It’s September, so it must be time for Doors Open Days.
The annual event, billed as Scotland’s largest free festival celebrating architecture, culture, and heritage, invites visitors to uncover hidden gems and experience familiar places through fresh eyes.
Doors Open Days are held on different days in different places throughout September. Midlothian will see people exploring buildings behind the scenes next weekend, September 12 and 13. Buildings in West Lothian will be opening their doors on September 19 and 20.
And Edinburgh and East Lothian get their turn at the end of the month, September 26 and 27.
Scroll through the 16 buildings in Midlothian which will be welcoming people next weekend and see which ones you want to visit.
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13. St James the Less, Penicuik
The church will open for people to look at the fabulous stained glass, the memorials and historic reredos designed after the First World War. There will be organ music throughout the day and refreshments will be available. Address: 21 Broomhill Road, Penicuik, EH26 9EE. Open: Saturday, September 12, 10am-3pm. | Google
14. St Mary's in the Park, Dalkeith Country Park
A Scottish Episcopal Church built in 1845, St Mary's has numerous special features like the organ, roof, and stained glass. The water organ will be played throughout the day. Address: Dalkeith Country Park, EH22 2NA. Open: Saturday, September 12, 10am-4pm. | Scottish Civic Trust
15. Temple Old Kirk
Temple Old Kirk is a fine ruined medieval parish church built over the foundations of the Knights Templar Preceptory of Balantrodoch, the headquarters of the Knights Templar in Scotland. Guided tours on request. Address: Shillinghill, Temple, Gorebridge, EH23 4SH. Open: Saturday, September12, 10am-1pm. | John Kerry
16. Thistle Modelmakers
This group of men and women based in Mayfield, Dalkeith, who design, build and operate model railway layouts depicting scenes from around the world. Visitors are invited to see the layouts, with members on hand to give demonstrations and answer questions. Address: Unit 51, Mayfield Industrial Estate, Dalkeith EH22 4AD. Open: Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, 10am-4.30pm. | Scottish Civic Trust