Virtual AND in-person visits this year
McArthur’s Store will be open to Doors Open Days visitors on both Saturday 25th September and Sunday 26th September from 2pm to 4pm. Members of the Dunbar Harbour Trust will be in attendance to answer questions.
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On Sunday 26th September, we plan to open the gates from 9am till 5pm and to have music, art and refreshments from 12pm till 4pm. There is a children’s play park and dogs are welcome on a lead.
Music will be provided by the Edinburgh Gaelic Choir and local band We Travel in Hope. Up to ten community artists will sell their work at stalls and we will have on sale individually wrapped cakes/biscuits and tea/coffee.
There are no toilet facilities in the garden. There are public toilets in Stockbridge, but we cannot guarantee these will be open. There’s not much shelter in the garden, so if it rains – bring umbrellas!
Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:
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Virtual AND in-person visits this year
We will be offering three tours per day (on Saturday 25th September and Sunday 26th). Each tour will have 12 spaces (assuming social distancing regulations have been removed)
The tours will take place at 09.30, 12.15 and 15.00 and will last for a maximum of 2 hours each. Visitors will be expected to book on tours in advance using the Eventbrite booking form and bring their tickets with them.
Guests will be greeted by their tour guide, who will be a member of staff that works on the Seafield site. Their tour guide will usher them into a conference room, for induction and Personal Protective Equipment Provision.
Personal Protective Equipment will be provided to visitors and includes:
All visitors are advised to wear sensible footwear (sturdy, fully covered, flat). If visitors have their own safety boots, they are more than welcome to bring them.
After the induction process, visitors will be shown a short educational video and opportunities for initial questions. Questions can of course be asked throughout the remaining tour.
It is a requirement that visitors remain with their tour guide at all times and obey all instructions that they are given by them. This is to ensure visitors safety, as Seafield WWTW remains an operational site. A tour will be terminated immediately, if a visitor does not stay with their guide/host.
We will clearly be adhering to any Govt Regulations regarding Covid-19 and will make all visitors aware of our Covid processes nearer the time, as these may be subject to change.
As Seafield WWTW is an operational site, guided tours ONLY will be offered to interested members of the public as part of Doors Open Days.
Ticket Information
Visitors will be expected to present tickets at the front gate. Visitors who do not have tickets will be turned away at the front gate.
Arrival Time
It is suggested that visitors arrive no more than 15 minutes before their tour.
ADDITIONAL VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The entrance to Seafield WWTW is situated approximately 200m along Marine Esplanade. There is a large red gate for vehicles and smaller pedestrian access gate next to this. For visitors arriving on foot it is very important that they stay on the pavement closest to the waste water treatment works, as Marine Esplanade is a busy road with large vehicles travelling along it at speed. A Veolia member of staff will be at the front gate to greet visitors and ensure their safety.
Any visitors that arrive early for their tour will be asked to stay in their cars until their tour is ready. If they have arrived by foot, they will be asked to return nearer the time of their tour.
Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:
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Virtual AND in-person visits this year
We will be open to in-person Doors Open Days visitors on Saturday 25th September from 10.30am until 4.00pm. Guided tours will be available throughout the day.
All applicable COVID restrictions and guidelines will be in place. Please put on a face-mask and sanitise your hands before entering the church.
Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:
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Virtual AND in-person visits this year
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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Virtual AND in-person visits this year
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.
Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:
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Virtual AND in-person visits this year
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.
Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:
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Virtual visits only this year
Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:
Event Sponsor
Virtual visits only this year
Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:
Event Sponsor
Virtual AND in-person visits this year
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.
Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:
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