Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates heritage and the built environment, new and old. Every September, you can explore hundreds of fascinating buildings across Scotland for free. Some open up once a year, some just once in a lifetime.
Auld Kirk, Tayport - 3 September 2023
A religious site since 1607, the Auld Kirk’s present structure dates from 1794. It is one of the oldest buildings in Tayport and an important local landmark, in particular its distinctive leaning clock tower.
Boarhills Doocot - 2-3 September 2023
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The Boarhills Doocot has recently been restored from ruinous condition in a major project undertaken by the Boarhills and Dunino Community Trust. Members will talk about how the project was conceived and carried out.
Cambo Gardens - 2-3 September 2023
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Book now for guided tours of this charming walled garden set in a historic designed landscape and learn of the current project to restore many of its features.
Crail Church - 2-3 September 2023
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The Parish Kirk of Crail was founded in the second half of the twelfth century, though the site appears to have older religious associations. Learn about the long history of the building and the kirkyard monuments on a guided tour.
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Cupar County Buildings - 2 September 2023
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County Buildings comprise of an early 1800s and 1900s civic buildings with classic architectural detailing that contribute to the rich streetscape of the town of Cupar.
Dreel Halls Anstruther - 3 September 2023
Take a tour of the 16th century Category A listed St Nicholas tower and, weather permitting, step out onto the parapet for stunning views over Anstruther and out to the Isle of May.
Fife Folk Museum - 2-3 September 2023
Explore the story of Fife’s domestic and rural past at our free, family-friendly museum. Come along to see our unique collection and join one of our tours, after which you can enjoy refreshments in our coffee shop.
Isle of May - 2-3 September 2023
Book the May Island ferry from Anstruther to visit the earliest lighthouse in Scotland and tour the modern lights and engine rooms.
Kenly Green Doocot 2-3 September 2023
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Kenlygreen doocot was restored in the 1980s after being gifted to the St Andrews Preservation Trust. Teas and an exhibition about the doocots and their place in Boarhills history will be available in the Village Hall.
Kingbarns Parish Church - 3 September 2023
Come to hear organ recitals and discover the history of this old church, where worship has been held since 1631.
Lodge St Andrew No. 25 - 2 September 2023
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The lodge room has been part of the St Andrews Town Hall since 1896. Lodge St Andrew No 25 has kept many of the original features and artefacts dating back to the 19th century.
St Athernase, Leuchars - 2-3 September 2023
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St Athernase Church of Scotland is one of the finest Romanesque buildings in Scotland. Set on a hill in the centre of the village of Leuchars, it has been a focal point for the community for over 800 years. The chancel and apse date from the 12th century and feature blind arcading in a style shared with Durham Cathedral. The interior has interesting grave slabs and many masons marks- you can see the history of the many changes in the building written in its fabric and also discover what our plans are for the future. Conducted tours of the church will be available and refreshments will be provided in the adjoining Church Coachhouse
1940s House - 2-3 September 2023
Book a tour to visit a 1940s time capsule and experience all the sights, sounds, furniture, furnishings, appliances, and smells of a bygone domestic life.
Monimail Tower Project - 3 September 2023
Visit this 13th century Tower, once home to the Archbishops of St Andrews, and enjoy its walled Garden, Orchard and woodland. These are self-guided activities but charity members will be in the venue to answer questions
St John the Evangelist Episcopal Church - 2-3 September 2023
Explore this 19th century Episcopal church built within the precinct of the ancient mediaeval Priory of Pittenweem. Admire the wood carvings by Robert Lorimer then walk around the old priory buildings in the courtyard behind the Gatehouse.
St Margaret's Episcopal Church - 3 September 2023
St Margaret’s was built in 1896 and is a very fine and unusual late Victorian building of buttressed facing brick designed by the eminent Dundonian architect T. Martin Cappon, who also designed the Gothic Leng chapel at Vicarsford, based on the Sainte Chapelle in Paris.
Tayport Burgh Chambers - 2-3 September 2023
Have a guided tour of of the chambers and the heritage information display.
Tayport Parish Church - 3 September 2023
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Visit us to see a display on the history of the Presbyterian churches in Tayport, enjoy a cup of tea and some live music to listen to as folk wander round the building.
The Byre Theatre - 2 September 2023
Visit The Byre for tours, talks and displays and meet the team for the 90th Anniversary year of this outstanding theatre which hosts around 800 events each year.
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