Birthplaces, homes and other connections

Here are a (growing) selection of Scottish 'Big Names' featured in the Doors Open Days programme...

Highlights

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
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05.09.10 (11.00-17.00)
2 Moodie Street, Dunfirmline,  KY12 7PL
Description
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum - Image 1

Andrew Carnegie, a weaver's son, made his fortune in the American steel industry and became the greatest benefactor of his time.

Following a major upgrade, the museum covers the life and times of the famous entrepreneur and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, with new displays and state-of-the-art interpretation.

Activities

Guided tours throughout the day.

Image (c) www.scran.ac.uk

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Burntisland Heritage Centre & Burgh Chambers
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12.09.10 (11.00-16.00)
High Street, 4 Kirkgate, Burntisland,  KY3 9DB
Description

The 2010 Exhibition brings to life Mary Somerville and the ongoing legacy she gave to the sciences.

Over 30 other 'Famous People' with a strong local connection are highlighted this year confirming Burntisland as a 'hotbed' of invention and creativity.

Activities
Local volunteers will be on hand to help extend your knowledge of the historic Burgh.
Facilities
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Museum of Communication
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12.09.10 (13.00-17.00)
131 High Street, Burntisland,  KY3 9AA
Description
Museum of Communication - Image 1

An important addition to our "Great Scots" exhibition is Mary Somerville, celebrated 19th century Astronomer and Mathematician who spent her youth in Burntisland.

In partnership with Burntisland Heritage Trust we are featuring her life and work.

Activities

Our popular strawberry-cream-teas will be available in our cafe.

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St Peter's Free Church
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18.09.10 (10.00-16.00)
4 St Peter Street, off Perth Road, Dundee,  DD1 4JJ
Description
St Peter's Free Church - Image 1This classical historic Presbyterian church is famous as being the church of the 19th Century evangelical, Robert Murray McCheyne, and as such attracts hundreds of visitors each year from all over the world.  Not long after his dead, aged just 29, his friend Andrew Alexander Bonar edited his biography which was published with some of his manuscripts. The book went into many editions and has had a lasting influence on Evangelical Christianity worldwide. The Church has recently undergone a major £800,000 renovation which combines the historical and traditional with a contemporary open and very light interior.
Activities
Art display, book stalls, music, coffee, baking etc
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Cults Kirk
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19.09.09 (13.00-16.30)
Kirkton of Cults, Pitlessie,  KY15 7TE
Description
Cults Kirk - Image 1

Charming intact 200 year old church in peaceful setting.

Activities

There will be exhibits in the gallery relating to Sir David Wilkie R.A. Family quiz sheets.

Please note that there is limited disabled access.  Refreshments and WC in the Wilkie Memorial Hall, Pitlessie

Image (c) www.friendsofcultskirk.org.uk/

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Burns House Museum
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05.09.10 (10.00-16.00)
Castle Street, Adjacent to Parish Kirk and Kirkyard, Mauchline,  KA5 5BZ
Description
Burns House Museum  - Image 1Robert Burns and Jean Armour lived here for a few months in 1788.   The recently refurbished museum displays Burns' manuscripts and memorabilia. A 20-minute audio-visual show gives an introduction to the poet and his work, and a 'sound snug' provides readings of six poems from his Mauchline period.
Activities

Exhibition and audio-visual display.

Image (c) www.scran.ac.uk

Facilities
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Irvine Burns Club
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05.09.10 (11.00-16.00)
Wellwood, Eglinton Street, Irvine,  KA12 8AS
Description
Irvine Burns Club - Image 1Fascinating display of original Burns material and items of the Royal Burgh of Irvine.  Collection of holograph letters, including Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Margaret Thatcher.  Audio-visual display illustrating Burns’ life in Irvine.  Interesting glass in stairs and music room by Paul Lucky.  Irvine Burns Club, founded in 1826 and one of the oldest, has one of Scotland’s most significant Burns treasure troves.  New statue by Alan B Herriot.
Activities

Guided tours.

Facilities
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Greenhill Covenanters House
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11.09.10 - 12.09.10 (14.00-16.30)
Burn Braes Public Park, Biggar,  ML12 6DT
Description
Greenhill Covenanters House - Image 1

Biggar Museum Trust rescued this 17th century farmhouse from its original site at Wiston.  They rebuilt and refurbished it in the Burn Braes in 1975. 

Activities

Here you return to the troubled century of the signing of the National Covenant and the ‘Killing Times’ when people were hunted down for worshipping in the open fields rather than attending state controlled churches.

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Bent Cemetery
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11.09.10 - 12.09.10 (08.00-20.00)
Bent Cemetery, Bent Road, Hamilton,  ML3
Description
Bent Cemetery is the last resting place of Lord Hamilton (d 1479); the 1st Marquess of Hamilton and the 8th, 9th and 10th Dukes of Hamilton and their families. 
Activities
Other notable occupants include entertainer Sir Harry Lauder and footballer Davie Cooper
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Alloa Hilton Farm
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04.09.10 (14.00-16.30)
Near Hilton Road, Alloa,  FK10 3PS
Description
Alloa Hilton Farm  - Image 1The Earl and Countess of Mar & Kellie will welcome visitors to their home again to give them an opportunity to see some of the family portraits. These include paintings of Elizabeth, first wife of the 4th Earl of Mar; Lady Frances Erskine, daughter of John, 6th Earl of Mar and probably the founder of The Alloa Glass Works; her half-brother Thomas, Lord Erskine and her son John Francis Erskine, as well as several interesting landscapes of the Alloa House  estate.
Activities

Most of the collection can be seen at Alloa Tower, which is open daily from 1.00 - 5.00 until 31st October.

Guided tours.

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