From mountain to sea Aberdeenshire DoorsOpenDays2018 Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th September Doors Open Days is coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust. It runs throughout Scotland every September as part of European Heritage Days. For more information see our websites www.doorsopendays.org.uk www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk www.doorsopendays.org.uk FURTHER INFORMATION & UPDATES Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this leaflet is correct at time of print. For up to date information on our venue listings and for any changes to the programme, updates, amendments and additions, please look at the national website and on our Facebook page at the addresses below: www.doorsopendays.org.uk www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/doorsopendays www.facebook.com/AberdeenshireArchitectureHeritageDesign/ If you would like any further information about the event or have any queries, please email the Aberdeenshire event coordinators at: [email protected] Please note that visitors entering buildings do so at their own risk. Children must be accompanied by an adult. None of the participating buildings or organisations are responsible for any accidents or damage that might be incurred. The owners/ custodians of the buildings retain the right to refuse access. Share your experience of Doors Open Days Aberdeenshire We would love to hear from you about the event, the buildings you visited and your feedback. Please send us your photos of your favourite buildings and share your experiences of the day by posting them to our Facebook site. www.facebook.com/AberdeenshireArchitectureHeritageDesign/ Doors Open Day 2018 and beyond If you are involved with a property that you think would make a good addition to Doors Open Days in the future, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you! Clare Tierney, Aberdeenshire Doors Open Days Co-ordinator. Doors Open Days is coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust. It runs throughout Scotland every September as part of European Heritage Days. For more information see our websites www.doorsopendays.org.uk www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk Welcome to Doors Open Days Aberdeenshire 2018 This year’s Doors Open Days 2018 will be held Aberdeenshire wide. Spanning from Kinneff to Stonehaven to Braemar then through the ever changing countryside to Inverurie then up to Turriff, Macduff and Banff to name but a few. If that wasn’t enough, the event will be held over two days, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September 2018 to allow visitors the best opportunity to visit a wide range of properties throughout Aberdeenshire. We have an exciting and varied programme with 42 properties taking part this year, some of which are doing so for the first time. There will be tours, exhibitions and refreshments at many of the venues hosted by Doors Open Day volunteers. Come along and join us in celebrating Aberdeenshire’s rich architectural history! Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free annual architectural event. It is coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust and is part of European Heritage Days, a joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Union alongside Scottish Archaeology Month. Both events are supported by Historic Environment Scotland. The organisation of this year’s event in Aberdeenshire together with the production of this leaflet has been through Aberdeenshire Doors Open Days co-ordinator Clare Tierney, with support from Cheryl Roberts, Frances Swanston and Yvonne Clark of the Environment Team, Infrastructure Services, and Alison Simpson, Fraserburgh Engagement Officer. Our gratitude and thanks go to all those who have generously agreed to open their buildings to make this event possible and to the volunteers who have given up their valuable time. Opening times Please note that not all properties may be open on both days. The majority of properties are open all day, but please do check the opening times of the properties you wish to visit as they do vary. Openings may be subject to unavoidable last minute changes, so for the most up to date information on the buildings taking part, please check the event’s national website http://www. doorsopendays.org.uk/ or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ AberdeenshireArchitectureHeritageDesign/ Any last minute changes will be posted here. Please note that tours at Tod head lighthouse require booking in advance. Please see brochure entries for details. Doors Open Day 2018 Events Guide Events 4 As well as the properties opening their KEY doors, many of the properties are offering additional activities for visitors to take part in, here are some of the highlights: Days of Opening If you don’t wish to travel too far on the day, Opening Times there is the opportunity to visit three Doors Open Days venues in Stonehaven with the 16th century Tolbooth Museum, the Disabled Access newly restored, (small but perfectly formed) Stonehaven Clock tower. Then check out the Disabled Parking excellent work of our emergency services at Stonehaven Fire Station, including a seat in Disabled Toilet a real fire engine. Two of the properties are located at the harbour area allowing visitors Toilets the opportunity to soak up the historical environment at the heart of Stonehaven’s Refreshments Conservation Area. The Spectacular Tod head Lighthouse, now Parking a private home, is situated on the dramatic Catterline coastline. The owners will be on Activity/Display hand to show you the 15m Lighthouse Tower where you can enjoy unrestricted views Please note that visitors entering buildings along this breath-taking coastline. Please not do so at their own risk. Children must be that visits to this location must be booked in accompanied by an adult. None of the advance. participating buildings or organisations are If the coast is not your bag, head inland and responsible for any accidents or damage up Deeside to visit our four legged friends at that might be incurred. The owners/ Belwade Farm or bring your walking boots custodians of the buildings retain the right and enjoy the views over Deeside as you head up to Auchtavan. to refuse access. Head up north to Inverallochy and step back in time at Maggie’s Hoosie, a traditional But n Ben cottage untouched since the last Our gratitude and thanks go to all occupant left. those who have generously agreed Experience a working meal mill in to open their buildings to make this Sandhaven then pop up the road to Peathill Kirk and sit and take a moment event possible and to the volunteers to contemplate the magnificently carved who have given up their time. Laird’s Loft. There is plenty to do and see over the two days encompassing all of Aberdeenshire fantastic and ever changing environments and heritage. 5 KINCARDINE & MEARNS 2 The Clock Tower The Cross, Stonehaven Harbour, AB39 2JT 1 The Scottish Episcopal Church of St James the Great Sat 15th only Arbuthnot Street, Stonehaven 10am - 4:30pm Sat 15th Sun 16th Sat 15th 10am - 4pm Yes (via ramp) Sunday Service 9 - 10.30am the church will remain open with no guide No (Public 300 yards) Yes No (Public 300 yards) Yes No (free public parking 300 yards behind Tolbooth) Yes No Yes No Yes Dating from 1790 the build contains the Yes Town Clock. In 1894 tower was heightened and the clock was raised to its present Bishop Alexander Penrose Forbes laid the position at the top of the square sandstone foundation stone in 1875 of what he termed tower. “one of the most beautiful; one of the most Above the doorway is a large barometer, appropriate; one of the most religious dated 1852, used by the local fishing structures in Scotland”. industry. The Clock Tower was also the site The naves style is Norman, passing into early of one of the many English with massive stone pillars supporting public water supplies five arcading arches, each topped at in the 19th century. clerestory level by a Norman window. The roof is open, and bound with transverse *Please note that the redwood spars and supports of the same Clock Tower will not wood. be staffed on Doors The chancel was designed by Arthur Clyne Open Days of Aberdeen, was opened in 1885. On the day relish in the churches beauty and take the opportunity to use a smart phone app to guide yourselves round the church. Members of the congregation will also be present to assist. 6 3 Tolbooth Museum, Harbour 4 The Mill of Benholm Old Pier, Stonehaven Harbour, AB39 2JU Near Johnshaven, DD10 0HT Saturday 15th only Saturday 15th only 10am to 4:30pm 11am to 4pm Yes (some uneven flooring) Yes No (public toilets available 30 Yes yards) No (public toilets available 30 Yes yards) Yes (free public car park 30 yards Yes behind Tolbooth) No Yes Yes Crafts for Kids The Tolbooth is the oldest building in The Mill of Benholm is a category A listed Stonehaven dating from the late 16th rural mill complex. The site comprises the Century. The original use for the stone mill which dates from 1817 with water building was that of courthouse and prison. wheel and full interior workings, a mill pond, Today the ground floor contains a museum lade and sluices. Also the former miller’s that showcases the building’s turbulent past house, former byre, old grain store and and Stonehaven’s rich history. community garden. Visitors can see inside the mill building while the wheel is turning. Refreshments will be available and there will be craft and learning activities for children. Benholm mill is situated in the beautiful Benholm Conservation Area. 7 5 Stonehaven Community Fire 6 Tod Head Lighthouse Station, Scottish Fire & Rescue Catterline, Kinneff, DD10 0TH Service (Turn east at roadside of Kinneff for approx.