Doors Open Day on Sunday 14 September is an annual event which enables the public to enjoy free of charge East Lothian's diverse cultural, architectural and historical heritage.

Please note that some attractions must be booked at 01620 827873 or email hboak@eastlothian.gov.uk. Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Please be aware that visitors enter buildings and other sites and take part in activities at their own risk and neither East Lothian Council nor the owners of the buildings and properties are liable for any accident or damage incurred.

PROGRAMME

Aberlady Historical Tour: Ian Malcolm, a local expert in the history of Aberlady and its buildings, will conduct a historical tour of the attractive coastal village from 10:30 am to - 1 pm. Meet at the Kirk Stables (Kirk Stables are on the right of the driveway located 200 yards of the Kirk. Please park on High Street.

Amisfield Walled Garden, Haddington: Amisfield House was demolished in 1928 but its wonderful Walled Garden is A listed and encloses eight acres. The Summer house is B listed. Guided tours on the hour from 11.00 am - 4.00 pm (limited places). Booking.

Cockenzie Power Station, Prestonpans: A 1200 mega watt coal-fired working power station opened in 1968. Open 10 am to 3 pm with guided tours on the hour; limited places. Sorry, no children under 10. Disabled access: limited access to Turbine Floor and Control Room. Booking.

Glenkinchie Distillery, Pencaitland: Glenkinchie Distillery is one of only two Lowland distilleries. Guided tours demonstrate the whole process of whisky making. Open 12 - 5 pm with tours every 15 minutes (last tour 4 pm). Sorry, no under eight-year-olds.

Haddington Historical Tour: Local experts in the history of Haddington and its buildings will be conducting historical tours of East Lothian's county town at 12, 12.30 and 1 pm from the Town House at the end of Court Street. Information handouts will be available. Booking.

Haddington Town House Piano: Haddington Concert Society invites pianists of all ages to drop into the Town House between 10 to 4 pm and play a Bosendorfer grand piano. This superb instrument came from the Musikverein concert hall in Vienna and was inaugurated in April 2005 by the virtuoso pianist John Lill. No booking required.

Musselburgh Historical Tour: Local experts in the history of Musselburgh and its buildings will be conducting historical tours starting inside the ancient Tolbooth at the east end of the High Street. Tours will start at 12, 2 and 4 pm and will last approx 1 hour 30 minutes. Booking.

Museum of Flight: Scotland's national museum of aviation offers 'Behind the Hangar Door' tours throughout the day at 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00. No booking required.

Musselburgh Police Station: A rare opportunity to take a tour around an operational police station run by Lothian and Borders Police. Programme to be announced. Booking.