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Aberdeen City

Gray's School of Art

12-13 September 2020

The first of a series of buildings that have made the grounds of Garthdee House something of a showcase for modern archirecture. This severe glass and steel pavillion sits in the parkland in the best Mies van der Rohe tradition.

Aberdeen City

Kirk of St Nicholas

12-13 September 2020

The Mither Kirk is one of the most historically important buildings in Aberdeen, with some surviving elements from the late 12th century in Collison's Aisle. Since the reformation St Nicholas has consisted of two churches: the West and the East.

Aberdeen City

Sir Ian Wood Building

12-13 September 2020

The Sir Ian Wood building provides students and staff with state of the art teaching and learning facilities. It accommodates both formal and informal learning and social spaces including the library. This building is also home to the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment.

Aberdeen City

St Machar's Cathedral

12-13 September 2020

Famed for its unique heraldic ceiling and glorious stained glass, this early 16th century cathedral is built on a site of worship dating back 1500 years.

Aberdeen City

TALK: Tenement Talks

12 September 2020

Take part in live talks from Tenement care and maintenance experts.

Aberdeen City

The Lodge of Old Aberdeen, No.164

12-13 September 2020

This building used to be the Coach House for the Powis Estate. It contained the livery stable and was also the accommodation for the Coachman until the 1930s when the city council took over the estate. Since then has had many uses and in 2004 was taken over by the Masonic Lodge of Old Aberdeen No.164, who previously met in the Old Town House in the High Street Old Aberdeen.

Aberdeenshire

1 High Shore, Banff

19-20 September 2020

Dating from around 1676, this old merchant's house was once where multiple families shared lodgings. A stone spiral staircase takes you up 3 floors to explore, where much of the original decorations can still be seen on the timbers. Almost every room has unusual nooks and crannies and corners opening off, and the house has its own private lookout tower.

Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Aden Country Park, Mintlaw

19-20 September 2020

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum is managed by Aberdeenshire Council and is situated in the heart of Aden Country Park. The museum is housed in a rare, category A listed, semi-circular farmstead building built around 1800 and coach house built in 1832. This now houses the award-winning Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, containing a Recognised Collection of National Significance awarded by the Scottish Museums Council (SMC).

Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Ranger Service

19-20 September 2020

Aberdeenshire Council have a team of 6 Rangers based throughout Aberdeenshire, and a Warden plus seasonal staff at the Bennachie Visitor Centre, to help visitors and residents explore and enjoy our rich natural and cultural heritage.

Aberdeenshire

Alford Heritage Museum

19-20 September 2020

Built around 1906, and in use until 1986, the building was the local auction market for livestock and, as such, the hub of the local agricultural community. In 1991 it reopened as a museum of local heritage and agriculture. It has been described by visitors as being like a 'Tardis' - with thousands of fascinating objects to see.

Aberdeenshire

All Saints Episcopal Church, Whiterashes

19-20 September 2020

This Category B listed church was commissioned by Major Ramsay, Laird of Straloch, and was built originally as a church and estate school. When the board school was built in 1876, All Saints was used thereafter as only a church.

Aberdeenshire

Beannachar Camphill Community

19-20 September 2020

Beannachar occupies the former ‘Banchory House’, extended and re-designed in 1837 by celebrated local architect John Smith.

Aberdeenshire

Birse Community Trust

19-20 September 2020

BCT is an innovative and award-winning local charity. Our aims are to promote the common good of the people living in the Parish of Birse and to deliver wider public benefits.

Aberdeenshire

Blairs Museum, South Deeside Road, Blairs

19-20 September 2020

Blairs Museum is located within the former Blairs College site. The museum boasts a stunning collection of fine and decorative art spanning more than 150 years. The unique Memorial Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots and the Royal Stewarts, once on display at the National Museum of Scotland, hangs here alongside Jacobite memorabilia and sacred silver and gold. Discover a hidden gem!

Aberdeenshire

Braemar Castle

19-20 September 2020

Braemar Castle, a tower house construction, was built in 1628, as a Highland Hunting Lodge for the Earl of Mar to replace the crumbling Kindrochit Castle. Burned in 1689 during the first Jacobite Uprising, it was subsequently restored as a garrison for Hanoverian soldiers in 1748. For the past 200 years it has been home to the Chiefs of Clan Farquharson, as well as a number of fascinating tenants.

Aberdeenshire

Christ Church, Kincardine O'Neil

19-20 September 2020

Attractive small Episcopal church in the middle of Royal Deeside; built in 1863, this was probably the last building designed by William Ramage. Nave and chancel under a roof with a single ridge-line, embellished with pretty cresting and a belfry (restored 2006). Fine collection of mainly Victorian stained glass windows and charming wrought-iron railings enhance the interior. Organ, of c1850s, installed in 1998.

Aberdeenshire

Duff House Mausoleum, Wrack Woods, Banff

19-20 September 2020

Built on the site of a Carmelite burial ground this “Gothick” structure houses the remains of the first five Earls (starting in 1705) and other Duff family members, with several interesting memorials. Outside is a tomb that used to be in Banff cemetery and was falsely used by the 2nd Earl to claim a family connection to Robert the Bruce – with an interesting linked story involving the Carmelite monks from the nearby “Mount Carmel”.

Aberdeenshire

Elyza Fraser Mausoleum

19-20 September 2020

Described by architectural historians as possibly the finest sepulchral monument in Aberdeenshire, the Category A listed mausoleum was built for the first female laird of Castle Fraser by James Byres of Tonley in the Roman New-Classical style in 1808. The standard of construction is superb although internally water ingress has damaged the memorials. Now owned by the NESPT and a restoration project is in progress.

Aberdeenshire

Fraserburgh Heritage Centre, Fraserburgh

19-20 September 2020

Formerly a barrel store, later a foundry for the CPT during WW2, for the last 20 years this building has housed displays telling the stories of Fraserburgh and its environs. With over 20 hands-on activities bringing the stories to life which illustrate the historic, social and economic development of the area, the Heritage Centre is well worth a visit when Covid restrictions are removed.

Aberdeenshire

Fraserburgh Virtual Walking Tour

19-20 September 2020

Visitors are invited to take a virtual tour of the historic buildings and environment of Fraserburgh.

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