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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:

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.