Director's Blog: National Doors Open Days Festival
Doors Open Days is more than just an event—it’s an invitation to step into the stories, spaces, and heritage that shape this remarkable country.
News
Stay in the know about Doors Open Days!
Volunteer Vacancy: Regional Coordinator
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer or group of volunteers to help coordinate Doors Open Days.
Doors Open Days 2022 report
Hot off the presses! Our Doors Open Days 2022 Report has just been released.
Find a Solution Intern Supports Evaluation
In 2022 we welcomed a Find A Solution Intern from the University of Glasgow to join the Doors Open Days team. Helen Oxley shares how she navigated funding objectives, effective processes and meaningful data.
Festival Update
In light of recent events, the Scottish Civic Trust has released the following statement.
Doors Open Days to Return to Edinburgh and East Lothian
We will be returning to Edinburgh and East Lothian on 24 and 25 September with an exciting programme of online and in-person events! For the first time this year, the Edinburgh and East Lothian programme will be guest-curated by Under One Roof, Scotland's charity for supporting tenement owners.
Robertson Scholar Supports Doors Open Days 2021
In 2021 we welcomed a Robertson Trust Scholar to join the Doors Open Days team. Erin Coyle shares how she got to grips with exhibition installation, CMS software and marketing materials.
Volunteering Opportunity: Doors Open Days Regional Coordinator
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer or group of volunteers to help coordinate Doors Open Days in the Highlands, Shetland and West Lothian. Doors Open Days is a cultural heritage festival that provides free physical and virtual access to over 1,000 sites and buildings across Scotland every September.
Doors Open Days 2021 Report
We’ve been hard at work crunching the numbers and our first ever hybrid festival was an incredible success!
Prize Winner's Shopping Spree
Last year one lucky visitor had the chance to win a £50 voucher to spend at a Doors Open Days venue of their choice; all they had to do was fill out our visitor experience questionnaire! Follow Catherine on her shopping spree at the National Museum of Scotland.