Those looking to do something in Edinburgh this weekend can make their most of Doors Open Days 2026, as locations around the city welcome visitors from near and far.
From locations typically not open to the public to those offering special tours and talks, the annual heritage event will take place on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 27.
Whether you’re interested in local history and fancy a trip to Barnton Bunker or Riddle’s Close, or you’d prefer to experience the past in a different way by listening to the last remaining cinema organ made by Edinburgh organ builders Ingram & Co at the Corstorphine Astoria Centre, there is something on offer for everyone throughout the final weekend of the 2026 festival.
Interested in where you can go? Here are 17 buildings to visit during Doors Open Days in Edinburgh this year.
9. The Old Assembly Hall, Simpson & Brown
The Old Assembly Hall will be open from 10am to 5pm on both Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27. Now the base of architects, heritage consultants, and archaeologist, Simpson and Brown, it was initially built in the 1780s where it would host entertainment for members. Address: 37 Constitution Street, Edinburgh, EH6 7BG | Google Maps
10. The Lost Close
A unique underground space off the Royal Mile, the original Close was buried following the Great Fire of Edinburgh and only rediscovered in 2019. Taking part in Doors Open Days Edinburgh for the first time since 2023, tours will be run in collaboration with Old Edinburgh Club with tours available to book at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm on Saturday, September 26. Address: 1 Barrie’s Close, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF | Scottish Civic Trust
11. The Library of Mistakes
Open from 10am until 3pm on Saturday, September 26, The Library of Mistakes is dedicated to the study of financial history, and will host talks, and offer visitors the chance to tour the collection, artefacts and learn more about the library’s purpose. Address: 33A Melville Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 7QB | Google Maps
12. The Corstorphine Astoria Centre
From the end of 2017, the Corstorphine Trust took a long term lease of the Kirk Loan Hall from the Old Parish Church, renaming it the Corstorphine Astoria Centre. Now the home of the 2/4 Ingram organ that was used in the Astoria Cinema — the last remaining cinema organ created by organ builders Ingram & Co of Edinburgh — the instrument will be put through its paces during Doors Open Days Edinburgh 2026 between 1pm and 4pm on Sunday, September 27. | Google Maps