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Stirling’s
Doors Open Days
& Archaeology Month
Sat 15th & Sun 16th September 2018
with events throughout September
All Completely Free
Part of European
Doors Open Day 2018
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Doors Open Day is a celebration of Stirling’s built heritage, both
old and new, and we hope you enjoy the many wonderful buildings
which are opening their doors for us this year and the exciting events
organised for Archaeology Month. It’s all completely for free! Look out
for the balloons / blue banners on participating buildings.
Doors Open Days and Scottish Archaeology Month (both supported by Historic
Environment Scotland www.historicenvironment.scot), are Stirling’s contribution to
European Heritage Days, which take place throughout Europe each September.
European Heritage Days have been happening annually since 1999, they were
launched by the Council of Europe in 1991 and are now run by the Council of
Europe and the European Commission. This year hundreds of thousands of people
throughout the signatory States of the European Cultural Convention will celebrate
Europe’s cultural heritage.
Doors Open Days and Archaeology Month, as part of European Heritage Days,
highlight local skills and traditions, the history of an area, architecture and works of
art, but the broader aim is to bring citizens together in harmony even though there
are differences in cultures and languages.
For further information on European Heritage Days please go to www.ehd.coe.int
Doors Open Days in neighbouring areas;
Clackmannanshire – 29th & 30th September
East Dunbartonshire – 8th & 9th September
Falkirk – 15th & 16th September
South Lanarkshire – 29th & 30th September
North Lanarkshire – 8th & 9th September
Perth & Kinross: Perth City – 29th & 30th September
Perth & Kinross: Strathearn & Kinross-shire – 22nd & 23rd September
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1. The Search for Stirling’s First Swimming Pool Dig
Friday 31st August
Saturday 1st September
Stirling’s first swimming pool was for Milton miners, and we’re going to
dig it up….. come and help us dig.
Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk
2. St Ninian’s Kirk
St Ninian’s Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd, Stirling, FK7 9AY
Tuesday 4th September 2.00 – 3.00pm
Carron Valley, FK7 9QX
A rare chance to explore St Ninian’s Old Church
Yard from ancient Celtic Christianity to Bonnie
Prince Charlie!
Booking essential, contact Murray Cook
cookm@stirling.gov.uk.
3. Abbey Craig:
From Picts to Vikings Dig!
6th to 8th September
The vitrified fort on Abbey Craig was destroyed and refortified over
1500 years ago, and has links to Angles, Picts, Vikings and King Arthur!!!
Come and help us explore it!
Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk
With thanks to the Cowane’s Trust for permission.
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4. In Wallace’s Footsteps!
Meet Legends Café, National
Wallace Monument, Causewayhead,
FK9 5LF.
Tuesday 11th September, 12.00noon - 2.00pm
Explore The Battle of Stirling Bridge on the Anniversary of Wallace’s
most famous victory, with Dr Murray Cook, Stirling Council’s
Archaeologist. Duration 2 hours, some rough ground and lots of steps,
wear appropriate clothes.
Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk
5. Back Walk Sculptures
Friday 14th September, 1.00 - 3.00pm
Join Ranger Claire Bird in exploring the wonderful sculptures on the
Back Walk from the Wolf that helped us defy the Vikings to Scotland’s
first female archaeologist and much, much more!
Booking essential, contact the Ranger Service for more details
countryside@stirling.gov.uk
6. Balfron Cemetery
Friday 14th September, 11.00am - 12.00noon
From the Abbot of Innchaffrey to Waterloo and Greek Thompson,
Balfron is one of Stirling’s most historic and often overlooked
cemeteries. A guided tour of the lovely little gem by the wonderful Pat
Thompson, doyenne of all things Balfronny!
Duration 1 hour, easy going and relaxed.
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Image of
Wolfcraig
© Stirling Smith
Art Gallery & Museum
7. Walking Tours with Stirling City Heritage Trust –
John Allan ‘A Man of Original Ideas’
Tuesday 11th September, 6.00 – 7.00pm
This walking tour celebrates the work of local Victorian architect, John
Allan. The walk will take us through Stirling city centre and King’s Park
to visit a number of John Allan’s most important buildings and discuss
the work and life of this most extraordinary man who contributed so
significantly to the townscape of Stirling. He left an incredible legacy
of tenements, grand villas and architecturally distinctive commercial
buildings. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk.
Booking required for tours. Please book your place on either/both tour
with Stirling City Heritage Trust on 01786 498 462 or email lindsay@scht.
org.uk
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Image of
King Street
© Stirling Archives
8. Walking Tours with Stirling City Heritage Trust –
King Street ‘A Place of Quality’
Thursday 13th September: 6.00 – 7.00pm
meeting point: outside King Street entrance to Stirling Arcade
This walking tour celebrates the architectural heritage of King Street.
Originally the royal burgh’s ‘High Gait’ the street was transformed in the
nineteenth century to be the jewel in Stirling’s commercial crown with
banks, large commercial retailers and well-known hotels. In support
of the recent booklet and exhibition by Stirling City Heritage Trust, this
walk in King Street will provide an insight into the architectural legacy
of this period. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk.
Booking required for tours. Please book your place on either/both tour
with Stirling City Heritage Trust on 01786 498 462 or email lindsay@
scht.org.uk
9. Allan’s Primary School Bastion
Saturday 15th September,
12.00 – 4.00pm
29 Spittal Street, Stirling FK8 1DU
This beehive bastion on the Old Town Wall, behind
Allan’s Primary School, dates from the 1500’s. It later
served as a gunpowder store, was converted into a
Doocot sometime in the 1700’s and, more recently, was renovated in
2003. The Old Town Wall itself is constructed directly onto the rock
which, in many places throughout the Old Town, is only just below the
ground surface. Three gun loops are visible from the south side of the
wall. Take this rare opportunity to come along and see inside and find
out a bit more about this little building.
Limited disabled access.
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10. Blair Drummond
House
Friday 14th September, 1.00 - 3.00pm
Cuthil Brae, by Stirling, FK9 4UT Take the access marked “Cuthil
Brae”, near Kincardine parish church, off the A84 between Stirling
and Doune.
This amazing Category B Listed baronial mansion dates from 1868-72
and was designed by J C Walker. It is situated within its own attractive
parklands which now overlook the adjacent safari park. Come and
meet some of the people who live and work here, ask questions and
see what a special place this is. Visitors can look around the house
themselves or join one of the regular guided tours of the house and
grounds - tours will last approximately 30 minutes. Children and
families are most welcome and children can enjoy the new activity trail
and flying fox!
Teas, coffees and delicious home baking will be available. The InTouch
workshop will be open for visitors to buy items made by our residents
and day students with funds from this going to Camphill Blair
Drummond Sport and Recreation centre appeal.
Limited disabled access to main building - due to stairs.
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11. Iris Murdoch Building
Saturday 15th September,
10.00am – 2.00pm
University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA
The Iris Murdoch Building is the home of the Dementia Services
Development Centre (DSDC) at the University of Stirling and is an
international centre of excellence whose purpose is to improve lives
for people living with dementia, promote creating dementia friendly
communities and improving policy and practice. It was officially opened
in March 2003 by Dame Judi Dench, an advocate for improving lives
for people with dementia. Dame Iris Murdoch was an Irish novelist and
philosopher, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 1997. Judi Dench and Kate
Winslet both portrayed Iris Murdoch within the movie ‘Iris’.
This was the first dementia friendly public building in the UK and
still attracts visitors from around the world. It houses the Design and
Technology Suite. The Suite provides examples for those looking to
visually understand how they can make space more supportive for
someone living with dementia. The principles for dementia design
remain the same, which is one reason why the building is so popular with
visitors.
Come along to visit the Iris Murdoch Building during Doors Open
2018 and you will be able to:
• take a handset tour of the Design & Technology Suite, tour duration
approx. 30 mins. Please visit the reception desk on arrival for a tour
handset (handsets only available in English).
• view the artwork on display within the gallery
• access the DSDC publications and information library
• take a walk in the DSDC’s dementia friendly garden and take in the
breath-taking views over Airthrey Loch towards the castle.
Disabled access – the building is fully accessible by wheelchair but
entrance doors are not automatic opening - staff will be able to assist if
required.
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12. St Mary’s Scottish
Episcopal Church
Saturday 15th September,
10.00am – 4.00pm
Main Street, Aberfoyle FK8 3UJ
This Gothic Arts and Crafts simple style church building, designed by
James Miller and constructed by Hugh Kennedy, dates from 1892-3
and is Category C Listed. It was constructed by the quarry workers
from the Aberfoyle slate quarry in their own time and for no pay. The
church’s first congregation included many of these quarry workers
who had come from Ballachulish and the Western Isles, a staunchly
Episcopalian area of Argyll, who had settled in Aberfoyle to work in
quarries here.
Disabled access.
13. Stirling Community Fire
Station
Saturday 15th September,
11.00am – 3.00pm
Raploch Road, Stirling FK8 1TH
Always one of the most popular Doors
Open Days attractions! Visitors can take
a tour, find out about all the specialist firefighting equipment, see the
training facilities, ask questions and learn about Community Safety
and Home Fire Safety Visits.
The station will be operational throughout and Doors Open Days
and visitors might get a safe opportunity to watch the fire personnel
responding to an incident. In the event of any emergency Specialist
Fire Safety Staff will remain at the station with visitors.
Disabled access to the yard.
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14. Stirling Sheriff Court
Saturday 15th September
10.00 – 4.00pm (last tour 3.00pm)
Viewfield Place, Stirling FK8 1NH
An opportunity to visit the cells! Popular with all the family, the
Category B Listed Sheriff Court is not to be missed. Originally designed
by Thomas Brown in 1864 then modified by Wardrop and Reid in
1874-76. Court Room One contains an impressive hammer-beam roof,
original seating and hooded canopy above the judge’s bench. Tours of
the court rooms and cell area will last approximately one hour and will
take place every half hour. This building is very popular and the tours
can be extremely busy, please be aware that you may have to queue
and that tours may be closed if maximum numbers are reached.
Disabled access.
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15. Stirling Tolbooth
Saturday 15th September
10.00 – 4.00pm
Jail Wynd, Stirling FK8 1DE
Located within the heart of Stirling’s Old Town and now a thriving Arts
and Music Venue, the Tolbooth has been a workhouse, wartime army
recruitment post, town hall, a courthouse and a jail and is the site of
the last ever execution in Stirling. Visitors are welcome to come in and
wander around this Category A Listed building or can advance book a
place on a tour of the building.
Tickets for guided tours need to be booked in advance via the
Tolbooth Box Office on 01786 274 000 or Albert Hall Box Office 01786
473 544. Tours will begin at 11.00 & 1.00, for up to 20 people, and will
last approximately an hour.
Limited disabled access – to all floors and public areas via lift but the
guided tours include staircases and narrow doorways and therefore
may not be suitable for everyone.
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16. The Engine Shed
Saturday 15th September
10.00am – 4.00pm
Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ
This Buildings Through Time
10.00am – 4.00pm
Join us at the Engine Shed this Doors Open Days in Stirling to construct
your own building out of paper. This is a drop-in workshop and is
suitable for age 5+, Parental/guardian supervision is required for the
duration of the workshop.
Conservation Science
10.30am – 1.00pm
This Doors Open Days in Stirling join a member of Historic
Environment Scotland’s Conservation Science team and explore the
many techniques used to conserve our built environment. During your
visit you will hear about the scientific analysis of building materials
and how this helps us to conserve more than 300 properties in Historic
Environment Scotland’s care. Suitable for all ages.
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Digital Documentation
1.30 – 4.00pm
Historic Environment Scotland’s Digital Documentation team uses
cutting edge digital technologies to document our heritage in 3D. The
data from digital heritage projects like the Scottish Ten and Rae Project
continues to be used to inform conservation, heritage management
and interpretation. Join a member of the team to hear more about their
work and to see how they conserve our heritage. Suitable for all ages.
Disabled access.
Doors Open Day Photo Competition
Stirling is a city full of rich history, and its story is
reflected in its architecture. From the changing
face of our high streets, to some of Scotland’s most
renowned architects and royal residences, Stirling’s
buildings tell the exciting stories of the city itself.
For Stirling Doors Open Days, the Engine Shed,
part of Historic Environment Scotland (HES), are
running a photography competition. Participants
should submit a photo of their favourite building in Stirling to be in
with a chance to win a day out at Stirling Castle, including lunch for 4
people (up to a value of £50). The top entries will be showcased at an
exhibition at the Engine Shed.
All entries must be submitted to technicaleducation@hes.scot, with
the subject line ‘Photo Competition’ and received by no later than
Monday 17 September.
All entries for Stirling Doors Open Day photo competition which are
displayed at the Engine Shed will be used solely for the purposes of
the exhibition. Permission will be required from the copyright holder
to use any of the photographs submitted for the competition for any
other purpose. Should any photographs submitted for the competition
feature people, photographers will have obtained permission to take
and use these photographs for the competition.
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17. Walking the Marches
Saturday 15th September
11.00am – 1.00pm
Old Municipal Buildings, 8-10 Corn Exchange Road, Stirling FK8 2HU
Come along and help celebrate our heritage, taking part in the
800-year-old tradition of inspecting Stirling’s city boundaries. It
promises to be a lively procession complete with our very own Stirling
Bellman, Pipe Bands and medieval time travellers.
The Walking of the Marches will start and finish at the Rotunda at the
bottom of King Street, with the Albert Halls, Smith Art Gallery and
Museum, Cowane’s hospital and the Holy Rude as key stopping points
along the way and will last around 90 minutes.
Come along and join us, bring a banner if you like!
There will be a lunch in the Golden Lion Hotel c1.30pm for those
who would like to continue the celebration and hear more about
Stirling’s past, present and
future. Tickets are £20
per person and will be
allocated on a first come
first served basis, so act
soon to guarantee your
place, you can email us on
stirlingwalkingthemarches@
gmail.com to find out more.
Disabled access.
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18. Logie Old Kirk
Saturday 15th September 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 16th September 2.00 – 5.00pm
Logie Old Kirk, FK9 4LB
Logie Old Kirk has been a centre of Christianity for over 1500 years:
explore its history with the Volunteers of the Logie Old Graveyard Group.
No booking required!
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19. Bannockburn House
Saturday 15th September : tours start 10.30am, 12.30, 2.30pm
Sunday 16th September: tours start 10.30am, 12.30, 2.30pm
Bannockburn FK7 8EY
Bannockburn House is Category A Listed
and has survived largely unchanged since
the 17th century, apart from a Victorian
extension. After over 50 years of dormancy
the house and surrounding gardens
and grounds were bought by the local
community in December 2017 - with help
from public donations and grants from
organisations including Stirling Council
and the Scottish Land Fund. A dedicated
group of volunteers is now breathing new
life into the house and grounds with the
aim of creating a community hub providing a range of activities and
resources to benefit future generations. Come and discover the house’s
connections to centuries of history, and its links to the worldwide tartan
trade.
Crafts, souvenirs and snacks will be available – sorry, cards not yet
accepted. Parking available on driveway of house for booked visitors
only.
Booking essential. Tours are by arrangement only.
To book your place please go to http://www.bannockburnhouse.scot/
bannockburn-house-events/ and follow the links.
Anyone not booked will not be able to visit the building.
Limited disabled access.
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20. Carbeth Hutters Community Company
Saturday 15th September: 1.00 – 2.30pm
Sunday 16th September: 1.00 – 2.30pm
Stockiemuir Rd., Carbeth G63 9AY
Carbeth is a collection of
characterful, off-grid huts set
within the designed landscape
of the Carbeth Estate. The huts
date back to the time of the First
World War and some families still
have huts there and have seen
many generations enjoy visiting
the area.
Come along and take a tour of the Carbeth Estate and learn about the
history, aims and ethos of the community.
Meet before 1.00pm at the Community Hut (take the access road
immediately to the left of the old Carbeth Inn, first right and it’s the
first building on the right) for a 1.00pm start. Good walking boots are
essential and rainwear is an advisable option.
Booking essential and places are limited. Places must be booked before
5pm on Wednesday 12th September To book your place please email
doorsopendays@stirling.gov.uk or call 01786 233 670 (Mon-Weds).
Very limited access only - due to rough and undulating ground.
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21. Church of the Holy Rude
Saturday 15th September: 11.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday 16th September: 11.00am – 4.00pm
St John Street, Stirling FK8 1ED
The iconic Holy Rude at Stirling’s Top of the Town is one of Scotland’s
most important medieval churches. This Category A Listed building
dates from 1407 and has particularly impressive interior and stained
glass windows. See if you can find the inscription in the floor that marks
the place where King James VI was crowned in 1567. The Top of the
Town graveyards are full of interesting headstones and sculptures and
very characterful, definitely worth visiting when you’re at the Holy Rude
and Cowane’s Hospital.
There will be a King James Bible
exhibition. Walk Round Guides of
Significant Features in the church
will be available to visitors.
Disabled access.
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22. Cowane’s Hospital
Saturday 15th September: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday 16th September: 12.00 – 4.00pm
49 St John Street, Stirling FK8 1ED
This Category A Listed hospital building at
the Top of the Town was designed by John
Mylne in 1639 and founded by John Cowane
for poor members of the local Merchant Guild.
Originally two storeys inside it was altered in
1852 to form a guildhall with balcony, gallery
and elongated windows in the main hall.
The Top of the Town graveyards are full of
interesting headstones and sculptures and
very characterful, definitely worth visiting
when you’re at the Cowane’s Hospital and the Holy Rude.
The hospital and café will be open for visitors to wander round and
have a snack. Lots to see and a lovely place to sit outside or nearby,
especially on a nice day.
Disabled access to ground floor.
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23. Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church
Saturday 15th September: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday 16th September: 1.00 – 4.00 pm
Albert Place, Stirling FK8 2RG
On Sunday 16th only - guided tours will be available to visitors. Tour
times are not fixed and will be offered to visitors upon arrival, tour
duration is approximately 30mins.
This Category A Listed church was consecrated on 12 September 1878
and is thus celebrating its 140th Anniversary. It was designed by one
of Scotland’s most prolific architects, Sir Robert Rowand Anderson. In
1920 Sir Robert Lorimer was commissioned to create a Memorial Chapel
within the church to commemorate the dead of World War I. This church
has many special interior features, including fine stained glass windows,
one of which was transferred from the church’s previous building in
Barnton Street.
There will be a small display on the life of St Ninian and, as well as the
usual services, Choral Evensong on 16th September. Details on Facebook
@HolyTrinityStirling and www.holytrinitystirling.org .
Disabled access.
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24. Kippen Parish
Church
Saturday 15th September: 2.00 – 5.00pm
Sunday 16th September: 2.00 – 5.00pm
Fore Road, Kippen FK8 3D
The beautiful village of Kippen overlooks the Carse of Stirling and has
amazing views across to the Trossachs. The Category B Listed Kippen
Parish Church dates from 1825, was enlarged in 1928 and was first
mentioned in public records in the 1300s. This is a well-loved for church
building which contains a stunning wealth of arts and craftsmanship
on the inside and it is well worth the trip to Kippen to see.
Disabled access.
25. Kippen Smiddy
Saturday 15th September: 2.00 – 5.00pm
Sunday 16th September: 2.00 – 5.00pm
Kippen Cross, Rennie’s Loan, Kippen FK8 3DX
Kippen Smiddy is located within a particularly
characterful range of buildings in one of the prettiest
places in the Stirling Council area. The building dates
from the late 1700s, it is situated within the Kippen Conservation
Area and is Category C Listed. It was used by the Rennie family as a
blacksmiths for nearly 200 years until the mid-1980s. It is now owned
by the National Trust for Scotland. Don’t miss this chance to visit this
authentic Smiddy building.
Limited disabled access.
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26. Leighton Library
Saturday 15th September: 11.00am – 3.00pm
Sunday 16th September: 11.00am – 3.00pm
The Cross, Dunblane FK15 0QA
Come and visit Scotland’s oldest purpose-built private library,
prominently located within the centre of the historic Cathedral City of
Dunblane and close to the Golden Post-box. This impressive Category
A Listed traditional building is over 300 years old, it is particularly
characterful form the exterior and the well preserved interior retains
furnishings as well as the library’s collection of books. The friendly
volunteers will be pleased to tell you more about the history of this
wonderful building.
Unfortunately no disabled access due to forestairs.
27. Mugdock Castle
Saturday 15th September:
2.00 – 5.00pm
Sunday 16th September:
2.00 – 5.00pm
Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian
Road, Milngavie G62 8EL
Mugdock Castle is situated within the
scenic Mugdock Country Park, which
is one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions. This Scheduled
Ancient Monument dates back to the 1300’s and retains its original
four-storey south-west tower mostly intact. Come and see inside the
Castle tower and climb the stairs to the top and enjoy the fantastic
views from the parapet walk over Mugdock Country Park and beyond.
Disabled access to grounds, there is no access to tower.
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28. Old Auchentroig
Saturday 15th September:
tour times will be shared upon booking your place.
Sunday 16th September:
tour times will be shared upon booking your place.
Buchlyvie, Stirling FK8 3PB
This is a very rare opportunity for a limited number of visitors to book
your place on a tour of this fantastic little house (tour duration will be
approximately 30 mins).
Old Auchentroig is more than another building associated with
Rob Roy MacGregor and has been described as ‘a very early artisan
interpretation of the symmetrical classicism which succeeded
17th century Renaissance styles. It is of exceptional significance in
understanding the development of Scottish vernacular architecture’.
Dated 1702 this Category A Listed Laird’s house was restored as part of
the National Trust for Scotland’s Little Houses Improvement Scheme in
1999. It retains its date-stone, with coat of arms above, and is unusually
intact for a building of this age and retains a high proportion of its
original fabric (including practically its entire roof structure).
Booking essential and places are limited. Places must be booked before
5pm on Wednesday 12th September To book your place please email
doorsopendays@stirling.gov.uk or call 01786 233 670 (Mon-Weds).
Limited disabled access – due to stairs
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29. St Columba’s Church
Saturday 15th September: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday 16th September: 2.00 – 4.00pm
2 Park Terrace, Stirling FK8 2NA
Not to be missed! St Columba’s is a prominent and building within
King’s Park, dating from 1902 it is Category B Listed and surely one
of the most utilised church buildings within the Stirling Council area.
Just for Doors Open Days the bell tower will be open to those visitors
brave, able and fit enough for the climb! Access is upstairs from the
main vestibule, then up a steep, narrow set of stairs before a very
steep and long
ladder to the top.
Sensible clothing
is essential
and all safety
procedures must
be followed.
Make sure you
don’t miss the
coffee morning
on Saturday!
Disabled access but not to tower - due to steps and ladders.
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30. Stirling Civic Trust
Saturday 15th September: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday 16th September: 12.00 – 4.00pm
at Cowane’s Hospital, 49 St John St., Stirling FK8 1ED
Civic Trusts were established in Scotland in 1967, following an
English lead in 1957, and Stirling Civic Trust started in 1977. At this
time a huge building program was in place after the Second World
War and some buildings of historic interest were being demolished
to make way for new build. The remit for the Trusts was to monitor
planning applications to ensure that wherever possible, buildings of
heritage interest and significance were preserved and/or restored.
The key aims of Stirling Civic Trust are to: encourage high standards of
architecture, planning and landscape design in the City of Stirling and
its surroundings and; to encourage the preservation of existing features
of architectural or historic interest and the preservation, development
and improvement of features of general public amenity.
Come along to Cowane’s Hospital to meet members and find out more
about what they do and how you could become involved to help make
Stirling City and its surroundings a better place to live and work. There
will be leaflets available and a small exhibition or find out more at
http://stirlingcivictrust.org.uk/
Disabled access to ground floor.
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31. Stirling Council Archives
Saturday 15th September 12.00 noon - 4.00pm
Sunday 16th September 12.00 noon - 4.00pm
at Cowane’s Hospital, 49 St John St., Stirling FK8 1ED
If you’re interested in your family history, history of your house, any
another building or the past in general within the Stirling Council area
then come along to Cowane’s Hospital and speak to the staff from our
Local Archives Team. Our knowledgeable Team will have exhibition
boards displaying some of the many highlights from their extensive
collection and will be happy to chat with you about what information
they hold and how they can help you with your project. Archives is an
invaluable resource if you’re interested in the past and want to know
more - don’t miss it!
Disabled access to ground floor.
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32. Stirling Old High School Observatory & Telescope
Saturday 15th September 7.00 - 9.30pm (evening only)
Sunday 16th September 7.00 - 9.30pm (evening only)
Stirling Highland Hotel, Spittal Street, Stirling FK8 1DU
Take your opportunity to see the moon, and more, through the 129
year-old Newtonian reflecting telescope within the copper-domed
Observatory at the Category A Listed Stirling Highland Hotel. This
impressive building used to be Stirling High School building and was
converted into an hotel in 1990. Telescope viewing will be provided by
Stirling Astronomical Society members. Group tours of up to 10 people
will last approximately 30 minutes. This is a very popular event so you
may have to queue but the hotel has kindly provided a room where
you can watch a digital presentation while you wait. To avoid everyone
arriving at the same time, if your party doesn’t have children please
come after 8pm.
No disabled access to Observatory – due to the two flight spiral
staircase but those unable to climb the stairs can enjoy the digital
presentation.
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33. Stirling Youth Hostel
Saturday 15th September 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 16th September 10.00am - 4.00pm
St John Street, Stirling FK8 1EA
Come and explore this Category B Listed Building and one of the
most popular youth hostels in Scotland. The original building, Erskine
Marykirk Church, dated from 1824 but was almost completely
destroyed in a fire and only the front façade now remains of the
original building. Popular with visitors from around the world, it’s
a great base from which to discover the Stirling area, for more
information visit http://www.syha.org.uk/
Limited disabled access.
34. Lecropt Kirk
Sunday 16th September
1.30 - 4.00pm
Dunblane Road, Bridge of Allan
FK9 4NB
This landmark church building can just
be seen above the tree tops from the
M9 between Stirling and Dunblane.
Located close to Bridge of Allan and
set on the edge of a woodland, it is
classified within the highest Category
of Listing. This is an outstanding building to visit, inside and out, but
especially if you are following the current trend of animals in churches.
Come on in and enjoy this peaceful church building and see just how
beautiful some of the decoration is.
Disabled access.
31Doors Open Day 2018
35. Macrobert Arts Centre
Sunday 16th September 12.00noon – 4.00pm
University of Stirling FK9 4LA
Macrobert Arts Centre is delighted to be part of this nationwide event
and invites you to join them for a fun afternoon for all the family. Get
a sneaky peak behind the scenes in a backstage tour of the theatre
(booking required for tours only), or get creative in a drop-in arts and
crafts workshop or learn how to lace-up 35mm film. The Macrobert
always offers fun for all the family and is not to be missed! Find our
more on the website: www.macrobertartscentre.org
Advanced booking for tours is essential and places are limited. To book
your place please call the Macrobert Arts Centre Box Office 01786 466
666 or email boxoffice@macrobertartscentre.org
Disabled access.
36. St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church
Sunday 16th September
2.00 - 4.00pm
Leny Road, Callander FK17 8AL
Set within the sunny village of Callander this particularly attractive
Gothic church is Category B Listed and was built by the resident
stone mason from Balquhidder. The building dates from 1857 and is
cruciform in plan with a later 19th century half-octagon plan sanctuary.
Along with St Mary’s, Aberfoyle, St
Andrew’s is one of the most westerly
parishes of Diocese of St Andrew’s,
Dunkeld and Dunblane.
Disabled access.
32Doors Open Day 2018
37. Callander’s Historic Cemeteries
Sunday 16th September
1.00 - 3.00pm
Meet at Tom na Kessog’s Cemetery on the North side of The Red Bridge
over the Teith, Callander
From Celtic Saints to Victorian grandeur…explore Callander’s historic
cemeteries with that most passionate of cheerleaders for things from
Callander Sue MacKay from Callander Heritage.
Bring a packed lunch and sensible footwear…mostly easy going.
Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk
38. Prehistoric Stirling
Tuesday 18th September
12.00noon - 1.00pm
Meeting point outside King Street entrance to Stirling Arcade
FK8 1AY.
Explore with Dr Murray Cook, Stirling Council’s archaeologist, three
of Stirling’s more surprising survivals: our oldest cemetery, our oldest
public art…..both 3-4000 years old and a brand new 2000 year old fort!
Duration 1.5 hours and across formal paths with one steepish bit!
Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk
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39. Secret’s of the Old Town
Tuesday 18th September
12.00noon - 2.00pm
Explore Scotland’s best preserved Medieval City, steeped in blood and
battles with Dr Murray Cook, Stirling Council’s Archaeologist. Duration 2
hours. Easy going but steep hills.
Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk
40. Cambuskenneth
Abbey Tower
Saturday 22nd September
2.00 - 2.30pm and 2.30 - 3.00pm
Cambuskenneth, FK9 5NH
A rare chance to have a guided tour of the
tower’s interior: from Pictish logboats to 17th
century snipers and secret masons’ marks!
Duration 30 minutes…NB there are lots of steps.
Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk
41. Baston Burn Dig
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September
A return to Baston Burn, a small brochy thing, this time to explore the
interior!
Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk
34Doors Open Day 2018
42. The Windings of the Forth
18 August to 14 October 2018
New exhibition of paintings by Iona Leishman displayed alongside
highlights from the Smith Art Gallery & Museum own permanent
collection.
Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Dumbarton Road,
Stirling FK8 2RQ
35Visitors entering buildings, or participating in the events listed in this
leaflet, do so at their own risk. Neither Stirling Council, nor building
owners nor event organisers are responsible for any accidents or
damages incurred.
Stirling Council would like to thank all those building owners and
volunteers who have contributed to Stirling’s Doors Open Days /
Archaeology Month. Thanks also to the Scottish Civic Trust, Historic
Environment Scotland and the Council for Scottish Archaeology
for their roles in organisation and sponsorship of the event across
Scotland.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for next year’s Doors
Open Days / Archaeology Month we would love to hear from you,
please call 01786 233 670 or email mcintoshf@stirling.gov.uk
For more information about Doors Open Days throughout Scotland
please contact the Scottish Civic Trust - 0141 248 1188 /
dod@scottishcivictrust.org.uk / www.doorsopendays.org.uk.
For information about Stirling’s Doors Open Days please contact
Stirling Council - 01786 233 670 / mcintoshf@stirling.gov.uk.
For information about Scottish Archaeology Month please contact -
0131 225 7534 / www.scottisharchaeology.org.uk.
For information about Stirling’s Archaeology Month please contact
Murray Cook – 01786 233 663 / cookm@stirling.gov.uk
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