Doors Open Days | Scottish Borders

Bedrule Church is a small rural kirk sitting high above Rule Water with fine views of Ruberslaw. In 1914 the ancient Church was reconfigured by renowned architect Thomas Leadbetter. There is beautiful stained glass such as windows by Douglas Strachan. An unusual castellated tower sits over the western entrance door. There is a strong emphasis on local Clan history represented by a number of armorial shields and a fine stained glass window donated by Clan Turnbull. There are commemorative plaques of acts of bravery, generosity and service to community and nation.

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Scottish Borders

Legerwood Kirk

6 September 2026

Legerwood Church dates from 1127 and is one of the top six oldest churches in Scotland. Services are held on the first Sunday of each month. In 2027, we will be celebrating our 900th anniversary, services having been held there in an unbroken line ever since the church was founded.

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Scottish Borders

Monteath Mausoleum

6 September 2026

Unique Victorian mausoleum building with stone lions guarding the entrance and two huge stone angels in the crypt. The domed roof contains glass stars which cast an eerie light onto the sarcophagus. Carefully restored in 2018 by volunteers, this architectural gem has grand views of the Scottish Borders in all directions.

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Scottish Borders

Poynder Apartments, Kelso (Former Kelso High School)

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5 September 2026

6 September 2026

Poynder Apartments is the transformation of the Former Kelso High School - a Category B Listed building of outstanding architectural interest into a state-of-the-art Extra Care housing development. The project faced the complex challenge of protecting and enhancing the character, integrity, and setting of the historic school whilst delivering 36 bespoke, affordable homes for older people. The design team embraced a “retain and respect” philosophy, preserving key architectural features such as the central and eastern towers, gymnasium elevations, and original Art Deco detailing.

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Scottish Borders

Saint Peter's Scottish Episcopal Church, Galashiels

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5 September 2026

In 1851 a group of people started meeting for worship in the lower flat of a house in Wilderhaugh elsewhere in the town. On St Peter’s Day, 28th June 1853, the foundation stone was laid for the present church of St Peter’s. A school (building on the right) was added in 1859 with accommodation for 265 scholars. Over the years the church was extended and halls were constructed to the rear (now the Air Cadets Training Centre). In more recent times the school moved to new accommodation on Parsonage Road a short distance to the east. Today regular Sunday worship continues, preserving the tradition, ritual and beauty of the Episcopal style. The church building also provides a home for the Galashiels Foodbank and other community groups.

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Scottish Borders

St Mary's Kirk, Hawick

Situated in the centre of the town of Hawick upon a grassy knoll, there has been a church on this site for over 800 years. Friends of St Mary's is a community group who are purchasing the Kirk in order to transform it into a living memory museum.

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Scottish Borders

The Hugo Burge Foundation - Marchmont Estate

5 September 2026

6 September 2026

The Hugo Burge Foundation is an independent arts charity based in the Scottish Borders. Our campus includes renovated historic buildings that now house craft and artist studios, including a silversmithing workshop and a traditional furniture workshop, as well as our beautiful Walled Garden and Glasshouses, including our newly reopened Japanese-inspired garden.

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Scottish Borders

The Port House, Jedburgh

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5 September 2026

6 September 2026

The Port House is three story Class A listed building in the Centre of Jedburgh and was built in the 1900 for the Jedburgh Co-operative Store. The Jedburgh Community Trust in 2010 purchased the building to rescue it from disuse and renovated it for town centre regeneration to provide commercial space for local enterprises. It presently is fully rented by three local business on three floors. Behind the Port House is also the Old Bakery which is presently being renovated into the Jethart Creative Quarter to create five professional art studios, an arts Library and a workspace for events and exhibitions.

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Scottish Borders

Trimontium Roman Fort

6 September 2026

The Trimontium Fort is the largest Roman fort site north of Hadrian’s Wall. Established during the first invasion by the Roman’s around 80CE, it was a cavalry fort and housed up to 2000 soldiers. The Fort site was extensively excavated between 1905-1910 by local archaeologist James Curle and produced a wealth of Roman artefacts which form a substantial part of the National Roman collection. There are no visible remains at the fort but lots of clues as to its fascinating history.

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Scottish Borders

Trimontium Roman Museum

6 September 2026

The Trimontium Museum tells the story of the Trimontium Roman Fort and the native peoples of the Eildons, through the objects they have left behind. The museum has artefacts from private and national collections and uses audio visual and touch screen technology to bring the fort and the landscape to life. The Museum is fully accessible and has a shop, children’s activities and is also dog-friendly.