Doors Open Days – Mortuary Chapel

Open Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 September, 11am – 3pm

The Mortuary Chapel was designed by Patrick Allan-Fraser as a memorial to his late wife Elizabeth and her deceased parents John Fraser and Elizabeth Parrot Fraser. Work began in 1875 based on an outline plan by Allan-Fraser to which he added details as building progressed. Everyone who visits quickly realises that this is a remarkable building, possibly the most unusual and most instantly appealing of the many fine buildings within Arbroath. However, it is also very important on a national scale. It could claim to be one of the best buildings of its date in Scotland. The building is also notable for its eclectic mix of styles, including reference to Scottish, English and possibly other precedents from East European Gothic. Every part of the building is important because every part received great care in design.

Mortuary Chapel will be open from 11am to 3pm, with outdoor tours available at 11am and 2pm.

For more information, visit https://hospitalfield.org.uk/visit/events/autumn-programme-at-hospitalfield/.