Panmure House, Lochend Close, is the final remaining home of Adam Smith, philosopher and 'father of modern economics.' It was originally built in 1691 and Smith lived there between 1778 and 1790, during which time he completed the final editions of his master works: The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations. In 2008, Edinburgh Business School & Heriot-Watt University undertook to rescue this historic building from dereliction and it was formally opened in 2018. Today it is a centre of excellence for the study of contemporary economics, a place of reflection on the legacy of Adam Smith, and a venue for social and economic debate. Address: 4 Lochend Close, EH8 8BL. Open Saturday and Sunday, 26 and 27 September, 10am-3pm.placeholder image
Panmure House, Lochend Close, is the final remaining home of Adam Smith, philosopher and 'father of modern economics.' It was originally built in 1691 and Smith lived there between 1778 and 1790, during which time he completed the final editions of his master works: The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations. In 2008, Edinburgh Business School & Heriot-Watt University undertook to rescue this historic building from dereliction and it was formally opened in 2018. Today it is a centre of excellence for the study of contemporary economics, a place of reflection on the legacy of Adam Smith, and a venue for social and economic debate. Address: 4 Lochend Close, EH8 8BL. Open Saturday and Sunday, 26 and 27 September, 10am-3pm. | Scottish Civic Trust

Doors Open 2026: 29 Edinburgh buildings offering you a look behind the scenes

By Ian Swanson
Published 13th Sep 2026, 04:45 GMT

It’s Doors Open season and more than 100 Edinburgh buildings are preparing to invite the public in to look round as part of the annual celebration of architecture, culture, and heritage.

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.

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Edinburgh's new Sick Kids Hospital - officially the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - opened in 2021. At the heart of the building, Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity’s hub is a safe, welcoming and family friendly space for children and families to get support. Tours will show families how a thoughtfully designed building, alongside an empathetic team of people can take the fear and worry from a hospital visit Address: RHCYP & DCN Building, 50 Little France Crescent, EH16 4TJ. Open: Sunday September 27, 10am-4pm.

29. Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity

Edinburgh's new Sick Kids Hospital - officially the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - opened in 2021. At the heart of the building, Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity’s hub is a safe, welcoming and family friendly space for children and families to get support. Tours will show families how a thoughtfully designed building, alongside an empathetic team of people can take the fear and worry from a hospital visit Address: RHCYP & DCN Building, 50 Little France Crescent, EH16 4TJ. Open: Sunday September 27, 10am-4pm. | Scottish Civic Trust

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