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.
17. James Clerk Maxwell Foundation
The foundation is based at the birthplace of Scotland’s greatest theoretical physicist James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879), whose work on electricity, magnetism and light paved the way for electronics, radio, TV, mobile phones and more. On display will be artefacts, memorabilia and posters relating to his work and life. Address: 14 India Street, EH3 6EZ. Open: Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, 12-4pm. | Scottish Civic TRust
18. Kinneil House
This 16th century house near the end of the Antonine Wall in Bo'ness is associated with the powerful Hamilton family and steam engine pioneer James Watt . Visitors will be able to explore the house and meet the Roman Antonine Guard, try their hand at flint knapping and sample Roman baking. Medieval reenactment group Britannia XIV will demonstrate crafts and skills of the time. Address: Provost Road, Bo'ness, EH51 0PR. Open: Saturday, September 26, 10am-4pm. | Scottish Civic Trust
19. Lauriston Castle
Set among beautiful gardens and with stunning views across the Firth of Forth, Lauriston Castle is a 16th century tower house with 19th century extensions, and early 20th century interiors. Visitors have the chance to wander through some of the rooms and see the collection of furniture, prints and object d’art left to the nation by the final private owners in 1926. Address: 2a Cramond Road South, EH4 6AD. Open: Sunday, September 27, 12-2.30pm.
20. Leith School of Art
Leith School of Art is an independent art college offering high-quality art education for everyone, from year-long courses to short courses and workshops. The college invites people to a free, family-friendly creative drop-in session and enjoy making art together. Address: 25 North Junction Street, EH6 6HW. Open: Sunday, September 27, 11am-3pm. | Google