It’s a great chance to explore hidden gems and fascinating venues. You’ll learn so much about the history and heritage of Renfrewshire.
Our towns and villages always have lots of participating venues. It might be a building near your home. Somewhere you’ve driven past and always wondered what it looks like inside.
This weekend is always one of our local favourites. A chance to get inside private or hidden spaces. In the past, visitors have had the chance to climb church towers, delve into hidden underground drains, and take part in heritage skills workshops.
Each year is different, and the buildings taking part each put on their own activities as part of the celebrations. Doors Open Days is coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust and is part of European Heritage Days alongside Scottish Archaeology Month, coordinated by Archaeology Scotland. Both are supported by Historic Environment Scotland. This year’s shared European Heritage Days theme is Living Heritage.
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Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Renfrewshire? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!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!
READ MOREScotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling!
READ MOREThe hugely popular Houston & Killellan Kirk Carnival will be held on Saturday 10th May – with a fabulous selection of rides, activities, stalls – and plenty of fun for everyone!
READ MOREThe annual Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Agricultural Show is being held at the Knapps, Kilmacolm on Saturday 10th May!
READ MOREGourock Highland Games, the first games of the Scottish season, will take place in Inverclyde at Battery Park on Sunday 11th May!
READ MORECastle Semple Rowing Club Regatta, the largest one day regatta in Scotland, returns to Castle Semple Visitor Centre on Saturday 17th May!
READ MORERewind Fest, the first big event of the summer for The Old Swan, is being held on Saturday 17th May!
READ MOREGet ready for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and non-stop entertainment at ACCORD Hospice's Boogie Bingo fundraiser on Saturday 24th May at the stunning Ingliston Hotel Grand Marquee!
READ MOREJoin Ardgowan Hospice for their annual Ladies Day at the Chartroom in Inverkip, with live entertainment from Take That & The Boybands and hosted by Gina Mckie!
READ MOREThe ACCORD Hospice Summer Fayre, on Saturday 31st May, will be a fun filled day for all the family so come along and show your support!
READ MORECome and join in the family fun at St Aidan's annual fete which is being held on Saturday 31st May!
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