Heritage showcase shows off area’s past
Doors Open Days see owners and operators of fascinating historic and new buildings across the local area and beyond open their doors – both physically and virtually this year – to welcome visitors free of charge.
Locally, it will take place over the weekend September 18 and 19 and is presided over by Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust (PKHT).
Participating Strath venues include Comrie Croft, Cultybraggan Camp and Innerpeffray Library, as well as Forteviot Church and Tibbermore Church slightly further afield.
The programme also includes a walking tour along the Gask Ridge, a series of remarkably well-preserved earthworks which are nearly 2000 years old.
Part of a wider event called Roman Strathearn, PKHT has said the tour – listed in the programme as taking place on September 19 specifically – will give participants glimpse into some of the events that shaped the world as it is today.
In relation to coronavirus pandemic restrictions, the PKHT representative said: “While we have made great strides against the coronavirus pandemic over more than a year, caution is still to be advised and good social distancing and hand hygiene will need to be heeded at all venues that are physically welcoming visitors.
“Please respect the efforts that the venues are making to ensure things are as safe as possible for their volunteers, your visit and the concerns of other visitors.
“Pre- booking for most visits is recommended, although some venues are also welcoming visitors at the door.
“Some venues are also providing special online access which is the safest type of visit of all and is available worldwide or to those stuck at home.
“Many of these virtual visits are being created and launched especially for Doors Open Days and can be found by checking the central website.
“Restrictions are always changing and we ask that you keep aware of any applicable safety measures put in place by Scottish Government guidance before setting off on your visit.
“Please note that these may change at short notice and venues may have to adapt to their organisation’s satisfaction to accommodate you.”
A brochure detailing this year’s full Doors Open Days programme in Perth and Kinross available online at www.pkht. org.uk/dod.
The national website for the initiative is www.doorsopendays.org.uk.