Doors Open Day 2008

[wangi]

This Saturday (27 September) is the annual "Doors Open Day" in Edinburgh, which sees many buildings which are normally closed to the public opened up for the day. For a list of what's open see the programme at: http://www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/d ... sp?page=33

A summary of buildings open in the local area:

Holyrood Abbey Church
83 London Road, EH7 5TT.
Open: 10am to 5pm
Malcolm Fraser Architects designed and supervised
the recent renovation of Holyrood Abbey,
providing much needed new facilities and space
within the building. A range of guided tours,
talks, presentations and displays will demonstrate
how the project has turned the original building
into one which is both beautiful and enjoyable to
be in.
www.holyroodabbey.org

Waste Aware Education Cabin
Seafield Community Recycling Centre,
Fillyside Road, EH7 6RD.
Open: 10am to 4pm
The Waste Aware Education Cabin is a newly
developed community resource designed to educate
people on a range of issues to do with recycling.
Visitors will be able to take part in a waste
workshop, a range of fun activities, a guided tour
of the centre and a chance to see the compactor
trucks crushing recycled waste.

The Coal Bunker
Entrance via John Street Lane West (behind
Pittville Street), Portobello, EH15 2BY.
Open 10am to 2pm
The extension to the original house, which itself
dates back to 1826, was built in 2007 as a
replacement for an old, damp scullery and coal
cellar. Despite having a limited budget, Crichton
Wood Architects succeeded in coming up with a
unique and imaginative design which makes the
best use of the limited space. The design won the
Edinburgh Architectural Association’s Small
Project Award. The architect will also be
available on the day to discuss the project with
visitors.
www.crichtonwoodarchitects.com

St Philip’s Church
Brunstane Road North, Joppa, EH15 2DL.
Open: 9am to 5pm
Constructed out of Craigleith stone with a 175
foot towering spire, St Phillip’s was built in 1877
by architect John Honeyman in a Victorian Gothic
style. A fire in 1998 resulted in an extensive
refurbishment programme, including the
installation of new contemporary stained glass
windows by Douglas Hogg, which went on to win
the Saltire Society Art and Architecture Award
in 2003. A temporary display of contemporary
Scottish art entitled ‘Into the Green’ will be on
display and musical recitals will be given
throughout the day.
www.stphilips.co.uk

Brunstane House
Brunstane Road South, EH15 2NQ.
Open: 2pm to 5pm
Brunstane House is an A-listed building dating
back to the 14th Century. Since then, the house
has undergone a number of significant alterations
and extensions, including the addition of a new
wing in 1671 and alterations by architect William
Adam in 1740. Adam was also responsible for the
fine interiors, including its wood panelling, plasterwork,
chimney-pieces and other ornamental
features. Please note: entry to this building is by
guided tour only, running every 30 minutes;
therefore, numbers may be limited.

Duddingston Kirk
Old Church Lane, EH15 3PX.
Open: 11am to 4pm
Dating back to the 12th Century with further
additions in the 17th Century, Duddingston Kirk
still retains many of its original features, including
its fine Romanesque arched doorway and
arch inside, intricate stained glass windows, and
the original mason’s marks dating back to the
12th Century. Guided tours and talks will be
available throughout the day.
www.duddingstonkirk.co.uk

Duddingston House
105 Milton Road West, EH15 1RB.
Open: 10am to 4pm
Built in 1763 for the Earl of Abercorn,
Duddingston House is the most completely
preserved and often regarded as the finest of
the houses designed by Sir William Chambers.
Recently refurbished, Duddingston House
incorporates unique contemporary design within
a historic setting. Guided tours will be available
to visitors on the day.

The Robin Chapel
(The Thistle Foundation)
Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4EA.
Open: 10am to 4pm
This unique, A listed building dates from the
1950s and was built in memory of Robin Tudsbery
whose parents funded the Thistle Foundation for
war service veterans. The building, designed by
Matthew and Lorimer, has a complete set of nine
stained glass windows by the late Sadie McLellan
of Glasgow, based on John Bunyan’s ‘Pilgrim’s
Progress’. There is also a number of fine oak
carvings by Thomas Good depicting animals and
birds linked to Robin and his childhood. Short
guided tours, musical recitals, including a Choral
Evensong by the Robin Chapel Choir, and talks on
the stained glass windows will be available.
www.robinchapel.org.uk

St Francis and Niddrie Mills Primary
Schools
1 Moffat Square, Craigmillar.
Open: 11am to 4pm
This newly built school, designed by Scottish
architects Elder and Cannon, brings together St
Francis and Niddrie Mills primary and nursery
schools under one shared campus – incorporating
sports and theatre facilities which will act as a
focal point and resource for the whole
community. In addition to being able to take part
in tours of the new school, visitors will also have
the opportunity to discover more about some of
the wider developments currently being
undertaken in the Craigmillar area, including a
new town centre, housing, library, parks, public
realm and community facilities.
www.edigroupscotland.co.uk

[BeachBum]

Spokesman Wangi,


Interesting list im sure. I wonder if someone will have the information put up on the Porty Online website in the upcoming events section?

[Bob Jefferson]

Just for you michael.

[Maria]

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