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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.uk
Cover Illustration, Linksview House, Leith:
Tommy Perman www.surfacepressure.net
TALKS & WALKS SERIES 2013 p4
The Cockburn
CeilIdh
As part of this years Edinburgh Doors Open Day we present...
Saturday 28th September
7.00pm till Midnight at The Hub
A FUNDRAISER FOR EDINBURGH DOORS OPEN DAY
Tickets 30
Dance 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
spfung dance oof. The Dunafd IIbfafy, a tfadItIonaI wood paneIIed
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
avaIIabIe and pfovIdIng a haven ffom the dance oof fof a wee bfeak.
The Reel Time Ceilidh Band oefs a ScottIsh dancIng extfavaganza
wIth a contempofafy twIst. Funky ScottIsh musIc aIong wIth fun dance
caIIIng InstfuctIon, they aIways expIaIn how the dances afe peffofmed
(ceIIIdh caIIIng), to maxImIse enjoyment and keep some ofdef on the dance oof.
Ffee bottIe of wIne fof tabIe of 10 when booked togethef.
TIcket IncIudes StovIes,HaggIs Neeps & TattIes,VegetafIan optIon and desseft.
FuII baf wIII be avaIIabIe pIus amazIng fame pfIzes to be won.
Tickets from The Hub Box Omce 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
Toilet Facilities
Disabled Toilet Facilities
Full Wheelchair Access
Limited Wheelchair Access
Assisted Wheelchair Access
Free Parking
Refreshments
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please use public transport where possible.
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WALKS SERIES 2013
Look out for this logo for venues accessible via the Edinburgh City Cycleways Innertube
get around get active
why 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 sheila@scotguiding.com
On a 90minute walk with a member of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association learn about
the natural heritage of Edinburghs city centre and how humans have shaped the landscape
to t|e| beoet aoo oet|eot o sobs|steoce, ecooo, oeeoce aoo aest|et|cs.
Meet at the Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens.
SAT & SUN 2.30PM Enlightenment Edinburgh
Booking via info@mercattours.com, 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
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SAT & SUN 2PM River Almond
A 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 Leith
Booking essential via email DoorsOpenICE@gmail.com
Learn 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 Childrens Gardens in the Dark Places of the Old Town
Booking essential via email doorsopen@greenyondertours.com clearly stating
your name. Limited to 2 places per email request. www.greenyondertours.com
A 2 hour walk celebrating two early 20th century movements which created childrens gardens
in Edinburghs Old Town slums: the Free Kindergarten Movement and the Geddes Gardens.
Meet outside the Scottish Parliament.
TALKS SERIES 2013
1PM AT RCAHMS, 16 BERNARD TERRACE
Advanced bookIng advIsed vIa cockbufnassocIatIon.eventbfIte.co.uk
23 SEP Footfall
MAICOIM 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 GIIES
26 SEP Putting Edinburghs parks in your pocket
- how www.edinburghoutdoors.org.uk was developed
SAIIY KERR
27 SEP Calton Hill
DR KIRSTEN CARTER MCKEE
6PM AT RIDDLES COURT, 322 LAWNMARKET
Advanced bookIng advIsed vIa cockbufnassocIatIon.eventbfIte.co.uk
23 SEP Building Edinburgh: History in stone
IUIS AIBORNOZ-PARRA
24 SEP The Edinburgh Graveyards Project: Cultivating harmony between
the built and natural heritage in Edinburghs Gardens of Death
DR SUSAN BUCKHAM
25 SEP Filth, Nastiness and Stinks in 18th century Edinburgh
JOHN IOWREY
26 SEP On the best ways of spoiling the beauty of Edinburgh
MARION WIIIIAMS
27 SEP Patrick Geddes: A Modern Thinker
PROFESSOR AUBREY MANNING
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1. ROYAL OBSERVATORY
EDINBURGH
BIACKFORD HIII, EH9 3HJ
SAT/SUN 10AM-4.30PM
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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 UKs leading
sc|eot|c estab||s|eots to o|scove
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
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access,
childrens activities, visual displays, stewards/
volunteers at key points.
2. THE KINGS
BUILDINGS
WEST MAINS ROAD, EH9 3JF
SAT 10AM-4PM
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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 cob|st-|ooeoceo oeve|ooeot
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
leaNets/notes.
6. CORSTORPHINE
HILL TOWER
CIERMISTON HIII, 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
leaNets/notes, stewaros/volunteers at key
points.
7. THE DOWER HOUSE
ST 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 Margarets
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
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access,
childrens activities, visual displays,
stewards/volunteers at key points, video/
audio presentations.
3. BRITISH GEOLOGICAL
SURVEY
MURCHISON HOUSE, WEST
MAINS ROAD, EH9 3IA
SAT 10AM-5PM
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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
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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
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access,
childrens 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
Gibsones 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
leaNets/notes, cblloren's actlvltles, vlsual
displays, stewards/volunteers at key
points, video/audio presentations.
8. SAUGHTONHALL
UNITED REFORMED
CHURCH
85,87 SAUGHTONHAII DRIVE,
EH12 5TR
SAT/SUN 2PM-5PM
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The Church was completed in
1995, incorporating three stained
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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 CO
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in the
st ea aoo |ave eceeoeo t|e
target of a 30% carbon reduction.
|oe ec|eot |||t|o aoo v|oeo
projection of service sheets reduce
the energy consumption.
BIACKHAII,
CORSTORPHINE
& GORGIE
4. BLACKHALL ST
COLUMBAS CHURCH
QUEENSFERRY ROAD,
EH4 3QU
SAT 10AM-4PM
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Built in 1904, this category B
listed church was designed by P
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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
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
childrens activities, visual displays,
stewards/volunteers at key points, video/
audio presentations, musical recital.
5. MARY ERSKINE
SCHOOL AND
RAVELSTON HOUSE
RAVEISTON, EH4 3NT
SAT 10AM-1PM
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Ravelston House, built c1800 by
Alexander Keith in the late Adam
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views over Edinburgh and the
www.greenhomesnetwork.org.uk
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, cblloren's actlvltles, vlsual
displays, stewards/volunteers at key
points, video/audio presentations.
9. TYNECASTLE HIGH
SCHOOL
2 McIEOD STREET,
EH11 2ND
SAT NOON-4PM
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Tynecastle High Schools 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
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to delivery of the Curriculum for
Excellence while outdoor spaces
help inspire creative learning.
www.tynecastle.edin.sch.uk
ACTIVITIES: guided tours.
BIACKFORD
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10. CURRIE KIRK
KIRKGATE, CURRIE, EH14 6AI
SAT 10AM-4PM
SUN 12NOON-4PM
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The site of Currie Kirk has been a
place of Christian worship for over
a t|oosaoo eas. T|e st ecooeo
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.
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
11. ECO HOUSE
223 IANARK 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.
www.greenhomesnetwork.org.uk
ACTIVITIES: guided tours.
Telford masterpiece completed in
1833. Lawns, paths, trees, and shrubs
with lovely views to the weir in the
Dean Village and to the St Bernards
Well. Childrens play area. Entrances:
Eton Terrace and Ann Street.
www.deangardens.org.uk
16. ST BERNARDS
MINERAL WELL
WATER OF IEITH AIONG
FROM SAUNDERS PIACE,
EH12 6ES
SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM
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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
ACTIVITIES: guided tours.
DUDDINGSTON
& CRAIGMIIIAR
17. THOMSONS TOWER
DR NEII'S GARDEN,
DUDDINGSTON KIRK,
EH15 4PX
SAT/SUN 1PM-4PM
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A hexagonal building, built in
1825 by William Playfair for The
Duddingston Curling Society.
12. EDINBURGH
INTERNATIONAL
CLIMBING ARENA
SOUTH PIATT HIII, EH28 8AA
SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM
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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 Europes 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
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access,
visual displays.
13. GOGAR CABINET
WORKS
194 GIASGOW ROAD,
EH12 9BR
SAT 11AM-5PM
SUN 12AM-4PM
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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,
lntormatlon leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays.
The building lies within the lovely
Dr Neils 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
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key
points.
18. THE ROBIN CHAPEL
THE THISTIE FOUNDATION,
NIDDRIE MAINS ROAD,
EH16 4EA
SUN 2PM-6PM
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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
Bunyans Pilgrims 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
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
visual displays, guided tours, lectures/
talks, lntormatlon leaNets/notes, cblloren's
activities, visual displays, stewards/
volunteers at key points, musical recitals.
DEAN VAIIEY
14. THE ALLOTMENT HUT
INDIA PIACE AIIOTMENTS,
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
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15. THE DEAN GARDENS
ETON 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
MAUSOLEUM
36 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.
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20. INCH NURSERY
INCH PARK, OID DAIKEITH
ROAD, EH16 5UF
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The Inch Nursery is City of
Edinburgh Councils 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 Citys parks,
aoeos, o|aotes aoo oa| o|so|as,
including the famous Floral Clock in
Princes Street Gardens. Visitors will
be able to see behind the scenes
of Edinburghs vibrant green spaces
enjoyed by so many residents and
visitors to the City
www.edinburghoutdoors.org.uk
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access,
childrens activities, stewards/volunteers
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You are invited to view the magnificent
interior of Lyon & Turnbulls fine
Georgian auction saleroom, designed
by Archibald Elliot in 1826.
You will also be able to view our
forthcoming Interiors auction; a
collection of affordable, stylish and
unique 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 HOUSE
INCH PARK, 225 GIIMERTON
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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
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owners.
www.greaterlibertonheritage
project.co.uk
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays, stewaros/
volunteers at key points.
EAST END &
BROUGHTON
22. OLD OBSERVATORY
HOUSE
CAITON HIII, 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 bronwyn@vivat-trust.org
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, stewards/
volunteers at key points.
27. LYON AND
TURNBULL
33 BROUGHTON PIACE,
EH1 3RR
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Lyon & Turnbull is a privately
owned international auction house
based in Edinburgh. Founded in 1826,
it is Scotlands 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
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23. NEW CALTON
BURIAL GROUND
REGENT ROAD, EH7 5BI
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
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, stewaros/volunteers at key
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24. BURNS MONUMENT
REGENT ROAD, EH1 3DG
SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM
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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
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ACTIVITIES: lectures/talks, re-enactment/
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28. 6 BROUGHTON PLACE
EH1 3RX
SAT 11AM-5PM
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
BAH CENTRE
44 AIBANY STREET, EH1 3QR
SAT/SUN 2PM-5PM
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The Edinburgh Bah Centre
is home to the Scottish Bah
25. ST ANDREWS HOUSE
REGENT ROAD, EH1 3DG
SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM
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St Andrews House is an Art
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Calton Hill the home of the
Scottish Government. Designed by
Thomas S Tait it opened in 1939.
Prospective visitors should email
DoorsOpenDay@scotland.gsi.
gov.uk 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
PRINTMAKERS
23 UNION STREET, EH1 3IR
SAT/SUN 10AM-6PM
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Located on Union Street amongst
some of Edinburghs 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 Edinburghs social
history and a fantastic opportunity
to see behind the scenes at
Scotlands busiest print studio.
Tours every half hour.
www.edinburghprintmakers.co.uk
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access,
visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key
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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
coo|c|o aoo ab|e eo|aces.
As well as providing a space for
the Bah 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
leaNets/notes, cblloren's actlvltles, vlsual
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30. GLASITE
MEETING HOUSE
33 BARONY STREET, EH3 6NX
SUN 10AM-4PM
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
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
childrens activities, stewards/volunteers
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31. CASTLES WITH
CRICHTON
GIASITE 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.
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model as required.
32. CENTRAL DEPOT,
LOTHIAN BUSES PLC
55 ANNANDAIE STREET,
EH7 4AZ
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Constructed in just a few weeks
in 1922 as Edinburghs Industrial
Exhibition Hall, the building played
host to many large national shows
FAIRMIIEHEAD
36. 2 CAIYSTANE VIEW
FAIRMIIEHEAD, EH10 6SQ
SUN 12NOON-3.30PM
A large 1959 home that has
beeo etotteo .|t| eoe.ab|e
tec|oo|o|es t|at eect t|e
owners 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.
www.greenhomesnetwork.org.uk
ACTIVITIES: guided tours.
INVERIEITH &
WARRISTON
37. HERBARIUM &
LIBRARY BUILDING
ROYAL BOTANIC
GARDEN
20A INVERIEITH ROW,
EH3 5IR
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 Europes largest
botanical libraries and a collection
of around 3 million preserved plant
and fungi specimens supporting
the Gardens global research,
conservation and education
programmes.
in the 1920s, including the Scottish
Motor Show and Edinburghs
Christmas Fun Fair. The building
became a bus garage in 1926 and
was extended in 1933 and 1963 to
accommodate the ever expanding
eet o boses.
www.lothianbuses.com
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access,
childrens activities, visual displays,
stewards/volunteers at key points, video/
audio presentations.
33. THE YARD
22 EYRE PIACE IANE,
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
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
childrens activities, visual displays,
stewards/volunteers at key points, video/
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www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/home
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, behind the
scenes access, video/audio presentations.
38. ST JAMES CHURCH,
GOLDENACRE
57B INVERIEITH 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
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leading to the altar, higher still are
archangels, evangelists and all the
company of heaven.
www.stphilipsandstjames.org.uk
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
39. WARRISTON
CEMETERY
WARRISTON GARDENS
SAT 1PM-4PM
|o|obo|'s st V|cto|ao aoeo
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
teoeeot ats .||c| |ave beeo
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
soec|cat|oo.
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, stewaros/volunteers at key
points.
35. THE VICTORIAN
SCHOOLROOM
9 BRUNSWICK ROAD, EH7 5NG
SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM
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In the grounds of Leith Walk
Primary School, the Victorian
Schoolroom is of no architectural
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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, lntormatlon leaNets/notes, re-
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scenes access, childrens 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
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IAURISTON
& TOIICROSS
40. FIRE SERVICE
MUSEUM
76-78 IAURISTON PIACE,
EH3 9DE
SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM
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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 Braidwoods
High Street appliance and the last
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the world, which served in Leith.
The building also houses a mock-
up of an Edinburgh close allowing
visitors to experience conditions
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ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, stewaros/volunteers at key
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COLLEGE OF ART
IAURISTON PIACE, 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
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access,
visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key
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42. ARGYLE HOUSE /
FORESTCENTREPLUS
38 CASTIE TERRACE, EH3 9SJ
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Argyle House is a marvel of
brutalist architecture: designed
in 1967, its a bold architectural
statement and an astonishing
contrast with the backdrop of
Castle Rock. The collectively-
run ForestCentrePlus occupies
t|ee oos o t|e oce coo|e,
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
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access,
Visual displays, Stewards/volunteers at
key points.
46. EDINBURGH
CYRENIANS
FARESHARE DEPOT
84-86 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
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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
leaNets/notes, cblloren's actlvltles, vlsual
displays, stewards/volunteers at key
points, video/audio presentations.
43. ST MICHAEL AND
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
26 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
ao|ceot| soac|oos. |oo|s||os
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
leaNets/notes,lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
behind the scenes access, visual displays,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
44. MEADOWS
CROQUET CLUB
IEVEN TERRACE, EH3 9IW
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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
.ea at-so|eo s|oes, e ta|oes, |
you would like to play.
www.meadowscroquet.org.uk
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
47. ST NINIANS MANSE
QUAYSIDE STREET, EH6 6EJ
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Nestled amidst industrial units
and modern apartment blocks,
St Ninians Manse is very much a
hidden treasure. Whilst the clock
tower and belfry are together a
key local landmark, the history and
s|o|caoce o t|e aose |s oteo
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
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays, stewaros/
volunteers at key points.
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45. LEITH THEATRE
28 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
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays.
48. TRINITY HOUSE
99 KIRKGATE, EH6 6BJ
SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM
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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 Leiths great
seafaring heritage, which had such
ao |ooeoce oo t|e boeoo|o
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
leaNets/notes, cblloren's actlvltles, vlsual
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UK Antiques Shop of the Year 2013
Preserving the past,
fufnIshIng the futufe.
Tel: 0131 553 7286
www.georgianantiques.net
10 PattIson St, IeIth IInks, EdInbufgh EH6 7HF Mon-FfI 8:30am - 5:30pm | Sat 10am - 2pm
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PARISH CHURCH
KIRKGATE, IEITH, EH6 6BJ
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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
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childrens activities, visual displays,
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50. LAMBS HOUSE
11 WATER'S CIOSE, EH6 6RB
SAT 1PM-5PM
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Lambs 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 Peoples
Welfare Council. Groves-Raines
Architects Ltd acquired the building
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55. HOLYROOD ABBEY
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
83 IONDON ROAD, EH7 5TT
SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 2PM-5PM
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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 Arthurs
Seat from the new Church Halls.
www.holyroodabbey.org
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
childrens activities, visual displays,
stewards/volunteers at key points, video/
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56. REGISTERS
OF SCOTLAND
MEADOWBANK HOUSE,
153 IONDON 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
|e|ste, ae t|e oc|a| ecoos o
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
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visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key
points, video/audio presentations.
51. SCOTTISH MINERAL
AND LAPIDARY CLUB
20 MARITIME IANE, 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
leaNets/notes, cblloren's actlvltles, vlsual
displays.
52. LEITH TOWN HALL
AND SHERIFF COURT
29-35 QUEEN CHARIOTTE
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
C|abe .as ao|ceot|
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.
st cooot |o t|e .o|o to oc|a||
record property ownership, there
is a long and important history.
Explore the exhibition in the newly-
refurbished Meadowbank House to
oo oot oe.
www.ros.gov.uk
ACTIVITIES: childrens activities, visual
displays, video/audio presentations.
MERCHISTON &
MORNINGSIDE
57. BOROUGHMUIR
HIGH SCHOOL
26 VIEWFORTH, EH10 4IR
SAT/SUN 11AM-4PM
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Although the school has been
in existence since 1904, the
building on Viewforth opened in
+`+3 to eo|ace t|e st, sa||e
3ooo|o| oo 3ootse|o ||o's.
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
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re-enactments/performances, visual
displays, architectural models, stewards/
volunteers at key points, musical recitals.
53. LEITH LINKS
ALLOTMENTS
1 IINKS GARDENS
SUN 12NOON-4PM
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The Leith Links allotments will be
ooeo o t|e st t|e as oat o
Doors Open Day, in conjunction
with the Greener Leith Childrens
orchard. Go and see productive
plots, join in the BBQ and learn
whats involved in tending the plots.
ACTIVITIES: Stewards/volunteers at key
points.
54. LEITH LINKS
CHILDRENS ORCHARD
EAST IINKS, IEITH IINKS
SUN 12NOON-4PM
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First planted with the help of
hundreds of local children in 2010,
the Leith Links Childrens 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
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, stewaros/volunteers at key
points.
58. POLWARTH
PARISH CHURCH
3638 POIWARTH TERRACE,
EH11 1IU
SAT 10AM-12NOON, 2PM-4PM
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A splendid example of Decorated
Gothic architecture by Sydney
Mitchell & Wilson which shows
oe-|eoat|oo |ooeoces
e.g. stone carving of Mary and
examples of the green man. The
marble chancel has one of the
oest oo|o|ts, sco|oteo b \||||a 8
Beveridge . The Ascension window
is by Clayton & Bell and the pipe
organ is by Forster & Andrews. A
|ab|ot| |s vao|s|eo oo t|e oo
and Interfaith and Health Care
groups have found walking it to be
calming and beoec|a|.
www.polwarth.org.uk
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays, stewaros/
volunteers at key points, video/audio
presentations, music recitals.
59. EDINBURGH STEINER
SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN
60 SPYIAW 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
ae oooooo| |ooeoceo b t|e|
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,
lntormatlon leaNets/notes, cblloren's
activities, visual displays, stewards/
volunteers at key points.
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60. EDINBURGH
NAPIER UNIVERSITY
MERCHISTON CAMPUS
10 COIINTON ROAD,
EH10 5DT
SAT 10AM-4PM
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The Merchiston Campus is home
to Edinburgh Napiers 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
|ab, a oe.s oo aoo | stoo|os
and the award winning 500-seat
Computing Centre.
www.napier.ac.uk
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
61. ROYAL EDINBURGH
COMMUNITY GARDENS
MORNINGSIDE TERRACE,
EH10 5HF
SAT 10AM-4PM
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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
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays, stewaros/
volunteers at key points.
66. QUEEN STREET
GARDENS CENTRAL
HERIOT ROW
SAT 1PM-4PM
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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 Woods Cattle Pond and
subsequently understood to have
inspired Robert Louis Stevenson
when writing Treasure Island.
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
62. HERMITAGE HOUSE
69A BRAID ROAD, EH10 6JF
SAT/SUN 12NOON-4PM
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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
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access.
NEW TOWN
63. ABERDEEN ASSET
MANAGERS LTD
40 PRINCES STREET, EH2 2BY
SAT 10AM-4PM
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/ ooeo oce oeve|ooeot
with spectacular views to the
South from the 6th and 7th
oos |t coota|os a oe co||ect|oo
of Victorian and contemporary
Scottish art. Prospective visitors
should apply by email to david.
wat t @aberdeen- as s et . com
67. QUEEN STREET
GARDENS EAST
ABERCROMBY PIACE
SUN 12NOON-4PM
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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
oo .||| oo t|e Teo|e o ||oto
situated in the south west corner
which cleverly disguises a gas
governor station installed in 1984.
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
and will be allocated a time.
Unfortunately, speculative callers
cannot be accommodated and no
photography is permitted.
ACTIVITIES: guided tours.
64. ASSEMBLY ROOMS
54 GEORGE STREET, EH2 2IR
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 Edinburghs 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,
lntormatlon leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
65. ACE IT COMPUTER
TRAINING
115 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 faade
on George Street. It was built by
James Nisbet, circa 1790, for his
own use. There were subsequent
a|teat|oos to t|e oooo oo
by Knox and Hutton in 1883 but
|o +`8-80 t|e oooo oo .as
reinstated by Covell Matthews
Partnership to as near as possible
the original design.
www.aceit.org.uk
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key
points, video/audio presentations.
68. THE DANISH
CULTURAL INSTITUTE
3 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
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
visual displays.
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69. JAMES CLERK
MAXWELL FOUNDATION
14 INDIA STREET, EH3 6EZ
SAT 10AM-5PM
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T|e st o.oe o ++ |oo|a Steet
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
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays, stewaros/
volunteers at key points, video/audio
presentations.
70. CIRCUS LANE MEWS
33 CIRCUS IANE, 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
oo aoo .a||s aoo oeeo cots
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
OID TOWN
75. GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HALL OF THE CHURCH
OF SCOTLAND
MOUND PIACE, EH1 2IU
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
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key
points, video/audio presentations.
76. RIDDLES COURT
322 IAWNMARKET, EH1 2PG
SAT 10AM-4PM
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Since last year, a multi-disciplinary
team has been poring over Riddles
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
| o oe| oecoateo |ote|os
within.
Architectural Association Awards
and the Architectural Excellence
Award at the Scottish Home
Awards.
www.wtarchitecture.com
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, stewaros/volunteers at key
points.
71. LORN MACNEAL
ARCHITECTS
3 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
oce, as .e|| as oeoostat|oos
of computer visualisations and
models.
www.lornmacneal.co.uk
ACTIVITIES: visual displays, architectural
models.
NEWHAVEN &
TRINITY
72. ST COLUMBAS
HOSPICE EDUCATION
CENTRE
17 BOSWAII ROAD, EH5 3RR
SUN 10AM-4PM
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The centre, overlooking the Forth,
forms phase one of a project to
rebuild St Columbas 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
leaNets/notes, cblloren's actlvltles, vlsual
displays, architectural models, stewards/
volunteers at key points, video/audio
presentations.
77. THE SCOTTISH
GENEALOGY SOCIETY
15 VICTORIA TERRACE,
EH1 2JI
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
enquiries@scotsgenealogy.com
www.scotsgenealogy.com
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, lectures/talks,
lntormatlon leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays,
stewards/volunteers at key points, video/
audio presentations.
78. CENTRAL LIBRARY
79 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,
Kings 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
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays, arcbltectural
models, stewards/volunteers at key
points, video/audio presentations.
73. ALIEN ROCK
8 PIER PIACE, EH6 4IP
SAT/SUN 10AM-7PM
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Built in 1852 as the Old Newhaven
|ee C|oc| to seve t|e s||o
community. Tower and spire added
in 1882. Given a new lease of life
in April 1994 and turned into
Scot|aoo's st oeo|cateo |oooo
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: childrens activities.
74. NEWHAVEN STATION
58 CRAIGHAII ROAD,
EH6 4RR
SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM
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In 1879, Newhaven Station was
opened along with other stations
bo||t o oasseoe tac bet.eeo
North Leith and the Caledonian
Station, Princes Street. The railway
||oe c|oseo, .|t| t|e oa| ta|o
leaving the station on the 28th
April 1962. Newhaven is the only
sov|vo o t|e ve Ca|eooo|ao
Railway Stations on the Leith
branch line. The aim is to return
the buildings 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
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access,
childrens activities, visual displays, video/
audio presentations, musical recitals.
79. CITY CHAMBERS
HIGH STREET, EH1 1YJ
SUN 10AM-2PM
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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.
www.citychambersedinburgh.co.uk
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key
points.
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80. SUPREME COURTS
PARIIAMENT SQUARE,
EH1 1RQ
SAT 9AM-4PM
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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
leaNets/notes,re-enactments/pertormances,
behind the scenes access, visual displays,
architectural models, stewards/volunteers
at key points, video/audio presentations.
81. ADVOCATES
LIBRARY
WITHIN 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
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access,
visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key
points.
86. ST CECILIAS HALL
COWGATE, EH1 1NQ
SAT 10AM-5PM
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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
o t|e .o|o's oest co||ect|oos
of early keyboard instruments,
including harpsichords, virginals and
spinets, and a display of lutes, harps
and guitars.
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/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 librarys collection will
be on view in Parliament Hall.
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays.
82. STILLS
23 COCKBURN STREET,
EH1 1BP
SAT/SUN 11AM-6PM
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Stills opened in 1977 as Scotlands
st a||e oevoteo to t|e o|so|a
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
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays, stewaros/
volunteers at key points.
83. MAGDALEN CHAPEL
41 COWGATE, EH1 1JR
SAT 10.30AM-4PM
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The Magdalen Chapel, founded
in 1541, is one of Edinburghs
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 HOUSE
43-45 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 Scotlands greatest
cultural treasures and is associated
with the most dramatic events in
Scotlands turbulent history. The
house was the home of James
Mossman, goldsmith to Mary,
Queen of Scots, and became
'oo.o as t|e oa| es|oeoce o
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.
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
visual displays, video/audio presentations.
88. THE GRASSMARKET
CENTRE
86 CANDIEMAKER ROW,
EH1 2QA
SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 11AM-4PM
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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
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three centuries, used the Chapel as
a guildhall. The Chapel is currently
the headquarters of the Scottish
Reformation Society.
www.reformation-scotland.org.uk
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84. EDINBURGH SHERIFF
COURT
27 CHAMBERS STREET,
EH1 1IB
SAT 9.30AM-4.30PM
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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
aea aoo ao|o|stat|ve oces.
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,
lntormatlon leaNets/notes, re-enactment/
performances, behind the scenes access,
visual displays, architectural models,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
85. NATIONAL LIBRARY
OF SCOTLAND
GEORGE IV BRIDGE, EH4 2NR
SAT 9.30AM-5PM
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The National Library of Scotland
is Scotlands 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
KIRKYARD
1 GREYFRIARS PIACE,
EH1 2QQ
SAT 11AM-3.30PM
SUN 2PM-4PM
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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
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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
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, stewaros/volunteers at key
points.
90. THE HUB
348-350 CASTIEHIII, EH1 2NE
SAT/SUN 12NOON - 4PM
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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
ob, t|e oces aoo a oeoaoce
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 KIRK
2 GREYFRIARS PIACE,
EH1 2QQ
SAT 10AM-5PM SUN 2PM-5PM
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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
st oost-|eoat|oo sta|oeo
glass windows and one of the
st oaos .ee |otoooceo |oto
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
leaNets/notes, stewaros/volunteers at key
points, video/audio presentations.
92. OLD MORAY HOUSE
MORAY HOUSE SCHOOI OF
EDUCATION, HOIYROOD
ROAD, EH8 8AQ
SAT 10AM-4PM
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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
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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
oe eao|es o t|e .o' o t|e
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ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes.
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays, stewaros/
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PORTOBEIIO
97. PORTOBELLO
BAPTIST CHURCH
189-193 PORTOBEIIO 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
bo||o|o |as seeo oo|cat|oos as
it evolved from Town Hall to early
20t| ceoto c|oea aoo oa||
to a church in 1919. Many original
features remain, particularly in the
st oo a||.
www.portobellobaptist.co.uk
98. ST MARKS
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
287 PORTOBEIIO HIGH
STREET, EH15 2AR
SAT 10AM-4PM
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St Marks is a Neoclassical villa style
building which was consecrated
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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
oces baseo |o |otobe||o oo|o
the 19th century.
www. stmarksportobello.org
ACTIVITIES: guided tours.
93. CANONGATE KIRK
& GRAVEYARD
153 CANONGATE, EH8 8BN
SAT 10AM-4.30PM
SUN 1PM-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
aoo a coc|o o|ao. T|e oe|
built ashlar faade 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
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94. SCOTTISH POETRY
LIBRARY
5 CRICHTON'S CIOSE,
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 HOUSE
9E BEIIFIEID IANE,
PORTOBEIIO, EH15 2BI
SAT/SUN 10AM-6PM
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An architects 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 faade using stone
and shingles contrasts with the
copper clad playful forms of the
courtyard faade.
www.chambersmcmillan.com
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visual displays, architectural models,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
100. PORTOBELLO
ST PHILIPS JOPPA
PARISH CHURCH
1 BRUNSTANE RD. NORTH,
EH15 2DI
SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 1PM-5PM
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John Honeyman designed St.
Philips in an early decorated
style and it was completed in
1877, complete with 165 ft. spire.
St. Philips and St. Michaels on
Slateford Road are the only two
churches created by Honeyman to
be found in Edinburgh. The building
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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
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visual displays, stewards/volunteers at
key points.
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key
points.
95. OLD COLLEGE,
UNIVERSITY OF
EDINBURGH
SOUTH BRIDGE, EH8 9YI
SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 11AM-4PM
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Work on Robert Adams 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
oes|oeo, t|e ao|ceot ||aa|
Library. The dome was added in
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landscaped in 2011 thanks to a
generous benefactor. Portraits by
Raeburn and others will be on
view.
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes.
96. TALBOT RICE
GALLERY
OID COIIEGE,
SOUTH BRIDGE, EH8 9YI
SAT 10AM-5PM SUN 11AM-4PM
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Situated in the heart of The
University of Edinburghs historic
Old College, Talbot Rice Gallery
is one of Scotlands 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 gallerys festival exhibition,
Transmitted Live: Nam June Paik
Resounds.
www.trg.ed.ac.uk
SOUTH
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DAIMENY &
CRAMOND
101. PRIORY CHURCH
OF ST MARY OF MOUNT
CARMEL
8 HOPETOUN ROAD, SOUTH
QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9RB
SAT 10AM-4PM
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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 Margarets
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 HOUSE
OFF THE B800, SOUTH
QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9SE
SAT/SUN 10AM-3PM
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/oo st oact|seo |o |o|obo|
in 1960. Over the next few years,
staff numbers increased, occupying
sevea| oces t|oo|oot
Edinburgh. To bring its staff together
and accommodate growth, Arup
Associates was commissioned to
oes|o a oooose bo||t oce. T|e
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.
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays, stewaros/
volunteers at key points.
103. DALMENY KIRK
MAIN STREET, DAIMENY,
EH30 9TT
SAT 11AM-4.30PM
SUN 1PM-4.30PM
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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.
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
107. DOVECOT STUDIOS
10 INFIRMARY STREET,
EH1 1IT
SAT 10.30AM-5.30PM
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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 worlds
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
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
behind the scenes access, visual displays,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
108. INTERNATIONAL
CENTRE FOR
MATHEMATICAL
SCIENCES
15 SOUTH COIIEGE STREET,
EH8 9AA
SAT 10.30AM-4.30PM
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The former College Street United
Presbyterian Church, built in 1856
in Graeco-Italian style by Patrick
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front with conch niches and
bracketed balconies. Remodelled
in 1996 by Reiach and Hall to
o oces aoo cooeeoce
facilities, the ICMS is one of the
UKs most important resources in
the mathematical sciences. With
2013 designated Mathematics of
Planet Earth Year, you can learn
104. CRAMOND KIRK
MAIN STREET, DAIMENY,
18 CRAMOND GIEBE ROAD,
EH4 6NS
SAT 10AM-5PM SUN 2PM-5PM
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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
leaNets/notes, cblloren's actlvltles,
stewards/volunteers at key points, video/
audio presentations.
105. THE MALTINGS
2 RIVERSIDE, CRAMOND,
EH4 6NY
SAT/SUN 10.30AM-5PM
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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 1970s. 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
Scot|aoo |as beeo |oeot|eo
just behind the Maltings and the
exhibition contains artefacts from
then until the present day.
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, cblloren's actlvltles, vlsual
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
leaNets/notes, cblloren's actlvltles, vlsual
displays, stewards/volunteers at key
points.
109. ANATOMY MUSEUM
& LECTURE THEATRE
OID MEDICAI SCHOOI,
TEVIOT PIACE, EH8 9AG
SAT 10AM-4PM
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T||s ao|ceot steeo|-a'eo
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
too oo, .|ee ||sto|ca| aoo
contemporary material used by
anatomy students is displayed.
Yoo .||| a|so oo ao e|eo|aot
skeleton, a whales jawbone and a
large collection of death masks of
||sto|ca| oes. 20-|oote ta|'s
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 SCHOOI YARDS,
EH1 1IZ
SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM
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ECCI has transformed Edinburghs
historic Old High School into a
state o t|e at, eoe ec|eot |ob
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,
lntormatlon leaNets/notes, re-enactments/
performances, visual displays, architectural
models, stewards/volunteers at key points,
video/audio presentations.
110. TEVIOT ROW
HOUSE
13 BRISTO SQUARE, EH8 9AJ
SAT 10AM-4PM
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Teviot Row House is one of several
buildings managed by Edinburgh
University Students Association
(EUSA) and is the worlds 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
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays, stewaros/
volunteers at key points.
111. SURGEONS HALL
MUSEUM
18 NICOISON 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
ao|ceot eao|e o \||||a
Playfairs 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 GREAT
23 GEORGE SQUARE, EH8 9ID
SAT 1PM-6PM SUN 2PM-5.30PM
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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
Alberts 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
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
stewards/volunteers at key points, video/
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113. UNIVERSITY OF
EDINBURGH MAIN
LIBRARY
GEORGE SQUARE
EH8 9IJ
SAT/SUN 12NOON-4.30PM
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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
oos |s oo. coo|ete, oov|o|o
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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
leaNets/notes.
117. PRIESTFIELD
PARISH CHURCH
2 MARCHHAII PIACE,
DAIKEITH ROAD, EH16 5HW
SAT 10AM-4PM
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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
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stained glass windows.
www.prlestelo.org.uk
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
stewards/volunteers at key points, video/
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118. TRAVERSE THEATRE
10 CAMBRIDGE STREET, EH1 2ED
SAT 10AM-5PM
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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
Otce.
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access.
114. BUCCLEUCH AND
GREYFRIARS FREE
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
& CHAPEL OF EASE
GRAVEYARD
10 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
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St Cuthberts, Lothian Road. Its
tranquil secret graveyard houses
sevea| s|o|caot aves o|os t|e
unmarked grave of Deacon Brodie.
www.thecausey.org
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115. THE QUEENS HALL
85 CIERK STREET, EH8 9JG
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119. FILMHOUSE
88 IOTHIAN ROAD, EH3 9BZ
SUN 10AM-4PM
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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 Caf 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.lmbouseclnema.com
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access.
120. ST MARYS
CATHEDRAL SONG
SCHOOL
PAIMERSTON PIACE, EH12 5AW
SAT 10AM-4PM
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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
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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.
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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
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116. SUMMERHALL
1 SUMMERHAII, EH9 1PI
SAT/SUN 11AM-6PM
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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 caf
serving delicious food and drink all
day. The beer, Barneys, is brewed
on site in a microbrewery.
www.summerhall.co.uk
ACTIVITIES: lectures/talks, information
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes,
childrens activities, visual displays,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
121. TRADES MAIDEN
HOSPITAL
61 MEIVIIIE STREET, EH3 7HI
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
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, vlsual olsplays, stewaros/
volunteers at key points.
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124. EDINBURGH
SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS
3 BEIFORD ROAD, EH4 3BI
SAT 10.30AM-3.30PM
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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
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room overlooking Dean Village
and the Water of Leith, a cosy
bar, a lounge, an artists room
overlooking Belford Road, and
a small mezzanine room. In the
recital room there are Steinway
grand pianos and in the artists
room there is a Zuckermann
Flemish V harpsichord.
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enactment/performances, visual displays,
stewards/volunteers at key points, musical
recitals.
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122. B+B EDINBURGH
3 ROTHESAY TERRACE,
EH3 7RY
SAT/SUN 10AM-10PM
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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
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
behind the scenes access, visual displays,
stewards/volunteers at key points.
125. DRUMSHEUGH
BATHS CLUB
5 BEIFORD ROAD, EH4 3BI
SAT 10AM-4PM
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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
ACT|v|T|LS: lntormatlon leaNets/notes,
visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key
points.
123. INSTITUT
FRANCAIS DECOSSE
13 RANDOIPH CRESCENT,
EH3 7TT
SAT/SUN 10AM-4PM
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houses 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 Institutes establishment in
1946. The Library and Gallery have
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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
leaNets/notes, beblno tbe scenes access, vlsual
displays, stewards/volunteers at key points.
126. 5 BELFORD PLACE
EH4 3DH
SAT/SUN 11AM-3PM
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A contemporary, copper clad,
garden room extension formed by
architect Lorn Macneal to his family
home.
127. STEWARTS
MELVILLE COLLEGE
QUEENSFERRY ROAD,
EH4 3EZ
SAT 2PM-5PM
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The Old College, by David
Rhind, opened in 1855 as Daniel
Stewarts 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 Stewarts 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
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rooms such as the Library, formerly
the Chapel.
www.esms.edin.sch.uk
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information
leaNets/notes, vloeo/auolo presentatlons.
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