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398 399 </div> 400 401 402 403 404 <div> 405 406 407 408<section> 409 <div class="grid"> 410 <div class="grid__col--12 list-results"> 411 <h1> 412 News 413 </h1> 414 <p>Stay in the know about Doors Open Days!</p> 415 416 417 <div class="vertical-results"> 418 <article> 419 <a href="/news/national-records-of-scotland-26-september/"> 420 <picture class="hide-ie"> 421 <source srcset="/media/qnlosx5e/national-records-1.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd2fe122d4c760?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=530&height=353&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:1200px)"> 422 <source srcset="/media/qnlosx5e/national-records-1.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd2fe122d4c760?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:768px)"> 423 <source srcset="/media/qnlosx5e/national-records-1.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd2fe122d4c760?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:480px)"> 424 <img src="/media/qnlosx5e/national-records-1.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd2fe122d4c760?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=512&rnd=133174099510000000" alt="" class="img-responsive appear-animation" data-appear-animation="fadeInRight" width="418" height="319"> 425 </picture> 426 427 <div> 428 <h4> 429 National Records of Scotland (26 September) 430 </h4> 431 432 <p>National Records of Scotland (NRS) cares for Scotland's national archives, preserving records that tell the story of the nation's people, places and history. General Register House, located at the east end of Princes Street, is one of the world's oldest purpose-built archive buildings still in use.</p> 433 434 <time datetime="2026-08-18">18 August 2026</time> 435 </div> 436 </a> 437 </article> 438 <article> 439 <a href="/news/elgins-historic-building-with-a-new-future-5-september/"> 440 <picture class="hide-ie"> 441 <source srcset="/media/qrylycat/number-7.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd299198c92a20?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=530&height=353&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:1200px)"> 442 <source srcset="/media/qrylycat/number-7.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd299198c92a20?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:768px)"> 443 <source srcset="/media/qrylycat/number-7.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd299198c92a20?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:480px)"> 444 <img src="/media/qrylycat/number-7.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd299198c92a20?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=512&rnd=133174099510000000" alt="" class="img-responsive appear-animation" data-appear-animation="fadeInRight" width="418" height="319"> 445 </picture> 446 447 <div> 448 <h4>
449 Elgin's Historic Building with a New Future (5 September) 450 </h4> 451 452 <p>No. 7 Academy Street is a fitting example of this year's European Heritage Days theme: Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine. 

Once facing an uncertain future, No. 7 has been revived and reimagined for community use, standing today as a remarkable example of what heritage restoration can achieve.</p> 453 454 <time datetime="2026-08-11">11 August 2026</time> 455 </div> 456 </a> 457 </article> 458 <article> 459 <a href="/news/award-winning-hawkhead-activity-hub-opens-its-doors-september-5/"> 460 <picture class="hide-ie"> 461 <source srcset="/media/huhbaskc/number-7-1.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd3a05f6887b50?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=530&height=353&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:1200px)"> 462 <source srcset="/media/huhbaskc/number-7-1.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd3a05f6887b50?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:768px)"> 463 <source srcset="/media/huhbaskc/number-7-1.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd3a05f6887b50?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:480px)"> 464 <img src="/media/huhbaskc/number-7-1.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd3a05f6887b50?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=512&rnd=133174099510000000" alt="" class="img-responsive appear-animation" data-appear-animation="fadeInRight" width="418" height="319"> 465 </picture> 466 467 <div> 468 <h4> 469 Award-winning Hawkhead Activity Hub opens its doors (September 5) 470 </h4> 471 472 <p>The Hawkshead Centre in Paisley, designed by Page Park Architects, is a dedicated hub for ex-servicemen and women with significant sight loss. It offers a warm and welcoming environment where veterans can engage in a variety of activities, gain confidence, and learn new skills. Find out more about the centre and when you can visit.</p> 473 474 <time datetime="2026-08-11">11 August 2026</time> 475 </div> 476 </a> 477 </article> 478 <article> 479 <a href="/news/climb-the-castle-semple-tower-lochwinnoch-5-6-september/"> 480 <picture class="hide-ie"> 481 <source srcset="/media/blsju55k/semple.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25ab20169890?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=530&height=353&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:1200px)"> 482 <source srcset="/media/blsju55k/semple.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25ab20169890?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:768px)"> 483 <source srcset="/media/blsju55k/semple.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25ab20169890?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:480px)"> 484 <img src="/media/blsju55k/semple.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25ab20169890?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=512&rnd=133174099510000000" alt="" class="img-responsive appear-animation" data-appear-animation="fadeInRight" width="418" height="319"> 485 </picture> 486 487 <div> 488 <h4> 489 Climb the Castle Semple Tower, Lochwinnoch (5 & 6 September) 490 </h4> 491 492 <p>Take in stunning views across Castle Semple Loch with a rare opportunity to climb the visitor centre tower during Doors Open Days on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September.</p> 493 494 <time datetime="2026-08-06">6 August 2026</time> 495 </div> 496 </a> 497 </article> 498 <article> 499 <a href="/news/banff-castle-community-centre-aberdeenshire-19-20-september/"> 500 <picture class="hide-ie"> 501 <source srcset="/media/mdkp0vm4/banff-castle.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a6ec7d81f0?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=530&height=353&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:1200px)"> 502 <source srcset="/media/mdkp0vm4/banff-castle.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a6ec7d81f0?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:768px)"> 503 <source srcset="/media/mdkp0vm4/banff-castle.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a6ec7d81f0?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:480px)"> 504 <img src="/media/mdkp0vm4/banff-castle.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a6ec7d81f0?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=512&rnd=133174099510000000" alt="" class="img-responsive appear-animation" data-appear-animation="fadeInRight" width="418" height="319"> 505 </picture> 506 507 <div> 508 <h4> 509 Banff Castle Community Centre, Aberdeenshire (19 & 20 September) 510 </h4> 511 512 <p>With a history spanning more than 800 years, Banff Castle has played an important role in the story of the town and north-east Scotland. Visit during Doors Open Days to uncover its medieval roots, Georgian splendour and continuing importance as a community hub.</p> 513 514 <time datetime="2026-08-06">6 August 2026</time> 515 </div> 516 </a> 517 </article> 518 <article> 519 <a href="/news/holy-trinity-scottish-episcopal-church-elgin-5-september/"> 520 <picture class="hide-ie"> 521 <source srcset="/media/m3mkjjlz/elgin-trinity-2.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a33fdb0c40?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=530&height=353&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:1200px)"> 522 <source srcset="/media/m3mkjjlz/elgin-trinity-2.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a33fdb0c40?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:768px)"> 523 <source srcset="/media/m3mkjjlz/elgin-trinity-2.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a33fdb0c40?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:480px)"> 524 <img src="/media/m3mkjjlz/elgin-trinity-2.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a33fdb0c40?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=512&rnd=133174099510000000" alt="" class="img-responsive appear-animation" data-appear-animation="fadeInRight" width="418" height="319"> 525 </picture> 526 527 <div> 528 <h4> 529 Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, Elgin (5 September) 530 </h4> 531 532 <p>If you're visiting Moray during weekend 1 of the festival, starting on Saturday 5 September, we highly recommend visiting Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church on their 200 year anniversary. See for yourself the three set
532s of stained-glass windows, designed by James Ballantine and his sons between 1876 and 1883. </p> 533 534 <time datetime="2026-08-06">6 August 2026</time> 535 </div> 536 </a> 537 </article> 538 <article> 539 <a href="/news/christ-church-huntly-aberdeenshire-19-20-september/"> 540 <picture class="hide-ie"> 541 <source srcset="/media/vcxkwsxe/christchurch-huntly.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a4e5f1b470?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=530&height=353&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:1200px)"> 542 <source srcset="/media/vcxkwsxe/christchurch-huntly.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a4e5f1b470?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:768px)"> 543 <source srcset="/media/vcxkwsxe/christchurch-huntly.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a4e5f1b470?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:480px)"> 544 <img src="/media/vcxkwsxe/christchurch-huntly.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a4e5f1b470?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=512&rnd=133174099510000000" alt="" class="img-responsive appear-animation" data-appear-animation="fadeInRight" width="418" height="319"> 545 </picture> 546 547 <div> 548 <h4> 549 Christ Church, Huntly, Aberdeenshire (19 & 20 September) 550 </h4> 551 552 <p>New to the 2026 programme, Christ Church in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, will be opening its doors to visitors. Explore this beautifully preserved Victorian church, admire its stained-glass windows and historic Mirrlees organ, and enjoy the peaceful gardens surrounding this hidden architectural gem.</p> 553 554 <time datetime="2026-08-06">6 August 2026</time> 555 </div> 556 </a> 557 </article> 558 <article> 559 <a href="/news/bridgend-farmhouse-edinburgh-26-september/"> 560 <picture class="hide-ie"> 561 <source srcset="/media/zmhfawtp/bridgened.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a976930430?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=530&height=353&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:1200px)"> 562 <source srcset="/media/zmhfawtp/bridgened.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a976930430?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:768px)"> 563 <source srcset="/media/zmhfawtp/bridgened.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a976930430?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:480px)"> 564 <img src="/media/zmhfawtp/bridgened.png?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd25a976930430?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=512&rnd=133174099510000000" alt="" class="img-responsive appear-animation" data-appear-animation="fadeInRight" width="418" height="319"> 565 </picture> 566 567 <div> 568 <h4> 569 Bridgend Farmhouse, Edinburgh (26 September) 570 </h4> 571 572 <p>Visit Bridgend Farmhouse on Saturday 26 September and discover how this former city farm has been transformed into a vibrant community hub. 

Enjoy a lively Fair Day with music, activities, local produce and crafts, then explore the historic farmhouse, gardens and workshops that have helped breathe new life into this much-loved Edinburgh landmark.
</p> 573 574 <time datetime="2026-08-06">6 August 2026</time> 575 </div> 576 </a> 577 </article> 578 <article> 579 <a href="/news/commonwealth-games-glasgow-2026/"> 580 <picture class="hide-ie"> 581 <source srcset="/media/lrdn4mum/tynecastle-park-c-hearts-heritage.jpg?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd1a8b44dea080?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=530&height=353&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:1200px)"> 582 <source srcset="/media/lrdn4mum/tynecastle-park-c-hearts-heritage.jpg?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd1a8b44dea080?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:768px)"> 583 <source srcset="/media/lrdn4mum/tynecastle-park-c-hearts-heritage.jpg?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd1a8b44dea080?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:480px)"> 584 <img src="/media/lrdn4mum/tynecastle-park-c-hearts-heritage.jpg?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dd1a8b44dea080?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=512&rnd=133174099510000000" alt="" class="img-responsive appear-animation" data-appear-animation="fadeInRight" width="418" height="319"> 585 </picture> 586 587 <div> 588 <h4> 589 Commonwealth Games - Glasgow 2026 590 </h4> 591 592 <p>To celebrate the Commonwealth Games, we are looking forward to 2026 Doors Open Days venues that are associated with various sports and games. </p> 593 594 <time datetime="2026-07-23">23 July 2026</time> 595 </div> 596 </a> 597 </article> 598 <article> 599 <a href="/news/doors-open-days-2025-report/"> 600 <picture class="hide-ie"> 601 <source srcset="/media/4qyjrils/2.jpg?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dca66e6100d490?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=530&height=353&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:1200px)"> 602 <source srcset="/media/4qyjrils/2.jpg?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dca66e6100d490?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:768px)"> 603 <source srcset="/media/4qyjrils/2.jpg?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dca66e6100d490?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=267&rnd=133174099510000000" media="(min-width:480px)"> 604 <img src="/media/4qyjrils/2.jpg?format=webp&quality=80&v=1dca66e6100d490?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=512&rnd=133174099510000000" alt="" class="img-responsive appear-animation" data-appear-animation="fadeInRight" width="418" height="319"> 605 </picture> 606 607 <div> 608 <h4> 609 Doors Open Days 2025 Report 610 </h4> 611 612 <p>Our Doors Open Days 2025 report is now live! 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