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Published by: The Cockburn Association (August 2017) Regional Coordinator: Joe Taylor Compilation and Editing: Joe Taylor, Molly Miller and Taylor Cross-Whiter Design: ms-creative.co.uk Print: Leafletfrog.co.uk Dougie Barnett Photography Cover Photography: FREE EVENT visit: www.cockburnassociation.org.uk EDINBURGH DOORS OPEN DAY 2017 SAT 23 & SUN 24 SEPTEMBER SUPPORT THE COCKBURN ASSOCIATION AND EDINBURGH DOORS OPEN DAY

WHO ARE WE? Your support enables us to organise city PROUD TO BE RESTORING wide free events such as Doors Open Day, The Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh bringing together Edinburgh’s communities Civic Trust) is an independent charity which in a celebration of our unique heritage. relies on the support of its members to protect DONALDSON’S and enhance the amenity of Edinburgh. We All members of the Association receive have been working since 1875 to improve an advance copy of the Doors Open Day the built and natural environment of the city programme and invitations throughout “ e restoration is well underway at Donaldson’s, including repairs to the stonework, – for residents, visitors and workers alike. the year to lectures, talks and events. joinery and the original windows, all 900 of them! e building has given us the opportunity to create some very impressive contemporary properties We campaign to prevent inappropriate If you are interested in joining the Association, with far reaching views of the Edinburgh skyline.” development in the City and to preserve visit us online at www.cockburnassociation. Helen Moore, Managing Director of City & Country the Green Belt, to promote sustainable org.uk or feel free to call or drop in to our development, restoration and high quality offices at Trunk’s Close. Works are still underway, we are therefore unable to open the building modern architecture. We are always at this Edinburgh Doors Open Day. Once works are complete we plan happy to advise our members on issues to hold a tour for all members of the Cockburn Association. relating to planning. Email [email protected] to register your interest.

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C&C_Donaldsons Open Doors Day_A5 Advertorial_01.08.17-AW.indd 1 01/08/2017 11:48 TALKS & TOURS 2017 P2 FREE Talks, Walks & Tours Series 2017 EVENT ADMISSION BALERNO P10 18th – 24th September BOOKING ESSENTIAL TO BUILDINGS BLACKFORD P10 CORSTORPHINE P11 Talks Walks, Tours, Music & Demos Admission to all buildings is FREE. Visitors entering All talks EXCEPT ANTA will be held at Riddle’s SAT & SUN 2PM – 4PM buildings do so at their own risk; neither the CRAIGLEITH P12 organisers nor participants are responsible for any WALKING TOUR OF NEOCLASSICAL Court 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PG. accidents or damages incurred. Whilst every effort CRAMOND P12 EDINBURGH – THE NEW TOWN is made to ensure the accuracy of this programme, MON 6PM – 7.30PM DR SAM VETTESSE Prof. Keith Rutter of the Edinburgh Hellenic Society leads the Cockburn Association is not responsible if & CRAIGMILLAR P13 3D Printing in Heritage a walking tour to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the participating buildings alter their opening times or Dr Vettesse demonstrates the potential for in situ New Town (involves ascent of Calton Hill). fail to open. Please be aware that some buildings will EAST END & BROUGHTON P14 3D printed souvenirs and their affect on visitor’s Meeting in front of the . attract large numbers of visitors and you may have engagement with built heritage. THU 6.30PM & SAT 11AM to queue. Please ensure that you check opening GOGAR & RATHO P15 times carefully, as arrival outwith these times will TUE 6PM – 7.30PM MALCOLM FRASER ARCHITECTURAL TOUR OF THE NEW TOWN result in entry being refused. GRANTON P16 Building a Community at Bridgend In celebration of 250th Anniversary of the New Town, Architect Malcolm Fraser discusses the farmhouse Cobble Tales leads a guided 2hr tour through streets of neoclassical townhouses and private parks, learning INCH P16 renovation project, it’s structure, history and community. KEY TO SYMBOLS the history and principles behind the masterplan of MAPS INVERLEITH & WARRISTON P17 WED 6PM – 7.30PM DR ELIZABETH RHODES the New Town. PAGES 4-8 Edinburgh in 1544 – a 3D Recreation Refreshments Meet outside , LAURISTON & TOLLCROSS P18 Ever wanted to time travel? Dr Bess Rhodes has 2 , EH1 3YY Children’s Activities used the latest in VR technology to create an immersive, SAT/SUN 10.30AM – 12.30PM & 2PM – 4PM P18 Free Parking P 3d recreation of Edinburgh in 1544. UNLOCKING THE UNION CANAL GUIDED WALK THU 6PM– 7.30PM DAVID MCLEAN Join Lisa Snedden, Canal Officer at The Scottish Musical Recitals MARCHMONT P20 Rediscovering Lost Edinburgh Waterways Trust for a 2h guided walk to explore the Journalist and Lost Edinburgh founder David McLean industrial and social history of Edinburgh’s Union Canal. Toilet Facilities WC MEADOWBANK P21 returns to Doors Open Days to take us on an epic tour Meet at the Edinburgh Quay, EH3 9QB Disabled Toilet Facilities MERCHISTON & MORNINGSIDE P21 through the streets of old Edinburgh and discusses SAT FROM 12 NOON the importance of documenting the city’s past. DECORATIVE PLASTERWORK DISPLAY/DEMO Full Wheelchair Access NEW TOWN 250 YEARS! P22 FRI 6PM – 7.30PM CRICHTON WOOD SPAB are celebrating the 400th Anniversary Limited Wheelchair Access ‘Scots’ Architecture at Riddle’s Court compared of the decorative plaster themes in the Royal NEWHAVEN P26 Apartments of to celebrate with the classical language of the New Town Assisted Wheelchair Access the return visit of James VI. No booking required. Architect Crichton Wood presents a history of the NEWINGTON P27 Held in the Courtyard beside the Cockburn Association, Unique “Scots,” style and shares his latest findings. Trunks Close, 55 High Street, EH1 1SR PARKING MAY BE LIMITED OLD TOWN P27 SUNDAY 5PM ANNIE STEWART SAT/SUN for times see eventbrite Please use public transport where possible. A history of tartan and the Scottish PORTOBELLO P32 MUSIC INSPIRED BY ARCHITECTURE vernacular in design Composer Katrina Burton’s has written 3 original Keep in touch via our website and facebook for RAVELSTON P32 Annie Stewart, ANTA co-founder, on the history pieces inspired by architecture which will be performed of tartan and its presence in the New Town. updates to the programme and the latest news at Doors Open Days venues Corstorphine Hill Tower on venues: www.cockburnassociation.org.uk RICCARTON P33 Meet at ANTA shop, 119 George St EH2 4JN and Craigsbank Parish Church. See eventbrite for Email: [email protected] details of timings. Facebook: Cockburn Association SOUTH QUEENSFERRY & DALMENY P33 Write to us at: The Cockburn Association, Advanced booking advised via Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street, SOUTHSIDE P34 Edinburgh, EH1 1SR. BOOK TALKS NOW! www.cockburnassociation.eventbrite.co.uk STOCKBRIDGE P36 Twitter: @theCockburn get around get active why not use the Edinburgh City Cycleways Innertube? WEST END P37 2 To see the full Innertube map and all eleven Edinburgh 3 City Cycleway routes... visit: www.innertubemap.com EAST LOTHIAN P39 CITY CENTRE MAP ACROSS SPREAD CITY CENTRE MAP ACROSS SPREAD

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ACTIVITIES 9. CORSTORPHINE OLD PARISH CHURCH STREET, HIGH CORSTORPHINE 7ST EH12 SAT 10AM-4PM The SanctuaryThe of gem hidden a is Sir by designed Architecture, 60’s The square Kininmonth. William exterior windowless white and plan allow the ground – acknowledging above Sanctuary the to influence float The interior of Ronchamp. at Chapel Corbusier’s Le interpretingthe drama, creates Church’ Conventicle ‘Covenanting Such form. hollowed its by an uplifting and qualities create space peaceful simultaneously from the innovative with daylight inverted clerestory perimeter. of an Original KatrinaPerformance Burton Modernist for Composition The form of the Style Buildings Sanctuary wonderful a creates and in recognition music for space Katrinacomposer of these qualities Burton our interior has selected as originalan for spaces of the one in interest Her composition. music has resulted architecture and music Chicago the by commissions in two Open Architecture Foundation’s House Chicago event This beautiful medieval Church This beautiful medieval in the 15th centuryopened as After the church. a collegiate Reformation the college was and the Church was used dissolved to 1650 From Parish worship. for 1651 the Church was occupied twelve for troops Cromwell’s by the Old Parish this day To months. of the village point focal Church is a of activities all year. and a hive www.corstorphineoldparish.org.uk

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WC The Tower was built in 1871 by by in 1871 built was Tower The as a McFie William landowner the Walter Sir to monument a and folly local whinstone of It is built Scott. a and commands and sandstone, the of Edinburgh, view 360-degree FirthHills, Pentland the of Forth, Three AirportEdinburgh the and Friends of CorstorphineBridges. every Sunday Tower Hill open the – September. from May www.corstorphinehill.org.uk 7. THE DOWER HOUSE ORCHARDFIELD1A AVENUE, 7SX EH12 SAT 10AM-4PM This attractive building sits in the sits This attractivebuilding It corner Park. Margaret’s of St possibly 1587, about was built with stones from Corstorphine It has characteristic Scottish Castle. and scrolled gables crow-stepped alternativeIts name skew-putts. Lodge comes from the Gibsone’s who family Gibsone of Pentland Century. 18th late the in there lived The is the headquarters it of Today Internally there Trust. Corstorphine museum. well-stocked is a small but ACTIVITIES www.corstorphinetrust.co.uk 8. CRAIGSBANK PARISH CHURCH BANK,19/19A CRAIGS 8HD EH12 CORSTORPHINE, SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 1PM-3PM

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ACTIVITIES activities. www.rcn.org.uk/scotland No prior booking required to enter, No priorenter, to required booking certain for free tickets will activities be available. www.roe.ac.uk/opendays/ 4. ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING ROAD, OSWALD SOUTH 42 EH9 2HH SAT 10AM-4PM This Category1869 villa B-listed imaginatively incorporatesVictorian including a Pompeian-style features, is It cupola. and vestibule painted headquartersScottish the now largest the world’s of the RCN, organisationprofessional and There tradenursing. for union including displays, exhibition are the history of nursing RCN and Scotland’s first One Town. headquartersHeriot in the New Row at discovery during refurbishment was originalof the 1869 villa decorationand intact attributed a leading Hay, Ramsay to David reformer of interior design. for some of the best telescopes in telescopes the best of some for worldthe built and are designed demonstrations, talks, Catch on site. scenesthe behind go and exhibits at one of the UK’s leading scientific we how Discover establishments. at everycontribute to astronomy process from designingstage in the to using and storinga new telescope the data produced. ACTIVITIES meet astronomers, demonstrations, meteorite handling and locating permitting).sun spots (weather

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BLACKFORD WC HARLAWRESERVOIR, 7AS EH14 BALERNO, SAT/SUN 11AM-3PM 2. HARLAW HYDROHARLAW 2. AND HOUSE POWER CENTREVISITOR SAT/SUN 10AM-5PM 4.30PM) (LAST ENTRY 3. ROYAL OBSERVATORY BLACKFORD3HJEH9 HILL, Harlaw Hydro is generating green of Leith, Water electricity from the old dams that utilising the 150 year to water power used to provide The Edinburgh. West industry in old water bailiff’s a house is now Hills the Pentland Visitor Centre for alsowill ParkRegional you where be able to findAngling out Malleny of the Pentlands, about Friends Association and Balerno Trust. Village house is down Access to the power path anda steep and often muddy is recommended. sturdy footwear www.harlawhydro.org.uk OF EDINBURGH The Royal Observatory Royal The Edinburgh, of originally located on Calton Hill, combines state-of-the-art facilities Victorian observatoryand original in a beautiful hilltop sitebuildings Instruments overlooking the city. Limited free parking Limited free AND AND P

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BALERNO WC PAGE FOR FOR PAGE FACEBOOK VENUES ADDITIONAL AND UPDATES. ACTIVITIES www.harmeny.org.uk and grounds. Harmeny School is a residential school workingspecial with complex children who have and behavioural emotional social, Architects Richard Murphy needs. designed a courtyard development of new classrooms and residential are sympathetic that cottages which was originalthe to house, Robert by designed Rowland Anderson in 1906 and extended There Robertby Lorimer in 1907. shorta be will on presentation as as well the work of the school, photographic displays. SAT 11AM-4PM 1. HARMENY SCHOOL MANSFIELD45 ROAD, 7JY EH14 BALERNO, REMEMBER TO CHECK CHECK TO REMEMBER OUR

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P WC 19. CHURCH LANE,OLD 3PX EH15 EDINBURGH, SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 1PM-4PM (AT JUNCTION WITH JUNCTION (AT NORTH) DRIVE MOUNTCASTLE EH8 7SA 10AM-3PM SAT/SUN EdinburghAn box police with original one as 1933 in May commissioned interior to hundred produced a of about fittings, Architect the 1929 design of City The James Mac Rae. Ebenezer fulfil to designed were boxes police practical technical and modern, a in fit to styled being whilst function, architecture. existing city’s the with with dressed be will box The police to illustrate1930s/1940s props it was used. how www.fortieshouse.co.uk/police- box-doors-open This 12th century church is located c1124 Built Village. in Duddingston by Abbey grantedon land Kelso to originallyit consisted I, David King The original of a chancel and nave. entrance includes a particularly fine example stone of Scoto-Norman carving. The 1631 and includes Aisle was added Prestonfield

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WC SAT 12NOON-4PM SAT SUN 2PM-5PM The Thistle Foundation is a Scottish The charity that supportsliving people with long-term health conditions. Foundation Thistle In 2016 the opened a purpose-built Centre in the heartWellbeing of of 18,000 people have Craigmillar. supportthe Centre for visited in its first Town, anniversary year of the New alone.Like our Doors will be a Day Open the celebratoryboth – one that event of achievements on the back looks the and looks towards the last year role in the future. Centre’s ACTIVITIES talks. www.thistle.org.uk 18. POLICE BOX BROADWAY NORTHFIELD 17. CENTRE FOR WELLBEING 4EA EH16 WALK, QUEEN’S 13 SAT 10AM-4PM This ‘artsCategorystyle crafts’ and This in was completed building A-listed to Christian It is dedicated 1953. who Tudsbery, Robin and unity serviceon active died during the final stages of the Second World is full of chapel The in 1945. War in stonework, architecturaldetails, panelling and in the in wood of artist windows stained-glass to All are welcome Sadie McLellan. this ecumenical chapel. www.thistle.org.uk

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DUDDINGSTON & CRAIGMILLAR WC EH15 3PXEH15 16. ROBIN CHAPEL FOUNDATION,THISTLE THE NIDDRIE MAINSROAD, 4AE EH16 www.cramondheritage.org.uk 15. THOMSON TOWER GARDEN, NEIL’S DR VILLAGE, DUDDINGSTON SUN 2PM-4PM was The Thomson Tower designed his for Playfair William architect by friendsCurlingDuddingston at their store to place a Society as curling the shores of stones on As the weather Duddingston Loch. curling indoors, moved changed, into disrepair. fell Tower and the restored Trustees In 2009 the houses an which now Tower, the interpretationroom in the upper chamber whilst the lower chamber of curling. houses a museum www.drneilsgarden.co.uk Brewhouse houses an archive of of an archive houses Brewhouse photographs. and documents local earliestThe Mesolithic dated been has of Scotland occupation identified just behind the Maltings exhibition contains and the artefactsuntil the from this date present day. ACTIVITIES the industrialcovering the along sites local around the Almond and River These start at 2pm and sites. archaeological 1 to 1.5 hours. roughly take P

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CRAMOND WC Cramondoriginallywas Caer Almond. fortAmonth River the on KirkThe theto back dates likely post-Roman settlement and stands on the site of the fort headquarters. oldest part is the The tower of the 15ththe to back dating building, parapetthe although was century, building The 1811. until added not once twice, remodelled been has it but in 1656 and again in 1911, from features many retained has including the extensive its history, at theis Church The graveyard. life.centre of the village and daily www.cramondkirk.org.uk 14. THE MALTINGS 6NY EH4 RIVERSIDE, 6 SAT/SUN 10AM-5PM 13. CRAMOND KIRK13. CRAMOND 6NS EH4 ROAD, GLEBE SAT 10AM-4.30PM Part17th century of a late inn is used the Maltings complex, as an education and exhibition centre while its associated

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GOGAR & RATHO GOGAR WC Inside the Historythe Inside Educationof Victorian functioning Centre is a fully desks, wooden with classroom blackboards, finger-stocks, and the full of as a museum as well tawse, Victorianarangekitchen a including and a variety of household items, handled. most of which can be Victorian-style lesson in a Enjoy thethe classroom and explore household and other exhibitions, room. items in the museum ACTIVITIES demonstrations www.histedcentreorg.uk 25. GOGAR CABINET WORKS 9BREH12 194 GLASGOWROAD, SAT 11AM-5PM SUN 12NOON-4PM Victorian This Category B-listed church incorporatesremains the pre-Reformationof a and chapel cabinetmaking a as used been has Learn about workshop since 1979. surroundingits and building the Makers on hand be will graveyard. worktheir about talk to the and ACTIVITIES view. be on will auction www.lyonandturnbull.com/ 24. VICTORIAN SCHOOLROOM 4NG EH7 ROAD, BRUNSWICK 9 SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM

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WC SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM Lyon & Turnbull international owned house auction is a in Founded in Edinburgh. based privately auction oldest Scotland’s is it 1826, the fastest one of house and auction houses in the growing UK. Lyon Turnbull & is based in a by designed building neoclassical in 1821 Archibald Elliott and built Some Church. Place Broughton as of the original remain. features ACTIVITIES demonstration11am, at and presentation 5pm. 4pm, 3pm, 2pm, 1pm, 12 noon, www.edinburghprintmakers. co.uk/exhibitions/Doors-Open- Day-2017 23. LYON AND TURNBULL PLACE, BROUGHTON 33 EH1 3RR 22. EDINBURGH22. PRINTMAKERS 3LR EH1 STREET, UNION 25 SAT 10AM-6PM Located on Union Street, amongst on Union Street, Located most beautiful some of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh Georgian architecture, Printmakersoriginally was a local community. the washhouse for washhouses of All the public 1971 Edinburgh closed by were of the original many features, but brickred impressive the including A great remain here. chimney, in interested anyone for visit historysocial Edinburgh’s a and opportunityfantastic see behind to busiest Scotland’s scenes at the print studio. ”

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EAST END &END EAST BROUGHTON SAT 12NOON-4PM 20. LOTHIAN BUSES STREET, ANNANDALE 55 EH7 4AZ ACTIVITIES www.duddingstonkirk.co.uk walks. burial vaults. In 1968 the interior the 1968 In burialvaults. was reordered to reflectPost- the entranceThe Reformationlayout. Georgian mainly the to kirkyard its gatehouse, for is notable point to deter as a lookout built ‘bodysnatchers’. Originally built for the Industrialthe Originallyfor built the Category Exhibition of 1922, purchased was building B-listed

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WC SAT 1PM-4PM SAT ACTIVITIES www.rbge.org.uk 35. ST JAMES CHURCH, GOLDENACRE ROW, 257B INVERLEITH EH3 5PX SAT 10AM-4PM A gothic red sandstone Episcopal sandstone red gothic A Robert by church designed Anderson in the 1880s. Rowand from the outside, Although simple John by the chancel designed with stunning Burnettis glorious, frescos and a triptych by painted the is The theme Hole. William written with the words Deum, Te around the chancel and continuing this Above into the south aisle. are thirty life size figures depicted the to in procession leading still are archangels, higher altar, the company and evangelists of heaven. www.stpj.org.uk The Botanic Cottage is a unique is a Cottage The Botanic importantan providing building botanical, insight into Edinburgh’s Designed heritage. social and built the and James Craig, Adam John by in 1765 to servewas built cottage to the botanic as the gateway It served Walk. garden site on Leith teaching home, as the gardener’s base and working Professor lab for King’s Keeper, Regius John Hope, Scotland and Professor for Botanist Cottage the In 2008 Botany. of was It from demolition. saved was stored stone, stone by dismantled then when rebuilt it in finally 2015, returned to RBGE.

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32. INCH HOUSE CENTRE COMMUNITY ROAD, GILMERTON 225 SAT/SUN 12NOON-3PM BridgendFarmhouse and walleda within sit outbuildings from the late 18th site and date rubble with built It was century. although the walls and pantile roofs, farmhouse roof was later replaced Bridgend originally was with slates. a dairy farm with grazing in the It irrigatedlow-lying meadows. farmpig a became prior beingto It sold to Edinburgh City Council. is currently undergoing restoration to be turned the into a centre for community. www.bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk 5UF EH16 Celebrating its 400 year Inch House anniversary this year, constructedwas L shaped an as with partstower of the original earlierto back dating building James Acquired in 1617 by times. it Signet, the of Keeper Winram, to Sir John then passed Gilmour, of the CourtPresident of Session with the in 1660 and stayed when it 1946 till Gilmour family Edinburghto then passed Council. of its The House contains many originaland is rooms and features centre. community a busy now www.greaterlibertonheritage project.com

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29. NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS GARDEN COURT, PENNYWELL A 15 EH4 4TZ SAT 9.30AM-1.30PM Ever wondered what happens behind happens what wondered Ever at National Museumsthe scenes you’ll guided tour this Scotland? On visit our state-of-the-art research HistoryScottish for facility and Naturaland Archaeology Sciences our for care learnand we how about internationally important collections. willMuseums Scotland National guided tours pre-booked provide at theof the collections and facilities Centre. National Museums Collection Seeessential. is booking Advanced more details: for our website www.nms.ac.uk/doorsopenday Created from unkempt land besideland unkempt from Created Northsecretthis Arts, Edinburgh garden with art at its heart is right Fully in the middle of Muirhouse. refurbished in 2014 this community Scottishthe from awards has garden ScottishUrban Regeneration Forum, Placemaking & Planning and Trust Civic The NorthArts Edinburgh venue, UK. by building itself an award-winning 2002, in completed Architects Zoo and see make offers a place to meet, encourageart, debate and exchange new ideas. Full wheelchair access in building, Full wheelchair access in building, limited wheelchair access in garden.

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GRANTON WC SAT 10AM-1PM 242 WEST GRANTON ROAD, ROAD, GRANTON WEST 242 EH5 1JA 28. NATIONAL MUSEUMS COLLECTION CENTRE Category walled B-listed medieval garden that once belonged to This relatively castle lost Granton’s gem is hidden in the unknown most unexpected of places with and1165 to back dating occupancy Famous residents William the Lion. Walled the enjoyed who have tranquillity include Sir Garden’s Thomas Hope in the early 1600s in the family and Lord Cockburn’s Granton be Castle may early 1800s. acre walled garden its two gone but survivedcenturies many through of fertilityits to thanks change theand its unique microclimate created by Booking essential, high stone walls. see below. Booking on the hour. available Tours Eventbritevia www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/doors-open-day-at- granton-castle-garden-hourly- guided-tours-tickets-36186612131 www.grantoncastlewalledgarden. wordpress.com SAT 10AM-2PM 27. GRANTON CASTLE27. GRANTON GARDENWALLED ROAD, SHORE WEST 20 EH5 1QD

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WC WC 44. VINE TRUST BARGE TRUST VINE 44. DOCK, WALES OF PRINCE EH6 7DX SUN 1PM-4PM SAT 10AM-4PM ACTIVITIES about our programmes, including a projects screened about our life-changing film in our 20-seat cinema. www.vinetrust.org www.facebook.com/vinetrust 45. TRINITY HOUSE OF LEITH EH6 6BJ KIRKGATE, NEW 99 SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM stood in House has proudly Trinity Kirkgate least 1555. since at Leith’s sailorshelp to Established need, in thein role key a play to grew it portthe of development ais and The heritage. reminder of Leith’s House was designed Trinity current Thomas Edinburgh architect by largelywas who 1815, in Brown the northern for responsible streets Town’. ‘Second New of Edinburgh’s Opened in 2011 and home to the the to home and in 2011 Opened internationalcharity development critically-acclaimedthis Trust, Vine bargestate-of-the-artboasts design Architects from Archial of The recipient NORR). (now from the awards prestigious Architects of Institute Glasgow this Awards, Trust Civic the and highlights convertedMOD vessel’s include a panoramic Glass Room with stunning views and a stylish While also available cinema. 20-seat bargethe provides private for hire, Vine from which space creative a coordinates life-changing Trust and Peru. Tanzania projects in

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WC 43. HOLYROOD EVANGELICAL CHURCH STREET, MONTGOMERY 121 EH7 5EP SAT 10AM-4PM Free limited parking. to built was Theatre Leith commemoratethe incorporation of the Burgh of Leith in to the The theatre Edinburgh. of City has been was opened in 1932 but The 1980’s. late since the unused bringto aim Trust Theatre Leith vibranta as life to back theatre the cultural performance, centre for visual arts events. and community will see the 85th This year anniversary of the opening of Leith to Hidden and thanks Theatre, the Door, first show in almost 30 years in the main theatre. ACTIVITIES www.leiththeatretrust.org Built in 1895 in a simple the gothic style as Perpendicular KirkMemorial Union Evangelical Church by the prolific Edinburgh latterly Blanc, J. Hippolyte architect newly and centre community a returned to its original purpose. proportioned The well sanctuary truss’ ‘false hammerbeam has a roof and fine traceried windows. are modernisedBelow halls. www.holyroodevangelical.org P

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: Hour long tourslong Hour providedbe will : ACTIVITIES 2pm and 4pm. 12 noon, at 10am, www.edtheatres.com 38. LISTER HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE PLACE, LAURISTON 36 9EZ EH3 SUN 1PM-4PM The King’s Theatre was built in in built was Theatre The King’s William Edinburgh builder, by 1905 Stewart Andrew Cruikshank. Carnegie stone foundation the laid opened was Theatre the and performancea with 1906 in of The Cinderella. Theatre King’s the headquartersbecame of before being Wyndham & Howard sold to Edinburgh Council in 1966. The local authoritythe managed 1998 until July up Theatre King’s operationwhen the merged with City Festival Theatre. the Festival manages both now Trust Theatres The theatre has beautiful Theatres. stained of Edwardian examples ceiling is the and its domed glass largest art of public piece work John by painted and designed Bryne. Lister Housing Co-operative owns 185 social Most rented and around Lauriston Place. flats in Categoryare Georgian B-listed from displays have We tenements. and the Lister History Group, banners interesting two made by the Lister Banner Art & Craft Group. Both are at our office Our main site 36 Lauriston Place. at be also will green back communal our is via garden to Access open. near Street Keir on gate a or Office Lauriston Place. Wheelchair access to garden.

LAURISTON & LAURISTON TOLLCROSS WC WC SUN 10AM-4PM 37. THE KING’S THEATRE 9LQ EH3 STREET, LEVEN 2 The Meadows Croquet Club is Club Croquet The Meadows Croquet the home of the National been played has Croquet Centre. since the second half in Scotland Some of the nineteenth century. earlyof the trophies from the days and will be for are still competed Visitors to able will be on display. in progress of croquet games watch tryto able be also will and the out wear Please themselves. for game flat-soled shoes, eg trainers, ifyou This is a great to play. like would opportunityexperience to the game of croquet. www.meadowscroquet.org.uk SAT 2PM-4PM 36. MEADOWS CROQUET36. MEADOWS CLUB 9LW EH3 TERRACE, LEVEN

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LAURISTON & TOLLCROSS 18 LEITH ACTIVITIES: Self-led tours. Object handling 47. GEORGIAN ANTIQUES Scottish craft), silversmithing and the and take a moment to learn about 54. HERMITAGE OF BRAID MARCHMONT sessions, family craft activities, meet painting the Great Seal. Key features of conservators, costumed performers faceting of gemstones. It also houses 10 PATTISON STREET, EH6 7HF a comprehensive library and Club Edinburgh’s New Town will be 69A BRAID ROAD, EH10 6JF collections of Scottish agates and linked to our 400th celebration. Our SAT 10AM-4PM minerals with selected displays. searchers will be on hand to look up SAT 11AM-4.30PM any properties in the New Town. WC P www.lapidary.org.uk WC P www.ros.gov.uk/about-us/events 49. BUN-SGOIL TAOBH NA This Category B-listed building is a PÀIRCE (GAELIC PRIMARY late Victorian purpose built whisky MERCHISTON & warehouse that retains almost all SCHOOL) its original features. The whisky 139 BONNINGTON ROAD, MORNINGSIDE that was produced here was the EH6 5NQ Abbot’s Choice Scotch Whisky. It was acquired by its current owners SAT 10.30AM-2.30PM 30 years ago. 52. CRAIGLOCKHART WC We will specifically identify Oakvale is a typical large Edinburgh PARISH CHURCH Victorian villa built sometime in www.historicenvironment.scot/ antiques and objects designed and CRAIGLOCKHART DRIVE Surrounded by fabulous walks and made in Scotland from circa 1790 the 1870’s. Originally intended to visit-a-place/places/trinity-house/ be a cathedral, the building has NORTH, EH14 1ES concealed by enchanting clusters up to the 1950s. We will cover been used as a private residence, of trees, Hermitage House, which 46. SOUTH LEITH PARISH cabinet makers and designers such a convent and now a funeral home. SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 2PM-4PM was built in 1785 by Robert Burn, is MEADOWBANK CHURCH as: William Trotter of Edinburgh, It is the head office of William a magnificent edifice worth visiting. James Mein of Kelso, John Taylor WC P There is a doocot, walled garden, THE KIRKGATE, EH6 6BJ Purves, Scotland’s largest group of Edinburgh, Sir Robert Lorimer, of independent funeral directors. icehouse and water pump system. (EH6 6AZ FOR SATNAV) and Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh, Visitors will enjoy Oakvale’s This is also an opportunity to peek amongst others. magnificent reception rooms with into the workings of the Natural SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM Designed by James Simpson in ornate plasterwork, woodwork Heritage office situated here. (WORSHIP 11AM TO 12NOON) 1875 with additions signed and and fireplaces, as well as an original dated George Craig in 1907, grand staircase and stained glass ACTIVITIES: Guided tours. WC P this large 2-storey T-plan school windows. with gothic details was formerly 55. CHRIST CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Guided tours. MARCHMONT Bonnington Primary School, which MEADOWBANK MORNINGSIDE opened in 1877. It is currently 6A MORNINGSIDE ROAD, serving as Edinburgh’s Gaelic EH10 4DD primary school and delivers Gaelic medium education to children aged SAT 10AM-4PM 3-12, from the local Leith area, the ACTIVITIES: Interact with polishers and wider city and the Lothians. The WC cabinetmakers to learn about their work whole school has been researching 51. REGISTERS their local community and invite www.georgianantiques.net/news OF SCOTLAND you to visit to see their displays of Christ Church (Scottish Episcopal MEADOWBANK HOUSE, 48. SCOTTISH MINERAL learning throughout the school. Church) circa 1876, was one of MERCHISTON & MORNINGSIDE South Leith Parish Church, founded 153 LONDON ROAD, EH8 7AU the churches built to service the in 1483, has been the ‘Church in & LAPIDARY CLUB www.bunsgoiltaobhnapairce. growing population of South the Midst’ for over 500 years. The 20 MARITIME LANE, wordpress.com SAT 11AM-4PM Craiglockhart Parish Church was Edinburgh in the 19th century. It historic building, redesigned by OFF CONSTITUTION STREET, designed by Edinburgh Architects, is French Gothic, the apse with Thomas Hamilton in 1847, houses WC P EH6 6RZ Hay and Henderson. It was built its gables and flying buttresses many historical and architectural MARCHMONT in red sandstone, quarried at face onto the road while the main items of great interest, including SAT/SUN 10.30AM-4PM Registers of Scotland is the non- Locharbriggs, in the 15th c Gothic entrance is beneath the tower. a unique hammer beam roof and ministerial government department style with Scottish characteristics There are original murals in the magnificent stained glass window WC P responsible for compiling and in 1890. The tower and spire were chancel and nave roof. There is memorials. maintaining 18 public registers. These designed by the same firm of also extensive stained glass by relate to land, property, and other The Brindley and Foster organ from architects and opened in 1899. The Ballentine and the east window is The yard, originally ‘Quality Court’ 50. OAKVALE FUNERAL legal documents. 2017 is a landmark building was B listed in 1970. The by A E Borthwick. 1887 will be played on Saturday at on Quality Lane (pre-1777), has year for ROS – we’re celebrating 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm for 10- HOME building has featured in a number been home to the Club since 2007. the 400th anniversary of the world’s of publications on red sandstone ACTIVITIES: Tours of the Church and 15 minutes. The organ will be used The rebuild by Alexander Hunter 106 WHITEHOUSE LOAN, oldest national land register, the outdoor children’s activities (weather as normal during Sunday morning buildings in Edinburgh. permitting) will be available. An organ Crawford in 1891, incorporating EH9 1BD General Register of Sasines. Join us recital is scheduled for Saturday at 1.30pm. service and then at 1pm and 2pm earlier 19th Century workshops for “A Journey Through Time” and www.craiglockhartchurch.org Exhibits of the Church’s history and special it will be played for 10-15 minutes. and warehouses, has been internally SAT/SUN 1PM-4PM witness the ancient Sasine ceremony, religious objects will be on display. view our spectacular map of Scotland 20 ACTIVITIES: Guided tours. altered to provide workshop 21 facilities for Lapidary (the cutting WC P www.christchurchmorningside.org

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WC WC The Royal Scots Club, set on the set on Scots Club, The Royal Georgianof Edinburgh’s streets offers the charm of a centre, city countrya with along house hotel started It cosy club atmosphere. as militarya welcomes now but club 2000 everyone and has over the refurbished, Recently members. character throughout club conveys It old and new. the whole building, which showcases is a unique venue will be Tours military culture. provided. www.royalscotsclub.com 66. ST ANDREW’S AND ST GEORGE’S WEST CHURCH 2PA EH1 STREET, GEORGE 13 SAT 10AM-3PM SUN 12NOON-3PM Built in 1784 as the first church of Church Andrew’s St Town, the New and St George’s Andrew’s St (now by designed Church) was West The unusual Andrew Frazer. Major elliptical plan, the first restrictedthe was in response to in Britain, site after Sir Laurence Dundas built his house on the intended site in will introduce you to some of the the of to some you introduce will Edinburgh’s shaped who citizens as unsung well as Town, New heroes and eccentric figures from the rich tapestryof Edinburgh life during Victorian times. ACTIVITIES 3pm 2pm, noon, 12 toursguided 11am, at sheets fun activities Family will be provided. be will also competition with an optional available. SCOTS CLUB 65. ROYAL PLACE, ABERCROMBY 29-21 EH3 6QE SUN 11AM-5PM must be must

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64. NEW CALTON BURIAL GROUND 5BL EH7 ROAD, REGENT 10 SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM 2017 is the 200th anniversary of Burialthe opening of New Calton Join the Friends a tour for Ground. secret a historicof this graveyard, Heritage World within the treasure controversialits about Hear Site. the City’s it became creation before We most beautiful burial landscape. Places veryPlaces and limited in advance booked every minutes. 15 please email: book, To [email protected] www.nts.org.uk/Visit/Georgian- House 63. THE BANK GARDENS, LORD MORAY’S FEU DOUNEEND OF UPPER 6DY EH3 TERRACE, SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM parking. Metered compriseThe gardens steep the of Water of the bank east wooded Stockbridge between Leith roughly partis It the Dean Bridge. and of out laid Grounds’ ‘Pleasure the Lord Moray in the earlyby 19th century and is currently and jointly ownersthe by of the owned houses in the Moray Feu.

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ACTIVITIES about details gives a Grand Design’ and Town of the New the building Charlotte Square. The largest of Edinburgh New still in private gardens Town formatmain its remains ownership, largelycreation its unchanged since in 1830 and still retains the flavour countryof a gentleman’s retreat. ‘upland The design consists of an acres planted of some seven lawn’ earlyin an specimen trees with and The uncluttered gardenesque style. flanking woodlands (5 acres) are and daffodils planted with crocuses, a carpet to give of colour bluebells in spring. 62. THE GEORGIAN HOUSE Open Fire*101 Objects Range SQUARE, CHARLOTTE 7 EH2 4DR SUN 10AM-1PM grand a New The GeorgianHouse, house in CharlotteSquare, Town celebrated by designed was architect Robertclassical Adam in 1790. Three floorshave been furnishedand restored authentically to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of family, Lamont the firstthe owners, See also in in 1796. who moved servant’s kitchen and the fabulous room in the basement. 61. REGENT, ROYAL REGENT, 61. TERRACECALTON AND GARDENS MEWS, TERRACE 17A ROYAL EH7 SB7 SUN 12NOON-4PM 45-minute long tours45-minute of our

WC The 7th floor of our building offersbuilding our of floor 7th The Edinburghof the views spectacular skyline. ACTIVITIES byNo access without pre-booking contacting ashley.hunter@aberdeen- asset.com 60. ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT 2BY EH2 STREET, PRINCES 40 SAT 10AM-3PM corporateart conducted be will collection 2pm and 1pm, 12 noon, 11am, at 10am, 3pm. day after war was declared in in declared was war after day years Following 1939. September on the built it was of controversy, Gaol and Calton of the Old site departmentsGovernment brought serving under the same Scotland roof for the first the time. Tait, Thomas by Grade Designed A to is considered building listed of example an outstanding be Modern international architecture’s movement. Attendance on tours via booking using Eventbrite: , only www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doors- open-day-at-st-andrews-house- edinburgh-tickets-34318685111 the that given Please also be aware events current security landscape, to out-with our control could lead a short-notice cancellation.

WC SAT/SUN 10AM-3PM 59. ST ANDREW’S HOUSE 3DG EH1 ROAD, REGENT The Gardener’s Lodge is nestled Lodge The Gardener’s Princes West in the corner of Street Gardens, below the floral clock and next to the monument This Category Scots. Royal the to by was built cottage C-listed Robertan with 1886 in Morham asymmetrical single storey and attic snecked and squared using gable sandstone with red bull-faced Princes West dressings. polished out laid Gardens were Street the Princes for James Skene by The proprietorsStreet 1820. circa the city by acquired were gardens furtherand in 1876 by landscaped Robert Morham. so in the Lodge space Limited : please book via website www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ edinburgh-doors-open-day-2017- tickets-36996120392 www.rdtrust.org/contact/ 58. GARDENER’S LODGE 58. GARDENER’S STREET PRINCES WEST 2HG GARDENS, EH2 SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM First visitors time surprised be will to findthe generous space of the former performance hall concealed the traditionalbehind Georgian Information on façade. townhouse the history will be the building of exhibition an alongside display on work in Edinburgh. of 7N’s www.7narchitects.com/ doorsopenday St Andrew’s House is the Andrew’s St headquarters of the Scottish and opened the Government

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NEW TOWN 250 YEARS WC 7N Architects’ studio on Randolph Architects’ 7N Place sits behind Charlotte Square Town end of the New the west at ‘St. originallywas and as built venue music sister a Hall’, Cecilia’s equivalently Town’s Old the to named building. 7 RANDOLPH PLACE,7 7TE EH3 SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 11AM-4PM 57. 7N ARCHITECTS www.stpetersrcchurchedinburgh. org.uk/doors-open-day ACTIVITIES provided, and refreshments sold to benefit to sold refreshments and provided, Agakura agriculture sustainable project the in Burundi. From its towering campanile to its to campanile towering From its this courtyard, cloistered intimate church bit of rural is a little in Italy the heartof literary Morningside. for especially was built St Peter’s Father John Gray (former aesthetic of Mallarmé, and associate poet Wilde Verlaine, Rimbaud, and his literary by Beardsley) patron in 1907. Raffalovich, Marc-André The work Sir Robertof Lorimer, this Categorybuilding A-listed remains a repository exquisite of paintings, woodcarving, metalwork, statuary and stained glass. 77 FALCON AVENUE, EH10 4AN EH10 AVENUE, FALCON 77 SAT 1PM-6PM 56. ST PETER’S RC PETER’S ST 56. CHURCH

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WC the duchess of Berry of duchess the to (mother the to pretender Bourbon last the of France)throne sojourned after France. in revolution the 1830 73. ANTA EDINBURGH EH2 4JN STREET, GEORGE 119 SUN 11AM-5PM The flagshipfurniture stoneware, handmade store is placed ANTA and fashion retailer, of Scottish prominent Town’s in the New The former Georgelocation. Street bookshop refurbished in 2011 using was naturalmaterials informed the by firm’s preservation of the Scottish vernacular evident throughout the The showroom collection. ANTA contemporary ANTA’s exemplifies traditional on building take artisan using colours by inspired design, and sourcing the Scottish landscape local craftsmanship to create a modern a by grounded aesthetic strong sense of place. designed was itself The building an Edinburgh Lachlan Stewart, by Artof College graduate now and booking booking

WC Calton Hill. Recently the house house the Recently Hill. Calton decorated and refurbished was by Studio interior leading designers, veryand it’s Reed beautiful. tour guided by is Access at: available tickets essential, www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ doors-open-day-at-rock-house- tickets-36486750854 RESIDENCE72. OFFICIAL OF THE CONSUL GENERAL OF FRANCE FRENCHFREE SCOTTISH TERRACE, 28 REGENT HOUSE, EH7 5BS SAT 10AM-2PM SUN 2PM-6PM still mansion, Town New A typical in the originalused and occupied Terraces, spirit Georgianof the Free French House’ ‘Scottish the a generous by was donated Franco-Belgian and businessman inauguratedJune 1942 on 23 General It by Charles Gaulle. de officers for place resting a as served Forces of the Free French Naval WWII in Scotland duringstationed of residence the becoming before the Consul General of France in Scotland after the war. Other French connections on include the houses Terrace Regent duchess and duke where the exiled son Angoulême (respectively of king deposed heir of the and Charlesof Louis daughter and X Marie-Antoinette)XVI and and

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Rock House is known as the most Rock House is known important in the worldaddress photographyof the was it as pioneeringof studio and home photographersAdamson Hill and There is from 1843 to 1847. currentlyof their exhibition an Chemistry Perfect A the at work Scottish National Portrait Gallery. from 1765 The house dates Turner’s in JMW features and Edinburghwatercolour from 71. ROCK HOUSE EH7 5AA HILL, CALTON SAT 10AM-4PM 84 George84 been has Street the officesCommissionersNorthern of and 1786 as in Built since 1832. Lights HQ Town part New Craig’s of James of the originalthe façade development, unchanged since its is almost After acquiring No. construction. 1960s both buildings 82 in the late and developed renovated were into a single office, which included workshopa engineeringand facility within the basement. www.nlb.org.uk

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WC SAT/SUN 10AM-3PM ACTIVITIES 2pm and 3pm. 12 noon, 11am, at: etiquette no Guided tours, is essential. Pre-booking 2pm noon, 11am, priorrequired: booking and 3pm. www.assemblyroomsedinburgh.co.uk/ attend-an-event/whats-on 70. NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Lighthouse*101 Objects Model EH2 3DA STREET, GEORGE 84 Built in 1787, the Georgian A-listed Georgian the 1787, Built in landmarkat the very long been has Town’s heart New and the capital’s of Following cultural and social history. completed a major redevelopment transformed was it into 2012, in a range of flexiblefitevent for spaces contemporaryits use. architectural With splendour preserved and enhanced, significance and will retain its Rooms Assembly the the historicprominent role within 230 years. the next for Town New during year This Doors Day Open will capture Rooms Assembly the the verve and flair of the 1950s.

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WC 68. GENERAL AND NEW68. GENERAL REGISTERS HOUSE EH1 3YY STREET, PRINCES 2 SAT 10AM-4PM Western District: District: Western Andrew Original by design artist a landscape Wilson who transformed into athe garden drawing layout, composed carefully inspiration from classical landscapes. original Wilson’s Comparisonof contemporaryand plan plans reveal of the original little how structure has altered. 54 GEORGE STREET, EH2 2LR STREET, GEORGE 54 SAT 10AM-4PM ACTIVITIES NRH (GRH tours last about 30 minutes, must Tours tours minutes). 15-20 about in advance be booked access requirements on tour routes. special E-mail [email protected]. 0131 314 4300 (Mon-Friuk or call 9.00- 12 noon). www.nrscotland.gov.uk 69. ASSEMBLY ROOMS New*101 Objects Town Maps National Records of Scotland servicespublic its provides in two important most of Scotland’s public GeneralHouse Register buildings. Robertwas designed by Adam and making opened its doors in 1789, it one of the oldest purpose-built originalin its still buildings archive also House was Register New use. as the home Matheson designed by registrationof civil in Scotland and opened in 1861. of display special a be There will expert historicaltours, records, and a fly-through video of Register House in 1796 and in the present.

SAT 2PM-4PMSAT by established were The gardens Act of Parliament in 1822. an District: Centre Andrew Designed by 4.25 acres. are and Painter Landscape Wilson, on the classical landscapes based stone a Includes Lorrain. Claude of DoricGreek the in style pavilion conservation which underwent owned are The gardens in 2014. proprietorsby of the residences an paying overlooking gardens, the maintenance for amount annual rateablethe on based their of value property. Eastern District: In 1812 householders 6.90 acres. came Place Abercromby from together with a plan to purchase occupied is now the ground that to Gardens Street Queen East by the for garden pleasure a create benefit of theThe original John design was by local community. nursery a landscape man and Hay, the gardens this day, To gardener. remain an urban parkland. 67. QUEEN STREET GARDENS St Andrew’s Square on the George Andrew’s St Georgian fine a is There axis. Street Adam-style the especially interior, Webster (Alf glass notable ceiling, Wells Strachan), Douglas and original and Kennedy organ (1984), There 2006). (restored of bells peel are also interpretation panels. www.stagw.org.uk

NEW TOWN (250 YEARS) 24 NEWINGTON OLD TOWN 27 OLD TOWN OLD Originally very part much of the West of the plan street Medieval the house in burnt down Bow, earlythe century18th was and Dutch with an interesting replaced internalown with its building gabled its The house retains stairs. timber internal on all floors. paneling Thomas by 1705 around Built Before of Johnstounburn. Crocket Act, Improvement 1827 the a steep Z-shaped was Bow West from the which climbed street Grassmarket at to Upper Bow Most of the of Castlehill. the foot were Bow West in old buildings the room for to make away swept Victoria Street, northern side of the Grassmarket to link built with Before the new George IV Bridge. Thomas Hamilton, demolition, their made the scheme, for the architect small functional kitchen adjacent. adjacent. kitchen functional small women’s and men’s are There wash facilities rooms and changing show will Volunteers end. at either comepeople if and around people – tennis can play equipped they or adults. whether children www.ptsa.co.uk 82. CROCKET’S LAND VICTORIA BOW, WEST 91 2JP EH1 STREET, SAT 10AM-5PM SUN 11AM-5PM

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NEWHAVEN ACTIVITIES and talks at 2pm and 3pm. 3pm, www.newhavenonforth.org.uk 77. VICTORIA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWHAVENMAIN STREET, EH6 4HY SAT 2PM-4.30PM www.victoriaprimary.com Chief Baron of the Court the of Baron Chief of the his host to used was It Exchequer. private parties attended were which by great figures of including the day, Much Hume. David philosopher the interiors impressive Adam’s of plasterworkspectacular including ceilings survives. www.rcpe-venue.co.uk The school is the oldest working The primary school in Edinburgh. originalfrom 1845 dating building later Lessels), James (architect its has 1875, and in 1874 extended original Its timber exteriorintact. relatively a windows, case sash and unchanged interior retaining panelling, dado boarded timber cast- stairs, stone iron radiators, iron banisters double-height and impressive school an the make hall virtuallyand of example complete Wee ‘The It also contains type. its permanent a of display Museum’ artefacts.Newhaven

WC WC SAT 11AM-4PM 75. JAMES CLERK JAMES 75. FOUNDATION MAXWELL 6EZ EH3 INDIA14 STREET, Located on Queen Street sinceStreet Queen on Located College of Physicians’ the Royal 1848, beautiful many contain buildings Victorianrooms. Georgianand close to theremains mission Our to promote namely ideals: founders’ medicinein standards highest the and this is reflected throughout the One highlight is Number buildings. Eight – the Queen Street – a classic Georgian first house Robert designed by townhouse built in RobertAdam for Orde the 76. THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF EDINBURGH EH2 1JQ QUEEN STREET, 9 SAT 11AM-5PM in about house built Town Fine New ClerkJames which in and 1820 the Now was bornMaxwell in 1831. home of the James Clerk Maxwell original The house’s Foundation. appearanceand scheme colour been restored with advice have from Historic Scotland. Environment www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.org

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WC The Sir Arthur CentreThe Sir Doyle Conan in 1881 built Victorian Mansion, is a with curved integrated windows bay The with a Roman Doric Porch. this property of outstanding feature by half-filled is which interior its in lies engraved an with stair-hall beautiful a glass dome ceiling and ornate The French roof Baroque door cases. it Interestingly, was added in 1886. William McEwan, was the home of who gifted The Fountain Brewery, of The McEwan Hall to Edinburgh University graduation as their hall. www.arthurconandoylecentre.com EH12 5AP EH12 25 PALMERSTON PLACE, PALMERSTON 25 SAT 10AM-4PM 74. THE SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE CENTRE SUN 12NOON-4PM ACTIVITIES Tartan on History of co-founder, ANTA Town. and its presence in the New conservation is who architect along ANTA of co-founder the Stewart. Annie his wife, with Land house the Crocket’s Both (see entry) are and an exemplification flagship of how partnershipdesign strong with a store a and understanding appreciation vernacularScottish of the can build to combined creatively be design, history, harmony between the local and architecture interiors, landscape.

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WC WC 93. NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND 1EW EH1 BRIDGE, I GEORGE SAT 9.30M-5PM The LibraryNational of Scotland is this Take largest library. Scotland’s opportunitylearnto more about the history of this the Library, see behind and building impressive the to visit the scenes including a rarelyan undergroundseen ‘void’, George below space Bridge. IV original plan Craig’s James town is held Town New Edinburgh’s for National the in the collections at Edinburgh Sheriff Courtis a modern to opened which building It 1994. September in the public largestis the the Courtsof within serving Borders, and Lothian the of approximately a population is the it Glasgow after and 450,000, It Courtsecond busiest in Scotland. area cell a courtrooms, houses 18 and administrative offices. ACTIVITIES trialsMock camera speed vehicles. vans, will be run the day. throughout www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk 92. TRINITY APSE HIGH52 CHALMERSCLOSE, 1SS EH1 STREET, SAT 10AM-5PM SUN 12NOON-5PM gothic is a spectacular Apse Trinity kirklocation perfect a in situated mere a and Mile just off the Royal Waverley walk from three minutes’ Apse is part Trinity Historic Station. was once describedof what one as of the finest ecclesiasticalbuildings Tucked constructed in Edinburgh. Apse the close, small a down away has beautiful vaulted ceilings. Edinburgh Museums and Galleries Apse as one of our Trinity see It housed ‘hidden gems’. greatest the Brass Centre until Rubbing verya in now is and 2010 exciting period of new beginnings.

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WC WC ACTIVITIES www.scotcourts.gov.uk ACTIVITIES www.scotsgenealogy.com 87. PARLIAMENT HOUSE COURTS)(SUPREME HOUSE, PARLIAMENT 11 SQUARE, PARLIAMENT EH1 1RQ SAT 10AM-4PM Parliament House is set back from The name of the Mile. Royal the busy ‘The original in 1603 was building since however Parliament House’, that time it has been applied to the associated withcollection of building CourtsSupreme the Scotland. in Parliamentwithin House lobby The to Parliament direct access gives which once served as the Hall, meeting place of the Scottish ParliamentofHouse Outer the and the Court of Session. SAT/SUN 12NOON-4PM SAT/SUN Society the in 1953, Founded moved into 15 Victoria Terrace The internalof the walls in 1991. property phases two are from dating arches vaulted of building and the cellarsfrom c1830-40 of Terrace on Johnston tenements used as an It has been in 1868-9. and WWII ARP centre during confectionerya by then occupied equipment scientific a manufacturer, supplier, a pottery & printmaking restauranta then home and studio, Society. Genealogy Scottish the to continuous-runninga be There will start to on how presentation video history. family your

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WC WC The Assembly Hall was designed Assembly The Bryce David by in 1858- built and The United Free Church of 9. the united in 1929 and Scotland of the Kirk’s been the site Hall has since then. Assembly General MOUND PLACE,MOUND 2LX EH1 SAT 10AM-4PM www.stcolumbasbythecastle.org.uk 84. CHURCH OF SCOTLAND’S GENERAL ASSEMBLY HALL ACTIVITIES hour. I-Spy trail children. I-Spy for hour. The church was built in 1846 built The church was to minister to the poor of the Grassmarketschool a provide and The schoolroom 200 children. for events. community for used now is celebrate windows glass Painted them of many Scottish saints, muralend The east of women. John Busby, ‘Christ is by in glory’ and wildlife landscape renowned The beautiful quiet garden artist. on the sun-terrace looks out over the rooftops of the Grassmarket to School. Heriot’s BY THE CASTLE EH1 2EL SAT 10.30AM-3.30PM SUN 1.30PM-3.30PM 83. ST COLUMBA’S TERRACE, JOHNSTON 14 ACTIVITIES Talk interior and architecture furniture. Annie Stewart owner, Land with Crocket’s 119 Edinburgh Showroom, ANTA in held 5-6pm Sunday EH2 4JN, GeorgeStreet, (see listing). careful elevational drawings elevational careful the of buildings showing that the first five of the end lower the at houses remain. on the west street

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WC ACTIVITIES www.canongatekirk.org.uk the style of worship of style the introducing by the firstpost-Reformation stained glass windows and one of the first organsPresbyteriana into church 1929-1938 Between in Scotland. the historic was extensively building the interiorrestored and dividing former two the between wall separate sanctuaries was removed. ACTIVITIES www.greyfriarskirk.com KIRK101. CANONGATE AND KIRKYARD 8BN CANONGATE, EH8 153 SAT 10.30AM-4.30PM SUN 1.30PM-4.30PM limited Wheelchair access in church, wheelchair access in graveyard. The The kirk in 1688. was founded James Smith, unique design is by with aisles and a cruciform plan. The fine ashlar façade is in a Dutch architectural and the luminous, style columned baroque interior was Partners& Tod Stewart by restored memorials Notable in the in 1947. Adam kirkyard of include the graves The Smith and Robert Fergusson. FriendsCanongate Kirkyard of tourswill provide of the kirk and individualson focusing kirkyard, Town who had important new connections such as Lord Provost Drummond responsible was who of North the building for Bridge.

WC WC Old Saint Paul’s is an inclusive and is an inclusive Old Saint Paul’s just off the church, welcoming is it 1689, in Founded Mile. Royal the original Episcopal church of Jacobite was once a and the city, The present 19th stronghold. century contains much building such as the ironwork of interest, the by cross which once stood the last thing seen by gallows, WWI the condemned Jacobites; Memorialnaming 150 men Chapel Alison and died; who 1 woman and ‘Still’. painting award-winning Watt’s www.osp.org.uk 100. GREYFRIAR1 PLACE, 2QQ EH1 SAT 10.30AM-4.30PM SUN 1.45PM-4PM CategoryThis building A-listed importantan played Scottish in role 1638 the National In history. was presented and signed Covenant Kirkthe in pulpit. the of front in In the mid-19th century the then to change minister led a movement 99. OLD ST PAUL’S ST OLD 99. CHURCHEPISCOPAL ‘Still’ Objects *101 Wattby Alison 1DH EH1 STREET, JEFFREY 63 SAT 9AM-5PM SUN 12NOON-6PM

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WC WC 97. QUAKER MEETING HOUSE 2JL EH1 TERRACE, VICTORIA 7 SAT 10AM-5PM Next to House is Next to John Knox Although the Moubray House. the c1630, from 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 Outside (1774-1827). Constable is one of the wells on the street the water which used to provide Town. Old to the supply The officeold in the located is Association ofcellars of Moubray House and the Cockburn at garden from the accessed Limited of the building. the back garden the to wheelchair access a steep close. down only, Come and find Cockburn Association’s work out about141 years the past for in the the conservation of and enhancement historicand landscape Edinburgh’s and architectural heritage. plaster feature: Special on demonstrations S.P.A.B. by afternoonSaturday with children’s activities. 96. COCKBURN96. ASSOCIATION HIGH56 CLOSE TRUNK’S 1SR EH1 STREET, SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM

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WC in Scotland’s turbulent history. history. turbulent Scotland’s in the Netherbow, The in Located James home of was the house Maryto goldsmith Mossman, and became of Scots, Queen known as the final reformer. the Protestant John Knox, residence of half- per available be will tickets 30 in available with limited tickets hour, advance. www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk ACTIVITIES www.grassmarket.org The Grassmarket Community Project is now in its fifthyear in its state-of-the-art designed building The Architects. Hoskins Gareth by space is stunning multi-function to supportable a full programme vulnerablefor adults; of activities workshop wood a producing state a furniture; beautiful bespoke of the art event wood-panelled severalalongside space smaller café bustling and a rooms; meeting Winner of volunteers. by staffed My Trust Civic Scottish 2014 the 2014 RIAS and a Awards Place Award Architecture. for 95. GRASSMARKET CENTRE CANDLEMAKER86 ROW, EH1 2QA SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 12NOON-4PM

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WC WC Just off Queensferry’s High busy Churchyard Vennel the Street, ParishOld the to next found is and 19th 18th 17th, Church. century local headstones reveal including sea captains’ history, 17th distinctive beneath two century stones. table seen in be also can boles’ ‘Bee ‘skeps’, or which straw beehives, the to Adjacent kept. were is one of Scotland’s Churchyard earliest school of a examples Queensferry’s now but building, the Visitors will have Masonic Hall. opportunity to see inside Lodge St Margaret. Access through the Masonic Hall. ACTIVITIES www.queensferryheritage.org.uk www.queensferryhistorygroup.org.uk A CategoryA RomanesqueA-listed 12th century at the heart church of best one of the It is village. Dalmeny preservedNorman parish churches in Scotland. The main entrance church to the itswhere elevation, south the on is bestiary carvings and Romanesque particularof are columns architectural merit and are widely is churchyard The documented. a varietyalso listed and contains with the and monuments of graves earliest 1678. dating from www.dalmeny.org 110. THE VENNEL CHURCHYARD SOUTHVENNEL, THE EH30 9HT QUEENSFERRY, SUN 10AM-4PM

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RAVELSTON WC SUN 10AM-5PM house in 2014 bought this 1960’s We modernisingwhile that decided and incorporate would it we as many friendly as features environmentally possible. geo-thermalinstalled we this, do To our hot which provides heating, water and under floor heating and as the house is north-south facing, put PV cells on the south and facing roofs to generatesouthwest This electricity into the grid. to feed vision design realises the architect’s of a seamless transition from house to garden. 105. RAVELSTON DYKES105. RAVELSTON HOUSE LANE, DYKES RAVELSTON 2 EH4 3NY While the congregation can trace can congregation the While the Succession to back roots its its currentof worship place Church, It category a is building. listed B James architect by designed was one is and StewartJohnston, artsof the few craftsand style The building the UK. churches in an with in 1934, completed was on September ceremony opening It is a symmetrically 1934. 29, fronted church constructedred in brick with painted and banded The interior comprises a render. of with many barrel-roofnave, including an the original features, and font, table, communion oak in situated The church is pulpit. within the a prominent position of Craigentinny. community www.wilsonmemorial.org.uk An award-winning architect’s own own architect’s An award-winning accessible wheelchair storey two home and studio on a tight family urban site based around an unfolding ain resulted has It ramp. long 28m andplan open both is that design connectingspaces with complex, separate feeling still whilst able and purposes. different for used be to A restrained front façade using stone and shingles contrasts with forms of the copper-clad the playful garden façade. www.chambersmcmillan.com 104. THE RAMP HOUSE LANE,BELLFIELD 9E EH15 2BL PORTOBELLO, SAT/SUN 2PM-6PM

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PORTOBELLO WC 127 MOIRA TERRACE,127 6UB EH7 ROAD, PORTOBELLO SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 2PM-4PM 103. WILSON MEMORIAL UNITED FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk ACTIVITIES This unique national resource and the art for advocate of poetry bringingto committed is the pleasures and benefits to as wide an audience as possible. of poetry is the the SPL in 1984, Established constituted independently only and housed poetry library in the 45,000 items are held in Over UK. The modern collections and archives. recentlyand functional building renovation. an extensive underwent 5 CRICHTON’S CLOSE, EH8 8DT EH8 CLOSE, CRICHTON’S 5 SAT 10AM-4PM 102. SCOTTISH POETRY SCOTTISH 102. LIBRARY

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WC WC ACTIVITIES tours will be taking place. of the building www..co.uk 121. CHAPEL OF ST THE GREATALBERT LANE, SQUARE GEORGE SAT 1PM-6PM SUN 2PM-5PM designed Opened in 2012, this Brown, Simpson and by contemporarybe is to Chapel of one of in the garden found Edinburgh’s first Georgianchapel the On weekdays houses. town offers staff and students a prayerful The only category The A-listed only this in Scotland, church Methodist halls adjacent and its building 1816 been refurbished recently have transformedand the under Page\Park. architects direction of A beautiful light-filledgallery adapted ingeniously sanctuary, range a space, exhibition providing brighta rooms and of meeting café with conservatory area leading to One Edinburgh’s of hidden gardens. secrets. best-kept www.edinburghmethodist.com 120. SUMMERHALL SUMMERHALL,1 EH9 1PL SUN 10AM-6PM Summerhall is a vibrant cultural heartin the village of Edinburgh. all where things happen, A place and wonderful of interesting, kinds downright inspiring things. Dick Originally the old Royal Veterinary Edinburghfor College Summerhall is a mix of University, 20th century architecture, public and lecture theatres style 70s’ such spaces and unique features as The Dissection The Room. primea is Techcube building’s of Brutalistexample architecture – an economical solution to urban destruction War World after II. EH8 9LD

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WC DOORWAY 3, MEDICAL SCHOOL,MEDICAL 3, DOORWAY PLACE, 9AG EH8 TEVIOT SAT 10AM-4PM Museum was Anatomical The opened in 1884 as an integral part School Place Medical Teviot of the William describedwas and by Anatomy of the Professor Turner ‘an ornament to the at the time as was designed The museum city’. 116. 116. TEVIOT ROW 9AJ EH8 SQUARE, BRISTO 13 SAT 10AM-4PM House is one of several Row Teviot Edinburghby managed buildings University Association. Students’ it It opened in 1889 – making purpose-built oldest the world’s – and was Student Union building Mitchell and Sydney 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. ACTIVITIES www.eusa.ed.ac.uk 117. ANATOMICAL MUSEUM After a £35 million restoration, restoration, million £35 a After historicthis graduation building returnedbeen has formerits to was built hall The iconic glory. in the and 1897 1888 between through style, Renaissance Italian largestthe privatesingle donation from history, in the University’s The McEwan. William the brewer combination a is redevelopment restorationof meticulous and Bristo new build. sympathetic been landscaped, also has Square welcoming more a provide to with a new space, accessible and entrance into McEwan Hall. www.ed.ac.uk/festivals

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WEST END WEST WC Home of the French Institute in years70 after over for Scotland firstthe prepare to 1946 in opening edition of the Edinburgh Festivals. Randolph Crescent has been well cornerlittle a as known Franceof to Autumn In the in Edinburgh. many of 2017, the official representation Franceof to moving is Scotland in as Lothian Chambers Town the Old transformedare Mile Royal the on and a ‘House of France’ into a The Institut European cultural hub. Francais d’Ecosse opening of the Saint Stephen’s was designed designed was Stephen’s Saint opened and Playfair William by worshipfor 1828. in December Reconstruction was carried out in 1956-1957 by installing a floor galleryacross at the to create level St church above. and a halls below Church the by sold Stephens was now is it and in 2014 of Scotland are Future plans privatelyowned. ‘A Dance House for to create and a world class theatre Scotland’ The organ will be in the round. several of on the hour by played organists and pupils. the city’s 130. INSTITUT FRANCAIS D’ECOSSE CRESCENT, RANDOLPH 11-13 EH3 7TT SAT 10AM-6PM

WC WC 128. ST VINCENT’S CHAPEL VINCENT’S ST 128. EH3 6SW SAT 10M-4PM 129. SAINT STEPHEN’S 5AB EH3 STREET, STEPHEN ST SAT 10AM-5PM A village church in the heartA village of Victorian a is Vincent’s St city, the in which opened Gothic delight through the streams Light 1857. including windows stained-glass bright‘an admirably and clear Carrick A. by heraldicdisplay’ Formerly the home to Whalen. MilitaryOrder of and Hospitaller armorial impressive St Lazarus, decoratestill embellishments building the Today interior. the congregation houses a growing in the Scottish Episcopal Church and music functionsa and as venue. community www.stvincentschapel.org.uk : Tours, hands-on activities and activities hands-on Tours, : This little gem was restored in as the last in the City’s 2013, programme. Monuments' 'Twelve the re- such as Some features, gilded pineapple finialreturnedbeen their to have roof, atop the Roof timbersoriginal have state. mosaics and and the been replaced been cleaned. the pump have ACTIVITIES displays. www.igmm.ed.ac.uk 127. ST BERNARD’S WELL 6ES EH12 LEITH, OF WATER SUN 11AM-4PM medical research. Tours, talks, video talks, Tours, research. medical activities hands-on and presentations DoorsThis Open all ages. for suitable celebration will be a event ofDay old a 2-year building, the IGMM that brings building together all the multi- for required ingredients vital disciplinary research. health

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SAT 10AM-4PM The MRC Institute of Genetics Molecular Medicine at theand University of Edinburgh (IGMM) 650 scientistsbrings together over in a toVisit the new IGMM building single, scientific it was designed to how discover endeavour. link the and intellectually physically three constituent research centres encouraging exciting Institute, the of multi-disciplinary collaborations in ENTRANCES IN ANN STREETANN IN ENTRANCES 1QE TERRACE, EH4 AND ETON SUN 2PM-5PM 126. MRC INSTITUTE OF GENETICS AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH HOSPITAL GENERAL WESTERN CREWE ROAD, CAMPUS, EH4 2XR has been sensitively upgraded to sensitively been has the present-day of needs the meet congregation and to form a class first concert venue with flexible- war The use ancillaryspaces. memorial murals in the apse are a particularly beautiful feature. recitals. musical Guided tours, : ACTIVITIES www.stockbridgechurch.org.uk GARDENS 125. DEAN The Dean Gardens is the largestThe Dean Gardens is to ‘pleasure grounds’ of the four They are Leith. of Water border the privatesecond-biggest the amenity in Edinburghgardens encompassing featuring a acres, seven over series slopes and level of planted delightful with many areas lawn Valley. the Dean over viewpoints and lawns of pathways, The lay-out virtually are pavilion the wooden unchanged from the original Victorian era the tennis plans but courta with has been replaced play-area. children’s well-equipped www.deangardens.org

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STOCKBRIDGE WC ACTIVITIES www.ed.ac.uk/information- services/library-museum-gallery/ using-library/lib-locate/main-lib The Main Library Main The designed building, completedwas Spence, Basil Sir by A major in 2005. A-listed and in 1967 redevelopment of all eight preserved the floors, 2013, in completed original architectural design and upgradingwhile features spaces century21st meet to facilities and and 2 million visits perstudent needs celebrating will be Main the We year. Library anniversary 50th building’s series2017-18 with a throughout of of materialsand a display inevents CollectionsResearch for Centre the historyhighlighting the design and of the building. The Church was designed by The Church was designed by Milne and James the architect opened in 1823 as an extension Cuthbert’schurch of St the for rapidly expanding population of A semi- the Stockbridgearea. in 1888. added was apse circular In more recent times the building 124. STOCKBRIDGE CHURCH STREET, COBURG SAXE 7B EH3 5BN SAT 10AM-5PM

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WC McArthur’s Store, or Spott’s Girnell Spott’s or McArthur’s Store, (granary) as it was first was known, first recorded 1658in located on easternthe within rock of spur a been that had of Dunbar harbour years a few earlierestablished under Early chartersCromwell. Oliver described the property as the “white herring house with girnell” with and falls, yards, with its close, is The building places”. “full sea in all used continuously one of the oldest in Scotland. harbour buildings dunbarharbourtrust.co.uk WALLED138. AMISFIELD GARDEN PARK, AMISFIELD EH41 3TE HADDINGTON, SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 1PM-4PM ACTIVITIES www.amisfield.org.uk Amisfield Walled Garden John Designed by from 1783. dates Henderson7th Earl the for of formed the garden once Wemyss, part of the policies in demolished House which was of Amisfield it is one in size, At 8 acres 1928. largestof the in the gardens walled 10 years the past Over country. from the garden has been restored vibranta into state neglected a garden. community Informal tours guided are available No booking required. on request.

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137. MACARTHUR’S STORE DUNBAR, STREET, VICTORIA 1 1HB EH42 SAT 11AM-1PM 136. JOHN MUIR’S JOHN 136. BIRTHPLACE DUNBAR, STREET, HIGH 126 1JJ EH42 SUN 1PM-5PM SAT 10AM-5PM and work life inspired has John Muir’s Discover the world. people all over born the boy in this house how became one of the driving forces conservation global the behind Our absorbing hands- movement. on interpretation centre will take on the journeyyou of John Muir’s pioneeringa as life conservationist, geologist and writer, explorer, temporaryOur exhibitions inventor. geologyexplores his passion for own his in played this role the and and discoveries. adventures informed well staff Our friendly, and help on hand to always are is building The questions. answer fully accessible with three friendlyof family interactive floors a lively by complemented displays programme.exhibition and events trailThere will be a special children’s Doors for around the building Open enter. ask at the desk when you Day, www.jmbt.org.uk

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EAST LOTHIAN ACTIVITIES www.eastlothian.gov.uk/museums EH42 1ER EH42 SAT/SUN 1PM-5PM 135. DUNBAR 135. DUNBAR – TOWNHOUSE & GALLERY MUSEUM DUNBAR, STREET, HIGH With its distinctive witch’s hat witch’s distinctive its With clock and sun and its bell, tower House has been the Town dials the since the 16th life of town focus on always are Our staff century. and hand to chat about the town a Take historythe building. of the council the visit to tour guided chamber – scene of the infamous witch trials – and the historic cell. museum a is home to The building and gallery with changing historical and art exhibitions. and galleryHome to a museum with historicalartand wellas exhibitions as a local history research room. Dunbar and District History Society members will be providing toursguided building of the throughout the afternoon. : Guided tours. : WC ACTIVITIES www.drumsheughbaths.com The Drumsheugh Baths Company commissioned the architect Sir John James Burnet to design a 19th Century. late in the building Moorish style was The building’s and private public for favoured The Club time. that at baths was destroyed opened in 1882 but by fire was responsible company Burnet’s on reconstructing for the on the baths 6 February 1892. the original Today magnificent site. being used for is still building the membersswimming by of the Drumsheugh Club. Baths 134. DRUMSHEUGH134. CLUB BATHS 3BL EH4 ROAD, BELFORD 5 SAT 10AM-4PM

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WC SAT 2PM-5PM 133. STEWART’S133. COLLEGE MELVILLE 3EZ EH4 ROAD, QUEENSFERRY The Old College, by David Rhind, Rhind, David by College, Old The Stewart’sDaniel as 1855 in opened In destitute boys. 50 Hospital for 1870 the Edinburgh Merchant turned Company intoHospital the school and changed day a fee-paying the name to Daniel Stewart’s The old courtyard at the College. northwas building the of side thisand over roofed eventually a reopened in 2007 following createto rebuild pound multimillion Arts Centre. a Performing ACTIVITIES www.esms.org.uk

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WC The Edinburgh Trades Fund houses Fund Trades The Edinburgh a collection of artefacts pertaining Trades to the ancient Incorporated the artisanThese were of Edinburgh. the movers and shakers that classes, the governance in involved were of the city and its development This the centuries. over and growth centred within the Oldwas initially hugely then they were but Town the of development the in influential Edinburgh New Town. www.edinburghtrades.org SUN 10AM-4PM cinema shadow puppets cinema shadow 132. THE EDINBURGH TRADES FUND 7HL EH3 STREET, MELVILLE 61 ACTIVITIES www.filmhousecinema.com SAT 9.30AM-1PM 88 LOTHIAN ROAD, E3 9BZ E3 ROAD, LOTHIAN 88 131. FILMHOUSE CINEMA131. FILMHOUSE Women’s*101 Objects 1972Film Festival Catalogue old premises for Doors for premises old Days Open veryof the one provide will 2017 threethe access chances to last iconic in Edinburgh’s buildings classic will conclude The day Town. New when the ceremony' 'dawn a with French flag will be loweredfor the last time in style. office: 0131 228 2688. office: in advance A world-class, three-screen world-class, A in a based cinema independent There in 1831. built former church, Edinburghwill be some special International 70th Film Festival Anniversaryscreenings archival archival and an exhibition of EIFF cinema can make Kids photographs. Projection box puppets. shadow tours free but are

WEST END 38 EAST LOTHIAN 139. JOHN GRAY CENTRE For over 400 years Prestongrange 141. GLENKINCHIE Greyfriars Kirk 31 Residence of the Consul was a focus of industry. A harbour, Harlaw Hydro Power House 10 General of France 25 LODGE STREET, HADDINGTON WHISKY WAREHOUSE NO.2 INDEX glass works, pottery, colliery and Harmeny School 10 Riddle’s Court 28 EH41 3DX brickworks have all left their PENCAITLAND, EAST LOTHIAN, marks on the landscape including 7N Architects 22 Herbarium and Library Building Robin Chapel 13 EH34 5ET Abden House 27 SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 1PM-4PM winding gear, a vast brick kiln and (Royal Botanic Gardens) 17 Rock House 25 Aberdeen Asset Management 22 a Cornish beam engine. Cradled SAT/SUN 10AM-1PM Heriot-Watt University Museum Royal Auxiliary Air Force 603 (City of WC by woodland the site is now a Advocates Library 29 and Archive 33 haven for wildlife where you can Amisfield Walled Garden 39 Edinburgh) Squadron 12 WC P Hermitage of Braid 21 explore these monumental relics Anatomical Museum 35 Royal College Nursing 10 Discover the history of East Lothian Holyrood Evangelical Church 19 in 1000 objects in this innovative of Scotland’s industrial heritage. ANTA 25 Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh 26 ICE Scotland Museum, William Arrol interactive museum at the heart of Visitor centre, museum and café Appleton Tower: School Of Infomatics 34 Building, Heriot-Watt 33 Royal Observatory Edinburgh 10 the county. Uncover how ordinary are all family friendly with indoor Arthur Conan Doyle Centre 26 and extraordinary people earned play area for children, activity Inch House Community Centre 17 Royal Scots Club 23 sheets and outdoor games. Assembly Rooms 24 their living and spent their time Bank Gardens, Moray Feu 23 Institut Francais d’Ecosse 37 Scottish Genealogy Society 28 from the Stone Age to the present Join us for a guided tour between Botanic Cottage RBGE 17 James Clerk Maxwell Foundation 26 Scottish Mineral and Lapidary Club 20 day. The museum is family friendly. 12 noon and 3pm starting from the Almost every display has something Bridgend Farmhouse 16 John Gray Centre 40 32 Visitor Centre. The guided tour will to touch and do with objects to A traditional Victorian brick built Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce John Knox House 30 South Leith Parish Church 20 go into some buildings with steps handle, costumes to wear as well as warehouse, No. 2 is the only multi- (Gaelic Primary School) 20 and slightly uneven ground. John Muir’s Birthplace 39 St Andrews and St George’s film, activity sheets, a postcard trail level warehouse at Glenkinchie. & Kirkyard 31 A traditional dunnage warehouse King’s Buildings 11 West Church 23 with stamps to collect and Talking www.eastlothian.gov.uk/museums Centre of Wellbeing 13 Museum Audio Guides. with a mixture of cask sizes and Chapel of St. Albert the Great 35 King’s Theatre 18 St Andrew’s House 22 styles. The special Doors Open Christ Church Morningside 21 Leith Theatre 19 Day event is a unique opportunity St Anne’s Parish Church 12 There will be a special children’s City of Edinburgh Methodist Church 35 Lister Housing Cooperative 18 trail around the building for Doors to get inside the warehouse to St Bernard’s Well 37 Cockburn Association 30 Open Day, ask at the desk when experience the atmosphere and Lothian Buses 14 St Cecilia’s Hall 31 you enter. environment where our spirit goes Corstorphine Community church 12 Lyell Centre 33 Corstorphine Hill Tower 11 St Columba’s by the Castle 28 to mature and the Angels take Lyon & Turnbull 15 www.johngraycentre.org their share. Your guides will be site Corstorphine Old Parish Church 11 St Columba’s Hospice Education Centre 16 MacArthur’s Store (Dunbar Harbour) 39 operators and managers who will Craiglockhart Parish Church 21 St James Church, Goldenacre 17 140. PRESTONGRANGE talk you through the process and Magdalen Chapel 29 Craigsbank Parish Church 11 St Michael’s and All Saints 18 MUSUEM stories of working at Glenkinchie Cramond Kirk 12 McEwan Hall 34 Glenkinchie is Edinburgh’s Malt. It St Peter’s 27 MORRISON’S HAVEN, Crocket’s Land 27 Meadows Croquet Club 18 has been enjoyed by the citizens St Peter’s RC Church 22 PRESTONPANS, EH32 3RX of Edinburgh and the New Town Custom House 19 MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular since it opened in 1837. We are Dalmeny Kirk 33 Medicine at the University of Edinburgh 36 St Stephen’s Stockbridge 37 SAT/SUN 11.30AM-4PM celebrating our 180th anniversary Dean Gardens 36 National Library of Scotland 29 St Vincent’s Chapel 37 in the New Towns 250th year. Dovecot Studios 34 National Museums Collection Centre 16 Stewart’s Melville College 38 WC Dower House 11 New Calton Burial Ground 23 Stills 29 www.glenkinchiedistillery.com Drumsheugh Baths Club 38 Newington Cemetery 27 Duddingston Kirk 13 Stockbridge Church 36 Dunbar Town House 39 North Edinburgh Arts Garden 16 Summerhall 35 Northern Lighthouse Board 24 SCOTLAND’S BIGGEST SELLING HOME MAGAZINE BI-MONTHLY • ISSUE 114 • JULY & AUGUST 2017 £4.20 Edinburgh Baha’i Centre 14 Talbot Rice Gallery 34

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