11/09/2026
Step into history! ✨
Unlock Clackmannanshire this September! 🏰
Clackmannanshire will take part once again in Scotland’s largest free festival dedicated to exploring and celebrating Scotland’s built and cultural heritage.
This September Doors Open Days returns for its 36th year, inviting people across Scotland to step inside buildings and spaces that are usually closed to the public, have limited openings or that normally charge an entry fee.
Each place opens not only its doors but also a window into the past, present and future of the community.
The Doors Open Days event has become a tradition that now reaches all 32 local authority areas. It brings together thousands of volunteers, organisations and visitors every year with one common goal: to make Scotland’s heritage accessible, engaging and open to all.
The Doors Open Days weekend in Clackmannanshire will take place:
📆 26th & 27th September 2026
Explore the tower houses of Clackmannanshire including free admission to the superb Sauchie Tower & the majestic Alloa Tower.
The grand Clackmannan Tower is also available to visit but booking is required!
Guided tours of Alloa Old Kirkyard, the Mar & Kellie Mausoleum and Greenside Cemetery, as well as Alva Old Kirkyard and the Johnstone Mausoleum, will reveal the intriguing stories of the many people buried there.
The stories of the extraordinary Alva Ice House and Tullibody Old Kirk will also be revealed.
This is just to name a few of the hidden historic gems of Clackmannanshire!
To explore the full programme for Clackmannanshire, including event listings, times and accessibility details, visit - www.doorsopendays.org.uk
A little bit about us:
Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust is dedicated to protecting, preserving, conserving and raising awareness of the rich heritage of the county and promoting the sustainable use of the environment.
We hope you all enjoy a weekend exploring Clackmannanshire’s history, listening to stories, and learning all about the people who once shaped our Wee County!
