The Outer Hebrides to take part in Scotland’s largest free festival celebrating places and stories, new and old.
2024 marks the 35th year of Doors Open Days, a free festival that sees organisations and volunteers offer free access to sites and events across Scotland. The festival aims to ensure that Scotland’s built and cultural heritage is made accessible to everyone.
Across the country doors will be opened wide, welcoming visitors to uncover hidden gems and experience familiar places through fresh eyes.
Participating venues will host guided tours, exhibitions, and interactive activities designed to educate and inspire visitors of all ages. Many locations will also feature special events, including talks and performances by local artists and historians, providing a platform to celebrate the creativity and talent within our communities.
In the Outer Hebrides, events will take place on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 September with an exciting programme of events and activities from North Uist Distillery, Studio Vans, Kinloch Historical Society and Stornoway Historical Society.
Director of Scottish Civic Trust, Doors Open Days national coordinator, Joe Traynor, said: “Doors Open Days offers visitors the opportunity to play ‘tourist’ in their own town for free, as they uncover new experiences and revisit old favourites right on their doorstep.
“This year, we hope our visitors take this opportunity to make new memories with their friends and families, while they celebrate the stories that have shaped Scotland.’’
Find out more about the events and activities this September on www.doorsopendays.org.uk.
Open Doors events in Western Isles
9 September 2024
