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Cecilia McDaid
Community Arts & Museums Coordinator
Kilmardinny Arts Centre
50 Kilmardinny Avenue
Bearsden
G61 3NN
Tel: 0141 777 3091

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East Dunbartonshire: 11 September 2010

This is the twelth year that East Dunbartonshire has taken part in the event. Explore the hidden heritage on your doorstep and find out what goes on behind the doors of the everyday buildings on your highstreet. All for free!

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Cadder Parish Church

11.09.10 (11.00-13.00)

Cadder Road, Bishopbriggs, G64 3JJ

There has been a church on this pleasant site since the 12th century, although the present building dates only from the 1820s. There are some very fine stained glass windows by Stephen Adam, Gordon Webster, Sadie McLellan and Crear McCartney. In the graveyard are interesting relics of the days of the ‘Resurrection Men’ (body-snatchers), including a watch house and mortsafe (for grave protection).

Building Date: 1820s

Stewards in attendance.

Glassmaking

Canal Trips

11.09.10 (Various times)

Meeting points described below., Townhead Bridge, Kirkintilloch

Canal trips will be provided by the Forth & Clyde Canal Society, from the landing stage at Townhead, Kirkintilloch throughout Doors Open Day.

Three vessels will be employed, with departures every half hour between 11am and 3.30pm. Depart on the Voyager from the Marina to Hillhead Bridge or the Gipsy to Glasgow Stables or the Janet Telford from the Leisuredrome, Bishopbriggs to Cadder.

Planes, trains and automobiles

Lenzie Old Parish Church

11.09.10 (11.00-16.00)

Garngaber Avenue, Lenzie, Glasgow, G66 4LW

Although opened in 1874 the church did not celebrate its centenary until 1876. This was because the church was originally designated a ‘Chapel of Ease’ and was not elevated to the status of Parish Church until 1876. The villa of ‘Northwood’, Moncrieff Avenue was purchased in 1885 from Beatrice Clugston to act as a manse.
Building Date: 1874

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Lenzie Union Church

11.09.10 (11.00-16.00)

Kirkintilloch Road, Lenzie, G66 4LD

Lenzie Union Church was opened as a United Presbyterian Church in 1875, but also welcomed Free Church communicants. Several of the stained glass windows in the church commemorate Glasgow commuter families who helped to establish the community including the Kirkland family. Another window commemorates the Reverend William Miller, the first minister of the church.

Stewards in attendance.

Building Date: 1875

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Lenzie Walking Tour

11.09.10 (Tours start at 11.30 and 14.30)

Lenzie Union Church, Kirkintilloch Road, Lenzie, G66 4LD

Walking tours around Lenzie will start from Lenzie Union Church at 11.30am and 2.30pm.
Each will last about an hour. En route you will visit significant commuter villas representing the different stages of Lenzie's early development, the railway station and churches.

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Milngavie Meander

11.09.10 (10.30)

Milngavie Precinct at Entrance to West Highland Way, Douglas Street, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62

Guided walk of 6-7 miles, taking 4-5 hours. Commences 10.30am at the West Highland Way Marquee, Milngavie Precinct. Will follow the Allander as far as Mugdock Castle (with access to the south-east tower). Thence to Craigend Castle, returning via Mugdock Reservoir. Participants are recommended to bring packed lunches.

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Walking tours

Mugdock Castle

11.10.10 (14.00-17.00)

Mugdock Country Park, Craigallan Road, Milngavie, G62 8EL

Once home to the noble Grahams, Mugdock Castle sits proudly on a volcanic rock overlooking Mugdock Loch and the surrounding landscapes.

This 14th century ruin offers a great visiting experience throughout the year. The re-built south west tower will be open to visitors this weekend.

Architect: Pollock Hammond
Building Date: 1372

The original east half of the castle was destroyed when the castle was twice sacked by the Covenanters during the civil wars in the 1640s. It was home of one of Charles 1st's best generals, James Graham 5th Earl and 1st Marquis of Montrose who defeated the Covenanters seven times.

Castles

New Kilpatrick Church

11.09.10 (11.00-16.00)

28 Kirk Place, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 3RT

The Parish Church is a category A listed building and dates from 1807-08. It stands on the original church of 1649. It has an outstanding collection of 19th 20th and 21st century stained glass, including work by Stephen Adam, Gordon Webster and Alf Webster.

Stewards in attendance.
Parking nearby.

Building Date: 1807

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Glassmaking

Seagull Trust Boathouse

11.09.10 (10.00-16.00)

Southbank Marina, Southbank Road, Kirkintilloch, G66 1NH

The Seagull Trust is a charity that exists to provide canal trips for disabled people. The Kirkintilloch boathouse was built to accommodate the Trust’s first Forth & Clyde Canal vessel, the Yarrow Seagull, launched in 1984.

Building Date: 1984

Vessels at the Quayside will include Janet Telford, Yarrow Seagull and Harmony Row. On-board access to most of them will be available and photographic displays will be provided. Staff in attendance.

Planes, trains and automobiles

St Cyprian's Scottish Episcopal Church

11.09.10 (10.00-16.00)

Beech Road, Lenzie, Glasgow, G66 4HN

St Cyprian's Scottish Episcopal Church - Image 1

Lenzie was a country residential area linked by rail with Glasgow that attracted the well-to-do. Anglican Christians within this group built this Episcopal Church that opened in 1873. Thomas Craig Christie of Bedlay Castle, Chryston was Chairman of the Building Committee and a substantial donor towards the original fabric.
Building Date: 1873

A wide selection of differing styles of stained glass.

Stewards in attendance.

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