Doors Open Day, which is a joint initiative between the Council of Europe and the European Union, aims to give people the opportunity to explore some of Europe’s most interesting buildings, many of which are not normally accessible to the public.

In 1990, it was piloted in Scotland and since then, Doors Open Days, which is Scotland’s contribution to European Heritage Days, have become an annual event across the country, co-ordinated by the Scottish Civic Trust and supported by Historic Scotland.

If you have ever wondered what goes on behind the doors of buildings you see every day, then this is your chance to find out. Throughout the month of September, buildings all over the Highlands will be open free of charge.

Doors Open Day will take place in the Highlands throughout September 2010.  Please note, some buildings in Inverness will also be open on other Saturdays in September.  Due to a technical glitch the Doors Open Day leaflet for Highland can be downloaded from the "what do we do" page - sorry about that!

If you would prefer a printed leaflet sent out to you - please feel free to contact us and we will arrange to send this out to you.

To find out about Doors Open Days events in other parts of Scotland, call the Doors Open Days hotline on 0141 248 1188 or see:  www.doorsopendays.org.uk