Doors Open Day takes place over the weekend of 24-25 September 2016 in Edinburgh. Many buildings which are normally out of bounds will be open to the public, but beware as sometimes booking is necessary.
Corstorphine Hill Tower is a 20m high stone tower built in 1871 in memory of the author Sir Walter Scott, born a hundred years prior to its construction.
Standing at an impressive 20 metres tall (65ft), the Tower allows a magnificent view of Edinburgh City centre, the Peatlands and the Forth.
John Knox’s House will be open on 24 September 2016 (10 am to 6 pm) and 25 September 2016 (12 noon to 6 pm)
The House, while best known as the residence of Protestant reformer John Knox (c.1513-1572), in fact dates back to 1470 and is rich with history and connections to the Stuart dynasty.
The House was also the residence James Mossman, goldsmith to Mary Queen of Scots.
For more information click here.
The doors of the Filmhouse will be open wide on 24 September 2016 (10 am to 11 pm) and 25 September 2016 (10 am to 11 pm)
The Filmhouse is a world-class independent cinema, showing a variety of films from around the world, from old classics to esoteric art films.
The building is a former church, converted into a cinema in 1978.
Further information can be found by clicking here.
Canongate Kirk will be open on 24 September 2016 (10.30 am to 4.30 pm) and on 25 September 2016 (1.30 pm to 4.30 pm)
Canongate Kirk, The Kirk of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle, was founded in 1688.
The building features a unique design by James Smith, a 17th-18th century architect who pioneered the Palladian style in Scotland. The interior was faithfully restored in 1947.
The Assembly Hall which was for a few years the home of The Scottish Parliament is open only on 24 September 2016 (10 am to 4 pm)
The Assembly Hall was designed by David Bryce and built in 1858- 9. The back of the Hall facing Castlehill was extended east by J. M. Dick Peddie in 1885, with further work in 1902-3. The Hall is notable for its use as a Fringe venue and concert hall.
Find out more on the Church of Scotland website.
The full programme of doors which will be open to the public as well as a programme of talks is here:
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