Printed on Sustainably Sourced Paper. Sourced Printed on Sustainably THE COCKBURN ASSOCIATION EDINBURGH AND EAST LOTHIAN Event Sponsors DOORSDAY Supporters 250TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN OF THE NEW TOWN SAT 23 & SUN 24 SEPTEMBER 2017 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. SHOW HOME LAUNCH AUTUMN 2017 ~ REGISTER FOR DETAILS THE COCKBURN ASSOCIATION The Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust) 0131 610 6000 For Everyone Who Loves Edinburgh is a registered Scottish charity, No: SC011544 cityandcountry.co.uk 1 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 DUDDINGSTON & 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 Balmoral Hotel. 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 General Register House, LAURISTON & TOLLCROSS P18 Ever wanted to time travel? Dr Bess Rhodes has 2 Princes street, EH1 3YY Children’s Activities used the latest in VR technology to create an immersive, SAT/SUN 10.30AM – 12.30PM & 2PM – 4PM LEITH 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 Scotland 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 Edinburgh Castle 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. 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