On Doors Open Day a warm welcome is extended to you to enter and explore many buildings of various types and of different historical periods which are either not normally freely accessible to the general public or where a charge is usually made. All in their individual ways are significant examples of Ayrshire’s cultural and architectural heritage.

Admission to all buildings on this day is free.

Dean Castle

Doors Open Day is a Council of Europe initiative and in 49 countries it will be celebrated with the opening of some of each country’s most impressive buildings to heighten the public’s awareness of their own heritage.

In Scotland, Doors Open Day is promoted by the Scottish Civic Trust. In Ayrshire it is supported by the Councils of North, South and East Ayrshire. The event is organised by Kyle and Carrick Civic Society with help from other voluntary groups.

Kyle and Carrick Civic Society would like to express its gratitude to all those who have so readily co-operated in opening their buildings. It is only through their generosity and support, together with the help of their guides, that such a day is possible. Please note that visitors enter the buildings at their own risk; neither sponsors nor participants are responsible for any accidents or damages incurred.

The 22nd annual Doors Open Day – Ayrshire is planned for Sunday 4 September 2011.

Please see the next page for full details which was provided by Kyle and Carrick Civic Society.