A Plaque Too Far?

POSTED ON October 10, 2024 BY Terry Levinthal, Director

For the Cockburn, this proposal extends the discussion into the wider promotional and tourism marketing of the city. 

For the Cockburn, this proposal extends the discussion into the wider promotional and tourism marketing of the city. 

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Tall Tales Walking Tour

In front of St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

Virtual AND in-person visits this year


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We’ll be hosting a special free walking tour as part of Doors Open Days weekend on Saturday 25th September from 2pm to 3.30pm. Tickets for this live in-person event must be pre-booked on Eventbrite here.

We will also be hosting a free virtual Tall Tales Tour that you can enjoy from the comfort of your armchair on Sunday 26th September. Booking details here.

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Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:

Arnold Clark Community FundHinshelwood Gibson TrustEuropean Heritage DaysScottish Civic TrustUrwin Studio Edinburgh Web Design

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West Port Garden

2-4 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1
Email: westportgardenersedinburgh@gmail.com

Virtual AND in-person visits this year


Visit in Person

The West Port Garden will be open to visitors this Doors Open Days on Saturday 25th September 2021 from 10.30am-4pm with local volunteers on hand to show them around.

Sadly the Garden is not wheelchair accessible, nor are there any toilets facilities available.

 

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Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:

Arnold Clark Community FundHinshelwood Gibson TrustEuropean Heritage DaysScottish Civic TrustUrwin Studio Edinburgh Web Design

Event Sponsor

Queensferry Benchmark and Sundial Walk

South Queeensferry, EH30 9JU

Virtual AND self-guided tours this year


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Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:

Arnold Clark Community FundHinshelwood Gibson TrustEuropean Heritage DaysScottish Civic TrustUrwin Studio Edinburgh Web Design

Event Sponsor

Leith Walk Police Box

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

Virtual AND in-person visits this year


Visit in Person

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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Visit in Person!

Visit Virtually

Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:

Arnold Clark Community FundHinshelwood Gibson TrustEuropean Heritage DaysScottish Civic TrustUrwin Studio Edinburgh Web Design

Event Sponsor

The Causey Development Trust

The Causey Development Trust, 33 Chapel Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AY
Email: info@thecausey.org

Watch a short film from the Causey Development Trust about their work and aspirations


Visit Virtually

Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:

Arnold Clark Community FundHinshelwood Gibson TrustEuropean Heritage DaysScottish Civic TrustUrwin Studio Edinburgh Web Design

Event Sponsor

Dunbar’s Close Garden

Dunbar's Close Garden, 137 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BW

Virtual tours only this year


Visit Virtually

Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days is supported by:

Arnold Clark Community FundHinshelwood Gibson TrustEuropean Heritage DaysScottish Civic TrustUrwin Studio Edinburgh Web Design

Event Sponsor