More than 100 venues will throw their doors open to the public this weekend, September 26 and 27, as part of Scotland’s biggest heritage festival.
Doors Open takes place every year, offering people free access to buildings, unique experiences and a new perspective on the spaces that help shape Edinburgh.
Churches, historic buildings, museums, galleries, businesses and modern homes welcome visitors for a look behind the scenes.
This year’s theme, Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine, invites participating venues and visitors to explore how Edinburgh’s built heritage is being protected, adapted for new uses, and reimagined for the future.
We’ve already featured some of the buildings in the Capital which will be opening their doors to the public:
Scroll through the 23 buildings featured here and decide which ones you want to visit.
And look out for more to come.
1. Richard Murphy House
Architect Richard Murphy's own house was finished in 2015, winning multiple prestigious awards, and it continues to attract interest today. Visitors will be guided around the house in groups of six. And a detailed information sheet is available. Address: 2B Hart Street, EH1 3RN. Open: Saturday, September 26, 9.30am-5.30pm. | Robin Ward
2. Riddle's Court
Riddle’s Court is a picturesque Category A-listed merchant’s tenement situated on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Each room reveals a different chapter of its 500-year history. From 2015 to 2017, the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust undertook a major conservation and regeneration project secure the building's future. Address: 322 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PG. Open: Sunday September 27, 11am-4pm. | Scottish Civic Trust
3. Royal Edinburgh Hospital community garden
Situated in the grounds of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Morningside Place, and managed by Cyrenians, the community garden, woodland and orchard support the recovery of hospital patients with therapeutic nature-based activities alongside NHS staff. Volunteers and buddies give their time to fulfil the gardens aims and objectives. There will be a garden tour at noon. Address: The Growing Space, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside Place, EH10 5HF. Open: Sunday, September 27, 11am-3pm. | Scottish Civic Trust
4. Saltyard community cafe
Saltyard is a community café operated by Gorgie and Palmerston Place Church of Scotland. It forms part of the St Colm’s Sheltered Housing complex built on the site of the former St Colm’s Parish Church. Self-guided displays on heritage. Address: 158 Dalry Road, EH11 2HB. Open: Saturday, September 26, 10am-4pm. | Google