Buildings across Angus will be welcoming the public on 11 and 12 September when they take part in this year’s Doors Open Days.
Doors Open Days are held throughout Scotland and provide free access to buildings which normally charge an entrance free, are not usually open to the public or are private dwelling places. Coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust, Doors Open Days offer a rare chance to peek inside and find out what goes on behind closed doors!
Some of the venues included in the Doors Open Days programme are not often open to the public, including Balmashanner War Memorial in Forfar and Kinnaird Castle near Brechin. Don’t miss the opportunity to see inside these fascinating venues and learn about the rich heritage of Angus.
Along with favourites such as East & Old Parish Church in Forfar, The Pictish Room at Aberlemno and Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre, there are some new venues on the programme for 2021.
Redcastle Brewery in Arbroath will open their doors for guided tours telling the history of the brewery and the brewing process. And Angus Archives will host two pop up events in Montrose and Carnoustie, giving you the opportunity to ask your local and family history questions and find out more about the work of the archives team.
Also not to be missed for 2021 – visit House of Dun for a guided tour by a costumed guide and see the newly refurbished courtyard area which is now home to the Angus Folk Collection.
If you’d rather enjoy Doors Open Days from home, there are a number of digital events in the programme as well. See stunning footage of Airlie Monument, hear about carved stones in Angus and view fascinating presentations from the Arbroath Royal Observer Corps Post Museum and East & Old Church in Forfar.
See the Doors Open Days programme and start planning your visit.
