More than 100 venues in Edinburgh are inviting people in to look around this weekend as part of Scotland’s annual Doors Open Days.
The event began in 1990 with 44 buildings in and around Ayr. But over the past three and a half decades it has expanded to cover the whole country and more than 950 buildings across the country were involved last year.
It’s an opportunity to visit places which are not normally open to the public or get a glimpse behind the scenes in buildings which may be familiar from the outside - all for free.
Some venues are open both Saturday and Sunday, others just on one day.
We’ve already highlighted many of the buildings taking part:
Scroll through this final instalment of 19 buildings and see which ones you want to visit.
5. US Consulate General
The U.S. Consulate General will open its doors for visitors as part of its ongoing “America250” campaign to mark 250 years of American independence. A special lecture will be delivered by historian Murray Pittock at 11am. Pre-booking is required for the lecture and for visits, timed at 12,30pm, 1pm, 1,30pm or 2pm. Visitors must have photo ID for entry. Address: 3 Regent Terrace, EH7 5BW. Open: Saturday, September 26, 11am-2.30pm. | Scottish Civic Trust
6. Unitarians in Edinburgh
St Mark's Unitarian church is home to Edinburgh’s Unitarian congregation, which has roots in the city going back to 1776. The building has long served as a space for liberal religion, reflection, music, community gathering and welcome. On Saturday, join a guided historical walk on 250 Years of Unitarianism in Edinburgh - book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-historical-walk-250-years-of-unitarianism-in-edinburgh-tickets-1997840627096?aff=oddtdtcreator On Sunday, join a 'craft-ivism' session on the theme of 'being good future ancestors' - book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-ancestors-fun-free-craftivism-session-tickets-1997846543793 Address: 7 Castle Terrace, EH1 2DP. Open: Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, 2-5pm | Scottish Civic Trust
7. Abden House - Confucius Institute
Abden House was built in 1855 for Thomas Nelson, founder of the Scottish publishers of the same name. Built with three storeys in the Jacobean revivalist style of the 19th century, the building now belongs to the University of Edinburgh, gifted to them by Sir Donald Pollock, and is home to the Confucius Institute for Scotland. Address: 1 Marchhall Crescent, EH16 5HP. Open: Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, 11am-3pm.
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8. Chapel of St Albert the Great
The modern Catholic Chapel of St Albert the Great is located in the peaceful garden of a 1766 townhouse. Commissioned in 2011 by the Dominican Order who serve as chaplains to Edinburgh’s universities, the Chapel serves as the spiritual home of Catholic university students and staff and great many others besides. The garden features a newly installed bronze statue: “St Dominic” by Kenny Hunter. Address: George Square Lane, EH8 9LD. Open: Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, 1pm-5pm. | Scottish Civic Trust