Doors Open Day 2011
Angus Council has this year continued its involvement in Doors Open Day, which is held throughout Scotland on varying weekends throughout September. This is Scotland's contribution to "European Heritage Days" and sees the simultaneous opening of thousands of buildings across Europe.
Doors Open Day allows members of the public the opportunity to see inside some buildings that are not normally accessible. It gives people the opportunity, free of charge, to take a look at some of the cultural and historical buildings that Angus is lucky enough to be home to.
Doors Open Day continues with the opening of 15 buildings. This year will see the return of previous favourites including; Hospitalfield House, Kinnaird Castle and the Arbroath Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post. It also sees the first opening of the Airlie Monument and Cortachy Castle. Unfortunately a couple of the favourites have been unable to participate this year but there are still lots of buildings for you to explore.
Please note that this year the Doors Open Day event is covering a number of dates to allow for building organisers to be able to participate so please check the opening date and time of individual buildings you wish to see. Remember some buildings are by booked tours only and therefore you are asked to check the individual building by clicking on the links below.
At a glance:
| Property | Day(s) Open |
| Hospitalfield House, Arbroath | Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th September |
| Angus Archives, Restenneth Priory, Forfar | Friday 16th September |
| Guide Dogs, Forfar | Saturday 17th September |
| Sheriff Court, Forfar | Saturday 17th September |
| Milton Studio, Glamis | Saturday 17th September |
| Seaview Primary School, Monifieth *new venue* | Saturday 17th September |
| Abbey Theatre, Arbroath | Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September |
| Royal Observer Corps Museum, Arbroath | Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September |
| Airlie Monument, Cortachy *new venue* | Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September |
| Pictavia, Brechin | Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September |
| Fire Station, Arbroath | Sunday 18th September |
| Lifeboat Station, Arbroath | Sunday 18th September |
| Cortachy Castle, Cortachy *new venue* | Sunday 18th September Fully Booked |
| Kinnaird Castle Farnell, by Brechin | Sunday 18th SeptemberFully Booked |
| Logie Schoolhouse, Logie, By Montrose *new venue* | Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September |
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 201 please contact: -
Angus Council’s Natural & Built Environment, by emailing planning@angus.gov.uk or by telephoning 01307 473265
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