A variety of iconic locations in East Dunbartonshire will be welcoming visitors on Saturday 8 September as part of Doors Open Day 2018.
This is the 20th year that the area has taken part in the Scotland-wide event and there are a range of buildings and events in the 2018 programme.
All activities are free, but please note that you may have to pre-book where places are limited.
This year’s programme has been organised by East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust with support from the Council:
Milngavie:
- Clober Farm – 1pm to 4pm
- Milngavie Waterworks Display, Milngavie Heritage Centre – daily from Sat 8 to Sun 15, 10am to 4pm
- Waterworks Walking Tour, leaving from Milngavie Heritage Centre, 10am to 2pm
Bearsden:
- New Kilpatrick Parish Church - 10am to 1pm
Kirkintilloch:
- St Mary’s Parish Church - 10am to 4pm
- Kirkintilloch Town Hall – 1pm to 4pm
- “The Kirkie Kiosk” display at Kirkintilloch Town Hall, 10am to 4pm
- Forth & Clyde Canal Society, Kirkintilloch - 10am to 4pm
- Kirkintilloch’s Passenger Railway, walking tour leaves from Kirkintilloch Town Hall, 2pm to 3pm
Bishopbriggs:
- Cawder House & Grounds – 1pm to 4pm (walk leaves from canal bridge on Cawder Road at 4pm pre-booking required)
- Bishopbriggs Library – 10am to 4pm
- Springfield Cambridge Church & Halls - 1pm to 4pm
- Cadder Parish Church - 10am to 4pm.
Baldernock:
- Parish Church and Watch House - 2pm to 4pm.
Lenzie:
- St Cyprian’s Church - 10am to 1pm.
Councillor Billy Hendry, Convener of the Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, said, "We have been involved in Doors Open Day for 20 years and it continues to be a very popular celebration of local history and heritage.
“I would encourage as many people as possible take the opportunity to enjoy this year's programme, which offers a range of visits, tours and guided walks in East Dunbartonshire.”
Sandy Marshall, Chair of EDLC Trust, said, "I'm delighted that this year’s programme includes a mixture of long-standing contributors and venues returning to the line-up following refurbishment. It is great to see so many buildings taking part, particularly in this European Year of Cultural Heritage."
For further information on local events, phone 0141 777 3143, e-mail culture@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or visit the website - www.edlc.co.uk
- Leaflets are available from libraries, the Auld Kirk Museum, Lillie Art Gallery and participating venues.
- Doors Open Day is co-ordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust, with support from Historic Scotland and Event Scotland.
- For details of national events, visit www.doorsopendays.org.uk
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