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Stretch your legs!

Doors Open Days isn't just about getting into buildings.  Events are wide-ranging and varied.  Walking tours are especially popular, as visitors get to know an area or village through the eyes of a local expert.

Here are a selection of walking tours, with more on the way as area programmes are released.

Highlights

Milngavie Meander
New This Year
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11.09.10 (10.30)
Milngavie Precinct at Entrance to West Highland Way, Douglas Street, Milngavie, Glasgow,  G62
Description
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.
Activities
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Parking Events For Children 
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Guided Walk Newport-on-Tay
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19.09.10 (meet at 12.45 for 13.00 start)
meet at Blyth Hall, Cupar Road/Blyth Street, Newport-on-Tay,  DD6 8DD
Description
Guided Walk Newport-on-Tay - Image 1Starting at the new Library, the tour will give a fascinating insight into the varied history of Newport-on-Tay.
Activities

Lots of indoor and outdoor features. Refreshments at Manna Café.

Image (c) www.scran.ac.uk

Walking tours
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WC Disabled WC Parking Scottish Archaeology Month Event 
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Finlaystone Estate
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11.09.10 (09.00-11.00)
Langbank, nr Port Glasgow,  PA14 6TJ
Description
Free entry to Finlaystone Estate (woods & gardens) on Saturday 11th September between 9am and 11am including a free one hour guided walk to start at 9.30am.
Activities
N/A
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Facilities
WC Disabled WC Disabled Access Refreshments Parking 
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Shielhill Glen Walk
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11.09.10 (Walk starts at 1pm from the centre)
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, By Inverkip,  PA16 9LX
Description
Shielhill Glen Walk - Image 1

Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park was formally designated in 1990. The Greenock Cut Visitor Centre is located on the west side of Loch Thom in the hills south of Greenock at the top of Shielhill Glen.

Join the rangers for a walk through the mixed woodland of Sheilhill Glen. Discover the remnants of sandstone quarrying from 1860-1885 in the area providing the stone for many of the buildings in Greenock Town Centre.

Activities

The walk will leave from the Greenock Cut Visitor Centre at 1pm and return at approximately 3pm.

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Guided Walk: Kirkcaldy Old Parish Church
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12.09.10 (13.00-16.00)
Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy,  KY1 1EH
Description

Trace the history of Kirkcaldy through the lesser and better known characters buried in the graveyard; people like Baillie Robert Philp who set up schools for poor children in Kirkcaldy and find out who fought the last duel in Scotland!

Activities

Guide available between at the Old Parish Kirk 1.00 - 4.00

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Guided Walk: North Queensferry
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05.09.10 (From 13.30 )
Town Pier, Main Street, North Queensferry,  KY11 1JG
Description
Guided Walk: North Queensferry - Image 1

Starting at the harbour light tower, now fully restored, the tour takes you round the historic village including access to St James's chapel ground and concludes at the Albert Hotel, where there is an information display on the light tower and the 'genius' of the Stevenson family in designing 96 other lighthouses in Scotland.

Activities

Boat trips are available from the pier throughout the afternoon.

Meet at the Town Pier from 1.30pm onwards. R = at Albert Hotel.

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Guided Walks: Charlestown
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05.09.10 (2 tours)
Meet at Scottish Lime Centre, Rocks Road, Charlestown,  KY11 3EN
Description
Guided Walks: Charlestown - Image 1Starting from the Centre Workshops you will be guided round the village by knowledgeable local historians telling the amazing story, stemming from the very mineral that was the raison d’etre of Charlestown.
Activities

Meet at 11.45 for 12.00 start and 1.45 for 2.00 start.

http://www.scotlime.org

 

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Guided Walks: The Glen Walk
New This Year
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05.09.10 (14.00)
Glen Pavilion, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline,  KY12 8QH
Description
Be transported through 900 years of local and Scottish history through Dunfermline's famous Glen and Heritage Quarter.  Led by knowledgable Heritage Guides, the Walk is approximately 1 mile in length and lasts one hour and a quarter.
Activities
13.45 for a 14.00 start
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WC 
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Guided Walk: Wormit
New This Year
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19.09.10 (Meet at 14.45 for 15.00 start. )
Wormit Tennis Club, Bay Road
Description
Be guided around and through the history of Wormit and the Bay, learning of the two significant railway disasters. Refreshments available afterwards at the Taybridge Halt pub.
Activities
Walk will last 1.5 hours.
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Guided Walk Crail
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19.09.10 (14.15 for 14.30 start)
Meet at Crail Museum, 62/64 Marketgate, Crail,  KY10 3TL
Description
Guided Walk Crail - Image 1

Guided Walk of Crail led by local guide with a wealth of knowledge of local history, folklore and architecture; expect a few surprising insights into local life, past and present.

Activities

Meet at the museum 2.15 for 2.30 start (approx 90 mins).  Toilets are available at Westgate and Harbour.

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