In Person

2026 Theme

East Dunbartonshire

Auld Kirk Museum

5 September 2026

5 - 13 August 2026

Visit our first ever Young Artists Art Exhibition featuring works by local artists aged 14-25. Permanent exhibits include objects ranging from the Neolithic era to Roman times, and from the industrial past to the 20th century. We also have interactives and activities for children. Formerly the parish church of Kirkintilloch before being converted into a museum, the building dates from 1644 and is Category A listed. It features an 18th century pulpit and a 1663 Gerhard Koster bell which is now part of the museum collection. The grounds contain gravestones dating back to the 17th century.

In Person

East Dunbartonshire

Baldernock Parish Church

5 - 12 August 2026

6 - 13 September 2026

Baldernock Parish Church is celebrating is 230th anniversary this year, the current building having been erected in 1795 although there has been a church or place of worship on the site since about 1236AD.

In Person

East Dunbartonshire

Bearsden Baptist Church

6 September 2025

5 September 2026

The church has an expansive green space open to the public, featuring formal gardens and woodland situated on an ancient Roman Fort, part of the Antonine Wall. The gardens include a Roman woodland sound cloud, and a granary garden. There is a new community growing space for fruit and vegetables. This will be a family friendly event with an opportunity to explore the Roman heritage of the site, garden, Maxholme Villa, and modern sanctuary. Activities will include Roman art and shield painting, Roman cookery demonstrations, tours of the bathhouse and fort, garden trails, poetry workshop, and tours of the building. Tea and coffee will be available.

In Person

East Dunbartonshire

Bishopbriggs Library

5 September 2026

Visit the library for some fun drop-in children’s craft activities with a Doors Open Day theme. No need to book and all materials are provided. Bishopbriggs Library is a former Victorian school building situated in the centre of Bishopbriggs. The building was fully refurbished as a library and community hub in 2018 and includes a multipurpose room and meeting spaces. The library has a Thomas Muir exhibition and local history section.

In Person

2026 Theme

East Dunbartonshire

Cadder Parish Church

5 September 2026

There has been a church on this site for over 900 years. The present building, built in the mid-nineteenth century, contains wonderful stained glass by artists including Alf Webster and Sadie McLellan. You will find a mort safe and watch hut to discourage graverobbers in the graveyard!

In Person

East Dunbartonshire

Fort Theatre

6 September 2026

Members of the Antonine Theatre Group will be on hand to give guided tours of the building and offer information on how to become a member. There will be refreshments on sale in our lounge bar. The Antonine Theatre Group has been based in the building since 1969. The Burgh of Bishopbriggs gave the old barn behind Brackenbrae House to the group to convert it into a theatre and create a hub for dramatic arts in the town.

In Person

East Dunbartonshire

Kessington Hall

6 September 2026

Enjoy a guided tour with one of our volunteers and view an exhibition of photographs of the hall, both during its use as a tram substation and the conversion to a vibrant community music and arts venue. Kessington Hall is a three-storey red sandstone building built in 1924 and designed as a tram substation. When the trams ceased to run in 1956, the building was converted for use as a public hall. The hall is used daily for a wide range of music and arts activities, including wind band rehearsals and concerts, yoga, ballroom dancing, musical theatre and ballet.

In Person

East Dunbartonshire

Kirkintilloch Players

5 September 2026

See where the magic is made. A chance to go backstage at a working theatre which hosts several productions a year. Club members will show you round and explain how shows are put together, rehearsed and presented to an audience. Founded in 1923, the Kirkintilloch Players is a celebrated amateur theatre group based in the intimate Turret Theatre. Our talented adult and youth sections have brought countless award-winning productions to life, ranging from hilarious comedies to gripping thrillers. Each year, our beloved annual pantomime steals the spotlight and warms the hearts of all who attend.

In Person

East Dunbartonshire

Kirkintilloch Police Station

5 September 2026

The Kirkintilloch Office of Police Scotland are opening their doors to members of the public for Doors Open Day. Come and meet your local Community Police and take part in a variety of engagement events within the rear carpark of the building. Children and families are very welcome.

In Person

East Dunbartonshire

New Kilpatrick Parish Church

6 September 2025

5 September 2026

Join us for guided tours of the church and graveyard, plus displays of church records dating back to the 17th century. We will also have quiz sheets for children. Refreshments will be available. The current building was built in 1808 on the site of an earlier church of 1649. The church contains a very fine collection of stained-glass windows, including work by Stephen Adams and Alfred and Gordon Webster. There is a World War One memorial in the west porch and war graves in the churchyard.