DOORS OPEN Days is coming to Clackmannanshire this weekend with numerous venues to visit.

But what is doors open days, and what locations are taking part this year?

What is Doors Open Days?

Doors Open Days is a free festival that celebrates places and stories.

Every September, people can visit buildings across Scotland for free.

The festival began back in 1990 with events taking place across Glasgow and Ayr. It has now expanded to all 32 council regions in Scotland, including Clackmannanshire.

When is it running in Clackmannanshire?

Different areas host their Doors Open Days on different weekends across the entire month of September.

For the Wee County, their events will be taking place on September 28 and 29 and is being organised by Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust.

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How many events are there this year?

This year’s programme has 26 venues and events.

What venues are taking part?

Guided tours and/or displays will be available at a range of venues including:

  • Alloa Hub (home of the Clackmannanshire Tapestry)
  • Alloa Mosque
  • Alloa Old Kirkyard and Mar & Kellie Mausoleum
  • The Gate Charity in Alloa
  • Clackmannan Town Hall

Artist Morag Knight is also opening her Barn Studio at Alleckie Farm.

Alloa, Clackmannan, and Sauchie Towers will be open again, as well as Menstrie Castle.

Three Alloa churches, along with one in Clackmannan and Menstrie Parish Church will be welcoming visitors this weekend.

Menstrie and Tullibody Community Gardens will be teaching people how to grow their own food at their own food.

Other open venues include Alloa Fire Station, Clackmannanshire Council Archives, The Coach House Theatre, Alva Ice House, Tullibody Heritage Centre, Alva Old Kirkyard and Johnstone Mausoleum, and Dollar Museum.

What are the historical walks taking place?

There will be two historical walks taking place in the town of Dollar.

The first is a tour of the historical sites in the town, while the other links up with the current Dollar Shops exhibition in the Museum, which will take people on a tour to look at the town’s changing shopscape.