Doors Open Days | Perth & Kinross

5 Atholl Crescent, Perth is the central property of a crescent of houses built in the 1790s. The architect of Atholl Crescent is traditionally held to have been Sir Robert Reid. The building served as a family residence until 1923 before being a Nurses' Club and - between 1933 and 2025 - a masonic lodge. After over a hundred years, the building is being restored to a house.

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2026 Theme

Perth & Kinross

Aberdalgie & Dupplin Church

20 September 2026

Aberdalgie represents one of the finest examples of an Ecclesiastical Church Cluster in Scotland, consisting of a beautiful church, WW1 war memorial and Oliphant Crypt whose history dates back to the First Wars of Independence and Kind Robert the Bruce. Visitors to Aberdalgie can expect a historian-led site tour with references to medieval wars, landowners, local estates, church building construction Visitors can also enjoy the newly restored Georgian Walled Garden with children’s play area and picnic benches. Refreshments and Souvenirs will be available. No need to book! Sign up to tours on arrival.

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Hearing Loop

Perth & Kinross

Bendochy Parish Church

19 September 2026

20 September 2026

One of the oldest ecclesiastical buildings in Scotland. There was a religious centre here in the time of the Culdees. The walls are seven hundred years old. The inside contains 17th cent gravestones. There is a green man gravestone in the graveyard, unique in Scotland. The impressive gate is a war memorial. The church is still currently used weekly for worship.

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Perth & Kinross

Castle Menzies

19 September 2026

20 September 2026

Castle Menzies is a spectacular sixteenth century Scottish castle, restored during the twentieth century by the Menzies Clan society Architecturally fascinating, it is a splendid Renaissance example of the transition in Scottish castles from earlier rugged Highland fortresses to later mansion houses.

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Events For Children
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Perth & Kinross

Coupar Angus and District Heritage Association

19 September 2026

Coupar Angus and District Heritage Association has a heritage centre in the middle of Coupar Angus. The Centre has a large collection of photographs, pictures, artefacts and general information about the area. The building is a former shop which was reconfigured as a small museum and meeting place. The group consists of local people who have a general interest in the history of the town. Many of these are available and can be accessed by members of the public. The Centre has restricted opening hours, however, appointments can be made. October is the start of the new session where interesting and fun talks are held on a monthly basis. New members are welcome. A membership fee is payable.

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Perth & Kinross

Creative Rock Art Workshop (Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust)

20 September 2026

A free drop-in, hands-on workshop to engage people of all ages with the rich prehistoric rock art and archaeology of the area. Get involved in various fun mark-making and creative activities, inspired by prehistoric rock art and natural pigments, to produce group and individual ‘artworks’ that bring rock art alive within a contemporary context. Creative activities will be suitable for all ages from 4 years old upwards. As some activities may be messy, people are advised to wear an apron or old clothes that can get paint on them. Drop in anytime between 12.30 and 4.00pm.

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2026 Theme

Perth & Kinross

Fair Maid's House

19 September 2026

The Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s visitor centre is a geographical delight, housed in the oldest secular building in Perth. Visitors can learn about the rich history of Perth and the Fair Maid’s House and discover the very best of geography and exploration through its amazing collection of maps, artefacts and books.

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Disabled WC

2026 Theme

Perth & Kinross

Gleneagles House

19 September 2026

Gleneagles, home of the Haldanes since the 12th Century.

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Events For Children
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Perth & Kinross

Meigle Bowling Pavilion

19 September 2026

Meigle Pavilion is a B-Listed, Victorian bowling club pavilion, which has recently been restored by Meigle and Ardler Community Development Trust.

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Perth & Kinross

Monzie Kirk

19 September 2026

Early Victorian building with artefacts from earlier Medieval building. Designed by William Stirling of Dunblane.Beautiful Morris and Burne Jones stained glass windows.Four ancient yew trees in Kirkyard predate the building by several hundred years. Magnificent Hill Norman and Beard organ from 1913.