Article Source: Renfrewshire Council
Last Updated: 1 August 2019 10:04
On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, venues all over Renfrewshire – many of which do not normally allow access to what’s going on behind the scenes – will throw open their doors and invite people to delve deeper into their history.
Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates heritage and the built environment, old and new. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Doors Open Day nationally, with more than 1000 buildings set to open across the country.
This year in Renfrewshire, more than 50 venues will welcome people of all ages across the weekend.
Many of the old Doors Open Days favourites – including Sma’ Shot Cottages and Paisley Abbey – are getting involved again this year, and a few new venues have stepped up to share their stories.
There will also be the opportunity to see inside Paisley’s medieval Abbey Drain. Look out for more detail on that in the coming weeks.
Renfrewshire Provost Lorraine Cameron is encouraging people of all ages to get involved across the weekend.
Provost Cameron said: “We’re so lucky here in Renfrewshire to have such a fantastic array of beautiful, historic buildings, but we don’t often get the chance to see what goes on behind the scenes.
“Doors Open Days is a great opportunity for people of all ages to find out more about these buildings and to hear stories about our culture and heritage which will help inform our future.
“Venues have organised a brilliant range of activities across the weekend and learning will definitely be fun.
“Major events like this are great for the local economy as they get people out and about and spending money with local traders.
“We should be very proud of our history and heritage here in Renfrewshire and I hope that people of all ages take time out to get involved.”
Activities will be taking place in Paisley, Renfrew, Linwood, Johnstone, Lochwinnoch, Kilbarchan, Bridge of Weir, Houston, Erskine and Inchinnan.
Doors Open Days is coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust and is part of European Heritage Days supported by Historic Environment Scotland.
A full list of venues can be viewed online at www.paisley.is
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