A host of historic and interesting Renfrewshire buildings will throw open their doors to the public next month.
As the Doors Open Days festival returns for its 32nd year organisations and volunteers offer free access to hundreds of sites and events across Scotland.
The festival aims to make Renfrewshire’s built and cultural heritage accessible to everyone living in and visiting the country.
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A host of places across the region will be opened up to members of the public in September.
The imposing Paisley Methodist Central Hall, in the Free Renaissance style, will be open on September 4, while the Council chambers at Renfrewshire House will also be open the same day.
Tannahill’s cottage, where Paisley poet Robert Tannahill lived from early childhood until his death in 1810, will also be accessible.
Scope is a public showing of art made by more than 30 local creatives. They inhabiting an unused retail space at 92 Causeyside Street in order to show the benefits of supporting local creative talent and what it can do for the town.
In Renfrew, St Margaret’s Episcopal Church will give visitors the chance to explore the century old building.
A number of other interesting sights will be open, including the Bishopton Parish Church, Erskine Community Allotments and much more.
Doors Open Days is coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust, and is part of European Heritage Days. Local coordinators from civic trusts, heritage organisations and local authorities create and manage programmes in each region.
Dr Susan O’Connor, Director of Scottish Civic Trust, said: “Hundreds of venues across the country are busy behind-the-scenes organising events, planning walking tours and creating videos and other virtual activities for visitors. We’re particularly excited to welcome visitors back into buildings so we can all enjoy our shared history in-person once again.”
For a full list of Renfrewshire sites taking part in Doors open, visit: www.doorsopendays.org.uk
