Doors Open Days is back

A HIGHLIGHT of the events calendar will take place once more this September with Doors Open Days returning to Edinburgh and East Lothian offering free access to some buildings normally out of bounds to the public.

The online and in person programme will be curated by the charity which supports temement owners, Under One Roof (UOR).

The Standing Strong theme highlights the value of maintaining buildings.

Mike Heffron, Chief Executive of UOR Scotland, said: “We are delighted that we can keep the doors open in Edinburgh and East

Lothian this year. Doors Open

Days is much-loved by the public in the East of Scotland, and this year we will continue to help the public have a special inside look at buildings, spaces and other hidden treasures.”

“UOR will also be putting our own spin on the events this September, such as adding a dedicated hub in the city centre where the public can find out more about the full Doors

Open Days programme of buildings, events, and tours.

We will also be hosting in-person panel discussions and talks, and offering free information sessions for tenement owners who are looking for support with the management and maintenance of their own building.”

Doors Open Days is organised nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust, is part of European Heritage Days and is supported by Historic Environment Scotland.

Susan O’Connor, Director of the Scottish Civic Trust, said: “We are intrigued to find out what UOR will bring to our enthusiastic audience in the East this year. Edinburgh and East Lothian have some of the most important buildings and spaces in the country - we can’t wait to see what they do!”

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