Starbank Park in Trinity is a stunning walled garden, a ‘Victorian Park’ which has been restored to its former glory by the active Friends of Starbank Park group, with some pollinator-friendly planting along the way. Central to the park's design and history is Stabank House, once the home of the Victorian Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone’s aunt and uncle. The house was bought in 1891 by Leith Town Council and was a museum from 1920 to 1931, but is now a private house again. The Friends - who celebrate their 10th anniversary this year - use the side building where the history of the park is on display. It won ‘Best Neighbourhood Park UK’ in 2018 and in 2021 Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited the park with Fields in Trust and planted an apple tree. Doors Open weekend will see a harvest display and guided tours, children’s crafts, chalk drawing and a planting demonstration as well as a history display and talk. Open: Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, 10am - 4pmStarbank Park in Trinity is a stunning walled garden, a ‘Victorian Park’ which has been restored to its former glory by the active Friends of Starbank Park group, with some pollinator-friendly planting along the way. Central to the park's design and history is Stabank House, once the home of the Victorian Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone’s aunt and uncle. The house was bought in 1891 by Leith Town Council and was a museum from 1920 to 1931, but is now a private house again. The Friends - who celebrate their 10th anniversary this year - use the side building where the history of the park is on display. It won ‘Best Neighbourhood Park UK’ in 2018 and in 2021 Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited the park with Fields in Trust and planted an apple tree. Doors Open weekend will see a harvest display and guided tours, children’s crafts, chalk drawing and a planting demonstration as well as a history display and talk. Open: Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, 10am - 4pm
Starbank Park in Trinity is a stunning walled garden, a ‘Victorian Park’ which has been restored to its former glory by the active Friends of Starbank Park group, with some pollinator-friendly planting along the way. Central to the park's design and history is Stabank House, once the home of the Victorian Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone’s aunt and uncle. The house was bought in 1891 by Leith Town Council and was a museum from 1920 to 1931, but is now a private house again. The Friends - who celebrate their 10th anniversary this year - use the side building where the history of the park is on display. It won ‘Best Neighbourhood Park UK’ in 2018 and in 2021 Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited the park with Fields in Trust and planted an apple tree. Doors Open weekend will see a harvest display and guided tours, children’s crafts, chalk drawing and a planting demonstration as well as a history display and talk. Open: Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, 10am - 4pm

Edinburgh Doors Open Day 2023: 17 more venues to visit and learn more about, from Lost Close to funeral home

By Ian Swanson
Published 23rd Sep 2023, 04:45 BST
Funeral home, Lost Close, churches, garden and university hubs among places welcoming visitors

Edinburgh’s Doors Open Days are here – scores of buildings are ready to welcome visitor this weekend, September 23-24, 2023.

And there’s a huge variety of venues throwing open their doors to let people see parts of the premises not normally on show to the public. Among the buildings in this selection from the programme are the Lost Close in the heart of the Old Town, a funeral home in a Victorian villa, churches with interesting features and several university buildings with stories to tell about the past and the future.

We have already featured other buildings which are taking part in three other photo galleries. For some of the venues, visitors must book in advance. Some are open both Saturday and Sunday, others just on one of the days. All Doors Open Days events and activities are free. Take a look at our latest selection and decide where you will go on your venture of discovery.

We have already featured other buildings which are taking part in three other photo galleries. For some of the venues, visitors must book in advance. Some are open both Saturday and Sunday, others just on one of the days. All Doors Open Days events and activities are free. Take a look at our latest selection and decide where you will go on your venture of discovery.

Stockbridge Parish Church in Saxe-Coburg Street, a Grade-B listed Georgian building completed in 1823, is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. It is a magnificent space which has a flexible stage, a balcony with a splendid church organ and separate halls. Visitors will have an opportunity look round the building and discover some of its history. And there will be various musical items throughout both days.

17. Stockbridge Parish Church

Stockbridge Parish Church in Saxe-Coburg Street, a Grade-B listed Georgian building completed in 1823, is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. It is a magnificent space which has a flexible stage, a balcony with a splendid church organ and separate halls. Visitors will have an opportunity look round the building and discover some of its history. And there will be various musical items throughout both days. Photo: Scottish Civic Trust

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