Edod brochure 2013

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ADMISSION TO BUILDINGS

Admission to all buildings is FREE. Visitors entering buildings do so at their own risk; neither the organisers nor participants are responsible for any accidents or damages incurred. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this programme, the Cockburn Association is not responsible if participating buildings alter their opening times or fail to open. Please be aware that some buildings will attract large numbers of visitors and you may have to queue. Please ensure that you check opening times carefully, as arrival outwith these times will result in entry being refused.

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BLACKFORD p6

EDINBURGH MAPS p2

BLACKHALL, CORSTORPHINE & GORGIE p6

CURRIE, RATHO & GOGAR p8

DEAN VALLEY p8

DUDDINGSTON & CRAIGMILLAR p9

EAST END & BROUGHTON p10

FAIRMILEHEAD p13

INVERLEITH & WARRISTON p13

LAURISTON & TOLLCROSS p13

LEITH p14

LONDON ROAD p17

MERCHISTON & MORNINGSIDE p17

NEW TOWN p18

NEWHAVEN & TRINITY p20

OLD TOWN p21

PORTOBELLO p25

SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, DALMENY & CRAMOND p25

SOUTHSIDE p26

WEST END p29

www.doorsopendays.org.ukCover Illustration, Linksview House, Leith: Tommy Perman www.surfacepressure.net

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The Cockburn CeilIdh

As part of this year’s Edinburgh Doors Open Day we present...

Saturday 28th September 7.00pm till Midnight at The Hub

A FUNDRAISER FOR EDINBURGH DOORS OPEN DAY

Tickets £30Dance to the Reel Time Ceilidh Band in the vibrant surroundings of The Hub, one of the fantastic venues featured in Doors Open Day

with its wonderful, dramatic and entirely unique Sculpture Hall, created around a sweeping staircase, leading to the Main Hall with its sprung dance floor. The Dunard Library, a traditional wood panelled room with windows designed by Christian Shaw and walls painted a

rich raspberry, is the bar for the evening with both draft beer and lager available and providing a haven from the dance floor for a wee break.

The Reel Time Ceilidh Band offers a Scottish dancing extravaganza with a contemporary twist. Funky Scottish music along with fun dance calling instruction, they always explain how the dances are performed

(ceilidh calling), to maximise enjoyment and keep some order on the dance floor.

Free bottle of wine for table of 10 when booked together.

Ticket includes Stovies/Haggis Neeps & Tatties/Vegetarian option and dessert. Full bar will be available plus amazing raffle prizes to be won.

Tickets from The Hub Box Office www.hubtickets.co.uk or The Cockburn Association iPhone and Android Apps FROM 23/9/13 Available for Edinburgh Doors Open Day from

cockburnassociation.org.uk

Accessible by Innertube

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Look out for this logo for venues accessible via the Edinburgh City Cycleways Innertube

get around get activewhy not use the Edinburgh City Cycleways Innertube?

To see the full Innertube map and all eleven Edinburgh City Cycleway routes...visit: www.thebikestation.org.uk/innertube-map

SAT 2PM Edinburgh – What Lies Beneath?Booking essential via email [email protected] a 90minute walk with a member of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association learn about the natural heritage of Edinburgh’s city centre and how humans have shaped the landscape to their benefit and detriment for subsistence, economy, defence and aesthetics. Meet at the Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens.

SAT & SUN 2.30PM Enlightenment EdinburghBooking via [email protected], 0131 225 5445 Trace the tales of ‘Enlightenment Edinburgh’ with 5 star Mercat Tours. Hear about the lives of the men who fashioned these ideas: David Hume, Adam Smith, Walter Scott, James Hutton and many more. Their ideas were radical, their influence enormous and their lives fascinating.

SAT & SUN 2PM River AlmondA 2 hour walk up the river to Cramond Brig exploring its natural features and learning of the rich history associated with it. Meet at The Maltings, 2 Riverside, Cramond.

SUN 10.30AM & 2PM The Water of LeithBooking essential via email [email protected] more about the river and its engineering and architectural heritage and historic associations on this 2 hour walk guided by members of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Edinburgh Area Branch. Meet 10.30AM Dean Bridge; 2PM Canonmills Bridge.

SUN 2PM Children’s Gardens in the Dark Places of the Old TownBooking essential via email [email protected] clearly stating your name. Limited to 2 places per email request. www.greenyondertours.comA 2 hour walk celebrating two early 20th century movements which created children’s gardens in Edinburgh’s Old Town slums: the Free Kindergarten Movement and the Geddes Gardens. Meet outside the Scottish Parliament.

TALKS SERIES 2013

1PM AT RCAHMS, 16 BERNARD TERRACEadvanced booking advised via cockburnassociation.eventbrite.co.uk23 SEP Footfall MaLCoLM FRaSER

24 SEP Ebb and Flow: Scottish Artists and the Sea DaVID paTTERSoN 25 SEP Sustaining the Arts: Culture and the City in a Changing Climate HaRRy GILES

26 SEP Putting Edinburgh’s parks in your pocket - how www.edinburghoutdoors.org.uk was developed SaLLy KERR

27 SEP Calton Hill DR KIRSTEN CaRTER MCKEE

6PM AT RIDDLE’S COURT, 322 LAWNMARKETadvanced booking advised via cockburnassociation.eventbrite.co.uk23 SEP Building Edinburgh: History in stone LUIS aLBoRNoz-paRRa 24 SEP The Edinburgh Graveyards Project: Cultivating harmony between the built and natural heritage in Edinburgh’s Gardens of Death DR SUSaN BUCKHaM

25 SEP Filth, Nastiness and Stinks in 18th century Edinburgh JoHN LoWREy

26 SEP On the best ways of spoiling the beauty of Edinburgh MaRIoN WILLIaMS

27 SEP Patrick Geddes: A Modern Thinker pRoFESSoR aUBREy MaNNING

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1. ROYAL OBSERVATORY EDINBURGHBLaCKFoRD HILL, EH9 3HJ

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The Royal Observatory Edinburgh combines state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and original Victorian observatory buildings in a beautiful hilltop site overlooking the city. On site some of the best telescopes in the world are designed, built and used. Catch talks, demonstrations and exhibits and go behind the scenes at one of the UK’s leading scientific establishments to discover how it contributes to astronomy at every stage in the process from designing a new telescope to using and storing the data produced.

www.roe.ac.uk/opendays

ACTIVITIES: lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

2. THE KING’S BUILDINGSWEST MaINS RoaD, EH9 3JF

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See buildings old and new, all shaped by science and engineering. At the Joseph Black Building, celebrate 300 years of Chemistry

Pentland Hills. The Victorian wing was added c1875 and the interior of the house was renovated in Adam-revival style in 1915. The modern buildings, designed by William Kininmonth in 1964, form a cubist-influenced development with white, harled clear-cut geometric shapes set around courtyards to optimise the light. The superb grounds provide excellent sporting facilities and interesting nature trails.

www.esms.edin.sch.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes.

6. CORSTORPHINE HILL TOWERCLERMISToN HILL, EH12

SAT/SUN 2PM-4PM

A 20m high stone tower built to commemorate Sir Walter Scott in 1871, it offers suberb panoramic views to the Pentlands, Trossachs and Fife. Directions from the Clerwood bus terminus: go left (north), along Clermiston Road, for 100 metres, cross and take the gated track, uphill past the old walled garden (also open) on the right to the Tower on top of the hill. The Tower can also be reached from the Cairnmuir Road/Kaimes Road carpark.

www.corstorphinehill.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, stewards/volunteers at key points.

7. THE DOWER HOUSEST MaRGaRET’S paRK, CoRSToRpHINE HIGH STREET, EH12 7SX

SAT 10AM-4PM

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The Dower House stands in the NE corner of St Margaret’s Park and has a history going back at least four centuries. It

at Edinburgh and explore the chemistry of Sherlock Holmes. Take a sneak preview of FloWave TT, a unique circular 25m pool that simulates real sea conditions to test marine energy devices. Try hands-on science from the SCI-FUN Roadshow and others at the Ashworth Natural History Museum, and identify rocks and fossils at the Cockburn Museum of GeoSciences in the Grant Institute.

www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

3. BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEYMURCHISoN HoUSE, WEST MaINS RoaD, EH9 3La

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Murchison House is the award winning Scottish Headquarters of the British Geological Survey, the oldest national geological survey in the world. Join us for the day and find out more of the work of the Survey. There will be a host of activities to suit all ages, covering everything from James Hutton, one of the founders of geology, to the techniques employed in modern geosciences with hands-on displays of minerals, rocks and fossils, demonstrations of mountain building, earthquakes and volcanoes and origins of the Northern Lights.

www.bgs.ac.uk

ACTIVITIES: lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

has characteristic Scottish crow- stepped gables and scrolled skew puts, externally it is harled and lime-washed. Sometimes referred to as Gibsone’s Lodge after its late 18th century occupants the Gibsones of Pentland, it is now the home of The Corstorphine Trust. Internally there is a small attractive museum and an extensive archive.

www.corstorphinetrust.co.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

8. SAUGHTONHALL UNITED REFORMED CHURCH85/87 SaUGHToNHaLL DRIVE, EH12 5TR

SAT/SUN 2PM-5PM

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The Church was completed in 1995, incorporating three stained glass windows rescued after a fire in 1993. Solar PV panels were installed on the south-facing roof in October 2011 and raise income through the Feed-in-Tariff. They saved over 6.0 tons of CO2 in the first year and have exceeded the target of a 30% carbon reduction. Energy efficient lighting and video projection of service sheets reduce the energy consumption.

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4. BLACKHALL ST COLUMBA’S CHURCHQUEENSFERRy RoaD, EH4 3QU

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Built in 1904, this category B listed church was designed by P McGregor Chalmers whose links with Iona Abbey are reflected in the nave with clerestory, apses and the curved arches of Romanesque Architecture. Of interest are the stone font and biblical texts carved into the walls. Extended in 1935 by J. Jeffrey Waddell the church and halls are the centre of activity for Blackhall. The organ built by David Hamilton for Old Greyfriars was extensively rebuilt by Sandy Edmonstone.

www.blackhallstcolumba.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations, musical recital.

5. MARY ERSKINE SCHOOL AND RAVELSTON HOUSERaVELSToN, EH4 3NT

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Ravelston House, built c1800 by Alexander Keith in the late Adam manner, commands magnificent views over Edinburgh and the

www.greenhomesnetwork.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, Visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

9. TYNECASTLE HIGH SCHOOL2 McLEoD STREET, EH11 2ND

SAT NOON-4PM

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Tynecastle High School’s impressive building provides a superb working and learning environment while retaining its strong sense of tradition and local identity. The school is extremely proud of both the achievements of its students and the superb facilities, which are widely used by the public. Visitors are amazed by the sense of space, light and colour in the atrium. The flexible working areas are central to delivery of the Curriculum for Excellence while outdoor spaces help inspire creative learning.

www.tynecastle.edin.sch.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours.

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10. CURRIE KIRKKIRKGaTE, CURRIE, EH14 6aL

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The site of Currie Kirk has been a place of Christian worship for over a thousand years. The first recorded church was in 1200. Currie was known as Kildeleith at this time. A new church was built c1300 and extended c1600. The present church was built in 1785 with additions made in 1968. It houses a Knights Templar Gravestone, War Memorials, Cavalry Crosses and many other interesting items. It lies in a beautiful setting and has an interesting graveyard.

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, stewards/volunteers at key points.

11. ECO HOUSE223 LaNaRK RoaD WEST, EH14 5NR

SAT 2PM-5PM

Simpson & Brown Architects have designed an innovative, low energy house in Currie that is superinsulated, air-tight and incorporates a mix of renewables. It is compact to minimise heat loss. A heat recovery system circulates heat generated by occupants’ cooking, showering etc. Lifetime standards were adopted to allow for future adaptation with regard to accessibility.



Telford masterpiece completed in 1833. Lawns, paths, trees, and shrubs with lovely views to the weir in the Dean Village and to the St Bernard’s Well. Children’s play area. Entrances: Eton Terrace and Ann Street.

www.deangardens.org.uk

16. ST BERNARD’S MINERAL WELLWaTER oF LEITH aLoNG FRoM SaUNDERS pLaCE, EH12 6ES

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‘Taking the waters’ for health was popular in the late 18th century and in 1789 local landowner Lord Gardenstone commissioned landscape artist Alexander Nasmyth to design a well-house based on the Temple of Vesta at Tivoli. It included a statue of Hygeia, the Roman Goddess of Health as part of an idealised Romantic Classical landscape on the Water of Leith. William Nelson the publisher restored the well in 1887, and this hidden gem has been restored again in 2013.

www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk


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17. THOMSON’S TOWERDR NEIL’S GaRDEN, DUDDINGSToN KIRK, EH15 4PX

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A hexagonal building, built in 1825 by William Playfair for The Duddingston Curling Society.

12. EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL CLIMBING ARENASoUTH pLaTT HILL, EH28 8aa

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Built against the stunning backdrop of a sheer quarry rock face amongst the rolling hills of Ratho the Arena was the vision of architect David Taylor and keen climbers Duncan McCallum and Rab Anderson. After a change in ownership and a refurbishment, the centre re-opened in 2007 offering not only Europe’s largest climbing arena but also a bouldering room, aerial assault course, soft play, events spaces, gym, spa, cafe and retail units.

www.eica-ratho.com

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, visual displays.

13. GOGAR CABINET WORKS194 GLaSGoW RoaD, EH12 9BR

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The B listed Victorian church incorporates the remains of a pre-Reformation chapel and has been used as a cabinet making workshop since 1979. It is currently the last building left standing in its vicinity due to recent development. In addition to having the opportunity to learn about the building and its surrounding graveyard, staff will be available to talk about their work and the running of the workshop based on traditional techniques and equipment.

www.christopherscotland.co.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, visual displays.

The building lies within the lovely Dr Neil’s Garden and sits on the banks of Duddingston Loch. The building now restored houses a Museum of Curling in the lower chamber, and an interpretation room in the upper chamber.

www.drneilsgarden.co.uk

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

18. THE ROBIN CHAPELTHE THISTLE FoUNDaTIoN, NIDDRIE MaINS RoaD, EH16 4EA

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This is a unique, category A listed, Arts & Crafts building built in memory of Robin Tudsbery who died in the Second World War on active service, set within the Thistle Foundation Craigmillar for War Veterans. Windows depicting Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress” by the artist Sadie McLellan dominate the chapel with wood carvings of animals and nature study by Thomas Good. 2pm Talks and guided tours of the building; 4.30pm Choral Evensong with the full choir.

www.robinchapel.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, visual displays, guided tours, lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, musical recitals.

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14. THE ALLOTMENT HUTINDIa pLaCE aLLoTMENTS, EH3 6TU

SAT/SUN 10AM-5PM

In September 2010 Sutherland Hussey Architects were approached by the City of Edinburgh Council with an invitation to design a small meeting hut for a new allotment site in Stockbridge on the edge of a designated World Heritage Site. Opened in 2013 the hut, a wedge-shaped, single volume timber building, now serves as a meeting space for plot holders and outside groups run by India Place Allotment Association. It also serves to promote organic growing and a sustainable lifestyle within the wider community through events and open days.

www.indiaplaceallotments.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

15. THE DEAN GARDENSEToN TERRaCE, EH4 1QE

SUN 12NOON-5PM

Seven acres of semi-woodland garden on the steep banks of the Water of Leith in central Edinburgh. Founded in the 1860s by local residents, the Dean Gardens contains part of the great structure of the Dean Bridge, a Thomas

19. WAUCHOPE MAUSOLEUM36 NIDDRIE HoUSE DRIVE, EH16 4TU

SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 1PM-4PM

The Wauchope Mausoleum is a single-storey tomb house dating from 1735 and enclosing a grave slab which dates from 1587. It was part of Niddrie House which was demolished in around 1968. The Mausoleum is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and is category B listed.

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes.

20. INCH NURSERYINCH paRK, oLD DaLKEITH RoaD, EH16 5UF

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The Inch Nursery is City of Edinburgh Council’s plant nursery and training centre covering a 10-acre site within Inch Park. Opened in 1982, it produces around a million plants each year. These are used for the City’s parks, gardens, planters and floral displays, including the famous Floral Clock in Princes Street Gardens. Visitors will be able to see behind the scenes of Edinburgh’s vibrant green spaces enjoyed by so many residents and visitors to the City

www.edinburghoutdoors.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, children’s activities, stewards/volunteers at key points.

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The most beautiful saleroom in Britain.“ ”You are invited to view the magnificentinterior of Lyon & Turnbull’s fineGeorgian auction saleroom, designedby Archibald Elliot in 1826.

You will also be able to view ourforthcoming Interiors auction; acollection of affordable, stylish andunique furniture and works of art.

Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm at 33 Broughton Place, Edinburgh EH1 3RR. www.lyonandturnbull.com

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21. INCH HOUSEINCH paRK, 225 GILMERToN RoaD, EH16 5UF

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Once situated within the forest of Drumselch, Inch House has existed in many forms for at least 600 years. Bought by James Winram, Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland around 1617, it then passed to the Gilmour family who retained the house until 1946. Originally built as an L shaped tower with barrel vaulted ceilings, the building retains many of its original features and is now a busy Community Centre. Visitors will learn of a House steeped in history along with stories of its influential owners.

www.greaterlibertonheritage project.co.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

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22. OLD OBSERVATORY HOUSECaLToN HILL, EH7 5aa

SAT/SUN 10.30AM-3.30PM

An iconic 18th century Gothic style building designed by the architect James Craig in 1776. It has been restored by the Vivat Trust and is now a self catering property. Booking essential via email [email protected]

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, stewards/volunteers at key points.

27. LYON AND TURNBULL33 BRoUGHToN pLaCE, EH1 3RR

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Lyon & Turnbull is a privately owned international auction house based in Edinburgh. Founded in 1826, it is Scotland’s oldest auction house, the largest independent auction house in the United Kingdom outside of London and one of the fastest growing auction houses in the UK. Lyon & Turnbull is based in a neoclassical building, designed by Archibald Elliot and built in 1821. The building was originally Broughton Place Church and some of the original features still remain.

www.lyonandturnbull.com


23. NEW CALTON BURIAL GROUNDREGENT RoaD, EH7 5BL

SAT/SUN 11AM-3.30PM

Founded in 1817 by the Incorporated Trades of Calton, the graveyard is characterised by distinctive terraces and a striking south-facing slope that commands outstanding views over Holyrood. The burial ground contains approximately 1000 headstones, high quality monuments, tombs and other structures, including a watchtower, which span the 18th and 19th centuries. Guided tours – Saturday: 11AM, 12.30PM and 2.30PM; Sunday:11AM, 12.30PM and 2.30PM

www.ewht.org.uk


24. BURNS MONUMENTREGENT RoaD, EH1 3DG

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This Choragic style of monument commemorates poet Robert Burns through its architectural style; such monuments were built in ancient Athens to celebrate the arts of oratory and recitation. It was designed by Thomas Hamilton to house a statue of the bard by sculptor John Flaxman. Burns’ poetry and song will be performed by members and friends of Edinburgh and District Burns Clubs and the Burns Poetry garden around the monument contains flowers mentioned in his poetry.

ACTIVITIES: lectures/talks, re-enactment/performances, musical recitals.

28. 6 BROUGHTON PLACEEH1 3RX

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A townhouse built in 1809 that fell out of residential use becoming a warehouse and store for a William Ingram in 1901. The current owners have returned it to its original use and have been restoring it since 2011 using traditional and salvaged materials and local crafts-folk where possible.

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

29. EDINBURGH BAHÁ’Í CENTRE44 aLBaNy STREET, EH1 3QR

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The Edinburgh Bahá’í Centre is home to the Scottish Bahá’í

25. ST ANDREW’S HOUSEREGENT RoaD, EH1 3DG

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St Andrew’s House is an Art Deco influenced building on Calton Hill – the home of the Scottish Government. Designed by Thomas S Tait it opened in 1939. Prospective visitors should email [email protected] to book spaces on guided tours lasting approximately 30 minutes. Visitors will be asked to provide contact details and on the day will be asked to bring proof of address and photographic ID. Unfortunately, speculative callers cannot be accommodated and tours are normally fully booked well in advance. No photography is permitted inside the building.

26. EDINBURGH PRINTMAKERS23 UNIoN STREET, EH1 3LR

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Located on Union Street amongst some of Edinburgh’s most beautiful Georgian architecture, Edinburgh Printmakers was originally a washhouse for the local community. With the closure of all public washhouses in Edinburgh in 1971, the premises on Union Street still have many of their original features including the impressive red brick chimney. A great visit for anyone interested in Edinburgh’s social history and a fantastic opportunity to see behind the scenes at Scotland’s busiest print studio. Tours every half hour.

www.edinburghprintmakers.co.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

Community, a beautifully refurbished Georgian building situated in the New Town. The building, purchased in 2005, was refurbished in 2011. The principal rooms retain much of their original fabric including cornicing and marble fireplaces. As well as providing a space for the Bahá’í community to meet, the Centre aims to provide a suitable environment for engaging with wider society on themes of improving community and spiritual life in Scotland.

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

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30. GLASITE MEETING HOUSE33 BaRoNy STREET, EH3 6NX

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Originally the home of a small Scottish religious sect the A-listed former place of worship is hidden within the residential neighbourhood on Barony Street. Designed by Alexander Black it was completed in 1835 and has recently come in to the ownership of the Scottish Historic Building Trust. Inside you can get close to the pulpit designed by David Bryce in 1873, the decorative cupola, and sit at the original feast tables at which the Glasites ate and drank.

www.shbt.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, stewards/volunteers at key points.

31. CASTLES WITH CRICHTONGLaSITE MEETING HoUSE, 33 BaRoNy STREET, EH3 6NX

SUN 11.30AM-3PM

Crichton Wood, architect, will be running workshops for children 8yrs+ & adults to design and make modern Scottish Castles. The workshops will run every 30 minutes starting at 11.30 am. Folk can stay longer to finish their model as required.

32. CENTRAL DEPOT, LOTHIAN BUSES PLC55 aNNaNDaLE STREET, EH7 4az

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Constructed in just a few weeks in 1922 as Edinburgh’s Industrial Exhibition Hall, the building played host to many large national shows

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36. 2 CAIYSTANE VIEW FaIRMILEHEaD, EH10 6SQ

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A large 1959 home that has been retrofitted with renewable technologies that reflect the owner’s desire to protect the natural environment. After seeing how effective the solar water heating system was the owner decided to install solar photo voltaics and a wood-burning stove.



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37. HERBARIUM & LIBRARY BUILDING – ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN 20a INVERLEITH RoW, EH3 5LR

SAT 10AM-3.30PM

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The terrazzo and glass Herbarium & Library building overlooks the NE corner of the Garden. Opened in 1964 and extended in 2005-6, it houses one of Europe’s largest botanical libraries and a collection of around 3 million preserved plant and fungi specimens supporting the Garden’s global research, conservation and education programmes.

in the 1920s, including the Scottish Motor Show and Edinburgh’s Christmas Fun Fair. The building became a bus garage in 1926 and was extended in 1933 and 1963 to accommodate the ever expanding fleet of buses.

www.lothianbuses.com

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, childrens activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

33. THE YARD 22 EyRE pLaCE LaNE, EH3 5EH

SUN 11AM-3PM

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The Yard Adventure Centre has been running play sessions for children and young people with additional support needs for over 25 years. The current building was opened by HRH Princess Anne in 1993 and was virtually untouched until last year when the team from BBC DIY SOS The Big Build and over 300 tradespeople from all over Edinburgh and Lothians gave it a major overhaul in just 9 days as part of BBC Children in Need.

www.theyardscotland.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/home

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, behind the scenes access, video/audio presentations.

38. ST JAMES CHURCH, GOLDENACRE57B INVERLEITH RoW, EH3 5PX


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A Gothic red sandstone Episcopal church designed by Robert Rowand Anderson in the 1880s. Although simple from outside, the chancel designed by John Burnett is glorious, with stunning frescos and a triptych painted by William Hole. The theme is the Te Deum, with the words written round the chancel and continuing into the south aisle. Above this are thirty life size figures depicted in procession leading to the altar, higher still are archangels, evangelists and all the company of heaven.

www.stphilipsandstjames.org.uk


39. WARRISTON CEMETERYWaRRISToN GaRDENS

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Edinburgh’s first Victorian garden cemetery of 1843, designed by David Cousin, has this year had work undertaken by the newly-formed Friends of Warriston

34. 62 MONTGOMERY STREET (FLATS 8 AND 9)EH7 5JA

SUN 1PM-4PM

Two traditional 19th century tenement flats which have been transformed into unusual duplex apartments provide a fascinating insight into very different treatments of an identical physical space. While externally the conversions are identical with French windows overlooking Calton Hill, internally, the treatment of the spaces is very different, based on the tastes and use requirements of both clients. The loft conversions are unusual in the architectural detailing and high specification.


35. THE VICTORIAN SCHOOLROOM9 BRUNSWICK RoaD, EH7 5NG

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In the grounds of Leith Walk Primary School, the Victorian Schoolroom is of no architectural merit or significance. What is exciting is what is contained within: a fully functioning Victorian classroom and a museum room packed with household objects from bygone days. There will be a Victorian object lesson on the geology of Salisbury Crags (every hour on the half hour) and a display of geology teaching through the decades in the museum room. Entry via Montgomery Place gates.

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, re-enactments/performances, behind the scenes access, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

Cemetery, which aims to bring the older parts of the cemetery back to a state where they can again be a source of local and national history and of culture, whilst also encouraging appropriate urban wildlife. Volunteers will be at the Warriston Gardens gate.

http://restinpixels.us/Friends_of_Warriston_Cemetery.html

ACTIVITIES: stewards/volunteers at key points.

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40. FIRE SERVICE MUSEUM76-78 LaURISToN pLaCE, EH3 9DE

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The Fire Service Headquarters opened in 1900 serving as an operational station until 1986. It continues today as an administrative centre and home to the ‘Museum of Fire’. The museum holds ‘James Braidwood’s High Street appliance’ and the last remaining ‘Halley’ fire appliance in the world, which served in Leith. The building also houses a mock-up of an Edinburgh close allowing visitors to experience conditions during the great fire of Edinburgh.



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41. EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ARTLaURISToN pLaCE, EH3 9JF

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The A-listed Beaux-Arts style Main Building designed by John More, Dick Peddie and George Washington Brown was built in 1907-09 to house the College, providing north-facing studios, a lecture hall and the impressive Sculpture Court. You can explore the Sculpture Court from the unusual perspective of an installation by artist Krijn de Koning, and view selected works by 2013 graduates. There will also be short guided tours of some studio spaces not normally open to the public.

www.ed.ac.uk/eca/doorsopenday


42. ARGYLE HOUSE / FORESTCENTREPLUS 38 CaSTLE TERRaCE, EH3 9SJ

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“Argyle House is a marvel of brutalist architecture: designed in 1967, it’s a bold architectural statement and an astonishing contrast with the backdrop of Castle Rock”. The collectively-run ForestCentrePlus occupies three floors of the office complex, offering a gallery, studios, writing rooms, artists’ facilities and workshop spaces. Open for exploration, gallery viewing and studio visits on Saturday, with a special poetry workshop and tour from 11am to 1pm.

www.theforest.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, Visual displays, Stewards/volunteers at key points.

46. EDINBURGH CYRENIANS FARESHARE DEPOT84-86 JaNE STREET, EH6 5HG

SAT 1PM-5PM

SUN 12NOON-4PM

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A social enterprise with a mission to bring good food and healthy lifestyles to people who are experiencing disadvantage, isolation, poverty and homelessness. The project prevents landfill and environmental damage by collecting around 9 tonnes of surplus foods from supermarkets, regional distribution centres, packers, growers and other retailers each week. Redistribution of this food contributes towards 15,000 meals per week to support over 40 projects for homeless and disadvantaged people in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

www.cyrenians.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, Visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

43. ST MICHAEL AND ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH26 BRoUGHaM STREET, EH3 9JH

SAT/SUN 12.30PM-4PM

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The church was built in 1867 and the Lady Chapel added in 1897, all to designs by Robert Rowand Anderson. Austere Gothic externally, the interior is magnificently spacious. Furnishings include: an elaborate Spanish pulpit of c.1600, carved and painted altarpieces by William Burges 1867, Hamilton More-Nisbet 1901, and a huge high altar reredos, again carved and painted, by C E Kempe 1889. Extensive collection of stained glass with windows by Wailes, Clayton & Bell, Kempe, and Sir Ninian Comper.

www.stmichaelandallsaints.org

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes,information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

44. MEADOWS CROQUET CLUBLEVEN TERRaCE, EH3 9LW

SAT 2PM-4PM

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The Club is the home of the National Croquet Centre. Croquet has been played in Scotland since the second half of the nineteenth century. Some of the trophies from the early days are still competed for and will be on display. Visitors will be able to watch games of croquet in progress and will also be able to try out the game for themselves. Please wear flat-soled shoes, eg trainers, if you would like to play.

www.meadowscroquet.org.uk


47. ST NINIAN’S MANSEQUaySIDE STREET, EH6 6EJ

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Nestled amidst industrial units and modern apartment blocks, St Ninian’s Manse is very much a hidden treasure. Whilst the clock tower and belfry are together a key local landmark, the history and significance of the manse is often overlooked. Historical information about the Manse will be displayed, along with displays of other projects by Simpson & Brown for visitors to browse.

www.simpsonandbrown.co.uk


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45. LEITH THEATRE28 FERRy RoaD, EH6 4aE

SUN 11AM-4PM

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Leith Theatre is located at the junction of Ferry Road and North Junction Street. It was built as part of a civic complex comprising the Library and the Thomas Morton Hall to commemorate the incorporation of the Burgh of Leith into the City of Edinburgh. The theatre was opened in 1932 but has been unused since the late 1980s. The Leith Theatre Trust aim to bring the theatre back to life as a vibrant cultural centre for performance, the visual arts and community events.

www.leiththeatretrust.org

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, visual displays.

48. TRINITY HOUSE99 KIRKGaTE, EH6 6BJ

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Trinity House was built by Thomas Brown in 1816 on the site of a building that dates back to 1555. Established to help sailors in need, it grew to play a key role in the development of the port. Today Trinity House and its rich collection is a reminder of Leith’s great seafaring heritage, which had such an influence on the burgeoning city of Edinburgh. Staff will be on hand to talk to visitors about Trinity House and its many fascinating exhibits.

www.trinityhouseleith.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

UK Antiques Shop of the Year 2013

Preserving the past, furnishing the future.

Tel: 0131 553 7286www.georgianantiques.net

10 pattison St, Leith Links, Edinburgh EH6 7HF Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm | Sat 10am - 2pm

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49. SOUTH LEITH PARISH CHURCHKIRKGaTE, LEITH, EH6 6BJ

SAT 12NOON-4PM

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The Church dates back to 1483 and has been the ‘Church in the Midst’ of Leith for over 500 years. There are connections with the siege of Leith in 1560, Mary Queen of Scots, the Reformation and John Knox and the sea going trade of Leith. Within the Church there is a spectacular example of a ‘hammer beam’ roof, wood carvings and stunning stained glass windows. There will be organ recitals and guided tours.

www.slpc.co.uk

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, musical recitals.

50. LAMB’S HOUSE11 WaTER’S CLoSE, EH6 6RB

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Lamb’s House was built in 1610 by Andro Lamb, merchant. It was saved from demolition by the 4th Marquis of Bute in 1938-40. His son gave the house to the National Trust for Scotland in 1958. They completed the external restoration and a single storey hall was built by the Edinburgh and Leith Old People’s Welfare Council. Groves-Raines Architects Ltd acquired the building

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55. HOLYROOD ABBEY CHURCH OF SCOTLAND83 LoNDoN RoaD, EH7 5TT


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Holyrood Abbey Church of Scotland has its roots in two nineteenth-century missions begun in the Canongate area of Edinburgh by the Free Church and the United Presbyterian Church respectively, though they later rejoined the Church of Scotland. The foundation stone of the present building was laid on 30 September 1899, and the church was opened on 22 December 1900. The 2007 refurbishment project under Malcolm Fraser Architects created a breathtaking view of Arthur’s Seat from the new Church Halls.

www.holyroodabbey.org

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations, musical recitals.

56. REGISTERS OF SCOTLANDMEaDoWBaNK HoUSE, 153 LoNDoN RoaD, EH8 7aU

SAT 9AM-5PM

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Registers of Scotland is the government department responsible for registers relating to property and other legal documents in Scotland. They maintain 17 public registers. The two main registers, the General Register of Sasines and the Land Register, are the official records of who owns what in Scotland. As the

in 2010 and on the site of the hall an extension and Pavilion have been built with a Renaissance garden.

www.grovesraines.com


51. SCOTTISH MINERAL AND LAPIDARY CLUB20 MaRITIME LaNE, EH6 6Rz

SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM

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The Alexander Hunter Crawford building of 1881, incorporating earlier 19th century workshops and warehouse developments, has been home to the Club since 2007. The premises have been internally altered to provide facilities for the cutting and polishing of stones, which is a traditional Scottish craft, and for silversmithing. It also houses the Club collection of Scottish agates and minerals.

www.lapidary.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays.

52. LEITH TOWN HALL AND SHERIFF COURT29-35 QUEEN CHaRLoTTE STREET, EH6 7Ey

SUN 10AM-6PM

Leith Town Hall and Police Station was built in 1828 to designs by R&R Dickson with additions by James Simpson in 1870. The Old Council Chamber was magnificently decorated by Thomas Bonnar in 1892 and used until 1920 when Leith amalgamated with Edinburgh, and remains exactly as when opened. Displayed within the room are portraits of 11 of the 15 Lords Provost who served during that time. The building also has the original prison cells from 1870.

ACTIVITIES: stewards/volunteers at key points.

first country in the world to officially record property ownership, there is a long and important history. Explore the exhibition in the newly-refurbished Meadowbank House to find out more.

www.ros.gov.uk

ACTIVITIES: children’s activities, visual displays, video/audio presentations.

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57. BOROUGHMUIR HIGH SCHOOL26 VIEWFoRTH, EH10 4LR

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Although the school has been in existence since 1904, the building on Viewforth opened in 1913 to replace the first, smaller Boroughmuir on Bruntsfield Links. It is an inspiring grand building which was seen as cutting edge design internationally when it opened. This building is to be closed in 2016 when Boroughmuir will relocate to a new school at Fountainbridge. Boroughmuir was the Sunday Times Scottish State School of the Year 2012.

www.boroughmuir.edin.sch.uk

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, re-enactments/performances, visual displays, architectural models, stewards/volunteers at key points, musical recitals.

53. LEITH LINKS ALLOTMENTS1 LINKS GaRDENS

SUN 12NOON-4PM

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The Leith Links allotments will be open for the first time as part of Doors Open Day, in conjunction with the Greener Leith Children’s orchard. Go and see productive plots, join in the BBQ and learn what’s involved in tending the plots.

ACTIVITIES: Stewards/volunteers at key points.

54. LEITH LINKS CHILDREN’S ORCHARDEaST LINKS, LEITH LINKS

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First planted with the help of hundreds of local children in 2010, the Leith Links Children’s Orchard incorporates 90 apple, pear, plum and cherry trees. It is bounded by a lengthy “berry” hedge made of more edible plants. Many trees are rare or heritage varieties, from Scotland and Wales, and although there are unlikely to be large quantities of fruit from the orchard this year, visitors may get a chance to see and taste some of the fruit.

http://www.greenerleith.org.uk


58. POLWARTH PARISH CHURCH36–38 poLWaRTH TERRaCE, EH11 1LU

SAT 10AM-12NOON, 2PM-4PM

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A splendid example of Decorated Gothic architecture by Sydney Mitchell & Wilson which shows pre-Reformation influences e.g. stone carving of Mary and examples of the ‘green man’. The marble chancel has one of the finest pulpits, sculpted by William & Beveridge . The Ascension window is by Clayton & Bell and the pipe organ is by Forster & Andrews. A labyrinth is varnished on the floor and Interfaith and Health Care groups have found walking it to be calming and beneficial.

www.polwarth.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations, music recitals.

59. EDINBURGH STEINER SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN 60 SpyLaW RoaD, EH10 5BR

SAT 10AM-3PM

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The Kindergarten is a physical realisation of the principles of Steiner/Waldorf education which emphasises that young children are profoundly influenced by their environment. The homely building allows children to develop vital early skills in an unhurried setting. It is a living example of a community approach to construction - parents worked free in the evenings and pupils of all ages assisted in organised sessions.

www.edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

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60. EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY MERCHISTON CAMPUS10 CoLINToN RoaD, EH10 5DT

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The Merchiston Campus is home to Edinburgh Napier’s Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Creative Industries as it was to John Napier himself – he was born in 1550 in the Merchiston Tower that still stands in the courtyard. The campus is home to art studios, engineering & design workshops, sound-proofed state-of-the-art music studios, a computer games lab, a news room and film studios and the award winning 500-seat Computing Centre.

www.napier.ac.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, stewards/volunteers at key points.

61. ROYAL EDINBURGH COMMUNITY GARDENSMoRNINGSIDE TERRaCE, EH10 5HF

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The Royal Edinburgh Hospital Gardens are located on the 15 acre grounds of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Morningside. Explore the Orchard, see what they are growing, walk through the woodlands, and discover the 200 year history of this fantastic local green space.

www.recg.org.uk


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The Gardens were established under a private Act of Parliament in 1822 the purpose of which was to safeguard the open space along Queen Street as communal pleasure Gardens. The landscape painter Andrew Wilson designed the layout in 1823 including the tool shed as a Doric Pavilion which was recently rebuilt by Nicholas Boyes. Within the Gardens is a pond formerly known as Farmer Wood’s Cattle Pond and subsequently understood to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson when writing Treasure Island.


62. HERMITAGE HOUSE69a BRaID RoaD, EH10 6JF

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Hermitage House was built by Charles Gordon of Cluny in 1780 -85, designed by the architect Robert Burn. Visit areas not normally open to the public and discover its history. There will also be self led tours of the surrounding area taking you to buildings associated with the house. Parking is available on Braid Road with a short walk to the house. There are a couple of disabled spaces at the house or dropping off is permitted for the less able.

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access.

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63. ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGERS LTD40 pRINCES STREET, EH2 2By

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A modern office development with spectacular views to the South from the 6th and 7th floors it contains a fine collection of Victorian and contemporary Scottish art. Prospective visitors should apply by email to david.wa t t@aberdeen - a s se t . com

67. QUEEN STREET GARDENS EASTaBERCRoMBy pLaCE

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The Gardens were established under a private Act of Parliament in 1822, the purpose of which was to safeguard the open space along Queen Street as communal pleasure Gardens. Today, proprietors and tenants of neighbouring properties are entitled to apply for a key and the levies received meet the cost of the maintenance and upkeep of the Gardens. Within the Gardens you will find the Temple of Pluto situated in the south west corner which cleverly disguises a gas governor station installed in 1984.


and will be allocated a time. Unfortunately, speculative callers cannot be accommodated and no photography is permitted.


64. ASSEMBLY ROOMS54 GEoRGE STREET, EH2 2LR

SUN 11AM-4PM

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Initially built in 1787, the iconic Assembly Rooms Edinburgh is the most important building of its type surviving in the UK. With historical visitors including Dickens, Scott and Thackeray, this Georgian A-listed building has played an important part in Edinburgh’s cultural and business life for over 200 years. Following a £9.3m refurbishment project, the much-loved venue has been restored and enhanced with its stunning 18th century features such as the crystal chandeliers, gold leaf, intricate plasterwork and cornicing all retained.

www.assemblyroomsedinburgh.co.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

65. ACE IT COMPUTER TRAINING115 GEoRGE STREET, EH2 4JN

SAT 10AM-2PM

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The building was A listed in January 1966 and described as the grandest surviving original domestic façade on George Street. It was built by James Nisbet, circa 1790, for his own use. There were subsequent alterations to the ground floor by Knox and Hutton in 1883 but in 1978-80 the ground floor was reinstated by Covell Matthews Partnership to as near as possible the original design.

www.aceit.org.uk


68. THE DANISH CULTURAL INSTITUTE3 DoUNE TERRaCE, EH3 6Dy

SAT 10AM-5PM SUN 10AM-5PM

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A Georgian town house in the New Town housing the Danish Cultural Institute since 1957. There will be an exhibition of work by 3 young Danish artists.

www.dancult.co.uk

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, visual displays.

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69. JAMES CLERK MAXWELL FOUNDATION14 INDIa STREET, EH3 6Ez

SAT 10AM-5PM

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The first owner of 14 India Street was John Clerk Maxwell and the house was completed in 1820 in the expansion to the north of Edinburgh after the Napoleonic wars. James was born here in 1831 and went on to become a great physicist and is now rated among the greatest Natural Philosophers, linking Faraday and Einstein.

www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.org

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

70. CIRCUS LANE MEWS33 CIRCUS LaNE, EH3 6SU

SAT 10AM-4PM

This original mews workshop has been converted by WT Architecture into a small and intricate maisonette by connecting it to the previously inaccessible vault beneath. Sections of glass floor and walls and deep cuts into the vaults let light in to subterranean rooms. Changes in level separate otherwise open-plan living and kitchen spaces at street level. The conversion has been awarded Saltire and Edinburgh

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75. GENERAL ASSEMBLY HALL OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLANDMoUND pLaCE, EH1 2LU

SAT 10AM-4PM

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The Assembly Hall was designed by David Bryce in 1858. Since 1929 this unique building has been used by the Church of Scotland to host its annual General Assemblies. In more recent years the Hall was used by the Scottish Parliament whilst the new building at Holyrood was being completed. Stewards will be at key points throughout the building to guide and answer questions. Please note: full wheelchair access is available from the Royal Mile entrance only.

www.churchofscotland.org.uk


76. RIDDLE’S COURT322 LaWNMaRKET, EH1 2pG

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Since last year, a multi-disciplinary team has been poring over Riddle’s Court and delving into the archives to uncover new information about the building. In addition to its associations with James VI, David Hume and Patrick Geddes new characters have been discovered: Chancellor Alexander Seton and Anne, Duchess of Buccleuch. Visit to learn why they chose to make this their home and see the rich mix of finely decorated interiors within.

Architectural Association Awards and the Architectural Excellence Award at the Scottish Home Awards.

www.wtarchitecture.com


71. LORN MACNEAL ARCHITECTS3 ST VINCENT STREET, EH3 6SW

SAT/SUN 10AM-3PM

Lorn Macneal, Chartered architects, have been established in the New Town for over 25 years with a varied portfolio of predominantly private client works. They have a great many past and present projects on display in their studio office, as well as demonstrations of computer visualisations and models.

www.lornmacneal.co.uk

ACTIVITIES: visual displays, architectural models.

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72. ST COLUMBA’S HOSPICE EDUCATION CENTRE17 BoSWaLL RoaD, EH5 3RR

SUN 10AM-4PM

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The centre, overlooking the Forth, forms phase one of a project to rebuild St Columba’s Hospice. The Hospice is committed to educating health care students and staff to support excellence in palliative and end-of-life-care. The original house was built around 1828 and has distinctive gates and railings which, like the house, are listed. In refurbishing and extending the

www.shbt.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, architectural models, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

77. THE SCOTTISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY15 VICToRIa TERRaCE, EH1 2JL

SAT 12PM-5PM SUN 10AM-3PM

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The vaulted arched building dates from c1830-1840 and has been in various uses: an A.R.P. centre during WWII, a pottery, bookbindery and printmaking studio in the 1970s. Founded in 1953, the Society moved to Victoria Terrace in 1991. The Society is offering a series of one hour talks on starting your family history research, together with a brief tour of the library: Saturday 12pm, 2pm and 4pm; Sunday 10am, 12pm and 2pm. Booking is essential – please call 0131 220 3677 or email [email protected]

www.scotsgenealogy.com

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

78. CENTRAL LIBRARY7–9 GEoRGE IV BRIDGE, EH1 1EG

SAT 10AM-4.30PM

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Central Library is a beautiful Victorian building, designed by the 19th century Scottish architect, George Washington Browne, in French Renaissance style. Funded by Andrew Carnegie and opened in 1890 it was built on the site of the mansion of Sir Thomas Hope, King’s Advocate to Charles I, and incorporates features from the

building every effort has been made to create a contemporary and inspirational learning environment, which also retains the essence of the original architecture.

www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, visual displays, architectural models, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

73. ALIEN ROCK8 pIER pLaCE, EH6 4Lp

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Built in 1852 as the Old Newhaven Free Church to serve the fishing community. Tower and spire added in 1882. Given a new lease of life in April 1994 and turned into Scotland’s first dedicated indoor climbing wall. Free 15min taster sessions running from 3pm till 7pm on Saturday and Sunday. Maximum of 2 people per session, minimum age of 5yrs old. Limited spaces, pre-booking on the day advised.

www.alienrock.co.uk

ACTIVITIES: children’s activities.

74. NEWHAVEN STATION58 CRaIGHaLL RoaD, EH6 4RR

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In 1879, Newhaven Station was opened along with other stations built for passenger traffic between North Leith and the Caledonian Station, Princes Street. The railway line closed, with the final train leaving the station on the 28th April 1962. Newhaven is the only survivor of the five Caledonian Railway Stations on the Leith branch line. The aim is to return the building’s external appearance to that of its railway days.

ACTIVITIES: visual displays.

17th century building. There will be guided tours every 30mins lasting 1hour from 10am, last one 3.30pm.

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/libraries

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, childrens’ activities, visual displays, video/audio presentations, musical recitals.

79. CITY CHAMBERS HIGH STREET, EH1 1yJ

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The main part of the building known today as the City Chambers was built in 1753 by John Adam and was called The Royal Exchange. In 1811 it was taken over by the Council as they had outgrown their previous accommodation at the Tolbooth. From 1811 – 1903 the Council met in what today is known as The Diamond Jubilee Room. In 1904 the building was extended to form larger accommodation for the Council which included the Council Chamber, European Room and Members Lounge.

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80. SUPREME COURTSpaRLIaMENT SQUaRE, EH1 1RQ

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Parliament House is set back from the busy Royal Mile High Street and the name of the original building in the 1630s was “The Parliament House”. However since that time it has applied to the collection of buildings associated with the Supreme Courts in Scotland. The lobby within Parliament House gives direct access to Parliament Hall, which once served as the meeting place of the Scottish Parliament and the Outer House of the Court of Session.

www.scotcourts.gov.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, re-enactments/performances, behind the scenes access, visual displays, architectural models, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

81. ADVOCATES LIBRARYWITHIN SUpREME CoURTS, EH1 1RF

SAT 10AM-4PM

The Advocates Library is the private library of the Faculty of Advocates, a working law library also acting as the national law library and making its collections available to the public via the

& 4pm. Booking is essential either online at www.nls.uk/events/booking or phone 0131 623 3734.

www.nls.uk/events


86. ST CECILIA’S HALL CoWGaTE, EH1 1NQ

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The Hall, designed by Edinburgh architect Robert Mylne for the Edinburgh Musical Society and completed in 1763, is an architectural gem. It is the oldest purpose-built concert hall in Scotland and features an oval auditorium restored by the University in the 1960s. The Musical Instrument Museum houses one of the world’s finest collections of early keyboard instruments, including harpsichords, virginals and spinets, and a display of lutes, harps and guitars.

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, stewards/volunteers at key points, musical recitals.

National Library of Scotland. The present library was designed by William Playfair and opened in 1833. Access will be via a limited number of tours of the library, with booking on arrival. An exhibition of some of the library’s collection will be on view in Parliament Hall.

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, visual displays.

82. STILLS23 CoCKBURN STREET, EH1 1Bp

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Stills opened in 1977 as Scotland’s first gallery devoted to the display of photography. There will be tours of the exhibition and facilities at 11am, 1pm and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the tours you can experiment with Photograms during a workshop at 12pm and 2pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Using natural objects collected from around Edinburgh you can create a photographic image using Stills traditional black & white darkrooms. Suitable for all ages.

www.stills.org


83. MAGDALEN CHAPEL41 CoWGaTE, EH1 1JR

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The Magdalen Chapel, founded in 1541, is one of Edinburgh’s oldest buildings. Its rich history has associations: with the Reformation in Scotland (indeed it contains the only surviving, intact pre-Reformation stained glass windows in Scotland); with the Covenanters, many of whom had their bodies dressed in the Chapel following their martyrdom in the Grassmarket; and with the Institute of Hammermen, who, for

87. JOHN KNOX HOUSE43-45 HIGH STREET, EH1 1SR

SAT 10AM-5.30PM

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Dating back to 1470, and now incorporated into the Scottish Storytelling Centre, John Knox House is one of Scotland’s greatest cultural treasures and is associated with the most dramatic events in Scotland’s turbulent history. The house was the home of James Mossman, goldsmith to Mary, Queen of Scots, and became known as the final residence of John Knox, the Protestant reformer. 30 tickets will be available per hour, with limited tickets available in advance over the phone 0131 556 9579 or in person.ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, visual displays, video/audio presentations.

88. THE GRASSMARKET CENTRE86 CaNDLEMaKER RoW, EH1 2QA


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The successful programme of classes run by the Grassmarket Community Project for marginalised and disengaged people had outgrown their original venue, and Gareth Hoskins Architects were asked to extend the existing Kirkhouse. The aim was to contribute a strong contemporary addition to the World Heritage Site through a building of exceptional architectural merit. The fantastic multi-function Grassmarket Centre allows the project to not only expand its support activities, but also to deliver quality function, conference and meeting room space.

www.grassmarketcommunity project.co.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, musical recitals.

three centuries, used the Chapel as a guildhall. The Chapel is currently the headquarters of the Scottish Reformation Society.

www.reformation-scotland.org.uk


84. EDINBURGH SHERIFF COURT27 CHaMBERS STREET, EH1 1LB

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Edinburgh Sheriff Court is a modern building which opened to the public in September 1994. It is the largest of the Courts within Lothian and Borders serving a population of approximately 450,000 and after Glasgow, the second busiest Court in Scotland. It houses 16 courtrooms, a cell area and administrative offices. Interactive events are offered: Tours of courts, cells, G4S vans, speed camera vehicles, exhibitions by Justice focused organisations and mock trials will be run throughout the day.

www.scotcourts.gov.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, re-enactment/performances, behind the scenes access, visual displays, architectural models, stewards/volunteers at key points.

85. NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLANDGEoRGE IV BRIDGE, EH4 2NR

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The National Library of Scotland is Scotland’s largest reference library and a major research centre in Europe. Take this opportunity to learn more about the Library, its collections and services and see behind the scenes. Access by booking tours, lasting 45 minutes, at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm,

89. GREYFRIARS KIRKYARD1 GREyFRIaRS pLaCE, EH1 2QQ

SAT 11AM-3.30PM

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Founded in 1562 following a grant of land by Mary, Queen of Scots, the Kirkyard occupies part of a former Franciscan Friary. Subsequently Greyfriars witnessed many historical events of national significance, including the signing of the National Covenant (1638) and the imprisoning of Covenanters after the Battle of Bothwell Bridge (1679). The gravestones in Greyfriars date from the 17th to 19th centuries and are works of art created by the leading masons and architects of their day. Guided tours: Saturday: 11am, 12noon and 2pm; Sunday: 2pm and 3pm.

www.ewht.org.uk


90. THE HUB348-350 CaSTLEHILL, EH1 2NE

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This historic, Grade A listed building forms an integral part of the architectural fabric of Edinburgh. It was constructed between 1842 and 1845 as the Victoria Hall to house the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. In 1999 the building was transformed into The Hub, the offices and a performance space for the Edinburgh International Festival. The building is a stunning combination of award winning contemporary design and classic Victorian architecture.

www.thehub-edinburgh.com

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91. GREYFRIARS TOLBOOTH AND HIGHLAND KIRK2 GREyFRIaRS pLaCE, EH1 2QQ


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The Kirk plays an important part in Scottish history. In 1638 the National Covenant was presented and signed in front of the pulpit and in the mid-19th century the first post-Reformation stained glass windows and one of the first organs were introduced into a Presbyterian church in Scotland. Between 1929-38 the historic building was extensively restored and the interior dividing wall between the two former separate sanctuaries was removed. The Peter Collins organ was installed in 1990.

www.greyfriarskirk.com

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

92. OLD MORAY HOUSEMoRay HoUSE SCHooL oF EDUCaTIoN, HoLyRooD RoaD, EH8 8aQ

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Originally a private house for Mary, Countess of Home, dating back to 1618, Old Moray House has undergone several changes of use including offices for the British Linen Company, a tea and paper warehouse and a school. It is now occupied by the Moray House School of Education. The Balcony Room and Cromwell Room are of historical interest, notable for their ornate vaulted ceilings and 18th century panelling. The Newington Collection of paintings includes fine examples of the work of the Scottish Colourists.


ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points

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97. PORTOBELLO BAPTIST CHURCH189-193 poRToBELLo HIGH STREET, EH15 1EU

SAT 11AM-3PM

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Completed in 1863 this building was designed by well-known Edinburgh architect David Bryce as Portobello Town Hall in a Franco-Flemish style. Internally the building has seen modifications as it evolved from Town Hall to early 20th century cinema and finally to a church in 1919. Many original features remain, particularly in the first floor Hall.

www.portobellobaptist.co.uk

98. ST MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH287 poRToBELLo HIGH STREET, EH15 2aR

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St Mark’s is a Neoclassical villa style building which was consecrated in 1828. It was one of the first Episcopal Churches to be built in the Edinburgh Diocese after the repressions of the Penal Laws. The graveyard contains many monuments to military and naval officers based in Portobello during the 19th century.

www. stmarksportobello.org


93. CANONGATE KIRK & GRAVEYARD153 CaNoNGaTE, EH8 8BN

SAT 10AM-4.30PM

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Originally a private house for The Kirk of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle, Canongate Kirk was founded in 1688. The architecturally unique design is by James Smith, with aisles and a cruciform plan. The finely built ashlar façade is in a Dutch architectural style and the luminous, columned baroque interior was wonderfully restored by Stewart Tod & Partners in 1947. Splendid memorials in the kirkyard include the graves of Adam Smith and Robert Fergusson. Guided tours of the kirkyard Saturday 11am, 2pm, 4pm and Sunday 2pm, 4pm.

www.canongatekirk.org.uk


94. SCOTTISH POETRY LIBRARY5 CRICHToN’S CLoSE, CaNoNGaTE, EH8 8DT

SAT 10AM-4PM

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The Scottish Poetry Library is a purpose-built award-winning building designed by Malcolm Fraser. It is open to the public, and provides a light, airy space for readers to work, browse and borrow, as well as a programme of exhibitions, events and reading groups. A selection of GiftED Paper Sculptures will be on display.

99. THE RAMP HOUSE9E BELLFIELD LaNE, poRToBELLo, EH15 2BL

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An architect’s own two storey, wheelchair accessible family home on a tight urban site based around an unfolding 28m long ramp, creating a varied living landscape of different levels to support everyday activity. It has resulted in a design that is both open plan and complex, with spaces connecting whilst still feeling separate and able to be used for different purposes. A restrained front façade using stone and shingles contrasts with the copper clad playful forms of the courtyard façade.

www.chambersmcmillan.com

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, visual displays, architectural models, stewards/volunteers at key points.

100. PORTOBELLO ST PHILIP’S JOPPA PARISH CHURCH 1 BRUNSTaNE RD. NoRTH, EH15 2DL


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John Honeyman designed St. Philip’s in an early decorated style and it was completed in 1877, complete with 165 ft. spire. St. Philip’s and St. Michael’s on Slateford Road are the only two churches created by Honeyman to be found in Edinburgh. The building was ravaged by fire in 1998 but the beautifully restored interior mixes old and new. The stained glass windows were designed by Douglas Hogg and won a Saltire Award for Art and Architecture in 2003.

www.stewartweaver.org


www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk


95. OLD COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGHSoUTH BRIDGE, EH8 9yL


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Work on Robert Adam’s original design, begun in 1789, was paused at his death and then completed by William Henry Playfair who combined the two courts of the original design into one great court. He is commemorated through one of the Greek Revival interiors he designed, the magnificent Playfair Library. The dome was added in 1887 and the quadrangle finally landscaped in 2011 thanks to a generous benefactor. Portraits by Raeburn and others will be on view.


96. TALBOT RICE GALLERYoLD CoLLEGE, SoUTH BRIDGE, EH8 9yL


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Situated in the heart of The University of Edinburgh’s historic Old College, Talbot Rice Gallery is one of Scotland’s leading contemporary art galleries comprising two distinct exhibition spaces. The contemporary White Gallery was originally designed as a series of chemistry lecture theatres, and the Georgian Gallery, with its neoclassical interior, was originally designed by Robert Adam and completed after his death by William Playfair. Visitors can enjoy the gallery’s festival exhibition, Transmitted Live: Nam June Paik Resounds.

www.trg.ed.ac.uk

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101. PRIORY CHURCH OF ST MARY OF MOUNT CARMEL8 HopEToUN RoaD, SoUTH QUEENSFERRy, EH30 9RB

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The Priory Church was originally built as a Carmelite Friary in 1440 on land donated by the Dundas family close to Queen Margaret’s ‘Ferry Crossing’. The original buildings included a Nave, Tower, South Transept, Choir, Cloisters and Domestic buildings. Of these, the Tower, South Transept and Choir remain today. Monastic use of the building came to an end at the Reformation when the buildings were put to varied local use, parts falling into decay until, in 1890, the remaining buildings were renovated for use by the Scottish Episcopal Church.


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102. SCOTSTOUN HOUSEoFF THE B800, SoUTH QUEENSFERRy, EH30 9SE

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Arup first practised in Edinburgh in 1960. Over the next few years, staff numbers increased, occupying several offices throughout Edinburgh. To bring its staff together and accommodate growth, Arup Associates was commissioned to design a purpose built office. The resulting pavilion within the walled garden of the original Scotstoun House was designed principally by Peter Foggo during 1964/65 and occupied in December 1966. Scotstoun House has since been owned and occupied by Arup, which includes the recent refurbishment.


103. DALMENY KIRKMaIN STREET, DaLMENy, EH30 9TT

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Dalmeny Kirk is the Romanesque 12th century church at the heart of Dalmeny village. It is one of the best preserved Norman parish churches in Scotland and the bestiary carvings and Romanesque columns of the main entrance are of particular architectural merit and are widely documented. The Kirk and churchyard are category A listed and the latter contains a variety of graves and monuments, the earliest dating from 1678.


107. DOVECOT STUDIOS10 INFIRMaRy STREET, EH1 1LT

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Built in 1885 as the first public baths in Edinburgh, the Infirmary Street Baths were in use until the 1990s when they fell into disrepair. Following refurbishment in 2009, the building is now home to Dovecot Studios, one of the world’s leading contemporary tapestry studios and an international centre for contemporary craft. Alongside events hire and gallery rental, studio visits and guided tours, there is a Dovecot programme of exhibitions and activities which run throughout the year.

www.dovecotstudios.com

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

108. INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES15 SoUTH CoLLEGE STREET, EH8 9AA

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The former College Street United Presbyterian Church, built in 1856 in Graeco-Italian style by Patrick Wilson, has a finely detailed temple front with conch niches and bracketed balconies. Remodelled in 1996 by Reiach and Hall to form offices and conference facilities, the ICMS is one of the UK’s most important resources in the mathematical sciences. With 2013 designated Mathematics of Planet Earth Year, you can learn

104. CRAMOND KIRKMaIN STREET, DaLMENy, 18 CRaMoND GLEBE RoaD, EH4 6NS


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Built on the site of a Roman fort, there have been references to a church in Cramond as far back as 1256. The current building is on the site of its predecessors and its plain cruciform shape can be traced to 1656. Cramond Kirk continues to be a vibrant and well-supported church with strong links to the local community. The graveyard is not only very well maintained but has gravestones dating back to 1608 and a number of Commonwealth war graves.

www.cramondkirk.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

105. THE MALTINGS2 RIVERSIDE, CRaMoND, EH4 6Ny

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It is part of a late 17th century inn complex, the inn itself (Royal Oak Inn) having been demolished in the 1970’s. The Maltings is used as an education and exhibition centre while its associated brewhouse stores an archive of local documents, photographs and ephemera. The earliest carbon dated mesolithic occupation of Scotland has been identified just behind the Maltings and the exhibition contains artefacts from then until the present day.

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

how mathematics is helping solve global challenges and try puzzles and games for all ages.

www.icms.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

109. ANATOMY MUSEUM & LECTURE THEATREoLD MEDICaL SCHooL, TEVIoT pLaCE, EH8 9aG

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This magnificent steeply-raked lecture theatre, based on that at Padua and still in use, was designed by Robert Rowand Anderson in 1877. The remnants of what was once a three-storey medical museum are now located on the top floor, where historical and contemporary material used by anatomy students is displayed. You will also find an elephant skeleton, a whale’s jawbone and a large collection of death masks of historical figures. 20-minute talks on the hour 11am-3pm.

www.icms.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: lectures/talks, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

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106. EDINBURGH CENTRE FOR CARBON INNOVATION HIGH SCHooL yaRDS, EH1 1Lz

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ECCI has transformed Edinburgh’s historic Old High School into a state of the art, energy efficient hub for knowledge, innovation and skills. The history of the site as a seat of learning and innovation dates as far back as the 13th century when it started life as Blackfriars Monastery. As the 18th century ‘Royal High School’ it boasted Sir Walter Scott as its most famous pupil. Later a surgical hospital, since the early part of the 20th century the University of Edinburgh has moved through its corridors in various academic guises.

www.edinburghcentre.org/History.html

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, re-enactments/performances, visual displays, architectural models, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

110. TEVIOT ROW HOUSE13 BRISTo SQUaRE, EH8 9aJ

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Teviot Row House is one of several buildings managed by Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) and is the world’s oldest purpose-built Student Union building. Designed by Sydney Mitchell and Wilson, it was built in a 16th century Scots architectural style with late Gothic features. It has a variety of catering and bar areas, a debating chamber, a dining room, and many other meeting rooms and has recently been refurbished.

www.eusa.ed.ac.uk


111. SURGEONS’ HALL MUSEUM18 NICoLSoN STREET, EH8 9DW

SAT/SUN 10AM-5PM

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Surgeons’ Hall Museum houses one of the largest and most historic collections of surgical pathology in the World. The Museum was developed as a teaching facility for students of medicine. Its fascinating collections are housed in a magnificent example of William Playfair’s architectural design. Timed entries at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm & 4pm – places must be booked via the website.

www.museum.rcsed.ac.uk


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112. CHAPEL OF ST ALBERT THE GREAT23 GEoRGE SQUaRE, EH8 9LD

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The garden chapel, designed by Simpson & Brown Architects, constructed in stone, wood and glass, is situated in the beautiful context of two Georgian townhouses on George Square (1766). The chapel is part of St Albert’s Catholic Chaplaincy serving the students and staff of the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University and Queen Margaret University. The chapel was highly commended in the My Place Awards and won recognition in the Edinburgh Architecture Association and the Scottish Design Awards. Cello recital 6pm Saturday; sung evening prayer at 5.30pm Sunday.

www.scotland.op.org/edinburgh

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations, musical recitals.

113. UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH MAIN LIBRARYGEoRGE SQUaRE EH8 9LJ

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The Main Library, designed by Sir Basil Spence, was completed in 1967 and category A listed in 2005. A major redevelopment of all eight floors is now complete, providing library facilities fit for the 21st century. The architectural design relates to its setting between George Square Gardens and the Meadows and gives panoramic views of the surrounding landscape of Edinburgh and beyond.

www.scotland.op.org/edinburgh

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes.

117. PRIESTFIELD PARISH CHURCH2 MaRCHHaLL pLaCE, DaLKEITH RoaD, EH16 5HW

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The church building was opened for worship as Rosehall United Presbyterian Church in December 1880. It is category A listed, of Italianate design by Sutherland & Walker and its twin towers form a landmark on the main Dalkeith Road. The stonework has recently been renewed, entrance area remodelled and the interior redecorated following grants by the Church of Scotland, Historic Scotland and the Heritage Lottery Fund. It contains a very fine set of stained glass windows.

www.priestfield.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

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118. TRAVERSE THEATRE10 CaMBRIDGE STREET, EH1 2ED

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Since 1963 the Traverse has remained a pivotal Arts venue in Scotland. Founded to keep the spirit of the Fringe alive year-round, it has an unrivalled international reputation as a producer and presenter of new work. Go behind the scenes, meet a giant puppet, see a model box in production and learn of their 50 year history. Booking essential on 0131 228 1404 or in person at the Box Office.


114. BUCCLEUCH AND GREYFRIARS FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND & CHAPEL OF EASE GRAVEYARD10 WEST CRoSS CaUSEWay, EH8 9JP

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These two churches frame the historic space known locally as “The Causey”. Buccleuch and Greyfriars, C-listed and dating from 1856, dominates the area with its towering steeple. By J, WH & JM Hay, who also built Augustines on George IV Bridge. Chapel of Ease (Graveyard): B-listed and built in 1755-6 as an overflow for St Cuthbert’s, Lothian Road. Its tranquil secret graveyard houses several significant graves plus the unmarked grave of Deacon Brodie.

www.thecausey.org


115. THE QUEEN’S HALL85 CLERK STREET, EH8 9JG

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119. FILMHOUSE88 LoTHIaN RoaD, EH3 9Bz

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The church at 88 Lothian Road was originally the United Associate Synod Church and designed by the architect David Bryce in 1830-31 while he was assistant to William Burn. Today, the once boarded-up Church is the home of cultural cinema in Edinburgh housing three cinema screens and a Café Bar that together form Filmhouse. Full details of projection tours, talks and screenings will be available on the website and published in the September brochure, available by calling 0131 228 2688.

www.filmhousecinema.com


120. ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL SONG SCHOOLpaLMERSToN pLaCE, EH12 5aW

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The walls of the Song School are covered with the murals of Phoebe Traquair. Painted over a four-year period from 1888-1892, the murals illustrate a hymn of praise by all creation (Benedicite Omnia Opera). They include religious images, portraits of leading figures of the day and of the choir and clergy of the time, and images of the natural world. The Song School is in daily use by the Cathedral Choristers and therefore public access is normally limited.


A category A listed former church, originally designed by architect Robert Brown in 1822, which is celebrating its 34th anniversary as a concert hall in 2013 which now hosts approximately 200 events a year to over 100,000 people.

www.thequeenshall.net

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, video/audio presentations.

116. SUMMERHALL1 SUMMERHaLL, EH9 1pL

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Summerhall is an all year round arts venue on the site of the old Royal Dick Vet School. Still retaining a lot of the original features from when it was built, it is a unique space in a central location. Now housing multiple performance spaces and art exhibitions, a bar and a café serving delicious food and drink all day. The beer, Barney’s, is brewed on site in a microbrewery.

www.summerhall.co.uk

ACTIVITIES: lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

121. TRADES MAIDEN HOSPITAL61 MELVILLE STREET, EH3 7HL

SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM

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The Trades Maiden Hospital houses a unique collection showcasing

the fourteen Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh. Originating in the Fifteenth century most of these bodies are still active today. The Trades Maiden Hospital is the name of their charity, founded in 1704 by Mary Erskine. The current building is the fourth building to house the charity, moving there in 1971. The previous buildings, all demolished, were located in what is now Chambers Street, Rillbank Terrace and the Grange.

www.edinburgh-trades.org


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124. EDINBURGH SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS3 BELFoRD RoaD, EH4 3BL

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Originally known as Drumsheugh Toll the building was designed by George Washington Browne in 1891 as a studio house for the artist Charles Martin Hardie RSA. The Society inhabit the split-level first floor consisting of a recital room overlooking Dean Village and the Water of Leith, a cosy bar, a lounge, an artist’s room overlooking Belford Road, and a small mezzanine room. In the recital room there are Steinway grand pianos and in the artist’s room there is a Zuckermann Flemish V harpsichord.

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122. B+B EDINBURGH3 RoTHESay TERRaCE, EH3 7Ry

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Designed in 1883 by the architect AG Sydney Mitchell for John Ritchie Findlay, the owner of The Scotsman newspaper. The interior is richly decorated in a Franco-Italian style and was sensitively refurbished and modernised in 2011 by the B+B Collection. It is category A listed and features a spectacular galleried Library and views over the Dean Village.

www.bb-edinburgh.com

ACTIVITIES: information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

125. DRUMSHEUGH BATHS CLUB5 BELFoRD RoaD, EH4 3BL

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Built in 1882 the Baths are the oldest private swimming club in Edinburgh. It was designed by Sir John James Burnet in the Moorish style that was favoured in the period for public and private baths. The Pool is 70ft long and remains unaltered with its rings and trapezes over the water still in use. The Club was refurbished in 2005 with new poolside cubicles and retiling of the pool tank and surround.

www.drumsheughbaths.com


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Built in the early 19th century and first inhabited in 1839, this large house’s notable occupants included the Stevenson sisters (Louisa & Flora) from 1859 to 1908. It was a maternity home when acquired by the French Government in 1945 for the Institute’s establishment in 1946. The Library and Gallery have magnificent views of the Firth of Forth and Dean Valley. Visitors can enjoy an exhibition of photos showing the relationship between city and nature in Edinburgh, on display in the Gallery.

www.ifecosse.org.uk

ACTIVITIES: lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, behind the scenes access, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.

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A contemporary, copper clad, garden room extension formed by architect Lorn Macneal to his family home.

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The Old College, by David Rhind, opened in 1855 as Daniel Stewart’s Hospital for 50 destitute boys. In 1870 the Edinburgh Merchant Company turned the Hospital into a fee paying day school and changed the name to Daniel Stewart’s College. The old courtyard at the north side of the building was eventually roofed over and this reopened in 2007 following a multi-million pound rebuild to create a Performing Arts Centre. There are other fine rooms such as the Library, formerly the Chapel.

www.esms.edin.sch.uk

ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, video/audio presentations.

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HELP SUPPORT THE COCKBURN ASSOCIATION AND EDINBURGH DOORS OPEN DAYThe Cockburn Association (Edinburgh’s Civic Trust) is an independent charity which relies on the support of its members to protect and enhance the amenity of Edinburgh. We have been working since 1875 to improve the built and natural environment of the Capital – for residents, visitors and workers alike.

Your support enables us to organise city wide free events such as Doors Open Day, bringing together Edinburgh’s communities in a celebration of our unique heritage.

All members of the Association receive an advance copy of the Doors Open Day programme and invitations throughout the year to lectures, talks and events.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON OUR WORK AND TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION, VISIT US AT TRUNK’S CLOSE, OR ONLINE AT WWW.COCKBURNASSOCIATION.ORG.UKAlternatively, you can join using the membership form opposite.

EDINBURGH

thecockburnassociationCaring for Edinburgh – today and tomorrow

The Cockburn Assoiciation (The Edinburgh Civic Trust) is a registered Scottish charity, No: SC011544

Join the Cockburn association and receive a FREE annual subscription to Edinburgh Life!Edinburgh Life magazine, which celebrates the finer aspects of life in our capital city and is a strong supporter of the activities and aims of the Cockburn association, has kindly offered to supply a free annual subscription (6 issues) to every new member* of the Cockburn association who joins before January 1st 2014.*UK addresses only

www.edinburghlifemagazine.com

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EdinburghLife£2 July/August 2013 and the Lothians

McEnroe was here- seriously!Panmure HouseHome to Adam Smith

ZooCentenaryWin family membership

HopetounTown & Country Fair

Open Season at Muirfield

Scottish Silver

BeautifulPortmore Gardens

Local theatre’s 55th yearat the Fringe07

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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIPIn addition to supporting the work of the Cockburn Association (Edinburgh’s Civic Trust) and Edinburgh Doors Open Day, all members will receive: a copy of Lord Cockburn’s ‘A Letter to the Lord Provost on the Best Ways of Spoiling the Beauty of Edinburgh’, an advance copy of the Doors Open Day brochure, and regular invitations to events and lectures.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBERCompleted form and payment should be sent to: The Cockburn Association, Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR

Please make cheques or postal orders payable to ‘The Cockburn Association’. Alternatively, you can pay by Standing Order – these can be cancelled at any time and help to reduce our administrative costs.

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS

SINGLE (£30.00) Name

JOINT (£50.00) Address

OVERSEAS (£40.00)

STUDENT (£12.00) Telephone

AFFILIATE (£40.00) Email

GIFT AID DECLARATIONGift Aid enables charities to claim tax back from all donations, 25p in the pound, making your contribution go further. You must be a UK taxpayer and pay an amount of tax at least equal to any amount reclaimed.

Please select one of the following statements:

Gift Aid declaration: Please treat all donations I make in the future or have made to the Cockburn Association in the last 4 years as Gift Aid donations until I inform you otherwise. I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital gains tax in each tax year that is at least equal to the tax that Charities & CASCs I donate to will reclaim on my gifts. I understand that other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify and that the Cockburn Association will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I give.

I am not a UK taxpayer or do not pay an amount of tax at least equal to any amount reclaimed.

I do not want any donations I make to the Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust) to be treated as Gift Aid donations.

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The Cockburn association raises the necessary funds to bring you Doors open Day. Special thanks go to all the organisations and individuals who support the event, either financially or in kind. In particular, we would like to thank the following organisations for their generous support.

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EDINBURGH DOORS OPEN DAY 2013

Published by: The Cockburn Association (August 2013)

Compilation and Editing: Marion Williams, Euan Leitch

Design: www.ms-creative.co.uk

Print: www.21colour.co.uk

Event Sponsors

21 Colour Limited Reg. No. 2106

Cockburn Association 44%City of Edinburgh Council 20% Anonymous Donations 12%Advertising 12% Baillie Gifford 8%Simpson & Marwick 2%Lorn Macneal Architects 2%

How is DOD Funded?


Documents

Edod brochure 2013