Doors Open Days

Doors Open Days, Scotland's largest festival of places, history and culture, will return for its 36th year in September 2025!

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Doors Open Days will return in September with a programme events and activities.

Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates heritage and the built environment. It offers free access to over a thousand venues across the country each September.

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Upcoming Events at Doors Open Days

Days Out

Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival

18th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

Various Locations Glasgow

Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival is an annual event celebrating the city's architecture, culture, and heritage through a free programme of open buildings and events taking place in September!

Days Out

Doors Open Day at The Engine Shed

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

The Engine Shed, Stirling

The Engine Shed is opening it's doors on 20th and 21st September as part of Doors Open Day 2025. Join us to discover what's inside and learn about it's history!

Days Out

Explorathon at Glasgow Doors Open Day

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

Mazumdar Shaw Advanced Research Centre, Glasgow West End

Dip into the fantastic research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits as part of the Scotland-wide Explorathon festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open Days!

Days Out

Doors Open Days Stirling 2025

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

Stirling

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling!

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, Various Locations Edinburgh

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