During September 2008 there’s free entry to an array of interesting properties all over Scotland during Doors Open Days, the biggest free architectural event in Scotland. Each region will host the event on a different weekend. Some of the properties belonging to Historic Scotland and the National Trust for Scotland usually charge an admission fee to non members but will give free access during the event. Other buildings are not usually open to the public so it’s an opportunity to see behind closed doors. There are guided walks in some areas as well as activities for kids.

Last year I visited several properties in Edinburgh including the Nelson Monument which affords great views over Edinburgh.

View from the Nelson Monument over Edinburgh

This year I’m planning to spend the weekend 20 -21 September in Perthshire and Fife. It’s quite hard planning an itinerary to see as much as possible as the days as the opening hours vary between locations and I don’t want to have a mad rush trying to cram in too much.

I’m staying at the Glenfarg Hotel near Perth which looks pretty impressive. A single room is costing £35.40,, the best rate I could find using the HotelsCombined price comparison site booking through Skoosh. The price was £50 plus a £2 booking fee on the hotel’s own site.

Glenfarg Hotel