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FREE
EVENT
SAT 28 & SUN 29 SEPTEMBER 2019
Edinburgh Doors
Open Day 2019
includes East Lothian venues
Saturday 28 and Sunday
29 September
Support the Cockburn Association
and Edinburgh Doors Open Day
Who are we?
The Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Your support enables us to organise city wide
Trust) is an independent charity which relies on the free events such as Doors Open Days, bringing
support of its members to protect and enhance together Edinburgh’s communities in a celebration
the amenity of Edinburgh. We have been working of our unique heritage.
since 1875 to improve the built and natural
All members of the Association receive an
environment of the city – for residents, visitors and
advance copy of the Doors Open Days
workers alike.
programme and invitations throughout the year
We campaign to prevent inappropriate to lectures, talks and events.
development in the City and to preserve the
If you are interested in joining the Association,
Green Belt, to promote sustainable development,
visit us online at www.cockburnassociation.org.uk
restoration and high quality modern architecture.
or feel free to call or drop in to our offices at
We are always happy to advise our members on
Trunk’s Close.
issues relating to planning.
The Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust)
The Cockburn Association is a registered Scottish charity, No: SC011544
Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street, Edinburgh
For everyone who loves Edinburgh T: 0131 557 8686
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Lecture Series 2019 All lectures will be held at the French Institute of Scotland,
Events Series 2019
THE NEW TOWN
West Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF.
23rd – 27th September Lunchtime lectures £3 / Evening lectures £5 24th – 29th September
Mon 23rd 12:00 – 12:45 & Wed 25th 12:00 – 12:45 Thur 26th 19:00 – 20:00 Patrick Geddes Centre Talks Sat 10:00 – 12:00 Sat and Sun 10:00 – 16:00
19:00 – 20:00 Chiara Ronchini Cliff Hague Patrick Geddes Centre book via Architecture Tour of the Traditional Building
Jo Parry-Geddes and David Gibbon People, place and power Thinking globally and acting https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the- New Town Demonstration by SPAB Fellow
Property Repair Seminar: Chiara Ronchini shares examples locally - about Edinburgh patrick-geddes-centre-at-riddles- Learn of Scotland’s cultural Peter McKlusky
Find out from traditional building of community heritage practice What are the global trends and court-8617499172 connection to Ancient Greece Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street,
experts how to keep your traditional around Scotland and beyond. Chiara international obligations that and Rome on a walk through the EH1 1SR
home in well maintained and good Ronchini is an architect and heritage Edinburgh’s citizens and policy Tues 24th Sept 18:00 – 19:00 largest Georgian planned town Come join the Society for the
repair, plus guidance on working professional focusing on community- makers need to be aware of? Patrick Geddes: Think Global, development in the world. Stroll Protection of Ancient Buildings in
with your neighbours for common led projects and sustainability in How have they put Edinburgh on Act Local its symmetrical grid of extravagant Scotland as SPAB Scholar Peter
repairs such as those in Edinburgh Scotland, and a consultant for a strong growth trajectory, and A great circle of global connectivity tenements and romantic private McCluskey leads you through a
beautiful tenements. This lecture UNESCO in Uzbekistan, Egypt, is it sustainable? The talk will set and collaboration can be drawn gardens. Soak in the neoclassical fun day looking into the world
will be repeated in the evening Croatia and Italy. Edinburgh in its European and global around Sir Patrick Geddes, one of ornaments under the starlit dome of of traditional building skills. Short
slot on Monday with a review of context and explore disruptions that Scotland’s greatest polymaths. This the most magnificent banking hall in demonstrations on roof slating, cast
legislation relating to tenements, Wed 25th 19:00 – 20:00 could shape its future. Cliff Hague is light introductory talk, hosted in the Europe. Grasp the origins of palatial iron rainwater goods, and plaster
helping owners to understand Paul Everett Chair of the Cockburn Association dining room he designed to inspire facades, elegant ironwork, and a works give visitors an opportunity
their and their co-owner rights and Building stone in Scotland: and Emeritus Professor of Planning his students, will explore how his palette of sandstone finishes. for hands-on learning sure to be an
responsibilities. Glorious past … uncertain future and Spatial Development at Heriot- breathless global projects and ideas Booking essential via exciting day.
Natural stone has been a favoured Watt University transcended traditional boundaries www.cobbletales.com/dod
Tue 24th 12:00 – 12:45 building material throughout and resonate around the world today. Sat and Sun, 10:30 and 14:00
Balfour Beatty Scotland’s history, but proper Fri 27th 12:00 – 12:45 Sat 10.30 Unlocking the Union Canal
Thurs 26th Sept 18:00 – 19:00 Family Bike Ride Walking Tour
North Bridge Renovation maintenance of stone buildings and Terry Levinthal Arts and Craft in Revolutionary
The North Bridge is a Grade A structures poses many challenges. 170 years of Agitation: Henry Edinburgh Family Rides is delighted Meeting at Edinburgh Quay,
China to be offering a family friendly EH3 9QG
listed heritage site, connecting This lecture will demonstrate Cockburn and the work of the Riddle’s Court plays host to the
Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns how geological knowledge and Cockburn Association bike ride as part of Doors Open Scotland’s canals played a defining
Confucious Institute’s major Day. Meet at Victoria Park (by role in the history of the Industrial
and providing essential public understanding is helping to maintain This light-hearted talk will look at the exhibition of Chinese bed quilts
transport links to the city. Since and conserve our country’s priceless legacy of Lord “Henry” Cockburn Jack’s Café and the playpark) and Age of Great Britain and Ireland, and
during this year’s Doors Open Days, cycle off to visit Trinity House and each has a fascinating and unique
June 2018, Balfour Beatty have been stone-built heritage. Paul Everett and work of the organisation exhibiting for the first time in Europe.
the main contractors of the North is a Building Stone Scientist at founded in his honour in seeking to the Victorian School Room, both history. Join the Canal Cultural
STOCKBRIDGE & INVERLEITH
Lovingly preserved by Yang Pei Ming offering children’s activities. You will Heritage Officer from Keep Scotland
Bridge Refurbishment project. As BGS Scotland. He researches the protect and enhance the amenity of the Shanghai Propaganda Poster
well as discussing the structure’s provenance of historic masonry, of the City of Edinburgh. Terry need bikes in good working order Beautiful on a 2-hour guided walk
Art Centre, this rare collection and suitable clothes for the weather. to explore the social and industrial
comprehensive history, the Balfour conducts building stone surveys, Levinthal is the Director of the presents an intimate window into
Beatty site management team will quarry assessments and provides Cockburn Association. Keep an eye out for more details history of Edinburgh’s Union Canal,
everyday Chinese life in the 1950’s on https://edinburghfamilyrides. opened in 1822, as a 32 mile-long
demonstrate some of the innovative stone-matching advice for building and 1960’s. We are delighted to
technologies being used on the conservation. Fri 27th 19:00 – 20:00 blogspot.com. uninterrupted ‘contour canal’ from
offer Doors Open Days participants Edinburgh Quay in the heart of the
project, including some ‘behind the Crichton Wood a special curator’s introduction to the Sat 16:30
hoarding’ insights, 3D digital scanning Thur 26th 12:00 – 12:45 Scots Baronial meets the capital to the Falkirk Wheel.
exhibition and a contextual talk on Weeds Galore! Advance booking essential via
and 360° photography. Sean O’Reilly New York Five life in revolutionary China. Meet at the Cockburn Association,
Edinburgh’s place in the origins Architect Crichton Wood will https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/
Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street, unlocking-the-union-canal-
Tue 24th 19:00 – 20:00 of global conservation practice discuss the key concepts of Scots Sat 10:00 – 12:00 EH1 1SR
John Lowrey Dr Sean O’Reilly, Director of baronial architecture used in the Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park tickets-64660691870
Foraging in the urban landscape
Edinburgh’s Architectural The Institute of Historic Building work of American Architect and Walking Tour or your back yard. Find out which Sat and Sun 10:30 and 14:30
Global Connections. Conservation will discuss how theorist, Louis Kahn, including 26b Gilmerton Dykes Street, common weeds are both food and Edinburgh’s Global Connections
John Lowrey, Senior Lecturer approaches to conservation vary on expressive relationships between EH17 7QN medicine. Learn how to incorporate on foot
in Architectural History at the a global scale and the influence of form and function, and geometric Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park is one weeds into delicious nutritious From our European neighbours to
University of Edinburgh, will discuss Edinburgh in the global conservation plan transformations. Wood will of Edinburgh’s finest green spaces recipes. So, are weeds friend or far-flung corners of the world, our
the international influences on movement. also discuss the impact of Kahn’s use and twice the size of Princes Street foe? You will have a whole new capital city has always looked beyond
Edinburgh’s architecture. of Baronial architecture on other Gardens. Organised by the Friends perspective after this informative tour its borders for inspiration, influence
American architects of the 20th group, which is developing a local with Medical Herbalist Julia Cook. and trade. Join a qualified member
Many thanks to The Office of the European Commission in Scotland and the Century, showing how some of these heritage trail, this walk will feature the of the Scottish Tourist Guides
French Institute for their generous contributions to Doors Open Days. concepts can be used to develop a history and beauty of the park and Association for a free 90-minute walk
modern “Scots,” architecture. Stenhouse Village dating back more to explore Edinburgh’s international
than 300 years. See former mills and connections by uncovering the
hear about Gilmerton Cove, the secrets hiding in plain sight.
Booking essential via Limestone Mines and the tragic story
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2 Book talks now! www.cockburnassociation.eventbrite.co.uk of the ‘Stenhouse Witches’.
www.friendsofburdiehouse.org
Booking essential via: https://
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East Lothian
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
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attract large numbers of visitors and you may have to queue and others require advance booking.
Please ensure that you check opening times carefully, as arrival outwith these times will result in entry
being refused. Doors Open Days Edinburgh is organised by The Cockburn Association and forms part
of a national programme coordinated by the Scottish Civic Trust (www.doorsopendays.org.uk) under
the Council of Europe’s European Heritage Days initiative. A sister event, Scottish Archaeology Week, is
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delivered by Archaeology Scotland – visit https://www.digitscotland.com/events/ for details.
Key to symbols Contents 2019
Parking Central Edinburgh 10
Edinburgh North 29
Toilet facilities
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Disabled toilet facilities
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Edinburgh South 41
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Full wheelchair access
Edinburgh West 45
Limited wheelchair access
Edinburgh North West 52
Global connections events Edinburgh South West 54
Advanced booking essential East Lothian 56
Parking may be limited
Please use public transport where possible.
Keep in touch via our website and facebook for updates to the programme
and the latest news on venues: www.cockburnassociation.org.uk
Email: admin@cockburnassociation.org.uk
Write to us at:
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The Cockburn Association,
Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street,
Edinburgh, EH1 1SR.
Facebook: Cockburn Association
Twitter: @theCockburn
Instagram @edinburghdoorsopendays If you enjoyed Doors Open Days
#dodscot this year, please consider
making a donation to the
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Cockburn Association
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1. Advocate’s Library 2. Anatomical Museum 3. Appleton Tower 4. Assembly Rooms 5. Augustine United 6. Baha’i Centre
Edinburgh Central
Edinburgh Central
Church
Parliament House, Doorway 3, Old Medical School of Informatics, 54 George Street, 41 George IV Bridge, 44 Albany Street,
Parliament Square School, Teviot Place, 11 Crichton Street, EH2 2LR EH1 1EL EH1 3QR
EH1 1RF EH8 9AG EH8 9LE
Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:30 – 15:00 Sat 12:00 – 17:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 and Sat 10:30 – 15:00
(last entry 15:30) Sun 14:00 – 16:00
The Advocate’s Library is part of The Anatomical Museum at the A controversial building since The Assembly Rooms officially Augustine is a diverse, progressive 44 Albany Street is a category
the Parliament House complex University of Edinburgh opened its inception, Appleton Tower opened in January 1787 and ever Christian congregation of the ‘A’ Listed Georgian Townhouse
and is a private law library for the in 1884 and still forms an integral recently underwent a thorough since the building has been at the United Reformed Church, with a from the early 1800s probably by
Faculty of Advocates, Scotland’s part of the ‘Old Medical School’ refurbishment with a new heart of special occasions and rich history of global connections. William Sibbald. Albany Street was
Bar. The Corridor, designed by (designed by Robert Rowan entrance and enhanced facilities celebrations in the capital, hosting Our four-storey building rises not part of the Reid and Sibbald
William Playfair, was opened in Anderson). The museum has and services. Home to the royalty, celebrities and nobility. up from the Cowgate towards first extension of the New Town
1833 and the Law Room was the one of the largest and best- University’s world-leading School an elaborate tower that earned but was incorporated into it. It was
former site of the trial of Burke preserved collections of anatomy of Informatics since the Cowgate The venue has continued to the church the nickname of “the the home of the Milne family and
and Hare. in Scotland, including the skeleton fire in 2002, it’s currently used evolve with the times, with major bridecake” when it was opened visited by Robert Louis Stevenson.
of the serial killer William Burke! for teaching while research has extensions and renovations, all the in 1861. The building is home to the
Global Connections: An exhibition The specimens and preparations moved to the Informatics Forum while maintaining its impressive
highlighting the global connections of the Edinburgh Baha’i Community, and
Library and the Faculty of Advocates will on display have helped to teach across the road. The state-of-the- Georgian grandeur and first-class Our permanent exhibition shares has been refurbished to bring out
be featured. anatomy to students for 300 art study suite on Level 9 offers hospitality. a story that began in one of the the original features.
years. Today the museum is still amazing view of the city. city’s most deprived areas and
Activities: Timed tours will occur
used by medical students as a We have a fantastic history here at reflects our roots in the ‘Radical’ Activities: Guided tours, refreshments
throughout the day allowing visitors to Activities: 30-minute tours will take the Assembly Rooms, not only as a
see the main part of the Library. Tickets resource and study space. place hourly at 10.30am, 11.30am,
Scottish Reformation. Stained www.edin-bahai.org.uk/opendoors.
are available for all tours at the door on 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm and must
significant building of social use, but glass by Robert Burns (1869– htm
the day. The last tour will begin at 15:15. Global Connections: Since it’s be booked in advance via https://www. as part of the historic Edinburgh 1941) also featured.
establishment in 1726, the Medical ed.ac.uk/informatics/news-events/doors- New town’s heritage.
www.advocates.org.uk School at the University of Edinburgh open-day-2019 Global Connections: Augustine
has welcomed students from across Global Connections: These ideas, is collaborating with its tenant
the world. Many of the students who www.ed.ac.uk/informatics/news- although over 230 years old are still organisations Christian Aid and
graduated from Edinburgh in the 18th events/doors-open-day-2019 continued today, not only on a local Jubilee Scotland to share examples
and 19th centuries went on to establish level but global as well. The venue of partnership and justice activism
medical schools in the United States, regularly hosts international conferences, worldwide, from the church’s
Canada and Australia. Today the museum dinner and events and sits as one of foundation to the present day. We will
is used by a vast range of students of the founding venues for the fringe and also celebrate our partnership with
all nationalities. The building itself has an international festival which continues to the global LGBTQ+ Metropolitan
international theme, the architecture welcome thousands of international and Community Church, and mark the 50th
being heavily influenced by the medical local visitors into our grandeur each year. anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
schools of Italy and the museum itself
based on similar institutions in France Activities: Guided tours of the venue Activities: Guides on hand, and
and Germany. at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm with our refreshments
guides. Alternatively, feel free to wander
Activities: Skeleton Trail for children. and explore the venue on your own. http://www.augustine.org.uk
Due to the limited capacity of the
Anatomical Museum, access will be on www.assemblyroomsedinburgh.co.uk
a one-in, one-out basis, with a queuing
system in place throughout the day.
www.ed.ac.uk/biomedical-sciences/
anatomy/anatomical-museum
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7. Bayes Centre 8. Buccleuch & 9. Burns Monument 10. Canongate Kirk 11. Castle Mills 12. Chapel of St Albert
Edinburgh Central
Edinburgh Central
Greyfriars Free Church and Kirkyard (The Kirk (Edinburgh Printmakers) the Great
of Holyroodhouse and
47 Potterrow, 10 West Crosscauseway, Regent Road Edinburgh Castle) George Square Lane,
EH8 9BT EH8 9JP Below Calton Hill 1 Dundee Street, EH8 9LD
153 Canongate, Royal Mile, EH8 8BN
EH3 9FP
Sun 10:30 – 14:30 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:30-16:30 Sat 10:00 – 18:00 and Sat 13:00 – 18:00
(last entry 15:30) Sun 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 13:30-16:30 Sun 10:00 – 18:00 Sun 14:00 – 17:00
At the Bayes Centre, world- The church was built in 1856/57 This prominent monument Canongate Kirk,The Kirk of Edinburgh Printmakers The Chapel of St Albert the
leading data science and artificial by J J & W H Hay of Liverpool for on the slopes of Calton Hill Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh transformed the former North Great is part of St Albert’s
intelligence teams are shaping the Free Buccleuch Congregation commemorates poet Robert Castle, was founded in 1688. The British Rubber Company HQ into Catholic Chaplaincy which
a better future for everyone. established at the 1843 Disruption Burns. Monuments in this style architecturally unique design is a vibrant new creative hub, Castle exists to serve the spiritual
Working with partners, we are and has one of the largest were built in ancient Athens to by James Smith, with aisles and Mills. Placing art and creativity needs of staff and students at
a proving ground for data-driven hammerbeam roofs in the country celebrate the poetic arts, and was a cruciform plan. The finely at the heart of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh’s Universities.The
innovation to solve real-world as well as an impressive spire designed by Thomas Hamilton built ashlar façade is in a Dutch Fountainbridge area, this much- Chapel was designed by Stuart
problems through scientific 174 feet high.The church is B listed to house a statue of the bard by architectural style and the luminous, loved post-industrial building is Allan of Simpson and Brown and
enquiry, inspiring design and is filled with many original features, sculptor John Flaxman. columned baroque interior was once again serving the community opened in 2012. It received many
industrial collaboration. including a large stained-glass wonderfully restored by Stewart who saved it from demolition. architectural rewards and, as well
window and solid pitch pine pews. Burns’ poetry and song will be Tod & Partners in 1947. Various as serving the spiritual needs of
The £45 million building, located performed by members and notable memorials in the kirkyard This £11m project has created hundreds of people each week, it
at the heart of the University’s Global Connections: The congregation friends of Edinburgh and District include the graves of Adam Smith an international centre for is visited daily by people from all
Central campus, was officially has a strong international flavour and Burns Clubs.The Burns Poetry and Robert Fergusson. printmaking and creative industries. over the world, who have heard
there are also active links with churches, garden around the monument
opened in October 2018.The missions, schools and aid work in several Housing a year-round programme or read about it.
contains flowers mentioned in his Global Connections: Information panels
Centre’s impressive space is open continents. in the kirk explain how James Smith, of exhibitions, events and learning
in design, providing interactive poetry. the kirk’s architect, spent time in Rome to nurture talent and enrich lives, Access via the lane between
Activities: Refreshments available.
places for occupants to foster Guided tours. Global Connections: Robert Burns’ and brought a knowledge of classical Castle Mills inspires people to George Square and Middle
relationships. poetry and songs have global architecture to his work in Scotland; connect with creativity. Meadow Walk
www.buccleuchfreechurch.co.uk connections as his works are translated and how key Enlightenment figures
Activities: The ground floor atrium and into the languages of the world, and associated with the kirk, such as Adam Global Connections: The internationally-
seminar room will be open to visitors celebrated whenever peoples meet Smith, had international connections and inspired exhibition Deer Dancer by
to find out more about the work or part. global influence. We will provide tours Hanna Tulikki explores representations
happening at the Bayes Centre, including of the kirk and kirkyard focussing on the of deer in traditional dance around the
visual displays from Edinburgh Centre global connections of some of those world, and will be open to visitors.
for Robotics and Design Informatics, the Burns Monument buried here.
NASA Valkyrie interactive touchscreen Activities: Throughout the day, you will
experience and the Bayes Cafe will be www.canongatekirk.org.uk have the opportunity to view our two
open for food and refreshments. exhibition galleries, take a peek into our
Creative Industries Studios, home to
There will also be tours every half an creatives of all sorts, and enjoy special
hour to visit the Centre, including the offers in the gallery shop. Guided tours
garden roof terrace, in collaboration will be provided at 11.00 and 15.00 on
with the Informatics Forum. Tours start Saturday and Sunday. Booking essential
in the atrium of the Informatics Forum via the Edinburgh Printmakers website.
and advance booking is essential via the
Bayes website. www.edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/
exhibition/Doors-Open-Day-2019
https://www.ed.ac.uk/bayes/bayes-
events/upcoming-events/bayes-
doors-open-day
Castle Mills
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13. Chapel of St John 14.City Observatory 15.The Cottage, West 16. The Cockburn 17. The Dean Gardens 18. Dovecot Studios
Edinburgh Central
Edinburgh Central
Princes Street Gardens Association
23 St John Street, Collective, City Observatory, West Princes Street Gardens, Trunk’s Close, Via Ann Street and 10 Infirmary Street,
EH8 8DG 38 Calton Hill, EH2 2HG 55 High Street, Eton Terrace, EH4 1QE EH1 1LT
EH7 5AA EH1 1SR
Sat 10:30 – 15:00 Sat 10:00 – 17:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 14:00 – 17:00 Sat 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 10:00 – 17:00 Sun 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 10:00 – 16:00
Founded in 1677, Lodge The iconic City Observatory on The Cottage is nestled in the Next to John Knox House is Free parking in the neighbourhood Dovecot Studios is a world-
Canongate Kilwinning meets in Calton Hill, designed by William heart of West Princes Street Moubray House. Although the renowned tapestry studio and
the historic Chapel of St John, Playfair in 1818, was restored Gardens, below the floral clock. frontage dates from c. 1630, the The Dean Gardens is the largest leading centre for contemporary
the oldest purpose-built Masonic and re-opened in 2018 as part This Category C-listed cottage house was originally built around of the four ‘pleasure grounds’ to art, craft and design. Located in
meeting room in the world today of Collective, a new centre for was designed by Architect Robert 1477, by Robert Moubray. Andrew border the Water of Leith.They the heart of Edinburgh Old Town,
dating from 1735. Throughout contemporary art. Calton Hill was Morham in 1886. Originally the Moubray built a new house at are the second-biggest private Dovecot Studios occupies a
its long history, the Lodge has the birthplace of astronomy and Head Gardener’s house, the the rear in 1529. It was restored amenity gardens in Edinburgh former Victorian Bath House, the
drawn members from all ages and time-keeping in Edinburgh and Cottage has now been restored by the Cockburn Society in 1910. encompassing over seven acres, Infirmary Street Baths, which were
walks of life, all of whom would the City Observatory houses two into a distinctive Victorian cottage, Here Daniel Defoe edited the featuring a series of planted the first public baths in Edinburgh.
agree that it is impossible not to telescopes, a Fraunhofer-Repsold complete with a spectacular dining Edinburgh Courant (1710) and slopes and level lawn areas with
be moved by the atmosphere transit telescope (1831) and, room. The Cottage operates as the shop was the premises of many delightful viewpoints over Global Connections: As a leading
the Dean Valley.The lay-out of international tapestry studio, Dovecot
that exists in the Chapel of St upstairs in the McEwan Dome, a the campaign base for The Quaich publisher Archibald Constable prides itself on working with artists
John. The spirit of many famous 6 inch astronomical observatory Project, a partnership between the (1774-1827). Outside on the pathways, lawns and the wooden from around the globe. We have
members pervades the place, refracting telescope, made by Ross Development Trust and the street is one of the wells which pavilion are virtually unchanged created many tapestries and rugs with
including James Boswell, Rudyard T Cooke,York, in 1896 and not City of Edinburgh Council. use to provide the water supply from the original Victorian era international artists, and our work is held
Kipling and Robert Burns. ordinarily open to the public. to the Old Town.The office of the plans but the tennis court has in many international collections.
Activities: Behind the scenes tour of been replaced with a well-
Activities: The Chapel features an Global Connections: Celestial one of Edinburgh’s most-well recognised Cockburn Association is located in https://dovecotstudios.com/
Organ by John Snetzler (1710-1785). It observations made at the City houses to learn more about the Cottage the old cellars of Moubray House equipped children’s play- area. tapestry-studio/timeline/
is still in regular use and is hand pumped. Observatory were used to track and the Ross Fountain and the Quaich and accessed from the garden Activities: Children’s playground open
It will be played during the course of the accurate time. By providing a time- Project’s plans to reimagine West Princes and back of the building. Come
afternoon. Refreshments available. keeping service which eventually led Street Gardens as a space for all in the www.deangardens.org
heart of Edinburgh.
and find out about the Cockburn
to the One O Clock time-ball on
www.lck2.co.uk/ the nearby Nelson Monument, the
Association’s work for the past
Observatory directly contributed to the Taster sessions from community groups 144 years in the conservation
global expansion of trade and empire running in the gardens, including Tai Chi, and enhancement of Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios
through Scotland’s maritime fleet. outdoor play and nature-based crafts. landscape and historic and
By setting their ship’s chronometers architectural heritage.
accurately, sailors were for the first time Refreshments available at the Fountain
able to accurately plot their position Café. Activities: The Society for the Protection
at sea. Advance booking essential via of Ancient Buildings in Scotland’s Scholar
www.thequaichproject.org/whats-on Peter McCluskey will be demonstrating
Activities: Tours of the City a range of traditional building skills in
Observatory, including the Cooke the garden.
telescope in the McEwan Dome upstairs,
which is normally closed to the public. Find out more about what the
10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00. Tours will Cockburn does for Edinburgh and what
last around 30 minutes and there is no you can do to help preserve the city
need to book - just drop in. you love.
www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/
Photo: Shannon Tofts
If you enjoyed Doors Open Days
this year, please consider
making a donation to the
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19. Edinburgh Law 20. Edinburgh Sheriff 21. Festival Theatre 22. Georgian House 23. Greyfriars Kirk 24. Informatics Forum
Edinburgh Central
Edinburgh Central
School Court and Justice of the
University of Edinburgh Peace Court
Old College, South Bridge, 27 Chambers Street, 13-29 Nicolson Street, 7 Charlotte Square, Greyfriars Place, 10 Crichton Street,
EH8 9YL Edinburgh, EH1 1LB EH8 9FT EH2 4DR EH1 2QQ EH8 9AB
Sat 10:30 – 16:00 Sat 09:30 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 - 16:30 Sun 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:30 – 16:30 Sun 10:30-14:30
Sun 13:45 – 16:00
Located on the north side of the Edinburgh Sheriff Court and The Festival Theatre sits on The Georgian House, a grand Grade A listed, Greyfriars Kirk Did you know the Informatics
iconic Old College, at the heart Justice of the Peace Court is a Edinburgh’s longest continuous New Town house in Charlotte plays an important part in Scottish Forum has a garden roof terrace
of the University, Edinburgh Law modern building which opened theatre site.The 19 Nicolson Square, was designed by history. In 1638, the National with a wonderful view of the
School is a world-leading law to the public in September 1994. Street locale has been a theatre celebrated classical architect Covenant was presented and surrounding area, including
school rooted in the eclectic, open It is the largest of the Courts site since 1830. It has seen three Robert Adam in 1790.Three signed in the Kirk. In the mid-19th Arthur’s Seat?
and interdisciplinary intellectual within Lothian and Borders and major remodellings during its rich floors have been authentically century the then minister led a
traditions of Scots law. The School after Glasgow, the second busiest and varied history, with the current restored and furnished to reflect movement to change the style of Opened in September 2008,
recently underwent a £35million Court in Scotland. It houses glass-fronted building opening in the luxurious lifestyle of the first worship by introducing the first the Informatics Forum is a fit
refurbishment to create state-of- 18 courtrooms, a cell area and June 1994. It opens onto a fully owners, the Lamont family, who post-Reformation stained glass for purpose building, providing
the-art facilities whist preserving administrative offices. restored auditorium, blending moved in in 1796. See also the windows and one of the first a Forum for Interaction that
the historic features of the 18th a dramatic mix of art nouveau, fabulous kitchen and servant’s organs into a Presbyterian church fosters synergies among the 500
century building. Activities: Tours of courts, cell area, beaux arts and neo-classicism. room in the basement. in Scotland. Between 1929 and researchers in Informatics.
GeoAmey vans, speed camera vehicles,
exhibitions by Justice organisations Activities and Global Connections:
1938, the historic church building Activities: Come and visit the ground
Global Connections: We are a truly Activities: Self-guided tours with was extensively restored and the
and mock trials will be run throughout Hour-long building tours will highlight floor of the breath-taking Forum
international law school with a wealth information sheets and a guide in each
of global connections. Our students the day. the history and heritage of the building room. interior dividing wall between the between 10.30 and 2.30. There will be
and showcase the theatre’s connections two former separate sanctuaries tours to see the garden roof terrace
and staff join us from across the www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk every half an hour – opportunity that
globe and our research has reach with a host of global entertainers. 10:30, 16-minute film “Living in a Grand was removed.The Peter Collins
12:30 and 14:30. Design” dramatises a ‘Day in the Life’ of shouldn’t be missed by photographers!
and impact across the world. As such, organ was installed in 1990. The tour attendees will be then
these international influences will be those who lived in the house in the late
Intergenerational dance workshops 18th – early 19th century taken through the terrace link for an
embedded in our exhibitions, talks and Global Connections: The Kirk is a opportunity to visit the Bayes Centre
tours. where visitors can learn dances from
magnate for international visitors from next door.
across the globe – the vibrant Brazilian Activity room with replica costumes (for all over the Globe. We welcome them
Activities: Exhibits, talks and tours of Samba, the timeless English Waltz all ages), quill pens, handling objects, and to this historic building and they are www.ed.ac.uk/informatics/news-
the newly refurbished building will be through to jumpin’ jive from America colouring in. able to walk through 400 years of events/doors-open-day-2019
available. Booking essential via: www.law. and the dance of the Spanish matador,
history with highlights displayed in our
ed.ac.uk/about-us the Paso Doble. 11:30-12:00 and 13:30- No need to book, but visitors may have exhibitions. The church was founded
14:00. to wait if the house is busy. in 1620 – the year the Pilgrim Fathers
The Law School café will also be open.
Musical storytelling workshops where www.nts.org.uk/Visit/Georgian- ventured to the colonies of the ‘New
www.law.ed.ac.uk/about-us participants will engage with storytelling House/ World’.
and song in multiple languages. Working Activities: Throughout the weekend,
together with professional performance visitors will have the opportunity to
artists they will be create original lyrics view our beautiful sanctuary, museum
to a new composition and explore the and shop. Activities for children are
different styles of staging possible on the available, including a dressing up area.
largest stage in Scotland. All ages and
abilities will be welcome. 12:00-12:30 www.greyfriarskirk.com
and 14:00-14:30.
The Vintage Chorus, the Festival Theatre
choir, will be singing a medley of songs
on a global theme, 13:30-14:30.
Advance booking essential via
www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-
kingdom--edinburgh/free--events/
festival-theatre/?lc=1&page=1&q=
Festival+theatre
Festival Theatre Photo: Robbie Macfarlane Greyfriars Kirk
16 1725. Institut français 26. James Clerk Maxwell 27. JM Architects 28. John Knox House 29. Magdalen Chapel 30. McEwan Hall
Edinburgh Central
Edinburgh Central
d’Ecosse and Consulate Foundation
General of France in
Edinburgh 14 India Street, 64 Queen Street, 43-45 High Street, 41 Cowgate, Teviot Place, Bristo Square,
EH3 6EZ EH2 4NA EH1 1SR EH1 1JR EH8 9AG
West Parliament Square,
EH1 1RF
Sat 11:00 – 15:00 Sat 10:00 – 14:00 Sat 10:00 – 18:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sun 14:00-16:00
Sat 10:00 – 14:00
Sun 14:00 – 18:00
The James Clerk Maxwell JM architects, formally Percy Dating back to 1470 and now A hidden gem in the Old Town. McEwan Hall was presented
There have been public buildings Foundation owns the New Johnson Marshall & Partners incorporated into the Scottish Built in 1541 as the last Roman to the University in 1897 by
on this site for centuries.The Town house in which Maxwell moved in 2006 from Duddingston Storytelling Centre, John Knox Catholic chapel built in Edinburgh William McEwan, not only as a
present one was inaugurated was born.The house contains House and purchased the 17th House is one of Scotland’s before the Reformation it contains ceremonial hall for graduations
in 1904 for Midlothian County. exhibits, scientific models and century A-listed town house at 64 greatest cultural treasures and the only pre reformation stained but also as a gift to the people
Since September 2017, it houses pictures illustrating the work of Queen Street. is associated with the most glass in Scotland still in its original of Edinburgh. Designed by Sir
the Institut français d’Ecosse and Maxwell, who ranks with Newton dramatic events in Scotland’s location.The chapel may have Rowand Anderson, with lavish
Consulate General of France and Einstein as the ‘Big Three’ of Built for the 7th Earl of Wemyss turbulent history. Located in hosted the first General Assembly interiors by William Palin, this
in Scotland, serving as a centre physics. it has retained the cast-iron The Netherbow, the house was of the Church of Scotland in 1560. iconic Grade A listed building
for cultural exchanges in the spearhead railings and cast-iron the home of James Mossman, It also features a remarkable 17th was reopened in 2017 following
very heart of the Old Town and www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.org lamp standards enhancing its goldsmith to Mary Queen of century interior including inscribed a painstaking three-year multi-
civic centre of Edinburgh. All entrance to the 3-storey, attic and Scots, and became known as the wooden panels and a mortuary million pound refurbishment,
are welcome to discover the basement building. final residence of John Knox, the table associated with the which not only ‘refreshed’ its
architecture, our cultural offerings, Protestant reformer. 30 tickets Covenanters. It was the meeting intricate paintings and stonework,
and some unique treasures shown Interior alterations adapted the will be available per half-hour, with place for the charitable activities of but also expanded the function
as part of “behind the scenes” house in these days for large-scale limited tickets available in advance the Hammermen and Incorporate of the Hall to meet the modern
guided tours. entertaining in both the early and via the website. Trades for several centuries. demands of the University.
mid-19th century, and a major
Global Connections:The Institut français alteration circa 1900. Global Connections: The tour of John Global Connections: The Chapel
d’Ecosse and Consulate General of Knox House explains the international has plaques for missionaries from the
France in Edinburgh are the official Activities: Visitors are invited to learn reach of Knox’s influence and places Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society
presence of France in Scotland, aiming about the history of this old town house Scotland in an international context who died overseas in the Middle East.
to showcase European culture in the and specific architectural elements through its association with Mary, Queen
region. within it. of Scots. Activities: Talks 11:00, 12:00, 2:00 and
3:00. Guided tours 12:15, 2:15 and 3:15.
Activities: Guided tours of the building Activities: Self-guided tours of the House
(from the 20,000 book library reserve and surrounding area. Children’s activity www.magdalenchapel.org
to the Edinburgh skyline visible from the
roof); French workshops in association sheets. Refreshments from the cafe
with our language centre and its www.scottishstorytelling
teachers; a Wemyss ware exhibition centre.com McEwan Hall
organised by the Victor Murphy Trust.
www.ifecosse.org.uk
Photo: Robbie Macfarlane
18 1931. Meadows Croquet 32. National Library 33. New College, School 34. National Records of 35. Northern Lighthouse 36. Old College
Edinburgh Central
Edinburgh Central
Club of Scotland of Divinity, University of Scotland Board
Leven Terrace, 7 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh New Register House, 84 George Street, University of Edinburgh
EH3 9LW EH1 1EW Mound Place, 3 West Register Street, EH2 3DA South Bridge, EH8 9YL
EH1 2LX EH1 3YT
Sat 10:00 – 14:00 Sat 09:30 – 17:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 11:00 – 17:00
Sun 10:00 - 15:00 Sun 12:00 – 17:00
The Meadows Croquet Club is The National Library of Scotland New College has a central place in New Register House is one 84 George Street has been Old College sits at the heart of
the home of the National Croquet is Scotland’s largest library.Take this the city’s iconic skyline. Now home of Scotland’s most important the offices of the Northern the University of Edinburgh. Work
Centre. Croquet has been played opportunity to learn more about to the University of Edinburgh’s buildings where National Records Lighthouse Board since 1832. on Robert Adam’s original design
in Scotland since the second half the collections and the history of School of Divinity, which of Scotland provides some of its Built in 1786 as part of James began in 1789 and was completed
of the nineteenth century. Some its impressive building. See behind encompasses students of different public services. It was designed by Craig’s New Town development, by William Henry Playfair who
of the trophies from the early days the scenes, including a visit to ‘The faiths and none, the building was Robert Matheson as the home of the original facade is almost created the magnificent Playfair
are still competed for and will be Void’, a rarely seen area beneath founded as the theological college civil registration in Scotland and unchanged since its construction. Library.The dome, added in
on display. George IV Bridge. Along with our of the Free Church of Scotland opened in 1861. Acquiring No. 82 in the late 1887, bears a 6ft foot high gilded
main exhibition about Scotland’s on 3 June 1846. Discover the 1960’s both buildings were bronze statue of a youth bearing
Activities: Visitors will be able to watch
role in the Enlightenment, there Its centrepiece is the Dome, renovated and developed into ‘the torch of knowledge’ and
games of croquet in progress and will rich history in its magnificent a large and striking circular
also be able to try out the game for will also be special displays on architecture and visit the newly a single office, which included is affectionately nicknamed the
Doors Open Day about the chamber, over 27m (90 feet) a workshop and engineering ‘Golden Boy.’ The meeting rooms
themselves. Please wear flat-soled shoes, refurbished Rainy Hall.You may high, which consists of five tiers
e.g. trainers, if you would like to play. This history, architecture, and opening even catch a glimpse of the New facility within the basement.The and main staircase contain many
is a great opportunity to experience the of the National Library building of ironwork shelving and galleries. basement underwent a complete fine paintings, including a dozen by
game of croquet. College ghost! It’s of considerable interest as a
in 1956. refurbishment in 2016/17 and is Henry Raeburn.
Global Connections: As a leading piece of 19th century functional now a conference and meeting
Activities: We will be offering six centre for research in World Christianity, architecture and structural space for NLB.
www.ed.ac.uk/news
hour-long guided tours throughout the Christian Muslim relations and other engineering.
day, starting from the reception desk at faiths, New College has an international
9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm and Global Connections: Through our
community and global reach. Global Connections: National Records research and development team ‘GRAD’,
4pm. We can accommodate a maximum of Scotland preserves the primary
of 15 people per tour. Advance booking www.ed.ac.uk/divinity we are world leaders in researching and
records for understanding all aspects developing ground-breaking technology
is preferred, but a small number of of Scotland’s history, its people,
places will be available on a first come, to improve the safety of navigation. We
government, economy and society. are also active members of IALA which
first served basis on the day. Book online These records can inspire and engage
at www.nls.uk/events or phone 0131 sets international standards for aids to
communities across Scotland and the navigation.
623 3734. world, as their own heritage is revealed.
Activities: There will be regular talks in
We are also offering 45-minute guided Activities: Include 30-minute tours of the boardroom until 2:30pm each day,
tours of the Library’s Conservation New Register House and Archivists’ and an opportunity to try on our heli
Studio at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, and Garden, 10:30 – 15:30. Advance booking suits and boat suits.
2.15pm. These can be booked in person is essential, informing us of any special
on the day. access requirements on tour routes.
The Library has a café selling hot and Email: customerservices@
cold drinks, soup, sandwiches, and cakes. scotlandspeople.gov.uk or
There is also a shop selling books, cards,
and gifts. Telephone: 0131 314 4300 (Mon – Fri
09:00 – 12:00)
The main exhibition Northern Lights:
The Scottish Enlightenment will be open Please note, that only the tours must be
to visitors from 9.30am – 5pm, and is booked in advance: visitors are welcome
free of charge. to drop in on the day to New Register
House and engage with other activities
www.nls.uk available and NRS staff.
Visitors are advised that the tours will
entail a degree of walking and climbing
stairs and are recommended to wear
suitable footwear.
www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/
visit-us/events-talks-and-visits
20 2137. Orthodox Community 38. Panmure House 39. Parish Church of 40. Queen Street 41. Queen’s Nursing 42. Ramsay Garden
Edinburgh Central
Edinburgh Central
of St Andrew St Cuthbert Gardens Institute Scotland Patrick Geddes Apartment
33 Chapel Street, 4 Lochend Close, 5 Lothian Road, Heriot Row, 31 Castle Terrace, Flat 4f1, Ramsay Garden
EH8 9AY EH8 8BL EH1 2EP EH3 6LA EH1 2EL EH1 2NA
Sat 13:00 – 17:00 Sun 11:00 – 15:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 14:00 – 17:00 Sat 10:00 – 15:30 Sat 12:00 – 17:00
(last showing at 4:30pm)
Sun 12:00 – 16:00
(last showing at 3:30pm) and
The former Buccleuch Parish Built in 1691, Panmure House The oldest Christian site in Queen Street Gardens were The Queen’s Nursing Institute will be every half hour.
Church (now owned by the is the final remaining home of Edinburgh, tradition has it that established under a private Scotland celebrates its 130th
Orthodox Community of St economist and philosopher the church was founded by St Act of Parliament in 1822, anniversary by opening its office
Andrew - Edinburgh) is C-listed Adam Smith, who occupied Cuthbert 1,300 years ago.The intending to safeguard the open on Castle Terrace to the public A wonderful opportunity to visit
and dates from 1755-6. Built as the House from 1778 until his original building no longer stands space along Queen Street as for the first time. Designed by the National Trust for Scotland
overflow for St Cuthbert’s Parish death there in 1790. During his but in its place is a spectacular communal pleasure gardens. James Gowans and completed in Patrick Geddes apartment located
Church, Lothian Road, its tranquil tenancy, Smith completed the final 18th century bell tower and Today, proprietors and tenants 1870, the Institute acquired the within Ramsay Gardens in the
secret graveyard houses several editions of his magnum opus The 19th century church, designed by of neighbouring properties are property in 1890 as a training Old Town.This exquisite period
significant graves. It sits on the Wealth of Nations, and regularly Scottish architect Hippolyte Blanc. entitled to apply for a key and the centre for Queen’s Nurses, funded Arts and Crafts apartment was
western edge a historic triangular hosted key figures of the Scottish levies received meet the cost of by money raised for Queen designed by the town-planner
space known locally as “The Enlightenment. Rescued and Features of the church include the maintenance and upkeep. Victoria’s Golden Jubilee.Today, the
marble-lined Memorial Chapel; and environmentalist Sir Patrick
Causey”. Causey Development restored by Edinburgh Business Institute promotes excellence in Geddes for himself and his family
Trust aims to transform this School, Heriot-Watt University, the beautiful alabaster carving Centre District community nursing. Find out more
of the Last Supper; the mural of The Centre District of Queen at the end of the 19th Century.
space and is partnering with the it is now a new centre for global about the building, the history of It retains many original features
Orthodox Community of St economic and social debate, not Christ in Glory by Robert Hope; Street Gardens was designed by QNIS and our links to Sherlock
our Tiffany stained glass window; Andrew Wilson, Landscape Painter, and is situated next to Edinburgh
Andrew to host this event. normally accessible to the public. Holmes. Castle, with magnificent 360
our impressive marble pulpit and inspired by the classical landscapes
Global Connections: The Orthodox Global Connections:Panmure House font; and our spectacular painting of Claude Lorrain.The gardens Global Connections: The Frontier degree views across the City.
Community of St Andrew is a pan- has been rescued and restored as a of New Zealand’s Lake Tekapo by feature a stone pavilion in the Nursing Service in America, started Activities: 30-minute tours will take
orthodox church based in Edinburgh home for globally relevant, ground- by Mary Breckenridge, was the direct place hourly at 10.30am, 11.30am,
with a multi-cultural community. Whilst breaking economic research, social renowned Scottish artist, Adrian Greek Doric style that underwent result of her visit to QNIS and meeting
Wiszniewski. conservation in 2014. It is 4.25 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm and must
it worships primarily in English - Greek, debate, and the latest academic thinking. with Scottish Queen’s Nurses, some of be booked in advance via https://www.
Slavonic and Romanian are also used, It aims to bring the world to Scotland, acres in size. whom travelled with her to America to ed.ac.uk/informatics/news-events/doors-
reflecting just some of the global just as Adam Smith took Scotland to Global Connections: Our connections help set up the service.
can be seen in our artwork, many open-day-2019
communities the church encompasses. the world. Eastern District
These communities and their global links pieces of which orginate or have gained Activities: There will be a small
inspiration from abroad. Notably, we The Eastern District of the collection of nursing equipment, letters
Advance booking essential via:
will be explored at the event. Activities:The foyer includes a series https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/
of interactive touchscreen displays are currently playing host to Adrian gardens is 6.9 acres in size. and exam papers to view, as well as dod-ramsay-garden-patrick-geddes-
www.edinburgh-orthodox.org.uk/ providing information about Panmure Wiszniewski’s beautiful paiting of Originally designed by John Hay, information about the building and its apartment-tickets-65095029987
www.thecausey.org House, Adam Smith and his works, Lake Tekapo, reflecting the spiritual a nursery man and landscape history.
and The Scottish Enlightenment. There connection between the chapel on its gardener.The gardens feature the
will also be architectural models and shores, and St Cuthbert’s, itself once
situated on the bank of the Nor Loch. Temple of Pluto, a 1984 building
stewards at key points.
that disguises a gas pressure
www.panmurehouse.org regulation station.There is also a
former Nissen hut in use as a tool
shed, bought for £5 in 1946.
22 2343. Regent, Royal and 44. Riddle’s Court 45. The Royal Society 46. Sacred Heart Church 47. Scottish Free 48. The Scottish Gallery
Edinburgh Central
Edinburgh Central
Carlton Terrace Gardens of Edinburgh French House, Official
17a Royal Terrace Mews, 322 Lawnmarket, 22–24 George Street, 28 Lauriston Street, Residence of the Consul 16 Dundas Street,
EH7 5B2 EH1 2PG EH2 2PQ EH3 9DJ General of France in EH3 6HZ
Scotland
Sun 13:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 - 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 16:00 Sat 10:00 – 17:00 28 Regent Terrace, Sat 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 12:00 - 16:00 EH 7 5BS
Sat 12:00 – 16:00 and
Sun 12:00 – 16:00
One of the largest New Town Riddle’s Court, an A-listed 1590s Access with assistance. There is The Sacred Heart Church is a The Scottish Gallery specialises in
gardens in private ownership, its merchant’s tenement, is a hidden limited pay and display parking Roman Catholic Church that is contemporary Scottish and 20th
main format remains relatively gem amidst Edinburgh’s Old available on George Street. served by the Society of Jesus Century painting, and Scottish,
unchanged since its development Town. Painstakingly restored by (Jesuits).The architect of the Nestled on the hillside of Calton UK and international objects.
by William Henry Playfair in 1830. SHBT and re-opened as the The Royal Society of Edinburgh Church was the Jesuit priest Hill, the Scottish Free French Established in South St. David
The design consists of an upland Patrick Geddes Centre, the special (RSE) was established in 1783 and Fr. Richard Vaughn SJ and the House is the Official Residence Street, Edinburgh by Aitken Dott
lawn of seven acres planted with interiors and painted ceilings take has been based on George Street Church was founded in 1859. of the Consul General of France in 1842 as Gilders, Framers, and
specimen trees.The flanking visitors through 400 years of since 1908. It originally occupied Over the years, the church has in Edinburgh.The building was Artists’ Colourmen, the firm also
woodlands of five acres are Edinburgh’s history. numbers 22–24, which had been restored and renovated purchased in 1942 by the Free exhibited work by leading Scottish
planted with crocuses, daffodils been built for the Edinburgh Life on numerous occasions. In 1907, French, who fled Nazi-occupied artists. Following a time in Castle
Activities: This year we are hosting a
and bluebells, providing a carpet of free exhibition of ‘Chinese Bed Quilts’:
Assurance Company (ELAC) in the organ was installed and was France and rallied around General Street, a new dedicated gallery
colour in the spring. offering visitors an intimate window into 1843 on the site of two terraced modified in 1963 and 1974. From de Gaulle in Britain to plan space was opened in 1897 as The
everyday Chinese life in the 1950-60s townhouses designed by David 1963 to 1990 alterations were the Liberation of France. Since Scottish Gallery.The Gallery has
Global Connections: The adjacent through this exquisite rare collection not Bryce. It acquired number 26, then the House has been the
terraces are home to the American
made to make the church more been situated on Dundas Street
exhibited in Europe before (organised whose corner-site façade is built home of France’s much longer
consulate, who donated two silver maple by the Confucius Institute). compatible with the requirements since 1992 and celebrated 175
trees to the garden to commemorate of white Portland stone with a of the post-Vatican II era.The relationship with Scotland, and it Years of Art in 2017.
the victims of 9/11. Riddle’s Court will also be hosting two copper-roofed dome crowned Church is a category A listed has welcomed numerous guests
lectures in the week before Doors with a bronze status of Prudence, building and is neoclassical in coming from all over the world. Global Connections: The Scottish
Open Days, see Events page for more in 1994. Gallery champions international,
design. contemporary applied art and artists
details. Global Connections: “Global
Global Connections: The RSE is Connections” is a very adequate who have a presence within the global
www.patrickgeddescentre.org.uk Global Connections: Located within art community; from young, talented
Scotland’s National Academy and was the Church is a first-class relic of St description of the themes the Scottish
established for the advancement of Free French House represents. As the graduates who may have travelled to
Oscar Romero. Oscar Romero was an Scotland to study at one of the art
learning and useful knowledge. It remains El Salvadoran Bishop who was marytred Official Residence of the French Consul
true to these principles today by playing General, it has welcomed numerous schools, to established makers and
Royal Society of Edinburgh whilst saying Mass on the 24th March artists who have an international reach.
a leading role in challenging, developing 1980. He was killed for standing up for diplomats as well as short-term
and sharing current thinking and ideas oppressed people in his native country. guests: artists, members of the military, Activities: Doors Open Days will be the
that can benefit Scotland and the wider politicians, and so on. As one of the final chance to see several exhibitions
world. It does this through harnessing Activities: Timed tours will occur most important and historic French including solo exhibitions from both
the diverse knowledge and expertise throughout the day allowing visitors to buildings in Britain, the Scottish Free Victoria Crowe and Rebecca Collins,
of its Fellowship of over 1600 experts see the main part of the Library. Tickets French House indeed represents the alongside an exhibition showcasing some
and leaders, drawn from the worlds of are available for all tours at the door on Global Connections that converge into of the finest British and International
science, the arts, business and public the day. The last tour will begin at 15:15. our city. glass artists featuring work from
service. Vidar Koksvik, Harry Morgan, Karlyn
www.sacredheartedinburgh.org Activities: Tours of the building will be
Activities: Virtual tours, displays, ongoing throughout the afternoon. Sutherland, Inge Panneels & Kevin
artefacts, presentations and refreshments Greenfield.
plus a chance to see our ‘Women www.uk.ambafrance.org/-Consulat-
general-Edimbourg www.scottish-gallery.co.uk/
in Science in Scotland’ photographic
exhibition, featuring some of Scotland’s
finest female scientists who are all
shaping our understanding of the world.
www.rse.org.uk
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