Doors Open Day 2012: around Portobello

[wangi]

Doors Open Day is the weekend of 22/23rd September this year. Highlights in the immediate area below, full programme attached.

98. DUDDINGSTON KIRK
OLD CHURCH LANE, EH15 3PX
SAT 10AM-4PM
The church was founded in the 12th century by a Norman Knight called Dodin on land given to him by King David I of Scotland. The original building consists of chancel, nave and the square tower. In 1631the Prestonfield Aisle, consisting of gallery, downstairs area and burial vaults, was added on the north side. The 12th century door on the south wall is a good example of a Norman rounded doorway with its typical chevron markings. The interior was largely reordered in 1968. The gatehouse, built with windows on each wall, was formerly used to watch for body-snatchers.
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, stewards/volunteers at key points

99. THOMSON’S TOWER
DR NEIL’S GARDEN,
DUDDINGSTON KIRK,
EH15 4PX
SAT & SUN 12NOON-4PM
A hexagonal building, built in 1825 by William Playfair for The Duddingston Curling Society. The building lies within the lovely Dr Neil’s Garden and sits on the banks of Duddingston Loch. The now restored building houses a Museum of Curling in the lower chamber, and an interpretation room in the upper chamber.
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points, refreshments

100. THE ROBIN CHAPEL
THE THISTLE FOUNDATION,
NIDDRIE MAINS ROAD, EH16 4EA
SAT 10AM-4.30PM
SUN 3PM-4.30PM
This is a category A listed Arts and Crafts style building with superb stained glass, wooden carvings and other features. Built in memory of Robin Tudsbery, killed in action in the Second World War and as a centre for ecumenical worship. Superb professional choir sing the office of Choral Evensong every Sunday at 4.30pm with the Chaplain. Saturday events: 10am Tours of building. 11am Talk on the stained glass windows by Dr E Cumming. 12noon Organ recital. 2pm children’s choir from Craigentinny Primary School. 3.15pm Open choir rehearsal 4.30pm Choral Evensong with full choir. Buses 14 and 30 to the door. Map and fuller information on the website: http://www.robinchapel.org.uk
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, lectures/talks, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, stewards/volunteers at key points, musical recitals

101. WAUCHOPE MAUSOLEUM
36 NIDDRIE HOUSE DRIVE, EH16 4TU
SAT & SUN 10AM-2PM
This small vaulted grave-house dates from 1735 and is on the site of a 1502 chapel. The Wauchope Mausoleum is the last vestige of the Niddrie Marischal estate and is home to an inscribed grave slab of William and Robert Wauchope from 1587; the family were the lairds here for over 600 years from the late 14th century. Please note: visits to the mausoleum should be conducted with due respect and quiet, as it contains human interments and is very close to private residences.

106. ST MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
287 PORTOBELLO HIGH STREET, EH15 2AR
SAT 10AM-4PM
St Mark’s is a Neoclassical villa style building which was consecrated in 1828. It was one of the first Episcopal churches to be built in the Edinburgh Diocese after the repressions of the Penal Laws. The graveyard contains a Commonwealth war grave and many monuments to army and naval officers based in Portobello during the 18th century. There will also be a display of the hidden treasures of Portobello.
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, children’s activities, visual displays, stewards/volunteers
at key points

107. 18 EASTFIELD
JOPPA, EH15 2PN
SAT & SUN 10AM-4PM
The building was completely stripped back and reorganised internally to respond to the superb sea view, improving on the poor use of space resulting from historic piecemeal extensions. Designed by , the reconfigured internal space offers many surprises given the unassuming street facade, and the journey through the building culminates in the huge picture window in the master bedroom, framing the ever changing view over the Forth estuary.
ACTIVITIES: guided tours, information leaflets/notes, visual displays, stewards/volunteers at key points

[wangi]

http://duddingstonfieldgroup.posterous.com/open-day

[A449]

Many thanks to everyone who visited 18 Eastfield today as part of DOD12.
We look forward to meeting some more of you tomorrow. Fingers crossed for more sunshine.

[Lighthouse]

We're still recovering from the shock of having over 500 people coming through our home at the weekend but it was great to meet so many neighbours and locals over the two days. Thanks to everyone for all the positive comments, we've been made very welcome since moving here and it is appreciated.

Paul & Joanne (aka pretty in pink)

[Bob Jefferson]

I'm guessing that the last 2 posts both relate to 18 Eastfield? Amazing what you have been able to achieve and I hope you will open your door again when Phase 2 is complete. Very envious of that view!