Doors Open Day 2026: buildings and venues open across Fife this month
Fifers can get a rare glimpse behind the the doors of many landmark buildings as Doors Open Day 2026 gets underway this month.
It runs across three weekends starting on September 5-6, and turns the spotlight on venues from Tayport to North Queensferry.
A diverse mix of buildings and spaces will open their doors to locals and visitors alike, offering exciting opportunities to experience guided tours, expert talks, and family-friendly activities, trails, and exhibitions.
From iconic landmarks to hidden architectural gems, most venues don’t require booking, although some may have limited capacity or scheduled tours.
Councillor Altany Craik, spokesperson for finance, economy and strategic planning, said: "Doors Open Day is the perfect time to get a behind the scenes look at lots of fantastic venues right across Fife by yourself or with your family.
“Fife has a diverse and rich heritage and history we do not often think of in our day-to-day lives. So, using the weekends in September to take a break from normal routine to go explore and enjoy someplace new or an old favourite will be fun for everyone and bring our past and present to life."
The annual event starts this weekend in north east Fife.
Venues open to the public include Crail Museum and Heritage Centre, Boarhills Doocot and Auld Kirk and St Mary’s in Newport plus Our Lady Star of The Sea, Tayport. You can also visit the Jim Matthew camera collection in St Monans, the largest collection of cameras and photographic equipment in the UK.
St Athernase Church - arguably the best surviving 12th century Romanesque building - is also taking part, along with the 16th century Bogward Doocot in St Andrews,
The schedule also includes the Byre Theatre and St Andrews Heritage Musuem and garden, St plus St Andrews Town Hall and Burgh Chambers.
There is also an invite to visit Cambo Gardens, Crail Museum, Kingsbarns Church, the Dreel Halls, Anstruther, and Crail Parish Church along with St James the Great Episcocpal Church, Cupar and the Sir David Wilkie Memorial Hall in Ladybank.
Doors Open Day then moves into Central Fife on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th with access to town halls, galleries, and heritage centres in places like Kirkcaldy, Burntisland, and Wemyss, along with specialist tours and exhibitions.
Get a sneak peek inside Silverburn Flax Mill as it prepares to open its doors fully. Enjoy a guided tour of the mill to learn about the history of the building and its future plans.
Also open to the public are Methil Heritage Centre, Leslie Town Hall, the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Winnifred Crescent, Kirkcaldy, plus Pathhead Parish Church, Ravenscraig’s Walled Garden, the Town House, Adam Smith Heritage Centre and Merchant’s House, Laws Close.
In Burntisland you can visit the First Aid Services Trust in High Street and Burntisland Parish Church.
The final weekend of Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th leads to west Fife where buildings open include Aberdour’s St Fillans Church.
The full list is available at www.fife.gov.uk/doorsopendays2026