John Muir’s Birthplace Museum

126 High Street, Dunbar, EH42 1JJ
Phone: 01368 865899
Email: museumseast@eastlothian.gov.uk

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Our museum will be open Sat 25th September from 10am – 5pm and Sun 26th September from 1pm – 5pm. Our temporary exhibition will be John Muir, Earth, planet, Universe, examining how John Muir’s Legacy can inform the current fight against climate change.

Take part in children’s activities exploring the world of weights and measures which John would have grown us using in his father’s grain shop.

Booking in advance is advised, call 01368 865899 or email museumseast@eastlothian.gov.uk to book a time slot and guarantee entry.

 

 

 

 

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Preston Tower

Prestonpans, EH32 9GZ
Phone: 01620 827 827
Email: psg-ap@eastlothian.gov.uk

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Doors Open Days activities will take place in the gardens around Preston Tower and Doocot on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September from 11am to 3pm.

Come along to the Tower gardens to join in with any of the activities, music, talks and find out more about the proposed developments. No booking required.

The weekend includes:

  • A stonemasonry workshop with local stonemason Gardner Molloy (both days).
  • Scottish Castles storytelling and a children’s craft activity with community librarian Mark Jamieson (Saturday).
  • Live acoustic music from local musicians Gary Coupland and Anna Scott  (Sunday) 
  • Updates on the ongoing project to repair Preston Tower and Doocot from architect Natasha Huq (Sunday) and from heritage consultant Lyndsey Clark (heritage consultant) and interpretation designer Stephen Kirkpatrick (both days).
  • Giant Jenga for everyone to play with and build a tower. 
  • A photographic display showing internal, external and aerial views of Preston Tower as well as new plans to improve access to the adjacent garden.
  • Tower gardens ideas prints – what would you like to see at the end of the new path in the garden.
  • A video collage of the on-going project at Preston Tower Garden, showing internal images, views from the tower and drone footage around the tower.
  • East Lothian Playrangers activities (Sunday)

Please note that access inside Preston Tower and Doocot will not be available to the public at this time, but come and hear about the plans in progress to secure access to both in the near future.

Prestonpans train station (on the North Berwick line) is just a five minute walk away and the No.26 (Clerwood-Tranent) Lothian bus service stops even closer still just outside Hamilton House on West Loan.

If you plan to come by car, please park in the nearby Prestonpans Community Centre car park (see map below).

 

 

 

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Cramond Kirk

14 Glebe Road, Cramond, Edinburgh, EH4 6NS
Phone: 0131 336 2036
Email: cramond.kirk@blueyonder.co.uk

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Cramond Kirk will be open for visits on Saturday 25th September from 10am until 4pm.

Guided tours of the exterior and kirkyard will commence every 2 hours from 10am until 4pm.  Each tour will last no more than 30 mins and numbers will be limited to 12.  Booking is not required.

Numbers within the building may be further limited by COVID-related social distancing requirements, where a 2m spacing policy and a one-way system will be in operation. Masks should be worn at all times inside.

 

 

 

 

 

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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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Gladstone’s Land

477B Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh,, EH1 2NT
Phone: 0131 226 5856
Email: gladstonesland@nts.org.uk

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Free entry to Gladstone’s Land for Doors Open Days visitors on Saturday 25th 2021 from 10am to 3pm.

Pre-booking at the link below is strongly recommended, but not compulsory (walk-ins will be accepted if there is space). We will be hosting Historical food demonstrations and tastings during the course of the day.

 

 

 

 

 

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Greyfriars Kirkyard

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

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National Library of Scotland

7 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW
Email: nlsevents@nls.uk

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The National Library of Scotland will host limited capacity tours of George IV Bridge on Sunday 26 September.

See their events page from 8 September for further details and how to book. Attendees to adhere to 1m social distancing and wear face masks for the duration of their tour.

If you are passing-by the National Library on Saturday 25th September, on the way to other Doors Open Days venues, you are also invited to pop-in and visit the Library’s current free exhibition, ‘Petticoats and Pinnacles’, celebrating the lives of pioneering Scottish women climbers.

 

 

 

 

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Museum on the Mound

The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ
Phone: 0131 243 5464
Email: info@museumonthemound.com

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Museum on the Mound will be open for free, in-person visits on Saturday 25th, from 1pm-5pm.

You’ll be able to see our newly refurbished displays on the history of Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Bank and, Covid restrictions allowing, take part in various free activities including coin-striking, badge-making, object handling and book binding.

Please note that only the museum will be open to the public. No access is available to the main Head Office building.

 

 

 

 

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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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