ORGANISED BY THE COCKBURN ASSOCIATION DOORS OPEN DAY 2016 SAT 24 & SUN 25 SEPTEMBER

Published by: The Cockburn Association (August 2016) Compilation and Editing: Marion Williams REMEMBER TO CHECK Design: www.ms-creative.co.uk Print: www.multiprint.tv OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL VENUES INNOVATION, ARCHITECTURE visit: www.cockburnassociation.org.uk AND UPDATES. AND DESIGN EDINBURGH

WALKS, TALKS & TOURS 2016 P2 PROUD TO BE RESTORING ADMISSION TO BUILDINGS BALERNO P6

Admission to all buildings is FREE. Visitors entering BLACKFORD P6 DONALDSON’S buildings do so at their own risk; neither the organisers nor participants are responsible for any CORSTORPHINE P7 accidents or damages incurred. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this programme, the Cockburn Association is not responsible if DALRY P7 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 DUDDINGSTON & CRAIGMILLAR P8 to queue. Please ensure that you check opening times carefully, as arrival outwith these times will EAST END & BROUGHTON P8 result in entry being refused.

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Disabled Toilet Facilities LAURISTON & TOLLCROSS P11

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Free Parking P Donaldson’s, set amidst 18 acres of elegant grounds, is dominated by the central Playfair Building: MERCHISTON & MORNINGSIDE P14 a distinctive quadrangular building built in the 1840s and designed in the style of a Jacobean palace Refreshments by world-famous Scottish architect William Henry Playfair. Offering spectacular panoramic views of Children’s Activities CA NEW TOWN P14 Edinburgh’s cityscape, the Playfair Building includes an attractive internal courtyard and external balustrade terraces leading to sweeping lawns and period gate lodges. NEWINGTON P16 City & Country is using its extensive expertise to sensitively breathe new life into the building, PARKING MAY BE LIMITED reinstating and enhancing original features as well as redesigning the surrounding landscape. Please use public transport where possible. The scheme will see the Playfair Building transformed to provide 112 stylish properties, whilst the vast NORTH EDINBURGH P16 internal courtyard will be elegantly landscaped with a tranquil water fountain and seating. Keep in touch via our website and facebook for OLD TOWN P17 “We are extremely pleased that The City of Edinburgh Council has approved our plans for this truly updates to the programme and the latest news majestic building. City & Country has a long and distinguished history working with incredibly on venues: www.cockburnassociation.org.uk inspiring and challenging architectural assets and the Playfair building is no different, sitting amongst Email: [email protected] PORTOBELLO P21 some of the very finest buildings in the UK. The apartments will be carefully woven into the historic Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/ fabric of the building to provide genuinely unique places for people to live.” Cockburn-Association/127366580612666 SOUTH QUEENSFERRY & DALMENY P22 Helen Moore, Managing Director of City & Country Write to us at: The Cockburn Association, Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR. Now restoration work is underway City & Country intend to permit public access to parts of the Twitter: @theCockburn SOUTHSIDE P22 building at the next Edinburgh Doors Open Day, giving visitors a privileged chance to see inside the historic building. STOCKBRIDGE P23

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MON 12.30 – 1.30PM CLIFF HAGUE SAT & SUN 10.30-11.30AM Join the Scottish Waterways Trust Putting heritage at the heart of a for a 2 hour guided walk to explore the vision for Edinburgh EDINBURGH IN PRINT social and industrial history of Fountainbridge and Edinburgh’s Union Canal, opened in 1822. John Sinclair House, 16 Bernard Terrace, EH8 9NX Looking at traces of the industry still Meet at Edinburgh Quay, behind Akva Bar, EH3 9QB MON 6.00 – 7.30PM DAVID MCLEAN visible in the buildings of the Old Town Lost Edinburgh Places limited, booking essential, please email Teviot Lecture Theatre (Doorway 5), Teviot Place [email protected] SAT & SUN 10-11AM & 2PM-3PM www.scottishprintarchive.org SCOTTISH TOURIST TUE 12.30 – 1.30PM MARION WILLIAMS A walk & talk through the Old Town taking Printing spread slowly through , and by the GUIDES ASSOCIATION middle of the nineteenth century had become one in recent developments of its most significant industries, with Edinburgh as Edinburgh’s Buildings of Meeting at Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street, EH1 1SR a centre of book printing. This guided walk will visit Architectural Interest TUE 6.00 – 7.30PM MALCOLM FRASER some of the significant sites associated with the printing and publishing industries in Edinburgh’s Old Places limited, booking essential, .... Healthy Buildings: light, landscape, timber Town, highlighting some of the traces left by this www.stga.co.uk and breathing construction at the University industry’s 500 year history. Guided walks led by a qualified STGA Blue of Edinburgh’s Arcadia Nursery Starting from the Cockburn Association Office, Badge Guide. Arcadia Nursery Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street, EH1 1SR Starting from Chamber Street, meeting at the WED 12.30 – 1.30PM RICHARD MURPHY statue outside the National Edinburgh’s Old Royal High School SAT 2PM-4PM, SUN 12NOON-2PM Museum of Scotland. John Sinclair House, 16 Bernard Terrace, EH8 9NX UNLOCKING THE UNION CANAL WED 6.00 – 7.30PM CRICHTON WOOD SAT 4PM, SUN 11AM Looking at traces of the industry still Evolution of a ‘Scots’ architectural style ARCHITECTURAL INTRODUCTION visible in the buildings of the Old Town Glasite Meeting House TO EDINBURGH OLD TOWN THU 12.30 – 1.30PM STEVEN ROBB Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. www.cobbletales.com A Children’s Heritage Hunt activity will be available Inter-war Housing of Ebenezer MacRae, for the wee ones. Join Architectural Professional Olga Gogoleva, of Edinburgh City Architect Cobble Tales, on a quest for clues left by the great The walk is approximately 3 miles, John Sinclair House, 16 Bernard Terrace, EH8 9NX builders of Edinburgh. On two hour guided walk, you on towpaths and footpaths. Booking required. will discover the grand and the hidden buildings, THU 6.00 – 7.30PM RICHARD RODGER / MESH Scotland’s Canals played a defining role in the history courtyards and closes. Mapping Edinburgh’s Social History of the Industrial Age of Great Britain and Ireland and Meet outside Tourist Information Centre, Teviot Lecture Theatre (Doorway 5), Teviot Place each has a fascinating and unique history. Princes street, EH2 2QP FRI 12.30 – 1.30PM DR JOHN W ARTHUR Near Neighbours of the New Town 14 India Street FRI 6.00 – 9.00PM HANNAH ROBINSON Secret Edinburgh , an Unsual Quiz BOOK TALKS NOW! PLACES CAN BE LIMITED, Liberton Tower Advanced booking advised via www.cockburnassociation.eventbrite.co.uk BOOKING ESSENTIAL!

2 get around get active To see the full Innertube map and all eleven Edinburgh 3 why not use the Edinburgh City Cycleways Innertube? City Cycleway routes... visit: www.innertubemap.com ENJOY EDINBURGH’S DOORS OPEN DAYS! SATURDAY EARLY Edinburgh Doors Open Day, By popular request we introduced Country and the City of Edinburgh DATE part of European Heritage Days, a series of talks and walks a few Council, for donations from our 10 SEPTEMBER is a celebration of the city’s years ago. These take place in the members and sponsorship for architecture, culture and heritage week running up to the event and Joseph’s successful triathlon, this and has been organised by the over the weekend. Remember to year’s fundraiser. 10AM-5PM Cockburn Association (Edinburgh’s book as places are limited to the Civic Trust) since 1991. It is your venues’ capacities (please also Every weekend in September you chance to explore some of remember to cancel your place if can explore places across Scotland Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh Edinburgh’s architecturally and you are unable to attend, releasing that are normally closed to the culturally significant buildings - all it to someone on the waiting list). public. Some open up once a Grindlay Street EH3 9AX for free. From heritage landmarks Thank you to those giving their year, some just once in a lifetime. to the city’s newest architecture, time to talk and walk you through Discover the architecture, places WC CA Doors Open Days offer free access Edinburgh’s places and spaces. and spaces right on your doorstep to properties that are either not or explore a new part of the usually open to the public or would Each year we need to raise at least country. normally charge an entry fee. Many £20,000 to cover the basic costs of of the venues offer behind the brochure design, printing, proofing Dates and locations can be found scenes tours, activities, exhibitions, and distribution as well as the on the Scottish Civic Trust’s talks which bring the history of the sourcing, selecting and supporting dedicated website http://www. building and its everyday use to the participating buildings and doorsopendays.org.uk/ volunteers. Staff and friends of the life, free activities for children and Marion Williams families and more. We thank those Association help in their own free time to keep costs to a minimum. Director taking part and appreciate the Cockburn Association work they put into the event. We are grateful this year for the continuing support from City &

“We are grateful this year for the continuing support from City & Country and the City of Edinburgh Council, for Mactaggart & Mickel’s sponsorship, for donations from our members and sponsorship for Joseph’s successful triathlon, this year’s fundraiser.”

The Lyceum is throwing its doors open. Explore our YEAR OF INNOVATION, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN beautiful Victorian building, listen to talks, and enjoy a whole host of activities inspired by our new vision for • Innovation – our new Season of Shows for 2016/17 include brand new the theatre and its place in the city of Edinburgh. writing and innovative approaches to theatre-making. Come and meet The Lyceum team, find out about our • Architecture – our Victorian jewel- season, go on a backstage tour or take a Lyceum Youth box theatre is one of the most Theatre taster session. exquisite examples of the style. • Design – we’ll have set model All events are free but some activities have to be boxes, costumes and our production booked, please find more information at lyceum.org.uk team to talk all about theatre design. The Cockburn Association (Edinburgh Civic Trust) was established in 1875 to promote the conservation and enhancement of Edinburgh’s landscape and historic and architectural heritage and to encourage high quality contemporary design for buildings 4 that blend with and enhance their surroundings. It is a membership organisation registered as a Scottish Charity (SC011544). 5 BLACKFROD CORSTORPHINE DALRY 7 CA

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DALRY WC WC 7. CRAIGSBANK PARISHCRAIGSBANK 7. CHURCH BANK, CRAIGS 19 8HD EH12 CORSTORPHINE, SUN 1PM-2PM SAT 10AM-4PM 8. SALTYARD EH11 2HB ROAD, 158 DALRY SAT 10AM-4PM A and repair uneconomical to an congregation: its by maintain inspired minister with an innovative solution being pioneered in the Dalry Church of Scotland 1980s; the local with who ‘conspired’, to materialise Association, Housing an visionarya redevelopment; Study 1983 Feasibility Architect’s which 2011 Union of a and completion; churches which aspired to design church café which has become a The Café Church. an evening transformation of Dalry United Free Church to Saltyard. Facebook.com/saltyard The Sanctuary is a hidden gem designed architecture, of sixties The Kininmonth. William Sir by strikingplain and plan square exterior white windowless allow the Sanctuary the acknowledging the ground, to floatinfluence above interiorThe Ronchamp. at Chapel of interpretingthe drama, creates Church’ Conventicle ‘Covenanting Corbusier’s Le out form with the its hollowed by surrounding terraces sweeping of and peaceful An uplifting seating. daylight by created is space concealed through the inventive clerestories. www.craigsbankchurch.org.uk

6. CORSTORPHINE HILL TOWER ROAD, CLERMISTON EH12 CORSTORPHINE, SAT/SUN 2PM-4PM is a 20m Tower Corstorphine Hill as a memorial built high stone tower Scott 100 years after Walter to Sir in 1871 (Edinburgh’s his birth, other Scott monument!) then landowner the by built was It Situated as a viewpoint and folly. at on the hilltop in woodland protrudes it above 170m, about superb a provide to treetops the panoramicdirections. in all view the Leith, centre, City is the East outer Forth estuary including Bass South Rock and the Isle of May. the westernpresents part of the Hills. Pentland the by backed city the airport, shows ForthWest bridges and and the upper Forth, Northpanoramaa coast of the and hills of Fife. www.corstorphinehill.org.uk Headquarters of The CorstorphineHeadquarters of and House Dower The Trust, tracedgrounds can be to back prebendarytitular Inglis James of Dalmahoy half Haltoun and half The lime-harled building 1587. has characteristic Scottish crow- Skew scrolled and gables stepped Internally it has a small but Puts. an and museum stocked well hundreds of room housing archive photographs, documents, artifacts, census old parish records, maps, records etc. www.corstorpinetrust.co.uk

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CORSTORPHINE WC 5. THE DOWER HOUSE CORSTORPHINE HERITAGE CENTRE MARGARET’S ST PARK, STREET, HIGH CORSTORPHINE 7SX EH12 SAT 10AM-4PM Additionally, there are a varietya are there of Additionally, interactiveopportunities the for cutting- our explore to family whole biodesign, into: research scientific edge malaria, chemistry, ‘green’ volcanoes, areas. more and many map at the corner Collect a visitors’ Mains and West Mayfield Roads of purplefrom a shirted for assistant will be toursThere further details! 12noon 10.30am, at campus of the & 2pm. College of Science and Engineering: www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering Cockburn Museum: www.geos.ed.ac.uk/public/cockburn/ Natural History Collections: FloWave www.nhc.ed.ac.uk/ Facility: Ocean Energy Research www.flowavett.co.uk/ & Scottish Carbon Capture www.sccs.org.uk/ Storage: Chemistry Outreach: www.chem.ed.ac.uk/outreach www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering CA

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WC WC SAT 10AM-4PM in 1920, Since its establishment hascampus Buildings King’s the experienced transformation. vast architecturalof examples Find across the site anddevelopments guidedthrough more discover tours and information points. at key 4. THE KING’S BUILDINGS, AND SCIENCE OF COLLEGE THE THE UNIVERSITYENGINEERING, MAXEDINBURGH, OF BORN 3FG EH9 CRESCENT, 3. ROYAL OBSERVATORYROYAL 3. EDINBURGH BLACKFORD3HJ EH9 HILL, SAT/SUN 10AM-5PM parking Limited free ObservatoryThe Royal Edinburgh state-of-the-artcombines high- Victorian originaland facilities tech observatory on a beautiful buildings overlookinglocation hilltop the city. and use build design, On site we some of the best telescopes in the demonstrations talks, Catch world. behind the go and exhibits and scenes at how to discover establishment a leading at they contributeastronomy to scientific every in the process from stage using to new telescope a designing and storing the data produced. open remain will site Although the admissions to the last until 5pm, observatory are at 4.30pm. www.roe.ac.uk

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Frontline nurses: British nurses nurses: Frontline historythe Asylum: of the Out of Nursing our Voice The BLACKFORD WC 2. ROYAL COLLEGE2. ROYAL OF NURSING ROAD, OSWALD SOUTH 42 EH9 2HH SAT 10AM-4PM Imaginatively incorporatingImaginatively this Grade B listed 1869 villa, the first with Road, South Oswald on 1950s additions while the College the Agriculture (1950-1992), of glass a by joined are buildings two Victorian features reception area. painted style include Pompeian attributedDavid to vestibule Scotland’s RCN Now Hay. Ramsay largestheadquarters, the UK’s for body professional union and a look back visit and take nursing, at the last 100 years in nursing: • shows War World of the First journeythe wounded home of a the frontline and the from soldier role of a nurseof that at each stage journey. • of mental health nursing explores Victorian in of attendants role the of asylums to the breadth nursingand hospitals roles across care today. community • centenarychartsexhibition the journey representing RCN’s nursing through the decades. www.rcn.org.uk/scotland AND AND

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BALERNO PAGE FOR FOR PAGE FACEBOOK VENUES ADDITIONAL AND UPDATES. REMEMBER TO CHECK TO REMEMBER OUR WC Harmeny School is a residential school workingspecial with young complex children who have and behavioural emotional social, Architects Richard Murphy needs. designed a courtyard development of new classrooms and residential the to sympathetic cottages which was designed original house, RobertAndersonby in Rowland Robertby 1906 and extended Lorimer in 1907. www.harmeny.org.uk SAT 11AM-4PM 1. HARMENY SCHOOL BALERNO, MANSFIELDROAD, 7JY EH14

BALERNO BLACKFORD 6 EAST END & BROUGHTON 9 WC The Glasite Meeting House was Meeting The Glasite one of the constructedin 1835, first designs by AlexanderBryce David tiered- three a added Black. pulpit in 1873 to the main meeting once a were Although there space. Houses Meeting of Glasite number last the is this Scotland, across interior its retain to one the and a like veryis building evocative, Since Victorian photograph. faded 1989 it has been used as hire. for and a venue offices www.shbt.org.uk washhouses in Edinburgh in washhouses closed the original of many but in 1971 impressive the including features, remain here. red brick chimney, tours Guided provided be will and 16.00, 13.00, 12.00, 11.00, at no booking necessary. 17.00, is ticketed but is free, This event capacity please due to limited book here: PAGE\PARK BY 2PM TALK ARCHITECTS between A linking association ‘ place or events’ people, www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ talk-by-page-park-architects- tickets-25958105392 www.edinburghprintmakers. co.uk/exhibitions/Doors-Open- Day-2016 18. GLASITE MEETING HOUSE 6NX EH3 STREET, BARONY 33 SUN 10AM-4PM

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WC WC 16. MANSFIELD TRAQUAIR MANSFIELD 16. OF & OFFICES CENTRE COUNCILSCOTTISH THE VOLUNTARYFOR ORGANISATIONS MANSFIELD15 PLACE, EH3 6BB SAT/SUN 10AM-12NOON 17. EDINBURGH PRINTMAKERS 3LR EH1 STREET, UNION 23 SAT 11AM-6PM Edinburgh Printmakers provide will guided tours and studio demos great a This is throughout the day. opportunitylearnto more about the history of the Union Street washhouse whilst seeing behind busiest Edinburgh’s the scenes at Edinburgh Printmakers printstudio. originallywas the washhouse for a public the All community. local The Mansfield TraquairApostolic formeris a Catholic Centre is feature The outstanding Church. the scheme of mural decoration Traquair Anna Phoebe by painted The renovated in the 1890s. Sir Robert by designed building, known a well Anderson, Rowand houses now Scottish architect, Voluntary for Council Scottish the Organisations This (SCVO). rare DOD will include a year’s opportunitySCVO’s view to stunning offices,behind closed doors. usually hidden www.mansfieldtraquair.org.uk

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WC EH7 4AZ 15. LOTHIAN BUSES CENTRAL DEPOT STREET, ANNANDALE 55 SAT 12NOON-4PM Built originally the Industrial for was the building Exhibition of 1922, the home for become to purchased Edinburgh Corporation Transport’s originally housing fleetbus in 1926, char- buses, including 108 vehicles in Extended a-bancs and city cars. depot the in 1963, again 1933 and mid- the by 242 buses held building garages with satellite also at 1960’s, Longstone, Tollcross Portobello, Of particularand Leith. interest is the fine roof the domeToday which was refurbished recently. 200 buses houses over building and 700 staff. www.lothianbuses.co.uk Enjoy a Victorian-styleobject- a Enjoy learning classroom, in the lesson In the Victorian innovation. about learnmuseum the history about of examine and schools Edinburgh’s on Victorianinventions the many display. www.histedcentre.org.uk

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EAST END &END EAST BROUGHTON WC WC Inside the History of Education functioning fully is a Centre Victorian-style with classroom finger- blackboards, wooden desks, a as well as tawse, the and stocks Victoriana including full of museum kitchen rangea varietya and of of which most household items can be handled. 14. THE VICTORIAN SCHOOLROOM EH7 5NG ROAD, BRUNSWICK 9 SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 10AM-4PM 13. THOMSON’S TOWER THOMSON’S 13. GARDEN, NEIL’S DR. VILLAGE,DUDDINGTON 3PX EH15 SUN 2PM-4PM grade ‘arts style, crafts’ and This is A The Thomson Tower a in 1825 built hexagonal building, renowned Playfair, William by of much for responsible architect Playfair Town. the Edinburgh New this quirkydesigned building little his friends to in the favour a as who Duddingston Curling Society, CurlingRules of the wrote which fell the building After exist today. Trustees the dilapidation, into it Garden restored of Dr Neil’s houses now The tower in 2009. an interpretationin the room with history of upper chamber, Dr Neil’s Village, Duddingston John Scott, Walter Sir Garden, The lower Thomson and Playfair. chamber houses a Museum of Curling. www.drneilsgarden.co.uk

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DUDDINGSTON & DUDDINGSTON CRAIGMILLAR WC WC This ‘arts and crafts’ style, grade A grade ‘arts style, and crafts’ This in completed was building listed Tudsbery dedicated to Robin 1953; servicewho died on active during World Second the of stages final the Christian to and 1945 in unity. War architecturalof full is chapel The wood in stonework, in detail, panelling and in the stained glass of artistwindows Sadie McLellan. the choir and The professional Chaplain sing Choral Evensong are All every4pm. at Sunday chapel. to this ecumenical welcome recital at There will be a musical 12.30pm on the Saturday. www.robinchapel.org.uk SAT 12NOON-4PM SUN 2PM-5PM 10. THE ROBIN CHAPEL FOUNDATION,THISTLE THE NIDDRIE MAINSROAD, EH16 4AE EH16 Join Thistle Foundation at their new Thistle Foundation at Join heartthe in Wellbeing of Centre of Craigmillarto explore what matters it why is and wellbeing to tai singing, Whether it’s all of us. the art of good conversationschi, or learning cope to better how wellbeing with the stresses of life, happiness contributes to health, And who doesn’t life. good a and want a bit more of that? www.thistle.org.uk SAT 10AM-4PM 9. CENTRE OF WELLBEING 9. CENTRE WALK, QUEEN’S 13 CRAIGMILLAR,4EA EH16

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WC WC 25. MEADOWS CROQUET CLUB END), TERRACE (SOUTH LEVEN EH3 9LW SAT 2PM-4PM croquet one of three are We in Edinburghclubs Scottish the and Croquet the sport. centre for tactical of both test fine a provides thinking and accuracy in striking outdoors snooker think – ball the Croquet or chess with mallets. before Wimbledon at played was including children, Visitors, tennis. who bring flat-soled the opportunityhave to play shoes will assistance with game simple a all provide We from members. to remember though equipment, flat-soled shoes. wear www.meadowscroquet.org.uk hub. Since spring 2014 they have spring Since have they 2014 hub. unused on a second gardening been EDI, by managed site, development walk from a 3 minutes is only which The aimthe isfirst to grow garden. food. as well as community active an www.grovecommunitygarden. wordpress.com SERVICE24. THE FIRE MUSEUM PLACE, LAURISTON 76-78 EH3 9DE SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM Fire Service Headquarters was opened on the 7th June and 1900 until station fire operational an was The home of the Museum 1986. remaining last the housing of Fire, Halley fire appliance in the world, along with which served in Leith, such on display, appliances other High Street as James Braidwood’s forms a progressive appliance, the development covering display building also The of the fire engine. Edinburghhouses an allowing close fire great the experience to visitors of Edinburgh. CA

LAURISTON & LAURISTON TOLLCROSS WC 23. GROVE COMMUNITY GARDEN ROAD, 1, DRYSDALE GROVE 1AQ EH11 CORNERTHE AT 2 GROVE STREETOF AND VIEWFORTH SUN 11AM-4PM Community The idea of the Grove by Garden has been established the community. for the community been working on the They have idea together with the developer Since 2012. since Grosnovor spring 2013 the community has transformed an unused by owned site, development into a gaden that is Grosnovor, thriving to become a community upgrades to the seating, organ upgrades seating, to the hall redevelopment a major and to provide modern 2016. June opening accommodation, and flexible performance take will musical A organat recital 1.45pm, at place tours guided and 2pm at 2.30pm, an exhibition will be there 3pm and completed recently relating to the project. building www.inverleithsaintserfs.org.uk

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INVERLEITH AND INVERLEITH WARRISTON WC WC Designed by George Mackie Watson Watson GeorgeDesigned by Mackie Pilkingtonwith 1903, in opened and carvingsJackson Gordonand the windows, glass stained Webster church occupies a splendid location a union 2011 saw at Goldenacre. with neighbouring Inverleith church, war table, communion their with and piano original font, memorial, relocated to stained glass windows form Inverleith St Serf’s Church. Since unification, there have been Step inside the Botanic Cottage, Step inside the Botanic Cottage, and the oldest simultaneously in the Royal building newest Botanic Garden Edinburgh. of Scotland’s two Designed by late in the architects greatest it has been eighteenth century, as a centre Botanics in the rebuilt and engagement community for oldest the contains and education, survivingclassroom of the Scottish Enlightenment. www.rbge.org.uk 22. INVERLEITH ST SERF’S CHURCH 3NP EH5 ROAD, FERRY 280 SUN 1PM-4PM 21. BOTANIC COTTAGE 21. BOTANIC GARDEN BOTANIC ROYAL EH3 5NZ EDINBURGH, SAT/SUN 1PM-4PM ” , beautiful (going on sale Wed Fine Furniture & Fine Furniture Sunday 25 September

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MARCHMONT WC Warrender Swim Centre is a is Swim Centre Warrender and swimming pool (25 yards) fitness centre It is home to the Edinburgh. which is Club, Baths Warrender in Marchmont, famous most oldest, the be to said and successful swimming club in Scotland training Olympians including Wilkie. David Victorian its for It is notable architecture with bright interior and its old-fashioned poolside The baths changing facilities. Categoryenjoy building B listed conservation status, www.edinburghleisure.co.uk renovated. A new acquisition is a is a acquisition A new renovated. Graciela by font baptismal stone sculptor. local stone a Ainsworth, www.stmarysstarofthesea.org 36. WARRENDER SWIM CENTRE ROAD, 55, THIRLESTANE EH9 1AP SAT 10.30AM-5PM SUN 9AM-5PM

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WC WC 35. ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA STREET, CONSTITUTION 106 EH6 6AW SUN 12.30PM-4.14PM Designed by Augustus Welby church was and son the Pugin constructed over style classical in a period year 1852-1854. two a stained twenty The Church has to saints dedicated windows glass altarsside two and one main and The constructedin white marble. to MaryChurch is dedicated Star patron saint of Leith of the Sea, There is a since the 12th century. with the motto boat silver lovely recently persevere, of Leith, 34. RAIMES CLARK RAIMES 34. OFFICE HEAD PLACE, 8NU EH6 SMITHS 19 SAT 10.30AM-4PM SUN 12NOON-4PM Georgianstyle This Palladian villa original retains many features including the fine period staircase, oval cantilevered entrance hall, fireplaces and Leith’s oldest walled Raimes Clark Co Ltd, & garden. & of Lindsay the parent company is celebrating Gilmour Pharmacies, their 200th anniversary this year of and there will be a display historical photographsartefacts, what is and papers including, patent the oldest probably, worldin the medicine UK’s the and of old collection complete most prescription ledgers. www.lindsayandgilmour.co.uk CA

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WC WC Discover Leith’s hidden treasure hidden Leith’s Discover celebrating600 years of house, proudly house has Trinity seafaring. Kirkgate since at Leith’s in stood to help Established 1555. least sailorsa play to grew in need.it of the role in the development key port of Leith’s reminder a is and House is full Trinity heritage. great of stories memories and voyages, of of treasures many contains and the Explore seafaring past. Leith’s into step and yourself, for building a nautical world. www.historicenvironment.scot feeds: Twitter @welovehistory @HistEnvScot facebook.com/visithistoricscotland 33. CUSTOM HOUSE COMMERCIAL65-67 STREET, EH6 SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM from built House was Custom with Robert1810-12 by Reid, BurnWilliam alterationsmajor by and oral Following history in 1825. and Customs HM with project workedwho staff Excise here, understand now the we how operated building overseeto the importing of duty for payment and exportingthrough the Portgoods Come to see the beautiful of Leith. historic rooms and find out more used was the building how about and who worked here. www.shbt.org.uk will have a chance to test their test to chance a have will knowledge of minerals with ‘find a sheet. stones’ these www.lapidary.org.uk HOUSE 32. TRINITY LEITH, KIRKGATE, 99 EH6 6BJ EDINBURGH SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM

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WC WC The Alexander Hunter Crawford Alexander Hunter Crawford The incorporating of 1881, building earlier 19th century workshops has and warehouse developments, been home to the Club since 2007. internallybeen have The premises the for facilities provide to altered polishing of stones, and cutting traditionala which is craft, Scottish silversmithing for and faceting and The club also houses a gemstones. unique mineralcollection part of Children on display. which will be SAT 10AM-4PM a categoryis The building listed, B late Victorian red brick, five story, purpose-built 50,000 square foot, The whisky warehouse. whisky The Choice. Abbot’s was produced of its all almost warehouse retains original and was acquired features Antiques 30 years ago. Georgianby www.georgianantiques.net/news/ 31. SCOTTISH MINERAL & LAPIDARY CLUB LANE,MARITIME 16-20 EH6 6RZ SAT/SUN 10.30AM-4.30PM windows and a wonderful wonderful a and windows church Our roof. hammerbeam over for connections royal had has to with links years, thousand a This is Robert the Bruce 1327. in the only place in Scotland to find of arms coats consecutive of four house. a royal www.slpc.co.uk ANTIQUES 30. GEORGIAN 7HF EH6 STREET, PATTISON 10 P

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LEITH WC WC South Leith Parish Church, founded founded South Leith Parish Church, has been the historical in 1483, over Parish Church at Leith for five hundred years. houses war memorials, building Our historic of armscoats glass stained and THE NEW KIRKGATE, EH6 6BJ KIRKGATE, NEW THE SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM 29. SOUTH LEITH PARISH CHURCH 28. LEITHEATRE (FORMERLY SUNNYSIDE 20-22 5RA EH7 ROAD), EASTER 172 SUN 11AM-4PM (nearby) Parking Free in one of Leitheatre is housed of remaining examples the few 19th century use tenement mixed industry housing, of development In turns our lines. and railway builder’s been a have premises workshop, a cooperage, car saleroom. and a used centre, a hi-fi original Hib’s on The building, in a featured even site, ground 1951 documentary. a community Come and see how Due to dramaoperates. group prioritybe will limitations, space visitors to given in who book advance on our website. www.leitheatre.com

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WC WC The present church was built in 1866 The present church was built Anderson, Rowand R. by design a to and nave present the of consisting chancel and the transepts, aisles, Chapel. the St Michael’s what is now largeA beto intended was steeple corner west at the south but built end west the funds of lack to due of the church was finished in rather temporary In 1875-76 the fashion. west end was finishedthewith Anderson, by again todesign, a new addition of the narthex with a west hopes this time, By gallery above. of raising a steeple had money for turretvanished and the south west which contains the stairwas built the top, the at gallerythe to and, church bell. www.stmichaelandallsaints.org SAT 10AM-4PM 27. ST MICHAEL’S AND ALL SAINTS EH3 BROUGHAM STREET, A Roman Catholic Church that Church that Catholic A Roman is servedof Jesus Society the by to close is situated It (Jesuits). between midway centre city the Tollcross, the Grassmarketand The Town. Old of the edge the priestwas the Jesuit architect Fr. the church SJ and Vaughn Richard the Over in 1859. was founded the church was restored and years, occasions. on numerous renovated In 1907 the organ was installed and modifiedin 1963 From 1963-1990 alterations were 1974. and the church more made to make the requirements with compatible Categoryll era. of the post-Vatican A listed it is neoclassical in design. www.sacredheartedinburgh.org EH3 9DJ SAT 7.30AM-7.30PM SUN 7.30AM-9.00PM 28 LAURISTON STREET, STREET, LAURISTON 28 26. THE SACRED HEART SACRED THE 26. CHURCH

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LAURISTON & TOLLCROSS 12 NEW TOWN 15 before serving before space meeting a as Victorian for extension largea after later and Scotland Church of the The Service.Health the National offersbuilding backdrop beautiful a for the fineand year andthe throughout auctions decorative art give to weekend all open will be visitors a look behind-the-scenes. For the doorsits open will Scotland to firstvisitors give the opportunity time,to experience behind-the- life Bonhams internationalan at scenes auction house, occupying house all Town of the original New five floors visitors see the only will not aalso but architecture wonderful varied antiques, collection of art, This will be an jewellery and more. opportunity‘ins and to learn the outs’ of the world of fine Throughout the weekend art antiques. and competitions, there will be activities, demonstrations the even and talks, go at auctioneering. chance to have valuationsholding be also will We to bring like would items you any for will a small donation you along – for ourof one meet with to able be raisedfunds the all and specialists Hospice the Children’s to go will Association Scotland www.bonhams.com/edinburgh

WC WC 44. BONHAMS 1JX EH2 QUEEN STREET, 22 SAT 10AM-3PM SUN 10AM-3PM internationalBonhams is the only in saleroom a with auctioneer in the heart Located of Scotland. New Neo-Classical Edinburgh’s 22 Queen Street was Town, originally a Georgian townhouse, 43. ASSEMBLY ROOMS ASSEMBLY 43. 2LR EH2 STREET, GEORGE 54 SAT 10AM-4PM Timeless elegance and beauty combined with the most modern enormous chandeliers, of venues: gleaming gold leaf and giant gilt mirrors reflect the while traditionof the building, history and discretely is technology latest the incorporated extensive following centuries two For over restoration. at been has Rooms Assembly the the heartand touched capital of the It residents. of its of many the lives and monarchy both has hosted its part played in celebrity royalty, worldtwo wars and celebrated artistic excellence. www.assemblyroomsedinburgh. co.uk

WC 42. ST ANDREW’S HOUSE 3DG EH1 ROAD, REGENT SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM the home House, Andrew’s St is of the Scottish Government, Arta CategoryA listed Deco southern the on building influenced flank of Caltonand Lorne Tait Hill.of DesignedTait by Thomas S. it architects, first opened its doors in 1939. of guided toursA limited number 30 minutes approximately lasting Please on the day. will be available bring photographic ID and proof photographyNo is of address. permitted the building. inside In June 1942, 28 Terrace Regent 28 1942, June In French Free Scottish the became General by opened officially House, purpose Its Charleswas Gaulle. de men on leave a place for to provide stay to French forces from the Free was found other hospitality before house the was also to them; for in of French culture centre as a act the house After the war, Scotland. the French Consulate became privatethe now is and time a for Consul Generalof the residence of France. www.ifecosse.org.uk CA

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NEW TOWN WC WC 41. RESIDENCE OF THE CONSUL GENERAL OF FRANCE – SCOTTISH FREE FRENCH HOUSE EH7 5BS TERRACE, REGENT 28 SAT 2PM-5PM SUN 2PM-5PM CraiglockhartParish Church was Edinburghby architects designed built was It & Henderson. Hay quarried at in red sandstone, style of in the Locharbriggs, fifteenth century Grade Scottish characteristics. Gothic in a the church features B listed, with on red of publications number in Edinburgh. buildings sandstone A small exhibition will illustrate the heritage of the church. www.craiglockhartchurch.org 40. CRAIGLOCKHART40. CHURCH PARISH DRIVE CRAIGLOCKHART 1ES EH14 NORTH, SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 2PM-4PM

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WC WC A splendid example of early EH10 5DT EH10 39. POLWARTH PARISH CHURCH TERRACE, 36–38 POLWARTH 1LU EH11 SUN 12NOON-4PM 20th century Sydney architecture by showing 1901 Wilson & Mitchell pre-Reformation influencesstone carving of Mary and examples with The marble ‘the green man’. of pulpits, finest the of one has chancel William & Beveridge sculpted by is by Ascension window The 1903. organpipe the and Bell & Clayton Special Andrews 1903. Forsterby & labyrinth include an indoor features and outside Canalside & Church calm places of offer These gardens. and reflection. www.polwarth.org.uk 10 ROAD, ROAD, COLINTON 10 SUN 10AM-4PM Built around the historic 16th- century birthplace and home of our very John Napier, own is home Merchiston campus and computing our creative, to in situated engineeringstudents, neighbourhood of the buzzing ThisBruntsfield. mix of disciplines innovative helps create an inspiring, collaborativeand atmosphere from facilities is enhanced by and cyber securitycutting-edge labs TV to and film In studios. addition, business a boasts Merchiston 500- a and cafes two incubator, is open that computing centre, seat round-the-clock! www.napier.ac.uk 38. MERCHISTON38. CAMPUS, NAPIEREDINBURGH UNIVERSITY

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MERCHISTON & MERCHISTON MORNINGSIDE WC The Royal Edinburgh Community Edinburgh Community The Royal in 2010, Gardens was established Cyrenians. by is managed and work patients, hospital with We visitors and local volunteers, staff, fruit, groups to grow community cook herbs, and flowers vegetables, bio-diversity the of improve food, and supportthe site, people on a The Growing journey of recovery. in June Space was established partas Green Space of the 2014, Art to which aims Space initiative the at spaces outdoor the develop Edinburgh Hospital. Royal Guided tours of the Growing led by Space will be available, the history covering volunteers, the and covering of the project and plans for existing planting Information on how the future. a as with us, involved become to will also or participant, volunteer Refreshments will be be available. a stall offering as as well available samples of our produce. www.cyrenians.scot/gardens EH10 5HF EH10 SAT 10AM-3PM 37. ROYAL EDINBURGH37. ROYAL GARDENS COMMUNITY ROYAL SPACE, GROWING THE HOSPITAL, EDINBURGH TERRACE, MORNINGSIDE

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WC SAT 9.30AM-5PM LibraryThe National is of Scotland largest libraryreference Scotland’s and a major research centre in opportunitythis to Take Europe. its learnthe Library, more about and see collections and services, behind the scenes. on spaces as essential is Booking have If you the tour are limited. any specific access requirements let our please needs, or additional your book when you staff know online at Book place. or phone 0131 623 3734. events www.nls.uk/events 53. WEST PORT GARDEN PORT WEST 53. GRASSMARKET PORT, WEST 12NOON-5PM SAT/SUN Port Garden opened West The pioneer by inspired in 1910, whose Patrickecologist Geddes, create green spaces vision was to slums, Town among the Old safely play where children could experienceand the naturalworld centuryA through gardening. local years after of neglect, on, renewing Geddes’ residents are for a green space creating vision by terraces on the everyone to enjoy, steeply sloping site provide flower play and plots vegetable gardens, Edinburgh children.66. for areas Sheriff of the Peace and Justice Court. 54. NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND 1EW EH1 IV BRIDGE, GEORGE

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OLD TOWN OLD WC 52. ST COLUMBA’S BY52. ST COLUMBA’S THE CASTLE TERRACE, JOHNSTON 14 EH1 2EL SAT 10.30AM-4PM SUN 2PM-4PM programme includes talks, tours programme talks, includes and evening and exhibitions and courses weekend and adults for children. The final stage the Creative project, new-build our of and in 2015 opened Laboratories, a unique triangular features tower, overlookingan open cafe and courtyard. Architect led be two There will The building. one of each tours, free and open will be buildings informationto explore with architecturalinteresting about throughout. presented features and produced ESW-designed furniture on be showcased will Artworks will be on show the day, and Open throughout the building visitorsStudios will enable to meet the artists. www.edinburghsculpture.org A small gem, built in 1846 to built gem, A small of the the poor minister to Grassmarket a and provide Painted children. 200 for school celebrateglass windows saints of many with Scotland, associated muralend The east women. them John Busby, ‘Christ is by in Glory’ of and wildlife landscape renowned garden quiet The beautiful, artist. sun terracethe on overlooks the door, the blue Look for Town. Old door of another St. not the red in the street. Columba’s www.stcolumbasbythecastle.org.uk

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WC WC SAT 11AM-4PM is Workshop Edinburgh Sculpture architecturally-inspiringan space Sutherland by designed Hussey Harrisworkingbest the provide to The artists. for environment production and provides building artiststudios, spaces, education activities for spaces public and round-round A year and events. Created from half an acre of Created land beside Northunkempt ArtsEdinburgh is a secret garden with art rightthe heart, at in Since the middle of Muirhouse. 2014 in refurbished fully being garden has won this community from the Scottish Urban awards Scottish Regeneration Forum, and Planning and Trust Civic The North UK. Placemaking Arts an itself Edinburgh venue, by designed building winning award in 2002. completed Architects, Zoo www.northedinburgharts.co.uk 51. EDINBURGH SCULPTURE WORKSHOP HAWTHORNVALE,21 NEWHAVEN,4JT EH6 50. NORTH EDINBURGH NORTH 50. & GARDEN CENTRE ARTS COURT, 15A PENNYWELL SAT 10AM-2PM EH4 4TZ CA

NORTH EDINBURGH WC 49. ST COLUMBA’S HOSPICE ROAD, BOSWALL AND 17 15 EH5 3RW EDINBURGH SAT 11AM-4PM Hospice was opened St Columba’s excellent provides It in 1977. care to and end-of-life palliative as well and their families, patients health to education specialist as care professionals. a styles: a mix of building have We and outpatient inpatient built newly Hospice re-opened in 2014 and incorporatesthis Challenger the Our (GradeLodge listed). B Research and Education for Centre is housed in another GradeB listed with an inspiring extended building, purpose-built teaching space. www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk The The Tennis Priestfield and Sports a is clubhouse Association traditional building panelled wood serveto in the 1930s built a as community local the for clubhouse verandahas a It looking tennis club. out over five hard courts allowing memberstennis watch and rest to courts. surfaced newly the on The centraland hall is spacious functional small with a wood-lined There are men’s kitchen adjacent. changing rooms and and women’s wash facilities at either end. www.ptsa.co.uk

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NEWINGTON WC 48. PRIESTFIELD TENNIS AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION (PTSA) CLUBHOUSE EH16 5DE KIRKHILL ROAD, 2-4 SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM EH16 5DT EH16 SUN 1.30PM-4PM parking on road Free This cemetery publicly a is urban in an lung green accessible wildlife a refuge for providing area Friends of and a peaceful haven. CemeteryNewington explain will its benefits and point and memorialsgraves of interest. out some Opened in 1846 the cemetery, closed now is acres, 14 covering The burials maintained. for but Cousin with David was architect gate the adding Peddie & Kinnear lodge in 1883. www.newington-cemetery.org.uk 47. ROAD, 222B DALKEITH public in 1789. There is open access access is open There in 1789. public and rotunda magnificent Adam’s to remarkablea George of statue III. which was House, Register New civil home of the be to designed in opened registration in Scotland, 1861. www.nrscotland.gov.uk

WC WC National Records of Scotland services its public provides in importantmost of Scotland’s two GeneralRegister buildings. public purpose-oldest of the one House, in its still buildings archive built by designed was originaluse, Robertthe to opened and Adam 2 PRINCES STREET, EH1 3YY STREET, PRINCES 2 SAT 10AM-4PM 46. GENERAL REGISTER HOUSE & NEW REGISTER HOUSE The Merchants’ Hall was built in Hall was built The Merchants’ the 19th century to Scotland’s with values associated reflect the acumen integrity, city: capital Situated accomplishment. and is one it in the heart of the city, more discreet of Scotland’s Artof best where the treasures, combined have Architecture and of gracebuilding a create to and distinction. This truly magnificent those who for is available venue and the beauty wish to enjoy Hall The Merchants’ of prestige corporate privateor weddings, for functions. www.mcoe.org.uk/hire- merchants-hall 22 HANOVER STREET, EH2 2EP EH2 STREET, HANOVER 22 SAT 10AM-4PM 45. THE MERCHANTS’ THE 45. HALL

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WC complex. It is the privateis the It working complex. library law of Faculty the for Visitors bar. Scotland’s Advocates, on tourschance to get the will library Playfair see the corridor, once a the library’s room, law the Laigh Hall beneath and court, Parliamentluminarieswhere Hall Enlightenment of the Scottish librarythe and gathered was situated during century. the 18th Timed tours groups will small for throughout the day. be available are very so booking popular Tours on arrival in Parliament House is recommended. www.advocates.org.uk 63. MAGDALEN CHAPEL 1JR COWGATE, EH1 41 SAT 10AM-4PM founded Chapel, The Magdalen is one of Edinburgh’s in 1541, rich Its historybuildings. oldest has Reformation, with the associations surviving, containing the only pre-Reformationintact stained with in Scotland; windows glass of whom many Covenanters, the in the dressed had their bodies their martyrdomfollowing Chapel the and with in the Grassmarket; for who, Institute of Hammermen, used the Chapel as three centuries, The Chapel is currently a guildhall. the headquarters of the Scottish Reformation Society. www.scottishreformationsociety.org

WC 62. EH1 1RF HOUSE, PARLIAMENT SAT 10AM-4PM Library Advocates The current William by designed building, 1833 and in opened was Playfair, partis Parliamentof the House Parliamentback set is House The Mile. Royal busy from the name of the original in building ‘The Parliament was 1630s the time since that however House’, the collection to has applied it the with associated of buildings The Supreme Courtsin Scotland. Parliament within House lobby Parliament to access direct gives which once served the as Hall, of the Scottish meeting place ParliamentOuter House the and of the Court of Session. www.scotcourts.gov.uk

WC 61. PARLIAMENT HOUSE COURTS) (SUPREME SQUARE, PARLIAMENT 11 EH1 1RQ SAT 10.00AM-4PM 60. SCOTTISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY FAMILY EDINBURGH’S 15 VICTORIA CENTRE, HISTORY 2JL EH1 TERRACE, SAT/SUN 12PM-4PM Society the in 1953, Founded moved into 15 Victoria Terrace The internalof the walls in 1991. property phases are from two arches dating vaulted of building: from c.1830-1840 and the cellars Terrace Johnston on tenements of has been it time Over in 1868-69. ARP centre during used as an Ferguson Ltd Alex. by WWII; (confectioners); by in the in 1949; supplier equipment a bookbindery scientific 1970s as a pottery, a became it printmakingand studio; restaurant the in 1986 and then by Scottish Genealogy Society. presentation There will be a video to start‘How history’ family your and a guided tour of the library. www.scotsgenealogy.com Dating back to 1470, and now now and 1470, to back Dating incorporated Scottish the into Storytelling Knox John Centre, greatest House one of Scotland’s is cultural is associated and treasures dramatic with the most events history. turbulent in Scotland’s the The Netherbow, in Located the home of James house was Mary to goldsmith Mossman, became and Scots, Queen of known as the final reformer. the Protestant , residence of free entry for 30 tickets to the House everywill be available hour with by in advance available limited tickets phoning 0131 556 9579. www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk CA

WC 58. THE SOCIETY FOR THE58. THE SOCIETY FOR PROTECTION OF ANCIENT BUILDINGS – SCOTLAND HIGH 55 CLOSE, TRUNK’S 1SR EH1 STREET, SAT/SUN 12NOON-4PM Scotland will bring along a SPAB demonstrations give to thatcher of Staff and craftthe of roof thatching. volunteers to discuss be happy will their work. www.spab.org.uk/spab-scotland 59. 1SR EH1 HIGH STREET, 43-45 SAT 10AM-6PM SUN 12AM-6PM used to provide the water supply supply water the provide to used Town. Old the for The officeold in the located is Association ofcellarsMoubray of House and the Cockburn at garden from the accessed Limited of the building. the back garden the to access wheelchair a steep close. down only, Come and findAssociation Cockburnrole of the out about the 141 years the past for in the conservationand enhancement of historicand landscape Edinburgh’s and architectural heritage. www.cockburnassociation.org.uk

Next to John Knox House is Next to John Knox Although the Moubray House. the from c.1630, dates frontage originallyhouse was around built Andrew Robert by Moubray. 1477, the new house at a Moubraybuilt the It was restored by rear in 1529. Here Cockburn Society in 1910. the Edinburgh edited Daniel Defoe Courant(1710) and the shop was Archibald the premises of publisher (1774-1827).Constable Outside which is one the wells on the street 57. THE COCKBURN ASSOCIATION TRUSTCIVIC EDINBURGH THE EDINBURGH OF ORGANISERS & TRUNK’S DAYS, OPEN DOORS STREET, HIGH 55 CLOSE, EH1 1SR SAT/SUN 11AM–4PM of Edinburgh. We offer exhibitions offer We of Edinburgh. a as well as faciliyies peoduction and rangeopportunities of engagement enjoy to discover, anyone for understand photography. will be offering tours of the We Reiach and by designed building, at 11am in 1997, Architects Hall Sunday and on Saturday and 3pm (no booking necessary). www.stills.org

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WC WC EH1 1BP Stills is a centre in 1977, Established photographyin the heart based for 23 COCKBURN STREET, STREET, COCKBURN 23 SAT/SUN 11AM-6PM 56. STILLS This will be an opportunity for visitorsPoetryScottish the see to Library extension recent its after Russell Nicoll by renovation and Studios. www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk The Scottish PoetryThe Scottish Library is the It poetry. for unique home nation’s round, year the public is open to comfortable a light, and provides readersfor space work, to a as well as borrow, and browse events programmeof exhibitions, There is free groups. reading and books, offering shop a also and wifi, cards and gifts. 5 CRICHTON’S CLOSE, EH8 8DT EH8 CLOSE, CRICHTON’S 5 SAT 10AM-4PM 55. SCOTTISH POETRY SCOTTISH 55. LIBRARY

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WC 72. PORTOBELLO BAPTIST CHURCH HIGH PORTOBELLO 189 1EU EH15 STREET, SAT 11AM-3PM built PortobelloChurch, Baptist of Puerto-Belloon the site House (from which Portobelloits took was designed in Franco- name), architect David Flemish style by Bryce. Opened 1867 as a cinema it became the Hall, Town first over it the church took before The in FirstWar 1919. World will hut behind the main building This is of interest open. be also remaining few is one of the it as huts from the accommodation secret Borders factory. ammunition www.portobellobaptist.co.uk An award winning architect’s own own architect’s winning award An accessible wheelchair storey two on a studio and home family around an based urban site tight has It ramp. long 28m unfolding a design that is both resulted in with and complex, open plan whilst still feeling spaces connecting separatefor used be to able and A restrained purposes. different using stone and front façade shingles contraststhe copper with formsgarden of the playful clad façade. www.chambersmcmillan.com

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PORTOBELLO WC 71. THE RAMP HOUSE LANE,BELLFIELD 9E 2BL EH15 SAT/SUN 12NOON-5PM 70. GREYFRIARS KIRK GREYFRIARS 70. GREYFRIARS1 PLACE, EH1 2QQ SAT 10.30AM-4.30PM SUN 1.45PM-4PM the Kirk an plays Categorylisted, A important part history. in Scottish Covenant In 1638 the National was presented and signed in the In the Kirk in front of the pulpit. mid-19th century the then minister to change the led a movement style of worship introducing by the first post-Reformation stained glass windows and one of the first organsPresbyteriana into church 1929-1938 Between in Scotland. the historic was church building and the restored extensively interior the wall between dividing formertwo separatesanctuaries Collins The Peter was removed. organ in 1990. was installed on sale be refreshments will Light afternoon.Saturday www.greyfriarskirk.com

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WC EH1 1LB 69. EDINBURGH SHERIFF OFCOURT AND JUSTICE THE PEACE COURT CHAMBERS27 STREET, SAT 9.30AM-4PM Edinburgh Sheriff Court is a modern opened which building 1994. in September to the public It is the largest of the Courts Borderswithin Lothian and serving a population of approximately the Glasgow, after and 450,000 It Courtsecond busiest in Scotland. area cell a courtrooms, houses 18 and administrative offices. offered: are Interactive events G4S vans, cells, of courts, Tours exhibitions speed camera vehicles, organisations Justice focus and by trialsmock runbe will throughout the day. www.scotcourts.gov.uk the Assembly Hall of the reunited reunited the of Hall Assembly the Overlooking of Scotland. Church centre the chair, Moderator’s the south galleryof the was adapted Gallery’ ‘Throne the become to the Lord High Commissioner. for Assemblies the General Until 1929, Church of Scotland of the (old) Highland John’s held in St were ‘The Hub’), Church (now Tolbooth to which the spire of continues and Hall Assembly the overshadow New College. www.churchofscotland.org.uk

To attend this event visitorsthis event attend To Visitors must have appropriate, appropriate, Visitors have must We will provide hard hats and hats hard provide will We We can only admit visitors admit can only of 16 We WC must pre-book through pre-book must page: Eventbriteor events www.patrickgeddescentre.org.uk www.shbt.org.uk sturdy footwear for on site on for sturdy footwear • high vis vests • Hall was designed Assembly The Bryce David by in 1858- built and The back of the Hall facing 9. by east was extended Castlehill with in 1885, Dick Peddie M. J. the further In 1900, work in 1902-3. United Presbyterian Church and a majoritythe Free Church of of Free the United as united Scotland Assembly the Church of Scotland; henceforthHall was the used by The United church. united newly the and Church of Scotland Free Church of Scotland united in 1929. Hall thus became Assembly The years of age or over • 68. CHURCH OF SCOTLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HALL PLACE,MOUND 2LX EH1 SAT 10AM-4PM don hard hats and reflective jackets jackets reflective and hats hard don workthe see and progress. in Doors Participants year’s this at Court Riddle’s at Day Open should for suitable stout footwear wear The tour site. use on a building narrowwill include and uneven on walking involve and staircases surfaces. uneven The tours will be part by lead architects including team our site / designers / engineers who will the process be communicating of transforminga 16th century dynamic a house into merchant’s hub fit for theconserving its historic interiors 21st and century by facilities; its access and improving interpret SHBT staff to by also and Patrickof the impact future the Geddes Centre. •

WC WC 67. RIDDLE’S COURT 2PG EH1 LAWNMARKET, 322 SAT 10AM-4PM CourtRiddle’s is a fascinating least at from dating building, With the sixteenth century. construction work to underway transform into the the building this year PatrickCentre, Geddes offering are again the chance we Small to see behind the scenes. groups of visitors (who must www. the link at via pre-book patrickgeddescentre.org.uk)will 66. 66. CANONGATE 8BN CANONGATE, EH8 153 SAT 10.30AM-4.30PM SUN 1.30PM-4.30PM too, , architects architects Smith, Adam too, 20th a Robert including Hurd, century conservationpioneer of work did much who architecture Members of . in the FriendsKirkyard of the Canongate guided hand to give will be on toursand explain the work they conserveare doing to this historic encourageand space appreciation of it. www.canongatekirk.org.uk Canongate Kirk, The Kirkof Kirk, Canongate and EdinburghHolyroodhouse 1688. in founded was Castle, The architecturally design unique with aisles James Smith, is by and a cruciform plan. The Dutch in a is façade ashlar built finely architectural style and the luminous, interiorcolumned baroque was Stewartby restored wonderfully & Partners in 1947. Tod

WC The graveyard of the ‘Royal Kirk’ was Kirk’ ‘Royal of the The graveyard in 1687 and provides established The gloriousHill. of Calton views kirkyard contains monuments SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 2PM-4PM 65. CANONGATE KIRKYARD 8BN CANONGATE, EH8 153 The Grassmarket Community celebratingis now Project its fourthbuilding. fantastic in its year Hoskins Gareth Designed by the stunning multi- Architects, supportto able is function space full programmea for of activities the of state a vulnerableadults; art space event wood-panelled severalalongside smaller meeting staffed café bustling a and rooms; volunteers. by www.grassmarket.org EH1 2QA SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 12NOON-4PM 86 CANDLEMAKER ROW, CANDLEMAKER86 ROW, 64. GRASSMARKET64. CENTRE

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STOCKBRIDGE WC The construction of St Stephen’s Council Town the by funded was by was designed It of Edinburgh. HenryWilliam built and Playfair The cost from Craigleith stone. £20,000. was about of the build on 21 opened The church was Willis The Father December 1828. The organin 1880. installed was The is 162ft (50m) high. tower pendulum is 65ft (20m) clock’s to be the longest and is said long, was In 2014 the building in Europe. the Benzies Foundation brought by and renamed Saint Stephen’s It currently runsStockbridge. as a venue. community There will be organon the recitals HenryWilliam Playfair hour and a exhibition. www.saintstephens www.eusa.ed.ac.uk STEPHEN’S82. SAINT STOCKBRIDGE STREET, STEPHEN ST 105 EH3 5AB SAT/SUN 10AM-4.30PM

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WC WC 81. ANATOMICAL MUSEUM MEDICAL3, DOORWAY PLACE, TEVIOT SCHOOL, EH8 9AG SAT 10.00-4.00PM Museum was Anatomical The Robert by designed Rowand Anderson as an integral part of the the specimens and School, Medical students. Anatomy by used still are Anderson plans submitted building touringafter medical classical the schools of Europe and of Scottish elements mixed design his final ‘Cinquecento’ with a architecture The Museum opened style. Italian was describedin 1884 and by of then Professor Turner, William ornament‘an the to as Anatomy, include skeletons, Specimens city’. death masks and fascinating anatomical curiosities. inspired the street names in the in names street the inspired it is best although surrounding area, history in recent its use for known The Victorian baths. swimming as a convertedwere baths to in 2008 Studio Tapestry Dovecot house the and Gallerythat stand today. www.dovecotstudios.com ROW HOUSE 80. TEVIOT 9AJ EH8 SQUARE, BRISTO 13 SAT 10AM-4PM of several House is one Row Teviot Edinburgh by managed buildings University Association. Students’ it making It opened in 1889 – purpose-built oldest the world’s – and was Student Union building Sydney Mitchell and by designed Wilson in a 16th century Scots architecturalGothic with late style It has a variety of catering features. chamber, debating a areas, bar and other and many a dining room, of which number a rooms; meeting will be open to visitors. www.eusa.ed.ac.uk

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WC WC EH1 1LT long and a Studios has Dovecot varied history and is an integral part cultural landscape. of Edinburgh’s dates building of the The site which hospital to a medieval back EH8 9NX 79. DOVECOT STUDIOS STREET, INFIRMARY 10 SAT 10.30AM-5.30PM 78. JOHN SINCLAIR JOHN 78. HOUSE BERNARD16 TERRACE, SAT 10AM-4.30PM House is home to John Sinclair collections of Historicthe archival (HES), Scotland Environment the body for the new lead public historicin created environment guardian the HESis 2015. October of the Record of the National an extensive Historic Environment, collection of informationand material Scotland’s documenting more discover Join us to past. explore this HES and to about national resource. www.historicenvironment.scot

WC WC 77. MAIN LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH EH8 9LJ SQUARE, GEORGE SAT/SUN 12NOON-4PM LibraryThe Main building, was Spence, Sir Basil by designed in listed ‘A’ in 1967, completed refurbished 2005 and extensively world provides It class in 2013. learningin and research facilities the between setting wonderful a George and Meadows Square The Library houses Gardens. extensive of the University’s most incomparableand Collections works which include rarebooks, of artof various archives the and organisations. The ground exhibition gallery a will have floor workthe about display of Godfrey educator and pioneer of Thomson, IQ testing. www.ed.ac.uk/is/main-library 76. OLD COLLEGE OLD 76. EDINBURGH, OF UNIVERSITY 9YL EH8 BRIDGE, SOUTH SAT 11AM-5PM SUN 12NOON-5PM Work on ’s originalon Robert Adam’s Work in 1789 and paused design began was completed It his death. at Henry William who Playfair by courtsthe two combined into courtone great the created and magnificent Playfair Library. by design a in 1887 to added dome, The is not RobertAnderson, Rowand Other meeting public. the to open rooms contain Raeburn. by dozen including a fineUniversity for used are The rooms paintings, and meetings and administration, hire. for are also available www.ed.ac.uk

SOUTHSIDE WC Situated at the heartat Situated the of historic University Edinburgh’s of Rice Gallery Talbot Old College, leading one of Scotland’s is contemporary art galleries, comprising exhibition distinct three space including the contemporary the neoclassical and cube white The Georgian Georgianspace. impressive its with Gallery, originally was interior, neoclassical Robertdesigned by Adam and by after his death completed Visitors can enjoy Playfair. William Alice gallery’sthe exhibition, festival The Subject and Me as well Neel: TRG3 resident workas current by artist Jess Johnson. www.ed.ac.uk/about/museums- galleries/talbot-rice OLD COLLEGE, SOUTH BRIDGE,SOUTH COLLEGE, OLD EH8 9YL SAT/SUN 12NOON-5PM 75. excavated – including the military the including – excavated facilities associated and installations defensive the marker and – stones, perimeterhave gates and fence conservedbeen restored. or access to fuel Visitors will have storage and generator houses, emplacements, gun and searchlight storage ammunition magazines, areas. and the accommodation www.queensferryheritage.org.uk

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& DALMENY SOUTH QUEENSFERRY WC WC ‘The Forts’ is an historic is an ‘The Forts’ of site gun and searchlight emplacements constructed as part of a defensive network the ForthWW1. for during in owner present its by Acquired extensively been has site the 1986, 3 HAWES3 BRAE, SOUTH EH30 9TE QUEENSFERRY, SAT 10AM-4PM 74. THE FORTS Dalmeny Kirk Dalmeny Romanesque the is 12th century church the heartat one of the is It village. of Dalmeny preservedbest Norman parish The main churches in Scotland. entrance church to the is on the bestiaryits where elevation south carvings columns and Romanesque of particularare architectural merit The documented. widely are and importancenational of Dalmeny Kirk is reflectedby its category A is also listed The churchyard listing. varietycontains a and and of graves earliestthe with monuments dating from 1678. www.dalmeny.org SAT 11AM-4.30PM SUN 1PM-4.30PM 73. DALMENY KIRK 73. DALMENY EH30 9TT MAINSTREET,

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WC Filmhouse is a world-classthree screen independent cinema based in 1831. built in a former church, join the projection On Saturday rarea for team opportunity to Free behind the scenes. explore toursrooms of the projection by in advance booked be must The Filmhouse on 0131 phoning 228 2688 information tours, guided ACTIVITIES: leaflets/notes, behind the scenes tours, activities. children’s www.filmhousecinema.com Built in the early in the Built Century 19th and The notable first inhabited in 1839. Georgian of this occupants house sisters the Stevenson’s included and Flora)(Louisa to from 1859 maternitya was It home 1908. French the by when acquired Since the in 1945. government 1946, in establishment Institute’s been opened to all. its doors have library, a features now The house and theatre a gallery, exhibition an classrooms, and offers magnificent Firththe over views of Forth and the Dean Valley. www.ifecosse.org.uk 92. FILMHOUSE CINEMA 9BZ EH3 ROAD, LOTHIAN 88 SAT/SUN 10AM-11PM

WC WC 91. INSTITUT FRANCÃIS D’ECOSSE RANDOLPH CRESCENT, 13 EH3 7TT SAT 10AM-4PM 90. SIR ARTHUR CONAN ARTHUR SIR 90. CENTRE DOYLE PLACE, PALMERSTON 25 5AP EH12 SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 12AM-4PM ArthurThe Sir Conan Doyle VictorianMansion, largea is Centre in 1881 with curvedbuilt bay integratedwindow with a Roman The outstanding Doric Porch. of this propertyfeatures lies in its interior which is half-filledby a engraved an with stair-hall massive ornateglass dome ceiling and The tall Baroque door cases. in 1886. French roof was added home of it was the Interestingly, The Fountain of McEwan, William McEwan The who gifted Brewery, Edinburghto Hall Universityas their graduation hall. www.arthurconandoylecentre.com

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WC WC EH12 5AW EH12 The Song School will be sign- (West) main from the posted doors of the Cathedral EH3 7HL was Hospital Maiden Trades The provide to in 1704 established clothing lodging, the board, for daughtersand education of the ‘decayed’ and granddaughters of originalThe building, tradesmen. in 1855, sold was demolished, now National where the stood and stands. now Museum of Scotland Sciennes to moved it here, From until 1892, the onto Grangethe then onto 1970 until Ashfield at houses today which Street Melville ancient the collection of the of Edinburgh. Trades Incorporated www.edinburghtrades.org 89. THE SONG SCHOOL CATHEDRAL,MARY’S ST PLACE, PALMERSTON SAT 10AM-4PM Wheelchair access with assistance by prior arrangement School are of the Song The walls with the murals of Phoebe covered four- a over Painted Traquair. the periodyear from 1888-1892, muralsillustrate of praisehymn a Omnia (Benedicite creation all by They include religious Opera). images, portraits of leading figures and choir the of and day of the of images and clergyof the time, The Song School the naturalworld. the Cathedral use by is in daily Choristers public and therefore access is normally limited. www.cathedral.net 88. THE EDINBURGH THE 88. FUNDTRADES TRADES THE (FORMERLY, HOSPITAL) MAIDEN TERRACE, MELVILLE 61 SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM

WC WC Rutland Square, Georgian in style, is Georgian in style, Square, Rutland West historicin the square quiet, a Category within and A listed End. Heritage New and Site World the In 1894 ConservationArea. Town Artsthe Scottish Club bought 24 as a meeting place number painters, all artsfor disciplines, writers and lay musicians, sculptors, members interested in the arts. www.scottishartsclub.com The Edinburghin townhouse by Rutland Square was gifted Sir Robertthe founder Rowand Anderson HQ of the Royal is and in Architects Incorporationof celebratesScotland which this year its Centenary. www.foa2016.com www.rias.org.uk 87. SCOTTISH ARTS CLUB RUTLAND24 SQUARE, SAT 10AM-5PM SUN 11AM-4PM 86. THE ROYAL THE 86. INCORPORATION INOF ARCHITECTS SCOTLAND RUTLAND15 SQUARE, EH1 2BW SAT 10AM-4PM EH1 2BW

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WEST END WEST WC The Old College, by David David by College, The Old Daniel opened in 1855 as Rhind, Stewart’s 50 destitute for Hospital In 1870 the Edinburgh boys. turned Company Merchant the day paying into a fee Hospital to name the changed and school The old Daniel Stewart’s College. courtyardnorththe at of side roofed eventually was the building and this reopened in 2007 over million pound a multi following a Performing to create rebuild Arts There Centre. are other fine formerly rooms such as the Library, the Chapel. www.esms.edin.sch.uk/ Erskine Stewart’s Facebook: Melville Schools 85. STEWART’S MELVILLE85. STEWART’S COLLEGE 3EZ EH4 ROAD, QUEENSFERRY SAT 2PM-5PM

WC St Vincent’s is the village church in village the is Vincent’s St A Gothic gem, the heart of the city. brothersthe by designed was it of Hay and James William John, Light streams Liverpoolin 1856. one – glass through the stained Victorian(Christ and preaching) admirably ‘an 9 modern windows bright and clear heraldicdisplay’ 25 For Whalen. Carrick A. by yearspart in the latter last of the century the chapel housed the Commandery of Lochore of the Militaryof St Order Hospitaller and Lazarusarmorial whose impressive decorate still embellishments building the Today interior. the congregation houses a growing in the Scottish Episcopal Church, is and venue functions as a music groups. community used by www.stvincentschapel.org.uk 84. ST VINCENT’S CHAPEL EH3 6SW STREET, VINCENT ST SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 2PM-4PM The Church was designed by was designed by The Church James Milne and the architect extension opened in 1823 as an Cuthbert’schurch of St the for rapidly of expanding population semi- A the Stockbridgearea. in 1888. added was apse circular building In more recent times the upgraded to sensitively been has present meet the needs of the formand to congregation day a first class concertflexible-use venue ancillary with spaces.war memorial The murals the apse in Hamburg-born by artistReinhard the Lothian depicting Behrens, at from Fife viewed coastline are a day, times of the different particularly beautiful feature. www.stockbridgechurch.org.uk EH3 5BN SAT 10AM-5PM 7B SAXE COBURG STREET, STREET, COBURG SAXE 7B 83. STOCKBRIDGE83. CHURCH

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WC SAT 10AM-5PM designed church, Free St George’s Bryce, on the built was David by cornerand Place of Shandwick A 56 in 1866-69. Street Stafford by designed campanile, meter on St based Anderson, Rowand was Venice, GiorgioMaggiore, the This is in 1879-81. added of the congregation that building bought, Charlottehave Chapel using been have refurbished and since 2016. www.charlottechapel.org 94. CHARLOTTE CHAPEL CHARLOTTE 94. SHANDWICK58 PLACE, EH2 4RT

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WC Constructed in the early 1870s when EdinburghPeddie architects sought have & Kinnear may inspirationfrom facade the for the Parisian church of Saint- This category B-listed Sulpice. church has a surprisingly lofty and interior, amphitheatre beautiful columns marble with Peterhead supportingarches around a The splendid window. clerestorey organthe inside in 1992 built was original casing dating from 1902. visitors welcome to see round We our church and learn more about present and future use. past, www.palmerstonplacechurch.com SAT 10AM-4PM 12 PALMERSTON PLACE, PALMERSTON 12 93. PALMERSTON93. CHURCH PLACE 5AA EH12

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