Augustine United Church

Augustine United Church, 41-43 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL
Email: administrator@augustine.org.uk

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Augustine’s will be open to Doors Open Days visitors on Saturday 25th September from 10am – 5pm and Sunday 26th September from 2pm – 5pm. Our volunteer guides will be on hand to answer your questions.

The sanctuary will be available for viewing together with our heritage exhibition and our audio-visual resources. Light refreshments will also be available for those who need a pick-me-up!

Offices will be closed and there will be no planned access to the gallery or lower levels of the building. The tower is inaccessible.

To book your place on one of our new outdoor urban pilgrimages “Herstory” over Doors Open Days weekend please click the link below when it opens for bookings closer to the date.

 

 

 

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Out of the Blue Drill Hall

36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, EH6 8RG
Phone: 0131 555 7100
Email: marketing@outoftheblue.org.uk

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The Out of the Blue Drill Hall will be open to Doors Open Days visitors on Saturday 25th September from 10am-4pm.

We will be running tours of the building and our monthly Out of the Blue Flea Market will be open in the Main Hall from 10am-3pm.

The licensed Drill Hall Cafe will also be open and serving delicious snacks and refreshments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fountainbridge Library

Fountainbridge Library, 137 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1BG
Email: Fountainbridge.library@edinburgh.gov.uk

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Institut français d’Ecosse

West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF
Phone: 0131 285 6030
Email: frenchclassesife@gmail.com

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This year, we are delighted to open our doors to the public once more. Discover our wonderful building’s history through a self-guided tour and a series of free activities throughout the day.

Our Doors Open Days event takes place on Saturday 25 September 2021 (10-11:30 children/family activities, 11:30-16:00 all public):

  • FREE event – Our children films sessions are back with a special screening at 10am (approx. 30min). Book now!
  • FREE event – Then head to our library for l’Heure du Conte with our librarian Catherine at 10:30am. Book now!
  • FREE event – For those who can’t make the early screening, another family film will take place at 11am. Book now and attend either or both screenings at 10am and 11am!
  • FREE event – Walk around our spaces and discover The Tolerance Project exhibition with graphic design posters displayed all around the ground floor. The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm. More info here.
  • FREE event – From 11:30am to 4pm, visit the different spaces of our building with some self-guided tours (just follow the green signs!) or access the 2nd floor (accessible by lift) to test your French level for free!

The offices of the Consulate General of France in Scotland, the offices of the Edinburgh Art Festival and those of the RSNO will not be open to the public.

 

 

 

 

 

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Greyfriars Kirkyard

26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QE
Email: Bereavement@edinburgh.gov.uk

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre

The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre, 25 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AP
Email: info@arthurconandoylecentre.com

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Meadows Croquet Club

Leven Terrace, Edinburgh, EH3 9LW
Phone: 0845 250 4394
Email: info@meadowscroquet.org.uk

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Drop in and see us at the Meadows on on Saturday 25 September between 2pm – 4pm.

No need to book and we will provide all the equipment. Just bring some flat soled shoes. Unfortunately we cannot offer refreshments this year but you will still get a warm welcome.

 

 

 

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Quaker Meeting House

7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL
Email: office@equaker.org.uk

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Edinburgh Quakers welcome you to visit us on Saturday September 25th, between 12 noon and 4 pm. Information about the building’s history and its current role will be available, with volunteers on hand to answer questions.

Opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.

 

 

 

 

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St Mary’s Parish Church, Haddington

Sidegate, Haddington, EH41 4BZ
Email: sessionclerk@stmaryskirk.co.uk

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We will welcome Doors Open Days visitors on both Saturday 25th September from 11am to 4pm  and Sunday 26th of September from 1.30pm to 4pm.

COVID regulations will apply. Please wear a facemask inside our building, contact details will be taken, sanitiser will be available, with one metre distancing in operation.

Our bell tower is inaccessible at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bridgend Farmhouse

41 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4TE
Phone: 0131-564-0068 or 00706 674108
Email: info@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk

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We will be open to Doors Open Days visitors on Sunday 26th September from 11am till 4pm. We have full toilet facilities and disabled access and, hopefully, our cafe will be open for teas and coffees.

There is limited parking on site but some cars can be parked immediately opposite in Inch Park or, some distance away, in Cameron Toll car park.

We will be laying on guided tours as and when people arrive.

 

 

 

 

 

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