Doors Open Day 2009
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2009
Angus Doors Open Day is again running this year, albeit on a smaller scale than previous but with a great mix of old favourites and some new attractions.
This year we have linked up directly with events happening in Angus in relation to Scottish Archaeology Month which runs in September. This will see two events which will be ongoing in September, including the Doors Open weekend, in Brechin and Montrose.
Please note that Angus Council will not be participating in Doors Open Day 2010.
Special events:
- Pictavia again opens its doors free of charge in Brechin.
- Access to the top of the Signal Tower Museum.
- The Former Royal Observer Corp Monitoring Post - a chance to climb down into the bunker and see what went on.
- Digging for history in an archaeological dig which will take place in Brechin.
Remember that this is a chance to see some of the buildings in Angus, free of charge, and which either do not normally have public access or that have an admission charge.
This website will provide the most up to date information relating to the events and should be checked prior to the event or by calling (01307) 473265.
Venues Overview
Below is an overview of the venues and their general information. Click on the venue for more information.
| Venue | Saturday Opening Time |
Sunday Opening Time |
Tours times or info if applicable |
Disabled Access | Toilets | Refreshments available |
| Arbroath | ||||||
| The Signal Tower | 10.00am to 5.00pm | CLOSED | Tours to rooftop to be booked on 01241 875598 | Limited | Yes, but no D/A toilet | No |
| Sheriff Court | 11.00am to 1.00pm | CLOSED | Staffed tours available | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hospitalfield House | 11.00am to 4.00pm | 11.00am to 4.00pm | Self access | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| The Former Royal Observer Corp Monitoring Post | Booked Tours Only | Booked Tours Only | 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm. Tours to be booked on 07791 395976 |
No | No | No |
| Brechin | ||||||
| Pictavia | 9.30am to 5.00pm | 10.30 am to 5.00pm | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kinnaird Castle | CLOSED | Booked Tours Only | Tours only at 3.00pm and 4.15pm Tours to be booked on 01674 810240 |
Ground floor only (1/2 of tour) | No | No |
| Archaeological Dig | All Day. Booking Required. | All Day. Booking Required. | Not specified | No | No | |
| Forfar | ||||||
| Sheriff Court | 11.00am to 1.00pm | CLOSED | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Montrose | ||||||
| Montrose Museum with Archaeology Month | 10.00pm to 5.00pm | CLOSED | No | Limited, no wheelchair access | No | No |
| Carmyllie | ||||||
| Carmyllie Church | 11.00 to 4.00pm | 11.00 to 4.00pm | No | Not specified | No | No |
Other Information
Please take the time to fill in the questionnaire (PDF 61K) on the day or print them off before hand and hand it in on the day at the event of your choice. This will allow us to ensure that we are able to open buildings that are of interest to the people of Angus and to continue to improve future events.
Important Note
Although admission to all participating buildings is free, visitors enter at their own risk. Neither sponsors nor participants are responsible for any accidents or damage incurred.
If you require more information on this or any further matters relating to Doors Open Day 2009 please contact:
The Conservation Section on (01307) 473265
or email planning@angus.gov.uk
Doors Open Day is organised in conjunction with Scottish Civic Trust as part of European Heritage Days. This also includes Scottish Archaeological Month (SAM) events that are also due to take place in the month of September. Details of the SAM events can be found by visiting the Council of Scottish Archaeology website at www.scottisharchaeology.org.uk
Details of the other Doors Open Day events throughout Scotland can be found at www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays/. The Doors Open Day hotline for general queries throughout Scotland is 0141 2211466.