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.
13. Greyfriars Kirkyard
One of the most famous graveyards in the world, it is the second most popular free tourist attraction in the whole of Scotland. Ground for the graveyard was gifted by Mary Queen of Scots to the people of Edinburgh in 1561 and it was laid out on the site of a former Franciscan Friary. It contains the nation's finest collection of 17th and 18th century stone carvings and monuments and if, of course, at the centre of the story of Greyfriars Bobby. The Covenanter Prison area is normally closed to the public but will be open for Doors Open Day. Address: Greyfriars Place, EH1 2QQ. Open: Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, 10am-4pm. | TSPL
14. Impact Arts
Impact Arts is a creative arts charity using creativity to improve lives, build confidence and create opportunities for people and communities across Scotland. It is hosting an exhibition at St Michael's Church, Slateford, throughout Doors Open Day weekend, showcasing the talent and creative minds of its participants. Address: 1 Slateford Road, EH11 1NX. Open: Saturday, September 26, 10am-4pm, and Sunday, September 27, 10am-3pm. | Google
15. Inch House
Inch House is a traditional 16th/17th century Scottish tower house set in a magnificent surrounding park. Although greatly extended in Scots baronial style in the 1890s, it maintains much of its original grace and character and many fascinating historical features. Since 1968 it has housed the local community centre. Guided tours every 30 minutes. Address: Inch Park, 225 Gilmerton Road, EH16 5UF. Open: Saturday, September 26, 11am-5pm | Scottish Civic Trust
16. Invisible Cities walking tours
Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that redefines city exploration by training people who've experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides. Tours explore areas such as the Old Town and Leith, with particular focuses on crime, drug culture, and the history of women. Saturday September 26, 11am to 1pm - Women of Edinburgh Tour, meeting point: Maggie Dickson’s, Grassmarket. Book here: https://thecockburnassociationcopy.beaconforms.com/form/d4e67467 Saturday, 3pm to 5pm - Innovators and Inventors of Edinburgh, meeting point: Middle Meadow Walk (in front of Sainsbury’s). Book here: https://thecockburnassociationcopy.beaconforms.com/form/35247659 Sunday September 27, 11am to 1pm - Crime and Punishment Tour, meeting point: Maggie Dickson’s, Grassmarket. Book here: https://thecockburnassociationcopy.beaconforms.com/form/67c477d0 Sunday, 3pm to 5pm - Authors and Writers of Edinburgh, meeting point: Canongate cemetery entrance. Book Here: https://thecockburnassociationcopy.beaconforms.com/form/654e0f23 | Scottish Civic Trust