and Consulate General of France serving as a centrein Scotland, culturalfor exchanges in the and Town very heart of the Old All civic centre of Edinburgh. the to discover are welcome our cultural offerings, architecture, shownand some unique treasures “behind the scenes” as part of guided tours. Sat 10:00 – 14:00 Sat 10:00 – 18:00 Sun 14:00 – West Parliament Square, Parliament West EH1 25. 25. Consulate and d’Ecosse in of France General Edinburgh

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www.ed.ac.uk/news www.ed.ac.uk/news

36. Old College Old 36. of Edinburgh University 9YL EH8 Bridge, South 17:00 Sat 11:00 – 17:00 Sun 12:00 – sits at the heartOld College of Work the University of Edinburgh. originalon Robert design Adam’s began in 1789 and was completed William Henry who Playfair by Playfair created the magnificent added in The dome, Library. bears high gilded a 6ft foot 1887, bearing statue of a youth bronze and ‘the torch of knowledge’ nicknamed the is affectionately roomsThe meeting ‘Golden Boy.’ manyand main staircase contain by including a dozen fine paintings, Henry Raeburn.

Northern Lighthouse Lighthouse Northern

Global Connections: Through our ‘GRAD’, team research and development are worldwe leaders in researching and ground-breaking technology developing We of navigation. the safety to improve membersare also active of IALA which sets international aids to standards for navigation. There will be regular talks in Activities: the boardroom until 2:30pm each day, and an opportunity to try on our heli suits and boat suits. 35. 35. Board Street, George 84 3DA EH2 15:00 Sat 10:00 - 15:00 Sun 10:00 - 84 George Street has been the offices of the Northern Lighthouse Board since 1832. Built in 1786 as part of James development, Town New Craig’s the original facade is almost unchanged since its construction. 82 in the late Acquiring No. were both buildings 1960’s into and developed renovated included which a single office, a workshop and engineering The facility within the basement. a complete basement underwent and isrefurbishment in 2016/17 and meeting a conference now NLB.space for

3YT www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/ visit-us/events-talks-and-visits

Global Connections: National Records Global Connections: of Scotland preserves the primary understandingrecords for all aspects its people, history, of Scotland’s and society. economy government, These records can inspire and engage across Scotland and the communities heritage as their own is revealed. world, tours Include 30-minute of Activities: Archivists’ and booking Advance 10:30 – 15:30. Garden, informing special us of any is essential, access requirements on tour routes. customerservices@Email: or scotlandspeople.gov.uk – Fri 0131 314 4300 (Mon Telephone: 09:00 – 12:00) the tours that only be must Please note, visitors are welcome in advance: booked Register to New to drop in on the day House and engage with other activities and NRS staff. available Visitors are advised that the tours will entail a degree of walking and climbing stairs and are recommended to wear footwear. suitable 34. National Records of Records National 34. Scotland House, Register New Street, Register West 3 EH1 16:00 Sat 10:00 – House is oneNew Register most importantof Scotland’s where National Recordsbuildings of its some of Scotland provides by It was designed services. public Robert Matheson as the home of civil registration in Scotland and opened in 1861. Its centrepiece is the Dome, a large and striking circular 27m (90 feet) over chamber, tiers consists of five which high, of ironwork and galleries. shelving considerable of interest as a It’s piece of 19th century functional architecture and structural engineering.

New College, School School College, New www.ed.ac.uk/divinity

As a leading Global Connections: Christianity, World research in centre for Christian and other Muslim relations New College has an international faiths, and global reach. community 33. 33. of University of Divinity, Edinburgh Place, Mound 2LX EH1 16:00 Sat 10:00 – New College has a central place in home Now iconic skyline. the city’s to the University of Edinburgh’s which School of Divinity, different encompasses students of was the building faiths and none, theological college as the founded of the Free Church of Scotland the Discover on 3 June 1846. rich history magnificent in its newlyarchitecture and visit the may You Hall. refurbished Rainy of the New catch a glimpse even College ghost!

National Library Library National www.nls.uk

We will be offering six We Activities: guided tours throughout the hour-long starting from the reception desk at day, 3pm and 2pm, 12.30pm, 11am, 9.30am, can accommodate a maximum We 4pm. Advance booking of 15 people per tour. of a small number but is preferred, on a first come, places will be available Book online first served basis on the day. or phone 0131 at www.nls.uk/events 623 3734. guided are also offering 45-minute We tours of the Library’s Conservation and 1pm, 11.30am, Studio at 10am, person in These can be booked 2.15pm. on the day. The Library has a café selling hot and and cakes. sandwiches, soup, cold drinks, cards, There is also a shop selling books, and gifts. The main exhibition Northern Lights: The Scottish Enlightenment will be open and is to visitors – 5pm, from 9.30am free of charge. Sat 09:30 – 17:00 Sat 09:30 – LibraryThe National of Scotland this Take largest library. is Scotland’s opportunity to learn more about the collections and the history of See behind building. its impressive ‘The including a visit to the scenes, a rarely seen area beneath Void’, ourAlong with George IV Bridge. main exhibition about Scotland’s there role in the Enlightenment, on will also be special displays Doors about the Open Day and opening architecture, history, of the National Library building in 1956. 32. 32. of Scotland Bridge, IV George 7 1EW EH1

Activities: Visitors to watch will be able Activities: and will games of croquet in progress to tryalso be able game for out the flat-soled shoes, Please wear themselves. This to play. like would if you trainers, e.g. is a great opportunity to experience the game of croquet. The Meadows Croquet Club is Croquet The Meadows Croquetthe home of the National Croquet has been played Centre. halfin Scotland since the second Some of the nineteenth century. earlyof the trophies from the days and will beare still competed for on display. Sat 10:00 – 14:00 Sat 10:00 – Leven Terrace, Leven 9LW EH3 31. Meadows Croquet Croquet Meadows 31. Club

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Advance booking essential via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ dod-ramsay-garden-patrick-geddes- apartment-tickets-65095029987

30-minute tours 30-minute will take Activities: 11.30am, place hourly at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm and must 12.30pm, in advance via https://www. be booked ed.ac.uk/informatics/news-events/doors- open-day-2019 42. Ramsay 42. Apartment Geddes Patrick Garden Ramsay Flat 4f1, 2NAEH1 17:00 Sat 12:00 – 4:30pm) showing at (last 16:00 Sun 12:00 – 3:30pm) andshowing at (last half hour. every be will opportunityA wonderful to visit Scotland for Trust the National Patrick Geddes apartment located Gardens in the within Ramsay This exquisite Old Town. period Arts and Crafts apartment was the town-planner designed by Sir Patrickand environmentalist and his family himself Geddes for at the end of the 19th Century. originalIt retains many features and is situated next to Edinburgh 360 with magnificent Castle, degree views across the City.

41. Queen’s Nursing Nursing Queen’s 41. Scotland Institute Terrace, Castle 31 2EL EH1 15:30 Sat 10:00 – Nursing InstituteThe Queen’s Scotland celebrates its 130th anniversary opening its office by to the public Terrace on Castle by Designed the firstfor time. and completed inJames Gowans acquired the the Institute 1870, property in 1890 as a training funded Nurses, Queen’s centre for money raised Queenby for the Today, Golden Jubilee. Victoria’s inInstitute promotes excellence Find out more nursing. community the history of about the building, QNIS and our links to Sherlock Holmes. Global Connections: The Frontier startedNursing ServiceAmerica, in Maryby was the direct Breckenridge, result of her visit to QNIS and meeting some of Nurses, with Scottish Queen’s America to with her to whom travelled help set up the service. There will be a small Activities: letters collection of nursing equipment, as as well and exam papers to view, information and its about the building history.

The Eastern District of the gardens is 6.9 acres in size. Hay, John Originally designed by a nursery and landscape man theThe gardens feature gardener. a 1984 building of Pluto, Temple that disguises a gas pressure There is also a regulation station. former Nissen hut in use as a tool £5 in 1946. bought for shed, 40. Queen Street Street Queen 40. Gardens Row, Heriot 6LAEH3 17:00 Sat 14:00 – Gardens were Queen Street under a privateestablished Act of Parliament in 1822, the openintending to safeguard asspace along Queen Street gardens. pleasure communal proprietors and tenants Today, of neighbouring properties are and the a key for entitled to apply the cost of meet levies received maintenance and upkeep. District Centre The Centre District of Queen by Street Gardens was designed Painter, Landscape Wilson, Andrew the classical landscapes inspired by The gardens of Claude Lorrain. in the a stone pavilion feature Greek Doric that underwent style It is 4.25conservation in 2014. acres in size. Eastern District

Global Connections: Our connections can be seen in our artwork, many gained pieces of which orginate or have we Notably, inspiration from abroad. Adrian host to are currently playing beautiful paiting of Wiszniewski’s reflecting the spiritual Tekapo, Lake the chapel on its connection between itself once and St Cuthbert’s, shores, situated on the bank of the Nor Loch. 39. Parish Church of of Church Parish 39. St Cuthbert Road, Lothian 5 16:00 Sat 10:00 – The oldest Christian site in tradition has it that Edinburgh, St by the church was founded The Cuthbert 1,300 years ago. original no longer stands building in its place is a spectacularbut 18th century and bell tower designed by 19th century church, Blanc.Scottish architect Hippolyte theFeatures of the church include Memorialmarble-lined Chapel; the beautiful alabaster carving of the Last Supper; the mural of Christ in Glory Robert by Hope; stained glass window; Tiffany our pulpit and marble our impressive and our spectacular painting font; by Tekapo Lake of New Zealand’s Adrian Scottish artist, renowned Wiszniewski. EH1 2EP EH1

The foyer includes a series The foyer www.panmurehouse.org

Panmure House Global Connections:Panmure has been rescued and restored as a ground- relevant, globally home for social breaking economic research, and the latest academic thinking. debate, It aims to bring the world to Scotland, to Adam Smith took Scotland just as the world. Activities: of interactive touchscreen displays information about Panmure providing Adam Smith and his works, House, The and Scottish There Enlightenment. will also be architectural models and points. stewards at key Sun 11:00 – 15:00 Sun 11:00 – House Panmure Built in 1691, ofis the final remaining home economist and philosopher who occupied Adam Smith, histhe House from 1778 until During his death there in 1790. completed the final Smith tenancy, The opus editions of his magnum and regularly of Nations, Wealth figures of the Scottishhosted key Rescued and Enlightenment. Edinburgh Businessrestored by University, Heriot-Watt School, global a new centre for it is now not economic and social debate, public. to the normally accessible 38. Panmure House Panmure 38. Close, Lochend 4 8BL EH8

Community Community

www.edinburgh-orthodox.org.uk/ www.thecausey.org

Global Connections: The Orthodox Andrew is a pan- of St Community orthodox church based in Edinburgh Whilst with a multi-cultural community. it worships primarily in English - Greek, and Romanian are also used, Slavonic reflecting just some of the global the church encompasses. communities and their global links These communities will be explored at the event. The former Parish Buccleuch the by owned Church (now Orthodox of St Community Andrew - Edinburgh) is C-listed Built as and dates from 1755-6. for St Cuthbert’s Parish overflow its tranquil Lothian Road, Church, houses several secret graveyard It sits on the significant graves. western edge a historic triangular “The as locally space known Causey Development Causey”. to transform aims this Trust space and is partnering with the Orthodox of St Community Andrew to host this event. EH8 9AY EH8 17:00 Sat 13:00 – 33 Chapel Street, Chapel 33 37. Orthodox 37. Andrew of St

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www.scottish-gallery.co.uk/

Gallery Scottish The 48. Street, Dundas 16 6HZ EH3 16:00 Sat 10:00 – GalleryThe Scottish in specialises contemporary Scottish and 20th and Scottish, Century painting, UK and international objects. David St. in South Established DottAitken Edinburgh by Street, and Framers, in 1842 as Gilders, firm the also Colourmen, Artists’ exhibited work leading Scottish by a time in Castle Following artists. a new dedicated galleryStreet, The as space was opened in 1897 The Gallery has Scottish Gallery. Streetbeen situated on Dundas since 1992 and celebrated 175 Art of in 2017. Years The Scottish Global Connections: Gallery international, champions contemporary applied art and artists a presence within the global who have talented from young, art community; to travelled graduates have who may Scotland to study at one of the art makers to established and schools, artists an international reach. who have Doors will be the Open Days Activities: final chance to see several exhibitions including solo exhibitions from both and Rebecca Collins, Victoria Crowe some alongside an exhibition showcasing of the finest British and International glass artists featuring work from Harry Karlyn Vidar Koksvik, Morgan, Kevin & Inge Panneels Sutherland, Greenfield.

www.uk.ambafrance.org/-Consulat- general-Edimbourg

Global Connections: “Global Global Connections: is a very adequate Connections” description of the themes the Scottish As the Free French House represents. Official Residence of the French Consul numerous it has welcomed General, as short-termdiplomats as well members artists, of the military, guests: As one of the and so on. politicians, most important and historic French Free the Scottish in Britain, buildings French House indeed represents the into Global Connections that converge our city. will be of the building Tours Activities: ongoing throughout the afternoon. 47. Scottish Free Free Scottish 47. Official House, French the Consul of Residence in of France General Scotland Terrace, Regent 28 5BS 7 EH 16:00 and Sat 12:00 – 16:00 Sun 12:00 – CaltonNestled on the hillside of Free French the Scottish Hill, House is the Official Residence of the Consul General of France wasThe building in Edinburgh. the Free purchased in 1942 by who fled Nazi-occupied French, France and rallied around General de Gaulle in Britain to plan Sincethe Liberation of France. thethen the House has been longer much home of France’s and it relationship with Scotland, guests numerous has welcomed the world. coming from all over

Scottish Free French House www.sacredheartedinburgh.org

Global Connections: Located within Global Connections: the Church is a first-class relic of St Oscar Romero was an Oscar Romero. El Salvadoran Bishop who was marytred March Mass on the 24th whilst saying standing up for He was killed for 1980. country. oppressed people in his native Timed tours will occur Activities: visitors allowing throughout the day to Tickets see the main part of the Library. all tours for at the door on are available The last tour will begin at 15:15. the day. 46. Sacred Heart Church Heart Sacred 46. Street, Lauriston 28 9DJ EH3 17:00 Sat 10:00 – HeartThe Sacred Church is a that isRoman Catholic Church served the Society of Jesus by The architect of the (Jesuits). Church was the Jesuit priest SJ and the Vaughn Richard Fr. in 1859. Church was founded the church has the years, Over been restored and renovated 1907, In occasions. on numerous the organ was installed and was From modified in 1963 and 1974. 1963 to 1990 alterations were the church moremade to make requirements with the compatible The II era. of the post-Vatican Church is a categoryA listed neoclassical in and is building design.

24 George Street, George 24 www.rse.org.uk

The RSE is Global Connections: and was Academy National Scotland’s advancement of the for established It remains learning and useful knowledge. true playing to these principles by today developing a leading role in challenging, and sharing current thinking and ideas that can benefit Scotland and the wider It does this through harnessing world. the diverse and expertise knowledge 1600 experts of over of its Fellowship drawn from the worlds of and leaders, and public business the arts, science, service. Virtual displays, tours, Activities: refreshments and presentations artefacts, ‘Women plus a chance to see our photographic in Science in Scotland’ featuring some of Scotland’s exhibition, female scientists who are all finest shaping our understanding of the world. 45. The Royal Society Society Royal The 45. of Edinburgh 22– 2PQ EH2 16:00 Sat 10:00 – isThere assistance. Access with parking and display limited pay on George Street. available of Edinburgh Society The Royal in 1783 and (RSE) was established has been based on George Street It originally occupied since 1908. which had numbers22–24, the Edinburgh for Life been built in Assurance (ELAC) Company terraced1843 on the site of two David by designed townhouses Bryce. 26, It acquired number is built façade whose corner-site of white Portland stone with a dome crowned copper-roofed status of Prudence, with a bronze in 1994.

www.patrickgeddescentre.org.uk

This year we are hosting a are we This year Activities: ‘Chinese Bed Quilts’: free exhibition of offering visitors into an intimate window everyday in the 1950-60s life Chinese through this exquisite rare collection not (organisedexhibited in Europe before the Confucius Institute). by CourtRiddle’s will also be hosting two Doors before lectures in the week more page for see Events Open Days, details. Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 12:00 - 1590sA-listed an Court, Riddle’s is a hidden tenement, merchant’s Old gem amidst Edinburgh’s restored by Painstakingly Town. theSHBT and re-opened as the special Patrick Geddes Centre, interiors and painted ceilings take visitors years through 400 of history. Edinburgh’s 44. Riddle’s Court Riddle’s 44. Lawnmarket, 322 2PG EH1

Royal Society of Edinburgh

Global Connections: The adjacent Americanterraces are home to the maple silver two who donated consulate, trees to the garden to commemorate the victims of 9/11. One of the largest New Town Town One of the largest New its gardens in private ownership, main format remains relatively unchanged since its development HenryWilliam 1830. in Playfair by uplandThe design consists of an acres planted with of seven lawn The flanking specimen trees. acres are of five woodlands daffodils planted with crocuses, a carpet providing of and bluebells, colour in the spring. Sun 13:00 – 16:00 Sun 13:00 – 17a Royal Terrace Mews, Terrace Royal 17a 5B2 EH7 43. Regent, Royal and and Royal Regent, 43. Gardens Terrace Carlton

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St Michael’s and All Saints www.stmichaelandallsaints.org.uk

54. St Michael’s and Michael’s St 54. All Saints Street, Brougham 28 5PW EH3 16:00 Sat 10:00 – Church isAll Saints St Michael and designedA listed building a Grade Architect Sir the Edinburgh by RobertAnderson and Rowand The Church boasts in 1867. built William Burges by fine altar pieces and(1867) and C E Kemp (1889) William excellent stained glass by Bell & Ninian Clayton Wailes, Comper. Of note is the Global Connections: 16th/17th century Pulpit with Spanish carved allegorical figures (Hope Justice) the statues on the and at the corners, carvedwere Altar in reredos on the high Obberamergau. :

www.stcolumbasbythecastle.org.uk

Global Connections and activities “Our There will be an exhibition of including an all-age global connections” activity. 53. St Columba’s by Columba’s St 53. the Castle Terrace, Johnston 14 2PW EH1 16:30 Sat 14:00 – 16:30 Sun 12:00 – sitting just Victorian Church, This is a small gem. the Castle, below Visitors often remark upon the which, stained glass windows several female feature unusually, There is a largemural of figures. Christ in Glory the by painted artistWildlife John renowned and a tapestryBusby Millie by Donaldson. the interior has been This year, fittingrefurbished including the a new of underfloor heating, to oak floor and improvements The new lighting the East end. illuminates more clearlynow the interior features. :

www.stcecilias.ed.ac.uk

Global Connections and activities 52. St Cecelia’s Hall Cecelia’s St 52. Niddry50 Street, 1LG EH1 17:00 Sat 10:00 – 17:00 Sun 12:00 – oldest Scotland’s Hall is St Cecilia’s concert hall and home to the collectionUniversity Edinburgh’s of Built by instruments. of musical the Edinburgh Musical Society Robertand designed by Mylne, this Georgian held its firstjewel Surroundingconcert the in 1763. Concert Room are 4 galleries 500 musical over that display centuriesinstrumentsfive spanning heritageof musical and history. hourlyJoin us for short musical performances each) in the (20 minutes There Concert Room and Laigh Hall. will also be tours and demonstrations and musical highlighting music instruments from around the world.

www.deanvillage.com

Nasmyth’s design Global Connections: Nasmyth’s at Vesta of Temple was based on the At the centre of an open in Italy. Tivoli statue pillared dome stands a marble added Goddess of Health, of Hygieia, in 1884. 51. St Bernard’s Well Well Bernard’s St 51. from (along Leith of Water EH3 6TS Place) Saunders 15:00 Sat 10:30 – was designed by Well St Bernard’s in 1789 onAlexander Nasmyth the site of an earlier mineral water medicinal to have believed well, gem wasThis little properties. as the last in restored in 2013, Monuments” “Twelve the City’s Some features programme. such as the been restored, have andpineapple finial being re-gilded roof timbers replaced.

St Bernard’s Well www.stagw.org.uk

Sat 10:00 – 15:00 Sat 10:00 – as the firstBuilt in 1784 church Andrew’s St Town, of the New Major Church was designed by Andrew Frazer and the unusual the first in Britain, elliptical plan, responded to the restricted site his built after Sir Laurence Dundas in Sthouse on the intended site Square on the George Andrew’s Street axis. The Church boasts a fine especially Georgian interior, notable ceiling, Adam-style the and Douglas Webster glass (Alf Kennedy organ Wells Strachan), original peel of bells (1984), interpretationand 2006), (restored panels. 50. St Andrew’s and and Andrew’s St 50. Church West St George’s Street, George 13 2PA EH2 15:00 Sun 09:00 –

www.scotsgenealogy.com

The family historyThe family Global Connections: many visited by centre is frequently overseas visitors looking for – mostly help with tracing their Scottish roots.. A continuous-running video Activities: to start“How your presentation on a tour of the by followed history”, family library’s facilities. Macfarlane Robbie Photo: Founded in 1953, the Society the Founded in 1953, moved into 15 Victoria Terrace The internal walls of the in 1991. property phases are from two dating vaulted arches of building: from c.1830-1840 and the cellars Terrace of tenements on Johnston time it has been Over in 1868-9. ARP centre during used as an a by WWII and then occupied a confectionery manufacturer, a scientific equipment supplier, apottery & printmaking studio, The restaurant and then home to Scottish Genealogy Society. Sat 12:00 – 16:00 Sat 12:00 – 16:00 Sun 12:00 – 15 Victoria Terrace, Victoria 15 49. Scottish Genealogy Genealogy Scottish 49. Society 2JL EH1

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www.facebook.com/603sqn/

Global Connections: RAF Reserves Global Connections: servecontinually around the world on RAF Force Protection duties. tours will provide of We Activities: 3pm on both at 1pm and the building Advance booking essential via days. https://603sqn-dod2019.eventbrite. per tour is 20 number The max co.uk to note that the Visitors will have by wheelchair ground floor is accessible (temporary ramps will be in place) with reduced mobility those however find difficulty going to other levels may the 1st floor). beyond (especially 60. 603 (City of of (City 603 60. Squadron, Edinburgh) Air Force Auxiliary Royal Terrace, Learmonth 25 1NZ EH4 Edinburgh, 15:00 Sat 13:00 – 15:00 Sun 13:00 – Victorian Mansion was This Arthur designed in 1891 for the famous whisky Sanderson, a largedistiller who had bought However, collection of fine arts. since 1925 it has been the Headquarters of 603 (City of Royal Edinburgh) Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force. The interiors finely were William Scott decorated by with each roomMorton, designed accordingindividually to the art – a displayed Grecian themed entrance hall, a Renaissance Dining Room, RobertDrawing Room inspired by and Louis XIII styled Adam, bedroom.

University of University www.ed.ac.uk/is/main-library

59. Library Main Edinburgh Square, George 30 9LJ EH8 16:00 Sat 12:00 – 16:00 Sun 12:00 – The University library has been art, collecting printed materials, theand other objects from around world since the late 16th century, its building and more recently bedigital collections which can 24/7. accessed globally Library, Come and visit the Main designed a first class library facility, in 1967 built Sir Basil Spence, by 2013 where in and redeveloped academics and visitors students, from around the world can and engage with our physical electronic collections. at the Refreshments available Activities: Library Café Self-guided tours

Main Library University of Edinburgh www.eusa.ed.ac.uk

Activities: Self-guided tours and Activities: refreshments available. House Row 58.Teviot Square, Bristo 13 9AJ EH8 16:00 Sat 10:00 – is one of House Row Teviot managed by several buildings Edinburgh University Students’ It opened in 1889 – Association. oldest making it the world’s purpose-built Student Union – and was designed by building Wilson in a Sydney Mitchell and 16th century Scots architectural It style with late Gothic features. has a variety of catering and bar a dining chamber, a debating areas, other meeting many and room, of which will be a number rooms; open to visitors.

www.trg.ed.ac.uk Lucy Skaer ‘The Green Man’, Man’, ‘The Green Lucy Skaer courtesyexhibition view of Rice Gallery Talbot the

Visitors the can enjoy Activities: Gallery’s Hong by Festival exhibition Kong based artist and composer Samson Young. Gallery Rice Talbot 57. Old of Edinburgh, University Bridge, South College, 9YL EH8 17:00 Sat 11:00 - 17:00 Sun 12:00 - The heartSituated in the of historicUniversityEdinburgh’s of Rice Gallery Talbot Old College, leading is one of Scotland’s contemporary art galleries comprising a contemporary white cube and a neoclassical 19th century former natural Visitors can enjoy history museum. the Gallery’s Festival exhibition ‘Real Samson Young Music’.

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Global Connections: The Great Hall Global Connections: incorporates woodwork Italian in in addition to the central fireplace, German glasswork and Baltic timber and information on the use of global resources in the construction will The be included in the guided tours. Service Tribunals Scottish Courts and embraces multiculturism and diversity and this is reflected in the composition of its workforce within Parliament House. Come and explore a civil Activities: courtroom and experience a mock trial on the day). (subject to staff availability Refreshments available. Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 – ParliamentCome and visit House which is steeped in history and architecture. has impressive Upon entering the prestigious gain sightParliament Hall you’ll German-madeof the impressive South” “Great stained glass Baltic and the fabulous window also have You’ll oak beamed ceiling. the opportunity to view and learn more about a typical courtroom used today. 56. Supreme Courts, Courts, Supreme 56. House Parliament House,Parliament 11 Square, Parliament 1RQ EH1

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Global Connections: Stills will be Global Connections: exhibiting seminal early works by American photographer Cindy Sherman, artistsone of the most influential of the last 40 years. visual displays, Guided tours, Activities: refreshments Founded in 1977, Stills is a centre Stills Founded in 1977, photographyfor based in the heart designed by of Edinburgh, We architects Reiach and Hall. will be offering tours at 11am and Sunday. & 3pm on Saturday by Come and see our exhibition one of the most Cindy Sherman, influential artists of the last 40 find out more about and years, our production facilities. EH1 1BP EH1 18:00 Sat 11:00 – 18:00 Sun 11:00 – 23 Cockburn Street, Cockburn 23 55. Stills Centre for Centre Stills 55. Photography

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66. Herbarium and and Herbarium 66. Botanic Royal Library, Edinburgh Garden Botanic Garden Royal Row Inverleith 20a Edinburgh, 16:00 Sat 13:00 – The terrazzo and glass Herbarium & Library overlooks the building Opened NE corner Garden. of the 2005-6, in 1964 and extended in largest it houses one of Europe’s botanical libraries and a collection of around 3 million preserved plant and fungi specimens, supporting global Garden’s the conservation andresearch, education programmes. Global Connections: Our mission explain and conserveto explore, the plants is a global task and we world’s the planet connect with people all over will bringso we out in order to do this, this aspect of our work in the material display. we Guided tours every 30 Activities: final tour at 3:30pm. minutes;

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65. Granton Castle Castle Granton 65. Garden Walled Road, Shore West 23 1QB EH5 15:00 Sat 11:00 – An opportunity to visit Granton’s garden hidden ‘secret’ very own waterfront. on Edinburgh’s away was once Garden Walled The attached to Granton Castle, in the latewhich was built in 1544, rebuilt 15th century, refurbished in the 17th century, demolished in 1921. and finally survived Garden Walled and The centuries. was cultivated across the working been have Volunteers transform 2017 to since May the space into a beautiful overgrown for area accessible and publicly locals and visitors to enjoy. alike Global Connections: Look out for information which provide displays about plant origins and garden history around the world. activities and Children’s Activities: recitals will be featured musical accompanied throughout the afternoon, are Visual displays refreshments. by and located throughout the garden, visitorsstewards will be awaiting at key information. points to provide Shore West on Free parking available Morrison’s car park is a shortRoad. walk Note that there is no parking on away. Caroline ParkAvenue.

14:45 – 16:00 11:30 – 12:45

Granton Art Centre www.nationalgalleries.org/whats-on

13:15 – 14:30 These 4 tours and tickets ticketed are in advance via https:// be booked must or www.nationalgalleries.org/whats-on Scottish contact the Information Desk, National Gallery on +44 (0)131 624 Please note booking in person is 6200. Art at Grantonnot possible Centre. Free street parking parking and disabled priorby arrangement. Guided tours: Guided tours: Activities: 10:00 – 11:15 64. National Galleries Galleries National 64. Granton – of Scotland Art Centre Road, Granton West 242 1JA EH5 16:00 Sat 10:00 – guided tour only by In addition to artworks displayed Gallery, at the Scottish National the Scottish National Gallery of Scottish and the Art, Modern the National Portrait Gallery, National Galleries of Scotland 5,000 artworksstores over Artin the Granton Centre. firstThis Centre is Scotland’s purpose-built art providing store, 1,300 square-metres of secure, climate-controlled storage space. During Doors 2019, Open Day forthe Centre will be open behind-the-scenes tours including a short on recent presentation an overview of developments, the Centre is currentlyhow used, and an insight into future plans.

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Abbots Global Connections: Abbots Choice in Leith in 1863 Whisky was established and exported to European its whiskies This bond America. markets and Latin original also has of building features ‘Customs and Excise’ signage including to the door. Our antiques range also includes exhibition quality Scottish cabinetmaking and pieces from around the world – Japanese including Chinese furniture, cabinets and European mirrors. French polishers and cabinet Activities: makers will be in their workshops repairing and polishing antiques. Members to will be able of the public talk to them and observe them at their work. 63. Georgian Antiques Georgian 63. Street, Pattison 10 7HF EH6 14:00 Sat 10:00 – Victorian, A category C-Listed late storey (50,000 five red brick, purpose-builtsquare foot) whisky Scotch Choice Abbot’s warehouse. and Whisky was produced here, retains almost all ofthe building Acquired by its original features. 30 years Antiques over Georgian ago. Photo: Robbie macfarlane Robbie Photo:

Edinburgh Edinburgh Sculpture www.edinburghsculpture.org Harris Hussey Sutherland © Photo:

We have have We Global Connections: international artists as members, studio holders and artists-in-residence, including partnerships later in 2019 with Ukraine and Japan. There will be tours of the Activities: including the chance to see building, inside the practical workshops and hear about becoming a member at 12pm, tour) and 3pm. 2pm (architect’s 1pm, artworksThere will also be two on Lucy a suspended sculpture by show: on the adjoining cycle path, Wayman Adam Benmakhlouf has made a and sound poem which is presented within at the edge of our Courtyard. Tower the 21 Hawthornvale, 21 EH6 4JT Newhaven, 16:00 Sat 12:00 – Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop’s opened in were new buildings from the a progression 2012, sheds which a grouprailway of artists on the site took over in the late 1980s.The bespoke Sutherland designed by buildings, house studios, Architects, Hussey artist-in-residenceworkshops, accommodation and presentation artistsspaces which enables and members to engage of the public in contemporary art ideas and The production. Hawthornvale cycle path runs next to the a café in the and there’s building centre of the space. 62. Scott (Bill Workshop the and Centre Sculpture Laboratories) Creative

Abbeyhill Baptist Abbeyhill

Abbeyhill Baptist Abbeyhill Global Connections: Church has a very long history of members going to work overseas in a variety of roles in a variety of countries Uganda, Thailand, Brazil, including Japan, Albania to name Romania, Nepal, China, a few. but Our current congregation also have global connections as it is made of individuals and families from several Zimbabwe, countries including Ghana, Northern Scotland, England, France, and India to name but China Ireland, a few. of documents Visual displays Activities: and photographs from throughout the history. Church’s Short video presentations from community Abbeyhill members of the past and present about activities, and home coffee Refreshments (Tea, baking) available. Abbeyhill Baptist Church has Baptist Church Abbeyhill been part Abbeyhill the local of The since 1895. community current in church was built 1902 on the drying of green Terrace the tenement on Elgin and this became with a flat roof, the drying the flats green for it Today within the tenement. a vibrant provides placenot only alsoof worship but on Sundays of themeets some of the needs providing by local community thesocial activities such as hosting running Night Shelter, Bethany parent & toddlers lunch clubs, carer groups. groups and foster Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 – Church Terrace, Elgin 22 5PB EH7 61.

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72. National Museums Museums National 72. Centre Collection Road, Granton West 242 1JA EH5 13:00 Sat 10:00 – scenes on a tourGo behind the of our state-of-the-art collections research centre in Granton, On this guided tour Edinburgh. research access, we see how you’ll onand prepare collections not and learndisplay more about how look after our internationallywe 10:00- Tours: important collections. 11:15 and 11:45-13:00. prior arrangement Disabled parking by via: Advance booking essential www.nms.ac.uk/doorsopenday

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Tours, talks programme, video talks programme, Tours, Activities: presentations and hands-on activities Café The Nucleus all ages. for suitable will be open. 71. MRC Institute of of Institute MRC 71. Molecular and Genetics at the Medicine Edinburgh of University Edinburgh, of University General HospitalWestern 2XR Road, EH4 Campus,Crewe 15:00 Sat 11:00 – 3The MRC IGMM includes CRUKResearch Centres – the the Edinburgh Cancer Centre; &MRC Human Genetics Unit and Genomic the Centre for Experimental Medicine (CGEM) Our University of Edinburgh 600Institute brings together over 200 students, including scientists, endeavour. scientific in a single, toVisit the IGMM building designed to it was how discover link and intellectually physically the three research centres within encouraging exciting the Institute, multi-disciplinary collaborations in biomedical research.

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Global Connections: As employer nationalities and a transportof many customers for provider from across the connect people every we day globe, with our city. 100 As this is ’ Activities: from throughout buses anniversary, year the years 70. Lothian Buses Buses Lothian 70. Garage Central Street, Annandale 55 4AZ EH7 16:00 Sat 12:00 – Built originally the Industrial for the categoryExhibition of 1922, to was purchased listed building ‘B’ become the home of Edinburgh Corporation Transport’s bus 108fleet in 1926 then housing char-a- including buses, vehicles garageThe bancs and city cars. againwas extended in 1933 and with By the mid 1960’s in 1963. garage was home to 242 buses also had satelliteand the company Portobello, garages at Longstone, Of particular and Leith. Tollcross roof dome interest is the building’s the building Today wash. and bus is the Head Office of the Lothian 250 buses housing over Group, and 900 staff.

Global Connections: Leith has connections to the wider numerous world- portraits hall within the town one the formershow Leith Provosts, Generalof whom was Governor of enacted of the laws Many Australia. in Leith related to the trade passing through the docks from all corners of the globe. Hall and Sheriff Court are Town As the situated within an operational Police station access will be dependent upon Persons operationalany requirement. bags searched prior have attending may to entry. 69. Leith Town Hall & Hall Town Leith 69. Court Sheriff Street, Queen Charlotte 29-35 7EY EH6 16:00 Sun 10:00 – Hall and Sheriff Court Town Leith Police are situated within Leith in 1828 to a design Built station. the building Dicksons, and R. R. by Victorian debating contains the commonly more chamber, referred as the old Leith town to and the since 1864, unaltered hall, The former Leith Sheriff Court. ‘The Alexander Carse painting is landing of King George the IV’ hall. town within the on display

Leith Theatre www.leiththeatretrust.org

Leith Theatre has Global Connections: Leith performers attracted acclaimed bands, and directors across the world. from information boards, Tours, Activities: knowledgeable video presentation, stewards. Sun 11:00 – 16:00 Sun 11:00 – Theatre complex was The Leith the a gift to the people following decision to incorporate the Burgh of Leith into Edinburgh. has seen bombThe building the but damage and dereliction, also decades spent shut have preserved of the 30s much Art It is Deco original features. into the firstcurrently moving phase of essential refurbishments a unique into so it can blossom cultural gem in the heart Leith. of the charm of its fadedDiscover glamour! Theatre Leith 68. Road, Ferry 28-30 EH6 4AE EH6

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After a brief tour, a talk will After a brief tour, Activities: Shrine in the main be given Room. attend are respectfully wishing to People in the off their shoes requested to take entering before the Shrinevestibule Entrytours the times for Room. and till 4pm. 2.30 till 3pm and 3.30 talks are: This iconic Georgian building was originally opened in 1805 It is as the first Bank of Leith. a Buddhist Meditationnow of allCentre open to people and prayer meditation, for faiths, and other Qigong Yoga, classes in benefitwholesome activities to mind and spirit. body, 25 Bernard Street, EH6 6SH EH6 Street, Bernard 25 16:00 Sun 14:00 – 67. Kagyu Samye Dzong Dzong Samye Kagyu 67. Tibetan Edinburgh, Meditation Buddhist Peace for World Centre and Health

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77. St Columba’s Columba’s St 77. Hospice Road, Boswall 15 3RW EH5 15:00 Sat 11:00 – Hospice provides Columba’s St. end-of-life and excellent palliative families, care to patients and their as specialist education to as well It opened healthcare professionals. incorporating Challenger in 1977, a B-listed Greek revival Lodge, and modern in 1825, villa built Please note: surrounding buildings. open toinpatient areas will not be visitors and parking costs £1. Global Connections: Challenger Lodge by was named after HMS Challenger Sir John Murray who bought the house He had sailed on HMS in the 1880s. Challenger in the round-the-world exploration of oceans (1873 -1876) – a global journey some 68,000 covering a An image of the ship, nautical miles. photograph of James Murray and his and also a Challenger Medal family in the to each person(given involved expedition) will be on display. Refreshments available. Activities:

Henderson Street, EH6 6BJ Street, Henderson www.slpc.co.uk

76. South Leith Parish Parish Leith South 76. Church Kirkgate,The New 6 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 12:00 – ParishSouth Leith Church, has been in 1483, founded the ‘Church in the Midst’ the historic parish church in Leith Our historic 500 years. over for Thomas redesigned by building, has within it Hamilton in 1847, historicalmany and architectural aitems of great interest including andunique hammer beam roof windows. magnificent stained-glass royal The church has many coat ofconnections including the arms of Mary of Guise and Mary Queen of Scots. Global Connections: South Leith Parish with connections Church has strong, in 40 years, Zambia stretching back over particular Chipembi Girls with School. More recent years has seen a strong The United with relationship developing Church of Zambia University Kitwe and the Church is currently campus, sponsoringpresently three divinity students there. The Brindley and Foster Activities: on organ played from 1887 will be 2pm and 3pm 1pm, at 12pm, Saturday The organ will be used 15 minutes. for as normal during morning Sunday service 1pm and 2pm and then at Obtain a close up 15 minutes. for played view of the Petworth map of the siege of Leith from 1560

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Global Connections: Whilst specialising in Scottish Minerals and the polishing and setting of Scottish agates in has worldwide the Club jewellery, foreign 3000 minerals, collections of over slabs with a varietyagates and marble regularly We of examples on display. links visitorsmeet foreign and have United NZ, particularlyAustralia, with etc and England, France, Germany, States, also hold training courses with trainees to coming from Shetland to Plymouth learn lapidary skills. demonstrations Guided tours, Activities: visual displays of work, 75. Scottish Mineral and and Mineral Scottish 75. Club Lapidary offLane, Maritime 16-20 EH6 6RZ Street, Constitution 16:00 Sat 10:30 - 16:00 Sun 10:30 – “Quality Court” originally The yard, hason Quality Lane (pre 1777) sincebeen home to the Club Alexander by The rebuild 2007. Hunter Crawford in 1891, incorporating earlier 19th Century has workshops and warehouses, been internally altered to provide workshop Lapidary facilities for – of stonesthe cutting and polishing (a traditional craft), Scottish silversmithing and the faceting of gemstones. It also houses a comprehensive Library collections of and Club Scottish agates and minerals with selected displays.

Out of the Blue Out of the Blue Global Connections: 50 organisations from over is visited by throughout the world to learn each year enterprise, about our approach to social and reuse of sustainability environmental as an asset to the community. a building A-listed building The Drill Hall is a because of this architectural heritage, also its historicalbut significance in the In 1915 the Gretna disaster, local area. the worst crash history in the of and killed 227 people British rail travel, 102 of those killed injured 246 others. 7th (Leith) men from the young were on their Scots, Battalion of the Royal to where they were to Liverpool, way The bodies of the Gallipoli. for leave laid out in the Drillvictims were Hall prior to burial in Rosebank Cemetery, The Drill Hall in Pilrig. Walk across Leith as a memorialstill stands today to one of the greatest tragedies the to affect of Leith. community www.outoftheblue.org.uk/about/ the-drill-hall/

Activities: Local craftspeople will be Activities: demonstratingselling their and their skills plus artist and makersunique products, demonstrations and repair workshops, stations as part of a Makers Marque. The Out of the Blue DrillThe Out of is Hall in 1901 built building A- listed an the renowned and designed by Anderson. architect Sir Rowand The Drill of considerable Hall is historical significance to the Leith association due to its community with the Gretna rail tragedy of refurbishment Careful, 1915. has transformed former this military into a centre for building participatory activity of significant artisticbenefit to the local and communities. Sun 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 10:00 – 74. Out of the Blue Drill Hall Hall Drill Blue of the Out 74. Street, Dalmeny 36 EH6 8RG EH6

Cockburn Association Cockburn this year, please consider this year, making a donation to the North EdinburghNorth Arts

If you enjoyed Doors Open Days Doors Open Days enjoyed If you www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/ about-neg/

The area within Global Connections: which NorthArts Edinburgh is located has a diverse cultural and fascinating reflecting its place as an heritage, the Edinburgh interface between work with We and the City. Waterfront a range of local history groups and memberscommunity to interpret local from the taken heritage in all its forms, areas important industrial and social history that forms an integrated context within a broad global influence. Guided tours of the garden Activities: and the opportunity to visit the North play Children’s ArtsEdinburgh Building. from activities Refreshments available the café. The architecturally designed landscape at garden award-winning NorthArts Edinburgh was created during 2014 on former brownfield Artsland adjacent to the principal From a design Centre Building. it has been recognised perspective, from awards excellence via for the Scottish Urban Regeneration and Trust Scottish Civic Forum, Place Making UK. The garden is a multi-themed ongreenspace focusing access to artisticproviding play- community expression, space and horticultural growing, with a primary on focus cultural communities, sustainable interpretationand environmental awareness. Sat 10:00 – 13:00 Sat 10:00 – 15a Pennywell Court Pennywell 15a 4TZ EH4 73. Garden

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Bellfield 83. Street 16b Bellfield Portobello, EH15 2BP 17:00 Sun 13:00 – After the first successful urban right campaign, community to buy Action Porty reopened the former Portobello Old Parish Church a new in June 2018 as Bellfield, Portobello hub for community just Constructed in steps from the sea. William Sibbald, 1809 to designs by the former church has been a activity special site of community as a place centuries, two over for and to to celebrate and mourn, dance and play. meet, As a former Global Connections: tied to has gravestones Bellfield church, the Scottish diaspora memorials and dedicated to local residents who fought in warsand fell abroad. At 15:00 there will be a talk Activities: right process on the community to buy over Bellfield has developed and how years ownership. two of community At 16:00 a heritage walk led by will departTrust Portobello Heritage from Bellfield. donation and There will be a café by the various for information classes, tables workshops at offered and activities Bellfield.

7DX Vine Trust Trust Vine Barge www.vinetrust.org

82. Prince Barge, Trust The Vine Edinburgh, Dock, Wales of EH6 16:00 Sat 10:00 - 16:00Sun 13:00 - toOpened in 2011 and home international charity development this critically- acclaimed Trust, Vine barge boasts state-of-the-art design Architectsfrom Archial This converted oil NORR). (now barge boasts a panorama Glass While Room with stunning views. the private for hire, also available spacebarge creative a provides from which Vine Trust coordinates volunteering expeditions providing Tanzania changing projects in life- and Peru. Global Connections: Vine Trust works on projects on the islands of Lake and those along Tanzania, Victoria, This year in Peru. River Amazon the their biggest construction project yet, began in Village of Hope’ ‘Kazunzu: Come along to learn more Tanzania. could be you about this village and how the next to visit! Refreshments available. Activities: A

The Victorian The Brunswick Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Road, Brunswick www.histedcentre.org.uk

Victoria Primary School Inside the History of Education functioningCentre is a fully Victorian classroom with wooden finger-stocks, blackboards, desks, as a as well and the tawse, Victoriana room full of museum including a kitchen range and a variety of household items, most of which can be handled. Victorian-style lesson in a Enjoy thethe classroom and explore andexhibitions and household room. other items in the museum Global Connections and activities: 81. of (History Schoolroom Centre) Education Primary School, Walk Leith 9 5NG EH7 16:00 Sat 11:00 – 16:00 Sun 11:00 – at given Victorian-style lesson, 20 minute will regular intervals throughout the day, about the Britishteach you Empire in Victorian it impacted on times and how school and home life.

Victoria Primary Victoria www.heartofnewhaven.co.uk www.victoriaprimary.com

Historically, Global Connections: Historically, has had connections with Newhaven the Canadian Goldrush and the Spanish to as the school prepares Today, Armada. the reclaimed to its new site on move it continues Harbour, Western area of wide ranging global connections to have with its pupils speaking nearly 30 languages. different at 12.30, will be given Talks Activities: 13.30 and 14.30 and tours of the pupils will start lead by building at on a regular continuing around 12 noon, basis throughout the afternoon. Plans of the new school will be on as the opportunity as well display to the comment on potential uses for the when acquired by existing building community. Community Newhaven Refreshments, Choir will perform at 14:30 80. School Newhaven, Street, Main 4HY EH6 16:00 Sat 12:00 – the oldest workingThe school is The Primary in Edinburgh. school original dating from 1845 building later(architect James Lessels) has itsextended in 1874 and 1875 Its original timber exterior intact. a relatively sash and case windows, unchanged interior retaining timber boarded dado panelling, cast- stairs, stone iron radiators, iron banisters double-height and school an impressive the hall make and virtually complete example of its type. It also contains the recently a Museum’ ‘Wee refreshed permanent of Newhaven display artefacts.

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Trinity House has Trinity Global Connections: vast and eclectic collection a wonderful, sailorsof objects collected by from Leith throughout the centuries all and from Visitors can the corners of the globe. a gentoo penguin see models of ships, egg brought back from whalers in South largestGeorgia painting and Scotland’s da Gama Vasco of the great explorer rounding the Cape of Good Hope. visitors This year can create Activities: collage masterpiecetheir own based on the painting of Loch Carron of Glasgow, Scotland and which sailed between Australia and is currently on loan to the There will be National Galleries Scotland. craft children and families, activities for opportunities to handle objects from and a self-guided tour, the collection, throughout. visual displays Sat 11:00 – 16:00Sat 11:00 – 16:00Sun 11:00 – famous Leith’s into Dive maritime history an and discover maritimeoutstanding collection of Once the base of the treasures. Incorporation of Mariners and House has Trinity Shipmasters, Kirkgate stood in Leith’s proudly Established since at least 1555. it grew to to help sailors in need, role in the development a key play of the port and is a reminder of Explore the great heritage. Leith’s yourself for building and step into a nautical world. 79. of Leith Kirkgate 99 6BJ EH6 Photo: Robbie Macfarlane Robbie Photo:

St Mary Star Mary St of www.stmarysstarofthesea.org

Global Connections: The Church’s with congregation is very multicultural, 25 nationalities represented. tbc Activities: A Pugin & Son designed church inA Pugin & Son constructedstyle classic a between of the side altars One 1852-54. is dedicated to Maryof the Star saint of Leith since the patron Sea, The Church has the 12th Century. 20 stained glass windows, over local by and a new baptismal font sculptress Graciella Ainsworth. Sun 13:00 – 16:30 Sun 13:00 – 106 Constitution Street, Constitution 106 6AW EH6 78. the Sea

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89. St Mark’s Episcopal Episcopal Mark’s St 89. Church Portobello287 Street, High 2AR EH15 16:00 Sat 10:00 – is a B-listed church St Mark’s neo-classical villa-style building which was consecrated in 1828. The interior has some fine Greek qualityRevival detailing and good The stained-glass. graveyard to monuments contains many military officers and naval based in Portobello during the 19th A small memorial garden century. developed. has also been recently The combination of a church and placed in line with a gateway in a formalwith the churchyard arrangement in Scotland is unusual Disabled and unique in Edinburgh. parking available. Global Connections: In the 19th the church membership was century, the upper reaches from drawn mainly of Portobello society with a large proportion and army of retired naval There officers and colonial civil servants. of militaryare a high number graves, telling us about the history of Portobello with its strong military and colonial including the East India connections, Company. and children’s Displays Activities: activities available. Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works

88. Seafield Waste Waste Seafield 88. Works Treatment Water Esplanade, Marine 20 7R EH6 guided tour onlySat by guided tour only Sun by largest Seafield is Scotland’s wastewater treatment works, from thetreating the wastewater 850,000population equivalent of organisedpeople and is open for tours on Doors Open Day. Edinburgh’s will hear how You in thewastewater was treated it is how then discover past, Gone are the days treated today. intowhere sewage was tossed thethe streets or loaded onto see how Gardyloo ship - you’ll adhere treatment methods today’s to strict regulations environmental produce energyand even rich products such as green energy that can be exported to the and a nutrient rich national grid, fertiliser that is used in agriculture. As Seafield is an operational tours booking for advance site, is essential and no under 16’s Health & Safety for allowed are visitors that attend Any reasons. the site without a valid ticket at the gate. will be turned away https://www. via: available Tickets eventbrite.co.uk/e/dod-seafield- waste-water-treatment-works- tickets-64978468348

www.chambersmcmillan.com

EH15 2BL EH15 was The building Global Connections: designed using precedents from other ramped in the world. buildings 87. The Ramp House Ramp The 87. Portobello, Lane, 9e Bellfield 17:00 Sun 12:00 - own architect’s An award-winning accessible storey wheelchair two home and studio on afamily tight urban site based around It long ramp. 28m an unfolding ishas resulted in a design that both open plan and complex, with spaces connecting whilst separate tostill feeling and able A purposes. different be used for restrained front façade using stone and shingles contrasts with the formscopper clad playful of the garden façade.

www.pbc.scot

Global Connections: Puerto Bello was where the sailor who in Panama Puertobuilt fought, Bello House had Area to returning to the Edinburgh on the London His home was reside. to Edinburgh route so he Stagecoach The fish wives refreshments. provided also stop off of Musselburgh would to and from marketon their way in Edinburgh. Our church congregation of about 60 adults and 26 children comes from 10 “global connections”. nations - definitely tour guides will have We Activities: people the main building to show giving a background to its history and someone We will also have significance. to tell the story Porridge of the Devil’s the women by “brewed” which was in the church hall when it was who lived located near Gretna. 86. Portobello Baptist Baptist Portobello 86. Church Portobello189-193 High Portobello,1EU EH15 Street, 16:00 Sat 10:00 - Portobello is Baptist Church celebrating its centenary of using which was the firstthe building Hall (opened Town Portobello on the site1868) and was built of Puerto House which was Bello The the first in the area. dwelling David was designed by building Bryce Fettes (who also designed College and the original Edinburgh building was also The Infirmary). a cinema and used as a dance hall, becominghosted soirees before The church hall was a church. Porridge originally from the Devil’s site in Gretna where munitions WW1. during assembled were the huts were After the war, and sold. disassembled

Sat 10:00 – 17:00 Sat 10:00 – An Edinburgh box police with original interior fittings, as 1933, commissioned in May ofproduced to the 1929 design James Ebenezer Architect City MacRae to fulfil a modern, practical and technical function, in withwhilst being styled to fit Set existing architecture. the city’s of contemporaryup with a display artefacts to illustrate the how was used. building Box Police 85. junctionNorthfield Broadway North, Drive Mountcastle with 7SA EH8

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Global Connections: Bridgend Farmhouse international hosts a monthly meal and will be displaying community things in relation to its international activities and the work it does in the local and global community. There will be a of display Activities: information and a booklets, pictures, film made as part of our HLF funded project documenting and social history of Bridgend. arts music, and There will also be food, tours of the farmhouseWoodwork crafts, and Eco-Bothy. A late eighteenth centuryA late eighteenth farmhouse on the forestate that has been restored community the benefit of the local 17 years. after being left derelict for training café, It hosts a community an exhibition space/room, kitchen, 4 workshops used kitchen garden, arts outdoors, and crafts bike, for an Eco-bothy It has and woodwork. in what used to be thebeing built old piggery and the site keeps on what the depending evolving it needs. indicates community Sun 12:00 – 17:00Sun 12:00 – 41 Old Dalkeith Road Dalkeith Old 41 84. Bridgend Farmhouse Bridgend 84. 4TE EH16

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, led by Dr Sara Stevenson, Dr Sara led by Stevenson, , convalescence of patients to active of patients to active convalescence of rehabilitation and the introduction limited Places are Therapy. Occupational first-and will be allocated on a first-come, an take Walks 12.30 & 14.30. served basis. hour approximately. AAH Occupational of the Tours Guided guided This 30-minute Buildings: Therapy NHS Occupational tour will be led by will learn about the You Therapy staff. role in establishing pivotal Ainslie’s Astley importantOccupational therapy’s place in Places health and social care in Scotland. on a first-are limited and will be allocated AAH first-served Meet at the come, basis. 13:00, Therapy buildings. Occupational 14:14 & 15:30. Sun 29 September: Walled in the Cyanotype Photography AAH with Photographer at Garden blue own your Natalie Feather – Make of sunlight to photograph using the power create an outline image of a flower. Tours Walking cultural historian and Dr Michelle Hipwell, Be prepared to be health psychologist. present on a journeytaken of the past, combining future of the site, and possible story-telling and experiential explorations Places of the green spaces and landmarks. are limited and will be allocated on a first- AAH first-served Meet at the come, basis. 12.30 & near Canaan Lane entrance. Cafe, an hour approximately. take Walks 14.30. Sat 28 and Sun 29 September in Ainslie Exhibition Astley Capturing the This exhibition the Old School building. photographswill showcase of the interior and exterior the historic of as the beautiful as well hospital buildings landscaped grounds of the hospital, as part of a 5-month project led by Photographer – Natalie Feather from May Sep 2019. with

133 Grange Loan, Grange 133 2HL EH9 17:00Sun 12:00 – The Astley Ainslie is a rehabilitation Astley The hospital in the south of Edinburgh site comprises and the much-loved beautiful landscaped parkland. thanks to a in 1921 Established Ainslie in bequest from David memoryAstley of his nephew John Canaan Park was the firstAinslie. patient to be adapted for building patients in 1923. welcoming use, The hospital became part of the National Health Service 1948 in in theand is scheduled to close years. next five Global Connections: In the 1930s the Therapy in firstfor Occupational school Astley at the Scotland was established a Canadian expertAinslie by from the Mabel McNeill Toronto, University of (later transferringMcRae, to Queen Mabel also designed Margaret University). occupational for a new pavilion plans for her designs followed therapy workshops, buildings. the other shape of the butterfly Activities Sat 28 September Darkroom The Travelling Photographer Natalie Feather in the Old 12:00 - 16:00 – Make School building & white photographs black own your choosing from a wide selection of from been taken which have negatives and Ainslie grounds Astley around the inside the buildings. - Learn about the rich Tours Walking historyand the role of of the site from passive Ainslie in the move Astley 94. Ainslie Astley 94.

www. confuciusinstitute.ac.uk www.

Global Connections: The Confucius Scotland has been a Institute for in fostering cross-cultural player key understanding and wider engagement over Scotland and China for between design an extensive We a decade. programme of language classes, academic talks and cultural events throughout the year. a go at calligraphy Have Activities: Chinese with a Chinese brush pen, braceletsknotting to make or hanging Chinese chess or learn about ornaments, Activities instruments. Chinese musical all age groups and families. for suitable from ‘Textiles Visit our free exhibition on Sat/Sun at Revolutionary China’ 44) (Venue Court, Riddle’s 93. Abden House House Abden 93. Crescent, Marchhall 1 Sat 10:00-16:00 1855 in was built Abden House Thomas Davies civil engineer by Thomas Nelson the publisher for Later gifted to the University of Sr. Sir Donald Pollock, Edinburgh by from 2007 it has served as the headquarters of the Confucius Scotland. Institute for theBuilt with three storeys in theJacobean revivalist style of faces aAbden 19th century, carriage circle with gates at the It has end of Marchhall Crescent. an irregular plan with single story wings on the North and South sides. EH16 5HP EH16

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Global Connections: The congregation both at supports of missions, a number are also partWe of home and overseas. a denomination that has a long history of mission-partnerships around the will We particularly world, in Botswana. some showcasing available displays have of these global connections. 92. Wilson Memorial Memorial Wilson 92. Free Church United Terrace, Moira 127 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 14:00 – canWhile the congregation trace its roots back to the its current Succession Church, place of worship is a category B by It was designed listed building. architect James Stewart Johnston, artsand is one of the few and crafts style churches in the UK. was completed inThe building an opening ceremony with 1934, It is a 1934. on September 29, symmetrically fronted church constructed brick in red and The banded with painted render. interior comprises a barrel- of the with many roof nave, including an original features, and font, table, oak communion The church is situated in pulpit. a prominent position within the of Craigentinny. community EH7 6UB EH7

www.Thistle.org.uk

Global Connections: Thistle was 75 yearsfounded ago to support World veterans returningdisabled from raised with money from across II, War the world. will be the first This weekend Activities: the general to enjoy occasion for public Chapel will be The Robin Trail. Archie’s a servicehaving afternoon, on Sunday which all visitors to attend. are welcome anniversaryThistle’s As part of an orchard garden has celebrations, which visitors will be able been planted, to access. Sun 11:00 – 16:00 Sun 11:00 – us at theCome and join Thistle Centre of award-winning where people building, Wellbeing are at the heart do. of all we Thistle a walk around the Take the recently estate following takes which Trail’ ‘Archie’s launched on a tripyou time from through Our trail tells 1945 to the present. all about the historyyou of this unique conservation-status site, connection to royalty, Thistle’s our our illustrious Paralympians, connection with the beautiful and our approach Robin Chapel, to supporting people living with long term conditions. health 91. Thistle Foundation Foundation Thistle 91. of Wellbeing Centre Walk, Queens 13 EH16 4EA EH16

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Although, today, today, Global Connections: Although, Restalrig is a small hamlet with a and a tiny medieval chapel and well, the centuries, it has through church, attracted people of international fame. IV and III, James of Greece, Triduana St Richard III of England and V of Scotland, a the Cauvins from France all played significant part in the history of the area. Guided tours of the Church, Activities: This includes St Chapel and graveyard. and video presentation Well, Triduanas There inside the Church. photo display will also be Music from St Margaret’s interludesmusical throughout the day. St Margaret’s Parish can Church St Margaret’s be traced back to a Norman which church on the site in 1165, in the Reformation. was destroyed in 1836 in the began Rebuilding William Burn, Scots Gothic style by Adjoining the completed in 1837. 15thChurch is the hexagonal Century Well. St Triduana’s EH7 6LD EH7 17:00Sun 12:00 – 27 Restalrig Road South Road Restalrig 27 90. St Margaret’s Parish Parish Margaret’s St 90. Church

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The National LibraryThe National of Scotland’s is an iconic Building Causewayside piece of modern architecture undergonewhich has recently This is a rare major renovations. sceneschance to see behind the the range of activitiesand discover cataloguing, acquisitions, it houses: map consultation and digitisation, storage. Global Connections: The National Library of Scotland holds around two These cover million maps and atlases. all parts and range from of the globe, earlyand manuscript atlases to maps in the A display current digital mapping. Maps Reading Room will reflect the International Library’s nature of the collection. place at 10.00, will take Tours Activities: 2.30 and 3.30 and will 1.30, 12.00, 11.00, 1 hour. last approximately Advance booking essential via 0131 623 3734 or 100. National Library of Library National 100. Causewayside Scotland, Building Salisbury33 1SL EH9 Place, 16:00Sat 10:00 –

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99. Morningside Morningside 99. Cemetery Drive, Morningside 5ND EH10 17:00 Sun 14:00 – Morningside Cemetery the was opened in 1878 by Metropolitan Cemetery the and bought by Company It is City of Edinburgh in 1992. still a working cemetery and, grounddespite the loss of some retains typical to development, Victorian of a late features Amongst those cemetery. buried there are Robert Louis a number nurse, Stevenson’s medical and nursingof female a Nobel Prize winner, pioneers, and several a Hungarian patriot, 80 over There are artists. War Commonwealth Graves. of the graves Global Connections: Many commemorate Edinburgh residents took them around the whose lives administratorsworld as missionaries, and of graves There are also a few soldiers. people from across the globe who died including a Chinese student in Edinburgh, and Hungarian exile. Guided tours at 14:00 and Activities: 15:30 from the Morningside Drive Stout one hour. each lasting entrance, recommended. footwear

At 1pm there will be an organan be will there 1pm At www.mayfieldsalisbury.org

Global Connections: The Chinese Global Connections: Church of Edinburgh hold their services Salisburyat Mayfield week each Activities: the Mayfield Kate Pearson, recital by Salisbury Church organist and at 3pm a performance the of choral by music Chamber Group of the Church Choir. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. 98. Mayfield Salisbury Salisbury Mayfield 98. Church Parish Mayfield, West 18 1TQ EH9 16:00 Sat 10:00 - the architectIn the early 1870’s a won Blanc Hippolyte Churchcompetition to design the aand Hall and came up with ‘little Gothic style described as a Cathedral’. The sanctuary has a fine set of rangingstained-glass windows William Victorian to from high ArtsMorris and the and Crafts Our participation in Movement. Doors is an extension Open Day initiative Peace of our 5 Minutes’ opening the sanctuary twice of peace to all as a haven weekly and beauty.

engineering/

news-events www.ed.ac.uk/science- The King’s Buildings

Global Connections: Science and Engineering researchers(including postgraduate students) based at the Buildings will be engaging visitors King’s their workand highlighting how links with other groups and environments Areas of research across the planet. geohazards disease, include infectious and ocean energy. can explore The whole family Activities: our cutting-edge scientific research through a variety of interactive activities as try as well and lab tours, ice cream made using liquid nitrogen and freshly complete the cross-campus treasure There will be a wide array of hunt. see the website activities being held, more information. for below 97. The King’s Buildings King’s The 97. andScience of The College Engineering, Edinburgh, of The University 3JF EH9 Crescent, Born Max 16:00 Sat 10:00 - in 1920, Since its establishment Buildings site has the King’s experienced vast transformation. Find examples of architectural campus across developments more through our and discover Collect a information panels. West map at the corner of visitors’ Roads from Mains and Mayfield our purple-shirted assistants for further of all the activities details taking place! and events

5UF GilmertonRoad, www.inchhouse.co.uk

Guided tours, children’s children’s Guided tours, Activities: refreshments available. activities, Sun 11:00 – 16:00 Sun 11:00 – is a traditionalInch House Scottish in the house built L-plan tower 16th/17th centuries and set in a magnificent surrounding park. extended inAlthough greatly 1890sScots baronial style in the and the architects MacGibbon by of its original much it retains Ross, character historical and many features. Its history connected is closely Scotland’s of with that of two firstly leading legal dynasties: and from 1660 Winrams, the In 1947 it was the Gilmours. Edinburghpurchased by Corporation to become a primary the local since 1968, school and, Parking is centre. community limited. 96. Inch Community Community Inch 96. Centre Education 225 EH16

www.chalmerschurch.org

Refreshments and children’s Refreshments and children’s Activities: activities Chalmers Church, opened in 1839, opened in 1839, Chalmers Church, was the firstbuilding ecclesiastical opened in Morningside. the Church Decommissioned by of Scotland in 1990 it was University Napier purchased by and used as a performing arts centre. a thriving by owned It is now sharing the independent church, facilities with Napier University. a multi-use provides The building plays concerts, meetings, space for as Sunday as well club, and a youth and has excellent stainedservices, James several by glass windows, Ballantine and Son. Sat 10:00 - 13:00 Sat 10:00 - 69b Morningside Road, 69b Morningside 95. Chalmers Church Chalmers 95. 4AZ EH10

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www.corstorphineastoriacentre.co.uk

106. Astoria Centre Astoria 106. Loan, Kirk 18 7HD EH12 16:00 Sun 12:00 – refurbished andThe recently Astoria Centre houses renamed the last Ingram Cinema Organ in A rare opportunity tothe world. restoredsee and hear the fully Ingram 2/4 organ which originated Astoria Cinema in The from Corstorphine. There will be short recitals Activities: throughout the afternoon and an opportunity to view the behind the will and coffees Teas scenes of the organ. to purchase. be available

www.arthurconandoylecentre.com

105. Arthur Conan Doyle Doyle Conan Arthur 105. Centre Place, Palmerston 25 5AP EH12 Edinburgh, 15:00 Sat 11:00 - 15:00 Sun 12:30 – ArthurThe Sir Conan Doyle Centre is a Victorian Townhouse, in 1881.The outstandingbuilt of this propertyfeatures lies in its interiorby a which is half-filled with an engraved beautiful stair-hall glass dome ceiling and ornate The French Baroque door cases. roof was added in 1886. William It was the home of The Fountain Brewery, of McEwan, The McEwan Hall who gifted to Edinburgh University as their graduation hall. Global Connections: The Sir Arthur Centre honoursConan Doyle Conan the world famous (1859-1930), Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes and Dr John world’s He was one of the Watson. pioneersforemost of Spiritualism, to its decades of his life devoting and He spent time in Egypt, promotion. fireplace black marble the magnificent in the entrance hall was installed as a reminder of his travels. the Visitors have will Activities: opportunity to explore the architecture and history with access of the building The Sherlock library and to our shop, Holmes Tearoom.

Kindergarten and Final Years Coach House www.edinburghsteiner school.org.uk/event/doors-open-day/

Waldorf campuses Global Connections:Waldorf worldwide a remarkable follow and drawing inspiration from consistent ethos, teachings and Rudolf Steiner’s founder is which in Switzerland, his Goetheanum considered a masterpiece of twentieth century architecture. expressionist Guided tours of the Coach Activities: House throughout the day. people (16+) young for Workshop exploring the entrance concepts for Advance 12:00 – 15:00. gate, https://www. booking essential via: edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk/event/ doors-open-day/ activities in the Kindergarten.Children’s Architects on Tindall Benjamin by Talk economic architecture and environmental, 11:00 – 11:30 and social sustainability, Steiner in 100 Objects Waldorf Exhibition: Edinburgh School opened Steiner was education Waldorf in 1939. The Steiner in 1919. established School occupies a range of and adapted child-friendlybespoke including the unhurried, buildings, purpose-built Kindergarten the for converted and newly Years Early 19th Century coach house the for which houses classrooms years final and penultimate of are living examples Both school. to approach of a community teacher with pupil, construction, and parent participation. 104. Waldorf Architecture: Waldorf 104. and Final Kindergarten House Coach Years 5BR EH10 Road, Spylaw 60 15:00 Sat 10:00 -

www.stpetersedinburgh.org

Visitors can learn Global Connections: who worshippedabout the Serbian boys Billeted at WW1. during at St Peter’s later school the boys George Heriots’ introduced rugby to Serbia. Visitors a follow can Activities: church trail which explains the NADFAS ancient symbolism used in the church decoration. Visitors a guide to the can also follow symbolism of the animals and plants depicted in stained glass windows. 103. St Peter’s St 103. Place Lutton Place, Lutton 14 9PE EH8 14:00 Sat 10:00 – gothic churchA listed Grade The hall attached. with 1930’s church was redecorated and re-lit in the early 2000s with a rich rebuilt The newly red scheme. Tindall Benjamin by Link building theArchitects will be open to joiningthe first for public time, in athe church and church hall a new with way, more accessible and lift. entrance lobby

www.roe.ac.uk/opendays/

Take a behind the scenes look Take Activities: at our laboratories and research areas. the chance to view Visitors will have meet Victorian telescope dome, our astronomers and engineers to discuss handle real meteorites, their work, see historical objects and prototypes 21st centuryfor space missions both a go at spotting Have large and small. sun-spots and use our small telescopes to survey the City of Edinburgh and Arthur’s permitting). seat (weather No prior booking required to enter. Sat and Sun 10:00 – 17:00 Sat and Sun 16:15) (last entries ObservatoryThe Royal Edinburgh combines state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and original Victorian observatory in buildings a beautiful hilltop site overlooking design and site we On the city. instrumentsbuild of some for world. the best telescopes in the demonstrations and Catch talks, scenesexhibits and go behind the leading scientific at one of the UK’s how Discover establishments. at contribute to astronomy we every stage in the process from to usingdesigning a new telescope and storing the data produced. 102. Royal Observatory Observatory Royal 102. Edinburgh Hill, Blackford 3HJ EH9

www.newington-cemetery.org.uk

There are a Global Connections: and less of notable of graves number local people whose work well-known had a global reach. and life A publicly accessible green lung accessible A publicly this 14 acre in an urban setting, cemetery is dating from 1846 and wildlife a peaceful haven sanctuary supporting biodiversity, in the care of City of Edinburgh Cousin Architect David Council. “garden 19th centuryfollowed principles cemetery movement” also designing the in its layout, Victorian Gothic entrance lodge and the Romanesque catacombs. Friends of Newington Cemetery outwill be on hand to point including of interest, features with global of folk links to graves connections. Sun 13:30 - 16:00 Sun 13:30 - 222b Dalkeith Road, 222b 101. Newington Newington 101. Cemetery 5DT EH16

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112. Drumsheugh Baths Baths Drumsheugh 112. Club Road, Belford 5 3BL EH4 16:00 Sat 10:00 – The Drumsheugh Baths Club was Sir John James Burnettdesigned by (1857-1938) on the steeply sloping north side of Belford The Baths opened in 1882, Road. articulated the Moorish in style, entrance shadowed with a deeply stone bracketedunder a low-pitch baths at style for a popular roof, the Shortly that time. afterwards, fire, by destroyed Baths were company, Burnett’s by and rebuilt Burnet Son and Campbell on the original site. Guided tours Activities:

www.corstorphinetrust.co.uk

Refreshments’ guided tours Refreshments’ Activities: activities and children’s 111. The Dower House Dower The 111. Centre, Heritage Corstorphine House The Dower Park, St Margaret’s EH12 7SX 16:00 Sat 10:00 - Dower The 1587, Built c. House sits in the corner of St thought It is Park. Margaret’s with stones been built to have from Corstorphine Castle. alternative name, The building’s comes from the Lodge, Gibsone’s who family Gibsone of Pentland century. there in the 18th lived characteristic has The building and gables Scottish crow-stepped The exterior puts. scrolled skew is harled and lime washed and signs of alterationshows over the years ends with both gable at been built having probably There is a small times. different archive museum, stocked well but shop. room and coffee

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The design of Global Connections: by influenced the Church was strongly current connections European design; include Missionary Partners – in Kenya Underpriviligedstrong links to Malawi Mothers (MUMs) and continuing contacts with Ministers and members from and living overseas. 110. Craigsbank Parish Parish Craigsbank 110. Church Bank,Craigs 19/19a Corstorphine, EH12 7HD 15:00 Sat 10:00 – 15:00 Sun 13:00 – of gem’ ‘a hidden The Sanctuary is designed by Architecture, 1960’s (1904- William Kininmonth Sir The striking square plan and 1988). exteriorplain white windowless the Sanctuaryallow to float ground - acknowledging above the influence of Le Corbusier’s The interior Chapel at Ronchamp. interpreting the creates drama, Church’ Conventicle ‘Covenanting out form with the its hollowed by terraces’ surrounding sweeping’ It is an uplifting and of seating. peaceful building simultaneously from the innovative with daylight inverted clerestory perimeter the ceiling to float withinallowing the balanced square worship plan..

Charlotte Chapel

www.corstorphinehill.org.uk

109. Corstorphine Hill Hill Corstorphine 109. Tower Road, Clermiston 6UR EH12 16:00 Sun 10:00 –Sat 14:00 – – 16:00 12:00 and 14:00 of on the summit The tower Corstorphine in Hill was built 1871 as viewpoint and monument 100 years Scott, Walter to Sir It is 20m high, death. after Scott’s the treeline to projecting above of thecommand superb views the Firth of Hills, Pentland city, and the coast of Fife the Forth, It is opened by the Forth Islands. The Friends of volunteers from Corstorphine Hill. onAccess is via a gated driveway of the just south Clermiston Road, Terrace. roundabout to Clerwood

www.charlottechapel.org

Global Connections: English classes and a vibrant evenings, Tuesday on meets on Fridayinternational fellowship a network across have We evenings. the world of partners who are working health relief, in the areas of translation, and education. business care, tours will be open for We Activities: 28th Sept and on Saturday and a cafe 11am and 7pm for at 9am, on Sunday church services. Sat 10:00 – 17:00 Sat 10:00 – designed Church, Free St George’s Bryce, on the was built David by corner of Shandwick Place and A 56m 1869. Street in Stafford Rowand designed by campanile, based on St Giorgio Anderson, in was added Venice, Maggiore, thatThis is the building 1881. ofthe 700 strong congregation refurbishedCharlotte have Chapel and are currently Sunday using for services activities. and midweek 108. Charlotte Chapel Charlotte 108. Place, Shandwick 58 4RT EH2

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Global Connections: Global ones, albeit negative Connections, this facility. are the entire reason for of Nazi set up due to the fear Initially World bombing during the Second extended the facility was greatly War, and repurposed to in the early 1950’s threat. War counter the emerging Cold numerous Information boards, Activities: and the slideshows photographs, restoration group volunteers will share the history of the site. restoration Due to the active public but Well access is limited to the Ops to see into the variety will be able you giving a sense of of rooms off this area, and indeed this building, extensive how is. the project as a whole, Disabled parking available. During WWII, Barnton QuarryWWII, During was the home of the RAF sector operations the centre for Sector of 13 Group, Turnhouse From RAF Fighter Command. Radar returns from this building, German aircraft triangulated were were and RAF fighter attacks the site WWII, After coordinated. War a Cold into was developed ofRadar centre with the addition The a large underground bunker. site is currently under restoration, the RAF operationsbut room of WWII SOC will be the surface open to the public. Sun 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 10:00 – Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 35 Clermiston Road North, Clermiston 35 EH4 107. Barnton Quarry Quarry Barnton 107. Project Restoration War Bunker) (Cold

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Activities: A guided tour of the garden Activities: will begin at 1pm and will include historical information about the walled garden and information about its current Visitors use as a mental health service. in this beautiful to take will be able garden setting at their leisure as well as purchase hardy perennials grown to answer Staff will be available on site. will be and light refreshments questions, available. 118. Redhall Walled Walled Redhall 118. Garden Road, Lanark 97 2LZ EH14 16:00Sat 10:00 – Garden is Walled Redhall an 18th century garden and summerhouse run the by Mental Association for Scottish a The garden provides Health. a remarkableunique setting for mental health service, nestled in of Edinburgh’s the peaceful haven It is a working Colinton Dell. organic garden with a rich history, it servesand today and supports from mental people recovering ill health through therapeutic horticulture. The beautiful an environment setting provides being active, learningfor skills, spending time in nature and working others. alongside

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Activities: Self-guided tour around Activities: the finished areas of the iconic Playfair Learn about its historybuilding. and Advance booking complex restoration. essential via 117. The Playfair at at Playfair The 117. Donaldson’s Coates, West 5FA EH12 16:00 Sat 11:00 – is an at Donaldson’s The Playfair of majestic outstanding building character and architectural located on the western heritage, boundary of the Edinburgh it is Heritage Site, World most recognised as one of the important landmark in buildings the city. was designed by Donaldson’s the eminent Edinburgh architect William Henry (1790- Playfair between 1857) and was built was constructed It as 1842-51. the instructiona Hospital for of children in accordance with the terms laid out in the will of James Queen Opened by Donaldson. the building Victoria in 1850, around a quadrangleis built architectural style. Tudor in a Donaldson’s After 150 years, out of the School moved and it has been in 2008 building converted to private residential with a new accommodation, crescent constructed at the rear.

www.cramondheritage.org.uk

Global Connections: The existing the iron industryexhibition shows links tradeto the Russian and Swedish ports from which they obtained their main source of iron and the links to their customers throughout the world. Guided walks will be Activities: local Almond by conducted up the River the area’s covering One of these, guides. industrial past will start at the Maltings up river to Cramondand continue Brig. a conducted tour The other will provide rich archaeological heritage.of the area’s Start and will last time 14.00 each day 2 hours.approximately Maltings The 116. Cramond, Riverside, 2 6NY EH4 17:00 Sat 11:00 – 17:00 Sun 11:00 – are partThe Maltings late of a the17th century inn complex, Inn) having Oak inn itself (Royal 1970’s. been demolished in the used as The Maltings is today an education and exhibition centre while its associated of brewhouse houses an archive photographs, local documents , The earliest carbon ephemera etc.. dated Mesolithic occupation of Scotland has been identified and thejust behind the Maltings exhibition contains artefacts from day. this date until the present among The exhibition highlights, the local iron other things, industry’s links with the continent.

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Activities and Global Connections: Activities and Global Connections: tours several building will provide We will highlight the that throughout the day history and heritage and of our building with connections the theatre’s showcase a host of global entertainers, including Dame Margot Fonteyn, Anna Pavlova, Juliette Binoche and Dame Maria Callas, 14:30. 12:30; 10:30; Maggie Smith. intergenerational two will offer We dance workshops people where young ups to learncan join in with their grown dances from across the globe – the the timeless vibrant Brazilian Samba, jive through to jumpin’ Waltz English America and the dance of the from 11:30, Doble. the Paso spanish matador, 13:30. will also run workshops two We exploring the global origins of pantomime. Participants will be introduced to the archetypal characters that and rhythms are clearly when watching recognisable whilst the prince and the villain, the dame, All ages creating a new finale song to stage. 14:00. 12:00, and abilities will be welcome. The Edinburgh will do a Gang Show 12:00-13:00. lunchtime performance, all Advance booking essential for activities via Theatre King’s 115. Street, Leven 2 9LQ EH3 16:30 Sun 10:00 – opened onTheatre The King’s is one8th December 1906 and oldest theatres. of Scotland’s survivingIt is also the only operational Edwardian theatre and the architects Swanston by A listed GradeThe Davidson. has been describedbuilding by ‘a space of as Trust Theatres the a gloriousoperatic magnificence, Viennese of lush extravaganza beautiful examples with Baroque’ Its of Edwardian stained glass. domed ceiling is the largest piece artworkof public designed and the artistpainted by John Byrne.

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We plan to mark We Global Connections: with their of our plants up as many country of origin (or ask visitors to help in this project). Refreshments Activities: Sat 12:00 - 15:00 Sat 12:00 - is Garden Community The Grove garden whicha mobile community to 3 separatehas brought life Fountainbridge sites in brownfield a have We the last 5 years. over mix of personal and communal a BBQ and a pizza planting areas, and socializing. cooking for oven support groups, Local youth universityworkers, office groups, students and a nursery school on food grow all use the garden, the this a small scale and enjoy urban greenspace. productive 114. Grove Community Community Grove 114. Garden of ViewforthCorner and Street, Dundee EH11 1AF

at 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 at 10:30,

Global Connections: Fountainbridge Library is an important example of with links to the Scottish Modernism, international in modern movement particularlysculpture and architecture, Artrelating to Deco features. Refreshments Activities: Guided Tours of both the inside and outside of the Library. Advance booking of the tour is essential via [email protected]. uk or 0131 529 5616 macfarlane Robbie Photo: Fountainbridge Library is an icon of modern Scottish architecture. the publisher It was funded by Thomas Nelson Jr and designed It Grant. W. A. the architect John by the friezes on its façade by features sculptor Charles d’Orville Pilkington it in 1940, Completed Jackson. was a state-of-the-art libraryand which embodied hall, community concerns the most far-sighted librarians and social of architects, This policy-makers of the period. major civic commission opened and still servesduring the blackout today. the community Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sat 10:00 - 137 Dundee Street, Dundee 137 113. Fountainbridge Fountainbridge 113. Library 1BG EH11

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www.whalearts.co.uk

Global Connections:Our participants and visitorsfrom accross the come will be celebratingglobe and we this Wester through hands on activities, Anniversary Hailes 50th exhibiton, in partnership and music food with a SCORE Scotland and Explorathon, Europe wide University Researchers Arts and Sciences event. stewards, activities, Children’s Activities: refreshments available. Centre Arts WHALE 124. Grove, 30 Westburn 2SA EH14 14:00 Sat 10:00 – ArtsWHALE Centre is a artscommunity in built venue Architects Zoo by designed 2000, Scottish and funded through the is a building The Arts Council. asset that unique community a rangeprovides of high- the spaces for quality creative exhibition including community arts and workshop, spaces, performance space and garden. ArtsWHALE operates Centre as a social enterprise office via WHALE hire allowing and venue Arts to generate income that supports our charitable work to heartbe the creative of a vibrant, thriving community.

www.esms.org.uk

Displays on Global Connections:Displays and school connections with Malawi in particular High the Edinburgh Girls’ School which the school is the primary sponsor of. free Refreshments available Activities: of charge 123. Stewart’s Melville Melville Stewart’s 123. College Road, Queensferry EH4 3EZ 17:00 Sat 14:00 – David by The Old College, opened as Rhind (1808-1883), Daniel Stewart’s Hospital for In in 1855. 50 destitute boys 1870 the Edinburgh Merchant turnedCompany the Hospital school day into a fee-paying to and changed the name The Daniel Stewart’s College. old courtyard at the north side was eventually of the building this reopened and over roofed the creation of in 2007 following Arts Centre. a new Performing Other rooms of particular interest include the Library, formerly and the the Chapel Study. Principal’s

www.stnicholasedinburgh.org.uk

Our minister, Rev Our minister, Global Connections: was born and raised in Kisitu, DrTom the African churches, Two Uganda. Deeper Christian Ministry Life and the hold their Remnant Christian Network, Since opening services in our church. missions welcomed have in 1957 we Charity work to to and from overseas. Florida Bosnia and has been a Romania, central strand at St Nicholas over of life decades. Refreshments free of charge Activities: 122. St Nicholas Church Nicholas St 122. Loan, 124 Sighthill 4NT EH11 16:00 Sat 11:00 – St CategoryB listed building, designed by Nicholas Church, was Whitelaw, & Doak Ross, Described opened in 1957. ‘Festival of Britain’/ as being in its distinctive Modernist style, form and particularlythe copper it a landmarkroof make building The at a prominent road junction. exterior and interior retain many original and decorative features fittings comprising a rectangular and height church double a vibrant It is integrated Halls. hub at the heart of Sighthill, serving local areas of Sighthill, Parkhead and the Calders housing estates.

www.cathedral.net

121. St Mary’s Cathedral Cathedral Mary’s St 121. School Song Place, Palmerston 5AW EH12 16:00 Sat 10:00 – to adjacent The Song School, is where the St Mary’s Cathedral, The Cathedral choristers practice. Song School walls are covered Traquair Phoebe with murals by painted between (1852-1936), The murals 1888 and 1892. portraitsinclude religious images, and day of leading figures of the of the choir and clergy of the and images of the natural time, St Mary’s Cathedral world. Victorian is a masterpiece of designed by Gothic architecture, Sir George Gilbert Scott (1811- 1878) and consecrated in 1879.

www.stannescorstorphine.org.uk

Global Connections: St Anne’s congregation benefits from an active with drawn from the local community, of many a wide spectrum of ages, in the extensively travelled whom have Church through her Anne’s St world. twinning arrangementactive with St endeavours Zambia, in Lusaka, Andrew’s to promote her global connections and through the exchange of fellowship friendship congregation with our sibling our to share and develop there, understanding skills and of the life challenges that living in our respective societies can bring. Sat 10:00 – 17:00 Sat 10:00 – Church was This beautiful McGregor Peter designed by a leading Chalmers (1859-1922), Scottish ecclesiastical architect. design The aim of the Church’s speak”, the stones “to make was texts engraving accomplished by and of Scripture the walls, on carving the capitals of pillars meaningful with and doorways moments a few Take symbols. the in the centre aisle to view the Regard the apse, building: the pulpit and the youth organ, around the stained- chapel, Thirteen of glass windows. designed were the windows Scottish craftsman notable by Gordon Webster (1908-1987). 120. St Anne’s Parish Parish Anne’s St 120. Church Corstorphine, Road, 1 Kaimes 6JR EH12

We will have a will have We Global Connections: the historicspecial exhibition showing Arts used by Clubs around the buildings, reciprocal world have with which we arrangements. to peruse are invited the You Activities: exhibition which in September, monthly is of the work of one or our present RSW Gordon Mitchell RSA, members, There will also be a chance to RGI. observe or participate in a drawing/ a the subject being, painting workshop, Victorian figure. - illustrated Dr James Saturday talk by 12.00. on the Bauhaus. Lawson 12.30pm to 2pm Lunch is available advance booking is required by telephoning 0131 229 8157. Rutland Square, Georgian in style, Georgian in style, Rutland Square, is a significant surviving example of one of the most important and best-preserved examples It is of urban planning in Britain. as partA-listed and designated of HeritageSite World Edinburgh’s In 1894 and ConservationArea. Artsthe Scottish Club bought meeting 24 Rutland Square as a all artsplace for disciplines, musicians, sculptors, painters, members ‘lay’ writers and interested in the arts. Sat 10:00 – 17:00 Sat 10:00 – 24 Rutland Square, Rutland 24 2BW EH1 16:00 Sun 11:00 – 119. Scottish Arts Club Arts Scottish 119.

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A walking map of www.queensferryheritage.org.uk/

130. St Margaret’s Margaret’s St 130. Church, Catholic Road, Loch View, Hope Queensferry, South EH30 9LS 16:00 Sat 10:30 - Catholic Church St Margaret’s in the 1930s and was built Victorian corrugated replaced a A particular feature iron building. of the church is its Barnett & Sons stained glass windows. has servedSt Margaret’s the and local Catholic community visitorsthe many to South The Queensferry 135 years. for historychurch has an interesting builderstending to shale workers, staff of the Forth navy Bridges, from Wars World both and cruise ship visitors. St Margaret’s Global Connections: to the church has been available international workforces the who built Forth sailors also the many Bridges; and travellers the world, from around and Wars, World duringespecially both from cruisenow ships. Activities: Queensferry highlighting and Dalmeny local attractions will be available.

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129. St Cuthbert’s Cuthbert’s St 129. Dalmeny Church, Dalmeny, Street, Main 9TTEH30 17:00 Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun 14:00 - 12th Century Romanesque constant church that has been in use as a place of worship since It is considered it was built. of one of the finest examples The such churches in Scotland. by Lalia three fine windows Dickson depict the Madonna Theresa. and Saints Margaret and donated were The windows officer a Polish by anonymously in memory of Wheelchair access with assistance from stewards are mason’s marks duplicating are mason’s and Abbey those in Dunfermline Leuchars.

The forges will be lit and www.rathobyresforge.co.uk

Activities: will demonstrateseveral blacksmiths the and forging of mild steel using power of the Tours hand hammers at the anvil. it operates.Displays forge of and how past and Refreshments will be available. 128. Ratho Byres Forge Byres Ratho 128. Ratho, Road, Freelands 8NW EH28 16:00 Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 10:00 - at Ratho Company P Johnson & over established Byres Forge, is a family-run 40 years ago, designing and creating business contemporary The metalwork. artist combine blacksmiths modern technology with traditional skills to create Many ironwork. innovative examples of commissioned works in various can be found as locations around Edinburgh, This as throughout Scotland. well is a unique opportunity a to take equipped workingtour of a well ‘smiths at forge and watch the work.

Global Connections: The South Global Connections: Queensferry has always community It has been been associated with travel. ships and trains, bridges, ferries, a hub for The present congregation has merchants. school and hospital links with a church, and participates Kenya in in Chogoria, Group. Trade the ecumenical Fair Visitorswill be greeted Activities: with refreshments and visual displays. part take Children may in our quiz to give are available and stewards activity, guided tours information. and provide 127. Queensferry Parish Parish Queensferry 127. Church Queensferry, South The Loan, 9NS EH30 15:00 Sat 10:00 - The Queensferry Parish Church was opened in 1894 during Victoria. the reign of Queen This historic set on a church beautiful picturesque hill features and a stained glass windows picture gallery. The Priory Church of St Mary of Mount Carmel

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Global Connections and activities: Global Connections and activities: on the displays Guided tours, international with Mount connections Carmel in Northern Israel and the other global connections the Church has. Refreshments available. Hopetoun Road, Hopetoun 9RB EH30 South Queensferry, 16:00 Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sun 14:00 - the Founded in 1330 by the 15th CenturyCarmelites, referredFriary to now church, on land was built as the Priory, granted the Dundas family. by Binks, It is located close to the where the ferry by established Queen Margaret transported pilgrims the Forth across on their The building Andrews. to St way was restored in 1889 and re-consecrated the Scottish by ChristianEpiscopal Church for year. worship the following 126. The Priory Church Church Priory The 126. Mount Mary of of St Carmel

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Sun 12:00 - 16:00 Sun 12:00 - Victorian This Category B-listed Church incorporates the remains of a Pre-Reformation and chapel has been used as a cabinetmaking Learn workshop since 1979. and the about the building Makers surrounding graveyard. will be on hand to talk about their work and the running of the workshop based on traditional The techniques and equipment. tramstop. its own has venue 194 Glasgow Road, Road, 194 Glasgow EH12 9BR Edinburgh, 17:00 Sat 11:00 - Gogar Old Church, Gogar 125. Gogar Cabinet Cabinet Gogar 125. Works

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Inflatables (3 months - 12 Inflatables Activities: Table Badminton, Basketball, years), Classes Exercise Rugby, Football, Tennis, 136. , Scotland’s Scotland’s Oriam, 136. Performance Sport Centre University, Watt Heriot Riccarton, EH14 4AS 16:00 Sat 09:00 – Scotland’s of Oriam, The concept was Sports Centre, Performance of findings as a result developed reported in the McLeish report aim The into Scottish Football. of Oriam our top provide is to sportsmen with women and access and support the facilities, services successful for pivotal performance on the international stage. While the roots of investment into creating Oriam was driven performance the sport, by organisation on focussed is performance, pillars; three key Oriam is student & community. committed to contributing to the health of the nation through access to facilities both enabling of programmesand provision and services targeted at a range Oriam user groups. of different is open to all regardless of age, religion or sexual race, disability, orientation.

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Centre Lyell The 135. South, Avenue Research Riccarton, 4AP EH14 16:00 Sat 10:00 – Centre opened The £21m Lyell in 2016 to house a pioneering Earthresearch centre for and marine science in joint venture the Britishbetween Geological Survey and Heriot-Watt The centre features University. state-of-the-art facilities including and a a 3D visualization suite large research aquarium. Centre The Lyell Global Connections: methods and new uses innovative real-worldtechnologies to provide solutions to address global challenges. Join us to meet our scientists, Activities: tour the labs and try one of our many There will also hands-on activities. be research talks aimed at ages 12+, demonstrations of equipment and facilities. The Lyell Centre

Many civil Many Global Connections: engineering projects involve the world. procurement from all over have we on display For example, items from the Poland Switzerland, in Italy, manufactured and other countries. guided tours Hour-long Activities: starting the hour from 10.00 to on Visitors will be met at the west 15.00. Arrol Building William door of the close to Car Park end of the west K at Boundary Road North. Advance booking essential via https:// www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh- doors-open-day-2019-ice-scotland- museum-tickets-62086896579 This is a modern university which is partbuilding of the Geoscience, School of Energy, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) It University. at Heriot-Watt collection houses the museum of the Scottish Branch of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Some 300 items forming the majority in the collection of items and around in are on display including some the building, relating to the Forththe Bridges, a fine collection family, Stevenson of surveying instruments and more. much 134. Institution of Civil of Civil Institution 134. Museum (ICE) Engineers Arrol William in the Building Building, Heriot- Arrol William EH14 4AS University, Watt 16:0 Sat 10:00 –

www.harmeny.org.uk/ doorsopenday2019

At Harmeny, we we At Harmeny, Global Connections: and strivingare constantly to improve our servicesinnovate and through this America created links to schools in have to learn and share expertise. There will be guided tours Activities: and grounds, of the school buildings wildlife garden, including the community mature woodland, orchard, pond, and skate park. playground adventure There will also be a short presentation and video on the work of the school the future. and plans for 133. Harmeny School Harmeny 133. Balerno, Road, 45 Mansfield 7JY EH14 16:00 Sun 11:00 – Harmeny is a residential School working with special school, complex children who have emotional and behavioural social, needs. Visitors our buildings, can explore Garden grounds and Community we and hear about the activities in use to engage our children education and the world around them. Richard Murphy Architects designed a courtyard of new classrooms development and residential cottages, sympathetic to the original house, Robertwhich was designed by Anderson in 1906 and Rowland Robertextended by Lorimer in 1907.

We will invite a variety will invite of We Activities: organisationslocal community to attend their workin order to showcase in the including: Hills Regional Park, Pentland Harlaw Hydro, BalernoTrust, Village Friends of the Pentlands, Vision, Youth Alpacas and Bobcat Scout Camp, Bonaly Angling Association. Malleny Sat 10:30 – 15:30 Sat 10:30 – 15:30 Sun 10:30 – Harlaw House was originally cottage as a waterkeeper’s built soon after the reservoir was Originally constructed in 1848. it had a single-storey building, a brief incarnation with an City of before extra floor, Edinburghit Council restored a It is now to its original form. visitor information centre for Hills Regional Park, the Pentland disseminating information to horse-riders cyclists, and walkers, wanderers!the early Since 2000s garden, it has hosted a wildlife maintained on a regular basis by Friends Pentlands. of the 132. Harlaw House Harlaw 132. Road, Balerno, Harlaw 7AS EH14 www.queensferryheritage.org.uk/

Global Connections and activities: Global Connections and activities: Guided tours will of the Churchyard highlight the stories of those who came abroad from far off lands or travelled who all ended up in this final but Visitors hear stories will resting place. sailors and sea captains, about witches, others.many Refreshments available. The Vennel Churchyard, usually Churchyard, Vennel The gates, glimpsed through locked is next to the old Parish Church (1633) and contains headstones with intriguing carvings and Queensferry’s inscriptions. once Masonic Lodge is adjacent, earliest schoolone of Scotland’s dating from 1671. buildings, Visitors can access the Lodge, where Masonic regalia and the artefacts be on display, will and the recently Churchyard transformed Hawthorn Bank open after a Garden, Community Make redevelopment. four-year tour map of of it – walking a day Queensferry available. & Dalmeny The Vennel, South The Vennel, 9HT Queensferry,EH30 16:00 Sat 10:00 - 131. Vennel Churchyard, Churchyard, Vennel 131. and Lodge Masonic Bank Hawthorne Garden Community

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https://www.nms.ac.uk/national- museum-of-flight

Access to the museum. The Access to the museum. Activities: of other than four accessible site is fully be which can only the planes on display, stairs. accessed by 142. National Museum Museum National 142. of Flight East Airfield, East Fortune Lothian, East Fortune, EH39 5LF 17:00 Sat 10:00 – Flight The National Museum of is home to one of Europe’s best collections of aircraft, Concorde. including Scotland’s Learn about the history of World the First from aviation and to the present day War immerse yourself in our supersonic interactive exhibitions, historic hangarsexperiences, and airfield. celebrateThis year the 100th anniversary of the first transatlantic flight from Britain made by to the United States, which departedAirship R.34, at East home from the museum’s Fortune 1919. Airfield in July

www.jmbt.org.uk

141. John Muir’s Muir’s John 141. Birthplace Dunbar, Street, 126 High EH42 1JJ 17:00 Sat 10:00 – 17:00 Sun 13:00 – and work life has John Muir’s the inspired people all over the boy how Discover world. born in this house became one of the driving forces behind the global conservation Our absorbing movement. hands on interpretation centre on the journey you of will take as a pioneering life John Muir’s writer, explorer, conservationist, Our geologist and inventor. temporary explores exhibitions geology passion for John Muir’s in his and the role this played and discoveries. adventures own John Muir travelled Global Connections: He to every major continent in his life. his campaigning to regarded for is highly protect wild places in the USA which to the creation of the led ultimately United States National Park Service. friendlyThere will be a family trail to help explore John Muir’s available global connections.

www.eastlothian.gov.uk/museums

Global Connections: The guided tours Global Connections: to the parts you will take of the building including be accessed, that can’t always prison the magnificent Council Chamber, that celebratecells and to displays connections in twin town Dunbar’s France and California. is accessible The building Activities: and is home to a museum on all levels and gallery with changing historical and artas a local exhibitions as well history area and research room display Dunbar and Districtmanaged by History Society. Dunbar and District History Society members guided will be providing The tours will tours of the building. incorporate an audio-visual installation in the historic cells. 140. Dunbar Town Town Dunbar 140. and Museum House, Gallery Dunbar, Street, High EH42 1ER 17:00 Sat 13:00 – 17:00 Sun 13:00 – hat witch’s With its distinctive clock and sun and its bell, tower House has been Town dials the since life of Dunbar the focus Our staff are the 16th century. on hand to chat about always history and the the town of the a guided tour to Take building. – scene visit the council chamber of the infamous witch trials – and is The building the historic cell. and galleryhome to a museum with changing historical and art exhibitions.

Guided tours at 10:00, Guided tours at 10:00, www.edfenergy.com/energy/ education/visitor-centres/torness- visitor-centre

Torness has been generating has Torness 31 years electricity over for enough produced and last year electricitylow-carbon to power the around 2.2 million homes, largest producer of low-carbon electricity in the UK. give The centre and the tour the people the chance to visit heart station of a working power this how and find out exactly happens. star retained its five Torness the Scotland for Visit from award year in a row. fifth Booking deadline 11th September. Activities: adults for 12:30 and 14:30 each day The and children aged 7 and over. walking tour of the station will take and will 90 minutes approximately narrow corridorsinclude use of lifts, not The tour may 90 stairs. and over people with walking for be suitable difficulties. 139. Torness Nuclear Nuclear Torness 139. Station Power Generation, EDF Energy EH42 1QS Dunbar, 16:00 Sat 09:00 – Sun 09:00 – 16:00 Sun 09:00 –

Guided walks around the www.1722waggonway.co.uk/ museum-workshop

Activities: sites at 11am and 2pm on both days. Refreshments Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 10:00 – The Waggon! the Look for Project invites Waggonway to experienceyou Scotland’s Our museum oldest railway. photographs maps, features as a full size as well and models, It is waggon. replica wooden from Robert throw a stone’s 1815 Cockenzie Stevenson’s Harbour redevelopment featuring archaeology railway House Cockenzie and Cadell’s will be where we and Gardens, salt making authentic Cockenzie A Hanseatic in our replica saltpan. barn completes the picture of an industrial to site believed been trading with the Baltic have states. 138. 1772 Waggonway Waggonway 1772 138. Museum Road, Harbour West East Lothian, Cockenzie, EH32 0HX

Information sheets about the www.scottishflagtrust.com 1772 Waggonway Museum

Audio-visual show Audio-visual show Global Connections: French, Gaelic, in 7 languages (English, Spanish and Italian) Polish, German, Activities: history, function and design of doocots history, map of Likewise will be available. memorials/graves. and notable graveyard This B-listed doocot is one of This B-listed doocot is one the earliest surviving Scottish century, examples from the 16th George by Hepburnbuilt whose and firstson was the founder Scots. colonel of the Royal it is a as a lecternKnown doocot, rectangular structure with lean-to south facing roof and entry holes the slope. pigeons down for the doocot was In 1996, restored and converted into an interpretative centre where visitors an audio-visual can enjoy dramatization of the traditional flag. origins of Scotland’s Sat 09:00 – 18:00 Sat 09:00 – 18:00 Sun 09:00 – Rear of Athelstaneford Kirk, of Athelstaneford Rear Athelstaneford, Main Street, EH39 5BE 137. National Flag Flag National 137. Centre Heritage Doocot) (Hepburn

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Glenkinchie Distillery

148. Glenkinchie Glenkinchie 148. Distillery Pencaitland, EH34 5ET 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 10:00 – Nestled in the rolling farmlands of East Lothian lies Glenkinchie in 1837 by founded Distillery, name The John and George Rate. comes from it is believed Kinchie, who the family ‘de Quincey’, The the estate. originally owned distillery since has been active 1881. that runsThere is a shuttlebus from Edinburgh City Centre pricetwice a day £14 return, as the tours.book via same info Guided distillery and tours, Activities: complimentarytwo tastings which can include a cocktail. Booking essential via 01875342012 or [email protected]

www.eastlothian.gov.uk

The Museum Collection is The Museum WWII housed in a former military It is a real store. vehicle of objects from treasure trove all have We past. East Lothian’s sorts beautiful and of useful, fine things including: wonderful and decorative archaeology, art, textiles and costumes, ceramics, natural items history specimens, working and illustrating domestic, much and much, life community more! tours lasting Two Activities: will be 1 hour each approximately and at 13:00. at 11:30 offered Advance booking essential via https:// www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doors-open- Not suitable day-tickets-65167030342 be under 16s must and children for an adult. accompanied by 147. Libraries and and Libraries 147. HQ Museums Dunbar Council, East Lothian Haddington, Road, EH41 3PJ 14:00 Sat 11:30 –

site/ www.prestongrange.org/

EH41 3DX The centre is Global Connections: to hosting an exhibition of Roman silver mark the centenary of the discovery of the largest hoard Treasure; Traprain the outwith the found of late Roman silver from a pit Excavated Roman Empire. the in East Lothian, Law Traprain on 250 fragments hoard comprises over objects that had been silver of mainly or cut up either to exchange as bullion For the and recycling. melting down for many firstyears and 100 time ever later, of the iconic pieces from the hoard are on show. 146. John Gray Centre Centre Gray John 146. Museum 15 Lodge Centre, Gray John Haddington, Street, 16:30 Sat 11:30 – The John Gray in Centre opened 2012 converting several buildings that had been Council offices, agricultural seed store tavern, and Procurator Fiscal offices hub that accessible into a fully Library, contains the Haddington and Local Archives East Lothian History Centre and a Museum. Named after John Gray who one of the firsthelped establish librariespublic in Scotland. The John Gray Centre Museum Doorswill be open for Open telling storiesDay from across many the region and displaying unique artefacts. Sun 11:30 – 16:30 Sun 11:30 –

There is a free concert by www.stmaryskirk.co.uk

Activities: Andante Chamber Choir at 4pm on Light refreshments available. Sunday. See the bell 14.00 – 16.00. Saturday and bells and find out about tower bellringing (via spiral staircase) Andante Chamber The 16.00. Sunday Choir – free concert. 145. St Mary’s Parish Parish Mary’s St 145. Church Haddington, Sidegate, 16:00 Sat 11:00 – and the A spectacular building longest Parish Church in Scotland, 1380-1450 St Mary’s c. was built the in a beautiful setting beside damaged It was badly Tyne. River the English army duringby the 1548, in during the ‘’. Marks are still visible. of gunshots servedThe nave as the Parish 1972 Church from 1561 until when the choir and transepts in a remarkable re-roofed were restoration project. EH41 4BZ 17:00 Sun 13:00 –

One hour guided tours of

EH41 4NZ Sun 12:30-15:30 of Hamilton, Duke Home of the dating from the 14th century. Historic House located from Edinburgh. 30 minutes items from theContains many Collection of Hamilton Palace as as well paintings and furniture, Mary Queen of Scots memorabilia. Activities: Advance booking essential the House. via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ edinburgh-east-lothian-doors-open- day-2019-at-lennoxlove-house- tickets-66197601809 House Lennoxlove 144. Estate, Lennoxlove Haddington,

Informal guided tours are Amisfield Walled Garden

We will provide a will provide We Global Connections: of information about 18th small display Century plant hunters and examples been of plants in the garden that have sourced from around the world. Activities: No booking on request. available Refreshments available. required. Amisfield Walled Garden dates Walled Garden dates Amisfield John Designed by from 1783. Henderson the 7th Earl for once the garden Wemyss, of formed part the policies of of was Amisfield House which At 8 acres in demolished in 1928. of the largest it is one walled size, the Over gardens in the country. past 12 years garden has the been restored from a neglected state into a vibrant community garden. Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 13:00 – Amsfield Park, Haddington, Park, Haddington, Amsfield EH41 3TE 143. Amisfield Walled Walled Amisfield 143. Garden

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At one time, At one time, Global Connections: this area was a successful and industrialglobally-connected complex, soap, pipes, clay manufacturing bricks, beer and even chemicals, fine pottery, ships from the In the 19th Century, glass. Baltic traded coal and other rock salt for items here. free will be providing We Activities: guided tours at 12.15pm and 2.15pm both days Prestongrangeopen-air is a free café and with lovely museum Explore using the exhibitions. audio tour, information boards, activity outdoor games and family trailstour a guided or take with one of our knowledgeable members and discover of staff the history of Prestongrange A 800 years. spanning over pottery, works, glass harbour, colliery and brickworks all have left their markson the landscape. views with Cradled woodland by the Forthout over the site is wildlife. for a haven now Sat 11:30 – 16:30 Sat 11:30 – 16:30 Sun 11:30 – Prestongrange Museum, Museum, Prestongrange Haven, Morison’s EH32 9RX Prestonpans, 149. Prestongrange Prestongrange 149. Museum

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Venue Venue Venue Venue Venue Venue Venue Venue no. name no. name no. name no. name 138 1722 Waggonway Museum 63 Georgian Antiques 72 National Museums Collection Centre 77 St Columba’s Hospice Education Centre 60 603 (City of Edinburgh) 22 Georgian House 33 New College 129 St Cuthbert’s, Dalmeny Kirk Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force 148 Glenkinchie Distillery 34 New Registers House 89 St Mark’s Episcopal Church 61 Abbeyhill Baptist Church 125 Gogar Cabinet Works 101 Newington Cemetery 78 St Mary Star of the Sea 93 Abden House 65 Granton Castle Walled Garden 73 North Edinburgh Arts Garden 121 St Mary’s Cathedral Song School 1 23 Greyfriars Kirk 35 Northern Lighthouse Board 145 St Mary’s Parish Church 143 Amisfield Walled Garden 114 Grove Community Garden 36 Old College, University of Edinburgh 54 St Michael’s and All Saints 2 Anatomical Museum 132 Harlaw House Visitor Centre 136 Oriam - Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre 122 St Nicholas Church 3 Appleton Tower 133 Harmeny School 37 Orthodox Community of St Andrew & Causey 103 St Peter’s Lutton Place 105 Arthur Conan Doyle Centre 66 Herbarium and Library, RBGE Development Trust 130 St. Margaret’s Church S. Queensferry 4 Assembly Rooms 134 ICE Scotland Museum, William Arrol Building 74 Out of the Blue Drill Hall 90 St. Margaret’s Parish Church 94 Astley Ainslie Hospital 96 Inch House 38 Panmure House 123 Stewart’s Melville College 106 Astoria Centre 24 Informatics Forum 39 Parish Church of St Cuthbert 55 Stills Centre of Photography 5 25 Institut français d’Ecosse and Consulate General 117 Playfair at Donaldson’s 56 Supreme Courts (Parliament House) 6 Baha’i Centre of France in Edinburgh 85 Police Box 57 107 Barnton Quarry Restoration Project 26 James Clerk Maxwell Foundation 86 Portobello Baptist church 58 (Cold War Bunker) 27 JM Architects 149 Prestongrange Museum 91 Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing 7 Bayes Centre 146 John Gray Centre Museum 126 Priory Church of St Mary of Mount Carmel 139 Torness Nuclear Power Station 83 Bellfield (old Portobello Parish Church) 28 40 Queen Street Gardens - Central and Eastern districts 79 Trinity House 84 Bridgend Farmhouse 141 John Muir’s Birthplace 41 Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland 59 University of Edinburgh Main Library

STOCKBRIDGE & INVERLEITH 8 Buccleuch & Greyfriars Free Church 67 Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh, Tibetan Buddhist 127 Queensferry Parish Church 131 Vennel Churchyard, Masonic Lodge and Hawthorne 9 Burns Monument Meditation Centre for World Peace and Health 87 Ramp House Bank Community Garden 10 Canongate Kirk and Kirkyard 97 King’s Buildings 42 Ramsay Garden 80 Victoria Primary School 11 Castle Mills 115 King’s Theatre 128 Ratho Byres Forge 81 Victorian Schoolroom 95 Chalmers Church 68 Leith Theatre 118 Redhall Walled Garden (SAMH) 82 Vine Trust Barge 12 Chapel of St Albert the Great 69 Leith Town Hall & Sheriff Court 43 Regent, Royal & Calton Terrace Gardens 104 Waldorf Architecture: Kindergarten and Final Years 13 Chapel of St John 144 Lennoxlove House 44 Riddle’s Court Coach House 108 Charlotte Chapel 147 Libraries and Museums HQ 102 Royal Observatory Edinburgh 124 WHALE Arts Centre 16 Cockburn Association 70 Lothian Buses 45 Royal Society of Edinburgh 92 Wilson Memorial United Free Church 14 Collective, City Observatory, Calton Hill 135 Lyell Centre 46 Sacred Heart Church 109 Corstorphine Hill Tower 29 Magdalen Chapel 119 Scottish Arts Club 15 Cottage, West Princes Street Gardens 116 Maltings 47 Scottish Free French House, Official Residence of the 110 Craigsbank Parish Church 98 Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church Consul General of France in Scotland 17 Dean Gardens 30 McEwan Hall, University of Edinburgh 48 Scottish Gallery 18 Dovecot Studios 31 Meadows Croquet Club 49 Scottish Genealogy Society 111 Dower House 99 Morningside Cemetary 75 Scottish Mineral and Lapidary Club 112 Drumsheugh Baths Club 71 MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at 88 Seafield Treatment Centre - Veolia 140 Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery the University of Edinburgh 76 South Leith Parish Church 19 , Old College 137 National Flag Heritage Centre 50 St Andrews and St George’s West Church 62 64 National Galleries of Scotland - Granton Art Centre 120 Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop St Anne’s Parish Church If you enjoyed Doors Open Days 32 20 Edinburgh Sheriff Court National Library of Scotland 51 St Bernard’s Well this year, please consider 21 Festival Theatre 100 National Library of Scotland, Causewayside 52 St Cecilia’s Hall making a donation to the 64 113 Fountainbridge Library 142 National Museum of Flight 53 St Columba’s by the Castle Cockburn Association 65 Headline Sponsor

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