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.
9. Gracemount House
Gracemount Mansion, built around 1780, is a historic Georgian villa with deep roots in Edinburgh's medieval past. Originally named Priesthill, this local landmark served as the rectory for St Catherine’s Chapel and stands a short walk from the famous Balm Well. It was gifted to the community around 1920, became a youth centre in 1963 and closed in 2018. There will be guided hard-hat tours, offering visitors an up-close look at the mansion’s history, architectural challenges, and community-led restoration project. Address: 47 Gracemount House Drive, EH16 6HF. Open: Sunday September 27, 12-5pm. Photo: Scottish Civic Trust
10. Granton Castle Walled Garden
Granton Castle Walled Garden has stood on the coast of north Edinburgh since the turn of the 16th century and is managed by the community. It is a historic green-space where anyone can volunteer or visit. The castle was built in the late 15th century, rebuilt in 1544, refurbished in them17th century and demolished in 1921. There will be garden history walks and talks. Address: West Shore Road, EH5 1QB. Open: Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, 1.30-4pm. | Scottish Civic Trust
11. graton:hub / Madelvic House
granton:hub is based in Granton's historic Madelvic House. It is a small charity dedicated to the arts, local heritage and the Granton community. The building was the head office of Scotland's first purpose-built electric car factory. Doors Open Day will include exhibitions and a walking tour. Visitors can book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doors-open-day-saturday-26-september-2026-tickets-1995718643185?aff=oddtdtcreator Address: Granton Park Avenue, EH5 1HS. Open: Saturday, September 26, 11am-3.30pm. | Google
12. Greyfriars Kirk
Situated in the heart of the Old Town, Greyfriars Kirk was founded in 1620 and was the first church to be built in post-Reformation Edinburgh. It is also an important venue for the arts, a beautiful space for social events and a popular visitor destination, welcoming a record 120,000 visitors from all over the world last year. There will be tours of the Kirk, exhibitions and children's activities. Address: 1 Greyfriars Place, EH1 2QQ. Open: Sunday, September 27, 2-5pm. Photo: Jon Savage Photography