Info @ the Hub KEY · Info @ the Hub The Doors Open Days event Hub will be at the Acorn Centre, West Church, Inverurie this year (venue 13). We will be on hand all day to answer questions,

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Info @ the HubThe Doors Open Days event Hub will be at the Acorn Centre, West Church, Inverurie this year (venue 13). We will be on hand all day to answer questions, give directions and to help you make the most of your visits.

Come along and visit the beautiful West Church as well as a number of interesting displays from interesting organisations. Please see the venue 13 entry for details.

Opening TimesThe majority of properties are open all day, but please do check the opening times of the properties you wish to visit as they do vary.

Openings may be subject to unavoidable last minute changes, so for the most up to date information on the buildings taking part, please check the event’s national website or our Facebook page (details on back page). We will post any last minute changes here.

Please note that visits to the Dutch Barn and the Haddo Walking Tour are by booked tour only and require booking in advance. Please see brochure entries for details.

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Disabled Access

Disabled Parking

Disabled Toilet

Toilets

Refreshments

Parking

Please note that visitors entering buildings do so at their own risk. Children must be accompanied. None of the participating buildings or organisations is responsible for any accidents or damage that might be incurred. The owners/custodians of the buildings retain the right to refuse access.

Aberdeen City Doors Open Day, Saturday 10 SeptemberThe week before Aberdeenshire’s Doors Open Day, on Saturday 10September, you can also explore 38 buildings in Aberdeen City, including 5 new buildings this year; New this year are the Rowett Institute, Ferryhill Parish Church, The Anatomy Rooms, Rosemount Community Centre and the Hutton Institute.

Many buildings will feature activities and events, including a free talk in the Townhouse at 3pm on the reroofing project at the Townhouse and the exciting discoveries made during the project. For the full programme see www.doorsopendays.org.uk/aberdeen or like us on Facebook.

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TURRIFF

Historic Walking Tour of Turriff There will be a historical walk around Turriff, which will take place at 12:30pm leaving from the Auld Post Office Museum with a wee visit to the Auld kirk yard included in the walk.

2. Auld Post Office Museum26-28 High Street, Turriff, AB53 4DS

Opening Times: 9:30am – 5:30pm

Please check with venue





Come and Visit the Auld Post Office Museum (APOM) in Turriff. We are housed in the Auld Post Office building. We hold thousands of Artefacts, photos, books and lots of historical information and have different exhibitions to offer visitors a taste of days gone by in Turriff and the surrounding district.

At APOM the Old Town Council robes and regalia are also displayed, we have the furniture and even the minutes of the very last Turriff Town Council meeting laid out as it would have been in the 1970’s. This Museum will interest both young and old.

tel. 01888 562800 or email [email protected]

TARVES

1. Tarves Heritage CentreThe Square, Tarves, AB41 7GX

Opening Times: Sat: 10am – 5:30pm

Yes via ramp

Yes

Yes

No, but free on street available

Yes, tea and coffee

Tarves Heritage Centre occupies part of an old Victorian School building built in 1837 set within the Tarves village Conservation Area. The Tarves Heritage Project began in 1995 and works to preserve and promote the heritage of Tarves village and its surroundings.

The Heritage project group manage the Centre, which opened in 2004. One room has been retained as a Victorian classroom, where visitors can ‘dress up and participate in a Victorian lesson. The museum has current displays of World War I, camera equipment and glass bottles through the ages.

There will be a ‘reminiscing table’ in operation, which is normally only available to group bookings, but will be open for Doors Open Day. For further information, please call the Centre on 01651 851883.

…Whilst in Tarves, pop across the road to see the Category A listed 16th Century Tolquhon Tomb set within the remaining south aisle relic of the former Tarves church.

3 St Congan’s Episcopal Church Deveron Street, Turriff, AB53 4BB

Opening Times: 10am – 5pm

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes – limited on road parking

Yes

Designed by William Ramage, who trained alongside renowned Aberdeen architect Archibald Simpson, was a keen member of the Episcopal church. St Congan’s was consecrated in 1862 when it replaced an earlier Kirk which is believed to have roots back as far as the 7th century. In 1905 St Congan’s held a Bazar to raise funds for an extension of the churchyard and a new organ.

This is an opportunity to view the final product of the most recent project to improve the facilities within the Kirk. This striking Kirk, in the distinctive local red sandstone with elaborate spire, are a welcome addition to this year’s Doors Open Day event.

You are also encouraged to visit the ruin of the earlier Kirk designated Category A listed and just a short walk away.

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4 Session Cottage Museum Castle Street, Turriff, AB53 7AF







Step back in time by visiting Session Cottage Museum an 18th century but ‘n ben style cottage furnished from the 19th century. When entering the tiny cottage, see how a typical working family might have lived. Experience how simple but hard life would have been back then, handle artefacts and household objects they might have used and see where they slept. A visit to this Museum is a joy for all ages.tel. 01888 562800 or email [email protected]

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5 St Andrew’s Parish ChurchBalmellie Road, Turriff, AB53 4DP


Yes, ramp at side of hall

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

St. Andrews is part of Church of Scotland, built 1899 in red sandstone to replace the original building which was built in 1844. The inside of the building consists of a vestibule and sanctuary with an upper balcony and beautiful stained glass windows. There is also a vestry and hall which is attached to the church. St Andrews Church was originally the Free Church but you can find out more on our website www.standrewsturriff.co.uk.

DELGATIE

6 Delgatie CastleDelgatie, Turriff, AB53 5TD


We only have disabled access on the ground floor to include the coffee shop, the shop and Yester room

Yes

Yes

Large car park available for parking. Disabled parking at the door of the Castle

Yes

Delgatie Castle offers the visitor a very historic building with the ambiance of a lived in home. Dating from 1050 in the earliest part, refurbished in 1534, additions in the 1700’s and 1800’s it has been in the “Hay” family hands for most of that time. There are very fine painted ceilings dating 1592 and 1597 with writings and proverbs and pictures depicting people. The Castle boasts the widest turnpike stair in Scotland which is the same width from the bottom to the top. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here for 3 days after the Battle of Corrichie. Almost all of the rooms in the Castle are open for viewing. The “Laird’s Kitchen” will be open from 10a.m. to 4p.m. A great opportunity to see inside this amazing Category A listed Scottish Tower House. NEOS artists and crafts people will be displaying their work on the day.

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FORGUE

7 Forgue KirkForgue, Huntly, AB54 6BY


Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes - Drink and Biscuits

The Category B listed former Parish of Forgue Kirk stands in the old Kirkyard on a hill overlooking the Forgue Burn. The Kirk was built in 1819 on the site of a much older kirk - by legend, founded by St. Margaret of Scotland in 1070. It was designed by Archibald Simpson the renowned Aberdeen and Scotland architect and has a south wall inspired by Alberti’s Tempio Malatestiano church in Rimini (Italy). The windowless north wall was designed to keep the devil out. It retains its painted ceiling and a fine Conacher organ of 1875. The old Kirk is now a community building for the people of Forgue.

HUNTLY

8 Christ’s ChurchProvost Street, Huntly, AB54 8BB


Yes (ramp at front entrance)

Yes

Yes

Yes (adjacent on street)

Yes - (Tea, coffee & biscuits)

The Category B listed Christ Church was built in 1849, designed by Thomas MacKenzie and sits within the conservation Area of Huntly and compliments the other fine buildings in this historic town.

It has an attractive simple nave and

chancel, tall narrow lancets and octagonal spirelet; it is harled with freestone dressings including corbel course, global skewputs and bellcote.

There is a wooden Arts and Crafts Altar, carved with panels of the Agnus Dei and two angels, one on either side. Restoration and development of the building under the supervision of a conservation architect was completed in early 2016, following generous grants from The Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Environment Scotland.

Information will be on display showing the restoration process.

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WARDHOUSE

9 The Dutch BarnWardhouse Estate, AB52 6YL

Opening Times: Pre-booked guided tour only at 1pm.

Yes, the building owner is a wheelchair user and the interior was designed to be wheelchair friendly.

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

The original Dutch Barn building was constructed in 1993 from a generic kit by the Smith family, who have farmed Wardhouse since 1920. The Barn was renovated in 2011 by local architects Douglas Forrest and Louise Hunter of Acanthus Architects df, Huntly. The resultant private dwelling has received three awards including an Aberdeenshire Council Design Award and an Aberdeen Society of Architects Best New Modern House in 2012.

Visitors will be able to access all rooms / spaces in the Dutch Barn including the adjoining annex. Douglas Forrest (the building owner and occupant) will give a short talk about the Dutch Barn and the Wardhouse Estate Development; it will also be possible to see externally three other Award winning dwellings of the enabling development at Wardhouse as well as

To book a place on the guided tour at 1pm, please email: [email protected] and if you would like directions, please ask in your email.

FYVIE

10 Fyvie Church Fyvie, AB53 8PD


Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes - car park in front of church & disabled parking on street adjacent to church

Yes

The present church was built in 1808. The interior was completely remodelled in 1902 by prominent Aberdeen architect A Marshall Mackenzie when the chancel was added together with the Laird’s Loft, organ, vestry and

session room. The crowning glory of chancel is the unique east window by Louis Comfort Tiffany and depicts the archangel Michael on the wheel of time.

The church including galleries has seating for 1000. The church is built on an early Christian site. A number of carved symbol stones found close to the site have been inserted into the east wall on the exterior, below the Tiffany window, and a mediaeval church is known to have been located here too.

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11 Fyvie Guide HouseCuminestown Road, Fyvie, AB53 8RG


Yes - by rear door

Yes

Yes

Yes - off road in the grounds

Yes

Fyvie Guide House was built as a cottage hospital in 1897 to serve the local community. It was gifted by Colonel and Mrs Gordon of Fyvie, originally designed by James Duncan, and in 1907 Lord and Lady Leith of Fyvie enlarged and renovated the building. It continued to be used as the local hospital until 1963. In 1965, it was purchased by Aberdeenshire Guides at a cost of £2000. County Commissioner Mrs Alison Catto set about fundraising to convert the building to a holiday home for local Brownies and Guides.

It was opened on the 10th June 1967 by Lord and Lady Forbes-Leith and the first visitors were Maud Brownies. Since then hundreds of girls and leaders have had fun at Fyvie. Visitors will be able walk through the building and speak to members of the management committee about the history of the building and its renovation plans. Teas, coffees and home bakes will be available for a donation.

HADDO

12 Haddo House Country ParkMethlick, Ellon AB41 7EQ

Guided tour must be pre-booked

Opening Times: Park open all day. Night-time tour 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Walk will cover approximately 1 ½ - 2 miles. Mostly on surfaced paths, with one short but stiff climb along a smooth grass track to the top of the deer park. Disabled parking and toilets available on site. Please see accessibility map at visithaddo.com for full details or contact us if you have any specific questions

Yes

Yes

Yes

Hot drinks provided at start of walk

Take a unique tour of this wonderful parkland and explore its history and monuments by torchlight. Starting from a ‘bleak wilderness’ of peat bog, over 300 years the Gordon family created today’s landscape of trees, lakes and monuments. We’ll discover the history of Had-do from original creation to the most recent restoration- via the battle of Waterloo, 18th century theatre, family tragedy and a ridiculous amount of gold paint! You may also get to see some of the parkland’s native wildlife, including badgers, foxes, owls and red squirrels.

To book a place on the tour, please email [email protected] or call 01651 851041

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INVERURIE

13 Information Hub@ The Acorn Centre, West Church West High Street, AB51 5QS


Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes - limited parking to the rear for short periods

Yes - there is a cafe facility in the building

Come along and visit us at the Hub at the West Church and Acorn Centre Inverurie on the first floor.

The Category B listed Church building was altered by raising the floor level to create a café and meeting space, whilst retaining the upper gallery which is used both as a place of worship and as an event space for hire. The church has an interesting modern glazed porch extension erected on the main elevation in 2006.

We will be based in the upper gallery and will be on hand to assist with any queries you have for visiting properties and planning your day. In addition there will be displays from the Favourite Buildings in Aberdeen-shire Project, Aberdeenshire Council’s Archaeology Service, Museums Service, Built Heritage Team, the North East Scot-land Building Preservation Trust and literacy charity Books Abroad www.booksabroad.org.uk Books Abroad will gratefully accept book donations at the Hub on the day. To find out more about the work that they do, please visit their website.

For more information please visit http://www.booksabroad.org.uk/

14 Masonic Lodge of St Anthony 15422 High Street, Inverurie, AB51 3XQ

Opening Times: 10am– 4pm

Yes - all access is on one level with ramp to main door

No

Yes

Yes - public car park adjacent

Yes

The Masonic Lodge is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Inverurie dating from 1890 and further extended in 1910 with written records going back to 1794

when the Lodge was first formed to meet in Inverurie, it also has many photographs of the members from bygone times. The internal decorations are typical of Masonic Lodges in Scotland. There will be Masonic Meeting records on display for the public to review.

Members will be present throughout to answer any questions or offer further advice and assistance if required. It supports local charities with substantial donations and National Charities through its contributions to the Grand Lodge of Scotland with the main beneficiary being PROSTATE SCOTLAND this year.

…See if you can spot the Celtic sculptured stone set in the exterior north wall of the Lodge. Prior to this it had been at an old house used as a Dissenting chapel near the corner of Cunning Hill Road and the High Street.

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ELLON

15 Ellon Castle GardensEllon, AB41 9JH


The gardens are not com-pletely suitable for anyone with restricted mobility at the moment – however wheelchair users would be able to access most of the lower area of the garden.

No

No

Parking is available at either the Ellon Medical Centre or within the old academy car park

No

Ellon Castle Gardens are situated in the centre of Ellon and consist of a walled garden and woodland extending to around 6 acres, within the terraced gardens are a collection of ancient yew trees and a Category B listed castle ruin along with various other artefacts.

The gardens which have until now always been privately owned and rarely open to the public, are now under the control of a charity formed to oversee the gardens eventually being developed and restored for the benefit of the community. In part of the garden awaiting restoration, you can view an exposed part of the Victorian ‘heating’ system where hot water was pumped along the retaining walls to provide heat for more ‘exotic’ fruits of the day!

Details of guided tours are to be confirmed. For further information please check Ellon Castle Garden’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Elloncastlegardens or email [email protected]

… keep an eye out for our resident Red Squirrels, they love an opportunity to say hello to visitors.

UDNY GREEN

16 Udny Mort HouseUdny Churchyard, Udny Green


No

No

No

On street

No

Designed by John Marr of Carinbrogie, and built by mason Alex Wallace and wright, Thomas Smith of Oldmeldrum in 1832, this Category B listed circular building was constructed to keep corpses safe from the infamous ‘body-snatchers’ before burial, who were quite common throughout Scotland in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Mort House is cylindrical, built from granite ashlar with a conical slated roof. It still has the original stout oak door and protective metal shutter and keyhole. The Mort House also contains the original oak revolving coffin platform.

Udny Historical Society will be on hand to show you inside the Mort House and to give a short tour of the Udny Churchyard, which in itself is Category C listed and contains a number of interesting early 18th and 19th Century gravestones.

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WHITERASHES

17 All Saints Episcopal ChurchWhiterashes, AB21 0QP

Opening Times: 10:30am – 4pm

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes - at church and village hall 50 yards away

Yes

The B listed church was designed by architect James Matthews in 1858 at the commission of Major Ramsay, Laird of Straloch. The building was originally built as both a church and as an estate school. A board school was later built in 1876, since which time, All Saint’s has been used only as a church.

Major Ramsay’s daughter, Mrs Irvine of Drum and Straloch commissioned the 11 stained glass windows and reredos designed by Sir Ninian Comper between 1896 and 1916 installed in the church. Comper was one of the last Scottish Gothic Revival architects, noted for his churches and their furnishings, in particular, stained glass windows. There will be an exhibition on the stained glass windows by Sir Ninian Comper and members of the church will be on hand throughout the day to talk about the building and its contents.

…Visit this delightful church and see the ‘Tea Bag Angel’ art installation made from tea bags donated by people from the local area to raise funds for the charity Embrace, a charity providing education for Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

CLUNY

18 Elyza Fraser MausoleumCluny Graveyard, Cluny, Monymusk, AB51 7RS

Opening Times: 10am – 4:30pm

No - several steps from car park to graveyard

No

No

Yes- at adjacent Cluny Church

No

Described by architectural historians as possibly the finest sepulchral monument in Aberdeenshire, the Category A listed mausoleum was built for the first female laird of Castle Fraser by James Byres of Tonley in the Roman New-Classical

style in 1808. The standard of construction is superb although internally water ingress has damaged the memorials. Visitors will be able to view the interior from the entrance, which includes putti (stone angels), as well as the family memorials as the sandstone memorials are in such a delicate condition.

Recently acquired by the Friends of Elyza Fraser, a representative of the group will be on hand to talk about the mausoleum. This is a rare opportunity to see inside as the mausoleum is usually locked. There will be a display relating to architect James Byres of Tonley and Miss Elyza Fraser.

…Cluny churchyard itself is Category A listed and contains four mort safes (contraptions designed to protect graves from disturbance by grave robbers) and an unusual terracotta Early Italian Renaissance monument to James Reid and his wife Marie Claudine Nardon (circa 1897).

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Additional Venues

We hope that the following provisional venues will also be able to participate this year. Please refer to our websites for further details:

19 Garioch Heritage Centre @ The Loco Works

Harlaw Road, InverurieCome along and visit the Garioch Heritage Centre in its new premises at the recently converted former Great North of Scotland Locomotive Works building. 20 Garlogie Mill

21 Craigston Castle

22 Turriff Masonic Lodge

If you are thinking of visiting the area, you can fi nd out more information at:

Visit Aberdeenshire www.visitabdn.com

www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/aberdeen-city-shire

The Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design 2016, running from 1 January to 31 December, is a celebration of Scotland’s beautiful built heritage, culture and environment, alongside the contemporary and cutting-edge designs of today.

For more information on related events, please visit www.visitscotland.com

Garlogie Mill Auld Post O� ce Museum

Tarves Village

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Make the most of your day

All properties have postcodes for satnav, but if you are having trouble locating them, please get in touch and we will do our best to help.

Location maps for all properties will be available to download at our Area Pages at: doorsopendays.org.uk

Please see the table below for approximate distances between venue locations (distances in miles) to help you plan your day.

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Cluny 20 15 19 31 21 9 27 22 9 23 26 25

Ellon 28 11 7 23 7 16 34 8 27 15 30 25

Forgue 17 23 24 9 23 20 10 19 33 12 30 26

Fyvie 21 12 13 9 10 13 22 8 28 12 15 23

Garlogie 29 18 21 35 25 13 36 25 28 33 27 9

Haddo 24 10 7 17 3 12 29 25 8 19 8 22

Huntly 10 26 33 18 28 23 29 36 22 10 34 27

Inverurie 17 7 9 22 11 23 12 13 13 20 16 9

Tarves 26 8 5 18 11 28 3 25 10 23 7 21

Turriff 26 27 23 18 22 18 17 35 9 9 23 31

Udny Green 23 4 23 5 9 33 7 21 13 24 7 19

Whiterashes 22 4 27 8 7 26 10 18 12 23 11 15

Wardhouse 22 23 26 26 17 10 24 29 21 17 28 20

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Info @ the Hub KEY · Info @ the Hub The Doors Open Days event Hub will be at the Acorn Centre, West Church, Inverurie this year (venue 13). We will be on hand all day to answer questions,