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Doors Open Day 2012

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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, ForfarFriday 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
 
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
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