Physic Garden at Abbey Strand, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX
Email: holyroodlearning@rct.uk

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Join us this Doors Open Days weekend for a short talk exploring the historic roots of the Physic Garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, together with a brief history exploring just some of the many lives of the fascinating Abbey Strand building.

These free talks will be held on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September in the Physic Garden at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, with a limited capacity for each talk.

Children can take a special trail to help explore the special spaces and stories Physic Garden. Unfortunately the Abbey Strand building itself will not be accessible to the public. For refreshments, the Palace café just across the road is accessible without a Palace ticket and has toilet facilities.

 

 

 

 

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The Georgian House

7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh,, EH2 4DR
Phone: 0131 225 2160
Email: thegeorgianhouse@nts.org.uk

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The Georgian House will be open for free to Doors Open Days visitors on Sunday 26th September from 10am to 3pm (last admission).

Numbers will be strictly limited to 8 people every 15 minutes. Pre-booking via the link below is essential.

 

 

 

 

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Abbeyhill Baptist Church

22 Elgin Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5PB
Phone: 0131 557 4110
Email: abbeyhillpastor@gmail.com

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Abbeyhill Baptist Church will be open to Doors Open Days visitors on Saturday 25th September from 10am to 4pm and will have exhibition displays showing our history. There will also be guided tours of the building and free refreshments.

 

 

 

 

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Newhailes House and Gardens

Newhailes Road, Musselburgh, , EH21 6RY
Phone: 0131 665 1546
Email: newhailes@nts.org.uk

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Newhailes will be open for self-guided tours for the first time ever this Doors Open Days 2021.

Come and explore the public rooms and the behind the scenes areas on Saturday 25th September and Sunday 26th September between 10am and 4pm. Pre-booking via the link below is essential.

There will also be a special children’s trail available over the weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Corstorphine Astoria Centre

18 Kirk Loan, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, EH12 7HD
Email: contact@corstorphineastoriacentre.co.uk

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We’ll open the Corstorphine Astoria Centre from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday 26th September 2021 and our organist will play at various intervals during the day.

Due to the size of the venue (a large open hall), we will safely be able to accommodate a number of visitors – as much as 140 at one time if no COVID restrictions are in place. Visitors are requested to wear masks while inside the hall.

 

 

 

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Corstorphine Heritage Centre (The Dower House)

1A Orchardfield Avenue, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, EH12 7SX
Phone: 0131 316 4246
Email: info@corstorphinetrust.co.uk

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Old St Paul’s Episcopal Church

39 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH
Email: office@osp.org.uk

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Old St Paul’s will be open for free in-person visits on Saturday 25th September from 2pm to 5pm and Sunday 26th September from 1pm to 5pm.

 

 

 

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Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery

High Street, Dunbar, EH42 1ER
Phone: 01620 820699
Email: museumseast@eastlothian.gov.uk

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Dunbar Town House will be open to Doors Open Days visitors from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September 2021.

We will be providing guided tours of the venue at selected times each afternoon. We will also have children’s activities based on the clock and sundials on the outside of the building.

Pre-booking for free tours and timeslots advisable to guarantee access. Bookings can be made by telephoning 01620 820699 or email museumseast@eastlothian.gov.uk

 

 

 

 

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Leith Walk Police Box

Croall Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4LT
Email: hello@leithwalkpolicebox.com

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We will open for 20-25 minute in-person visits between 10am and 11.55am on Sunday 26th September.

Session 1: from 10am to 10.25am – Session 2: from 10.30am to 10.55am – Session 3: 11am to 11.25am and Session 4: from 11.30am to 11.55am.

Sessions can be booked at the link below or you can drop in and join if space allows. The Q & A session will take place in a gazebo outside the box. Please dress for the weather. In the event of a yellow weather warning- the event is likely to be cancelled. Any government COVID regulations in place at the time such as social distancing and mask-wearing will be adhered to. Visitors will be asked to sanitise their hands before entering the police box.

There are currently tram works on Leith walk so please check traffic diversions and bus routes before you travel.

 

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Edinburgh Central Library

George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EG
Phone: 0131 242 8000
Email: central.reference@edinburgh.gov.uk

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