It’s billed as Scotland’s largest free festival celebrating architecture, culture and heritage - and Doors Open 2026 has recruited quite a few more buildings ready to invite the public in to see behind the scenes.
The annual event takes places in different parts of the country on different dates - Midlothian’s Doors Open Days were last weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, and West Lothian will be following suit next weekend, September 19 and 20.
Edinburgh’s turn comes on Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27. More than 100 sites in the Capital have signed up to take part.
We’ve already featured 29 places you can visit that weekend - and here’s another 25 also willing to welcome people in for a look around.
Scroll through and decide which ones you want to put on your list.
5. Filmhouse
The reopened Filmhouse is a proudly independent, non-profit cinema and registered charity in the heart of Edinburgh, committed to screening the full diversity of cinema from across the globe. Tours of the building and projection box on offer. Address: 88 Lothian Road, EH3 9BZ. Open: Saturday and Sunday, September 26 ad 27, 10am-5pm. | TSPL
6. Friends of Warriston Cemetery
The first garden cemetery in Edinburgh, opened in 1843, the cemetery was in private ownership until 1994, when it was compulsorily purchased by the city council following years of abandonment. The Friends of Warriston Cemetery group was set up in July 2013 and works with the council to restore the 14-acre, heavily overgrown cemetery, seeking a balance between family/public access and biodiversity and wildlife protection. Guided tours should be pre-booked: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/warriston-cemetery-doors-open-day-2026-tickets-1989656582398 Address: 40C Warriston Gardens, EH3 5NE. Open: Saturday, September 26, 9.30am-4pm. | Scottish Civic Trust
7. Gladstone's Land
One of Edinburgh's oldest townhouses, with parts dating back to 1501, Gladstone's Land was a merchant hub in the 17th and 18th centuries, where the wealthy could buy imported goods such as spices and fabric. Each floor represents a different century and offers a glimpse into the life and business of some of the past residents. Pre-booking required via Gladstone's Land. Address: 477B Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, EH1 2NT. Open: Sunday, September 27, 10am-5pm. Address: 477B Lawnmarket, EH1 2NT. Open: Sunday 28 September, 10am - 5pm. Photo: Scottish Civic Trust
8. Gorgie Road Church
The church building has been a place of Christian worship in the centre of Gorgie for over 100 years. It is a flexible space that is well-used by church and community groups. Now part of Gorgie and Palmerston Place Church, it is the product of several church unions. There will be a display of Christian heritage and members will be available for conversation. Address: 190-192 Gorgie Road, EH11 2NX. Open: Saturday, September 26, 11am-3pm, and Sunday, September 27, 11.15am-12.30pm. | Scottish Civic Trust