It’s an opportunity to see behind the scenes in buildings you might pass every day but have never ventured inside.
Doors Open Day - which has been going for the past 36 years - takes place on different weekends in different parts of the country. Buildings in Midlothian were opening their doors to the public this weekend, 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.
Here’s a first instalment of 29 places you can visit in Edinburgh that weekend - look out for more to come.
5. Barclay Viewforth Church
A Gothic Revival church in Bruntsfield, dating from 1864 by Frederick Thomas Pilkington with a soaring landmark spire, richly detailed stonework, a distinctive heart-shaped interior, galleries, painted ceiling, impressive pulpit, organ and warm, theatrical interior space. There will be short guided tours during the day, self-guided information points, a display on the history of the building and congregation, and opportunities to hear about the ongoing life of the church. Address: 1 Wright's Houses, Edinburgh, EH10 4HR. Open: Saturday, September 26, 10am-4pm.
6. Benjamin Tindall Architects @ 17 Victoria Terrace
This four-storey building on the Castle slope with fabulous south-facing views over the Grassmarket to Greyfriars Kirk, the old Royal Infirmary, Heriots school and Edinburgh College of Art, has a rich history before it was converted into the offices of Benjamin Tindal Architects in 1989. Address: 17-18 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL. Open: Saturday, September 26, 10.30am-4.30pm. | Scottish Civic Trust
7. Bridgend Farmhouse
Bridgend Farmhouse is a traditional 18th century farm steading now converted into an independent community centre. It has its own allotments, garden, workshops, kitchen and cafe. There will be guided tours; home-produced food, jams, plants and crafts will be on sale; and there will be live music and games for children, as well as apple-pressing and an art exhibition. Address: 41 Old Dalkeith Road, EH16 4TE. Open: Saturday, September 26, 10am-3pm. | Contributed
8. Broughton St Mary's Parish Church
Opened for worship in 1824 as part of the Georgian New Town, Broughton St Mary’s is a distinctive landmark on the city skyline. Among the church’s most striking features are the stained glass windows, the attractive paneling around the front of the gallery, and the pulpit, said to be one of the highest in Scotland. The fine Lewis organ dates from 1882. Address: 12 Bellevue Crescent, EH3 6NE. Open: Saturday September 26, 10am-4pm | TSPL Photo: Bill Henry