Doors Open Day 2012
Opening the doors a little further with Doors Open Days and Angus Heritage Week.
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 buildings. This year will see the return of previous favourites including; Hospitalfield House, Kinnaird Castle and the Arbroath Royal Observer Corp Monitoring Post. It also sees the opening of the Airlie Monument and Cortachy Castle.
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.
In addition Angus Council is also hosting a Heritage Week which will run from 7 to 14 September and is being run in association with Doors Open Days. Full details of what is on through Angus Heritage Week can be found at http://www.tayroots.com/AngusHeritageWeek/Angus-Heritage-Week-Programme.asp Take a look at both programmes and see exactly what Angus has to offer and allow you to get to know your roots.
At a glance Doors Open Days Programme:
| Property | Days Open | |
| Arbroath | Saturday 8 September | Sunday 9 September |
| Abbey Theatre, Arbroath | 12.00 – 4.00pm | 12.00 – 4.00pm |
| Hospitalfield House, Arbroath | 11.00am - 4.00pm Half hourly tours @ 11.30, 12.00, 12.30, 1.00, 2.00, 2.30 & 3.00 |
11.00am - 4.00pm Half hourly tours @ 11.30, 12.00, 12.30, 1.00, 2.00, 2.30 & 3.00 |
| Fire Station, Arbroath | 9.30am - 1.00pm | 9.30am - 1.00pm |
| Lifeboat Station, Arbroath | 11.00am - 4.00pm | |
| ROCS Museum, Arbroath | pre-bookable tours only at 11.00, 12.30, 2.00 & 3.30 | pre-bookable tours only at 11.00, 12.30, 2.00 & 3.30 |
| Sheriff Court | 11.00am - 1.00pm | |
| Mortuary Chapel | 11.00am - 3.00pm | |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church | 10.00am - 4.00pm | |
| Brechin | ||
| Kinnaird Castle Fully Booked | 2 guided pre-booked tours at 3.00 p.m. & 4.15 p.m (max no. 25 in each group) – No general entry | |
| Pictavia | 9.00am – 5.00pm | 10.00am – 5.00 pm |
| Town House Museum | 10.00am – 5.00pm | |
| Merchant’s House Fully Booked | Booked Tours Only – details to be confirmed. Please contact planning@angus.gov.uk or tel. 01307 473265 to book. | |
| Forfar | ||
| Angus Archives, Restenneth Priory, Forfar – Friday 7 September only | Friday 7 September 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. – Tour to Priory at 2.00 p.m. (weather permitting) | |
| Balmashanner War Memorial | 11.00am - 4.00pm | 11.00am - 4.00pm |
| Fire Station | 2.00 - 4.00pm Tours at 2.00, 2.30, 3.00 & 3.30 |
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| Guide Dogs, Forfar | 11.00am - 4.00pm (last tour 3.30) |
11.00am - 4.00pm (last tour 3.30) |
| Kirriemuir | ||
| Airlie Monument, Cortachy | 12.00 – 6.00pm limited numbers in the tower at any one time – not pre-bookable |
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| Cortachy Castle, Cortachy Fully Booked | Pre-bookable tours at 2.00, 3.00 & 4.00pm | |
| Montrose | ||
| Logie Schoolhouse Montrose | 10.00am - 4.00pm | 10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Gallery, Logie Fully Booked | Access by pre-booked tour only at 2.00pm. Please contact fentonc@angus.gov.uk or tel. 01356 627040 to book. | |
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 2012 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
Angus Heritage Week details are available at www.angusheritage.com and on facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Angus-Heritage/383611325028284