Outer Hebrides Doors Open Days Festival

Outer Hebrides Doors Open Days Festival Free heritage festival, with a variety of participating venues across the Outer Hebrides | 04 - 06 September 2026
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24/04/2026

A short video describing how to take part in Doors Open Days 2026 as a venue or organisation.Sign up to our newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/wE8m4 or vis...

Would you like to take part in Scotland's largest FREE festival? Here's all you need to know about Doors Open Days, how ...
06/04/2026

Would you like to take part in Scotland's largest FREE festival? Here's all you need to know about Doors Open Days, how to take part and what you can expect from your regional coordinator: https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/organise/taking-part

For an application form, please email: [email protected]

We've recorded a short video for anyone interested in taking part as a venue, organisation, or individual leading a tour.

Congratulations to all those shortlisted for an award!🥳So much hard work, passion and dedication goes in to promoting al...
05/11/2025

Congratulations to all those shortlisted for an award!🥳
So much hard work, passion and dedication goes in to promoting all that our islands have to offer, whether it be a cultural experience, a quiet retreat, a tasty tipple or a delicious delicacy. Well done to everyone for another fantastic year of sharing the history, heritage, culture and landscape of the Outer Hebrides.

🌟 It’s time to vote! 🌟

The Hebridean Digital Trailblazer Award is now LIVE and we need your help to choose the winner! 💻✨

Our shortlisted businesses have been helping to share the magic of the Outer Hebrides. Now it’s your turn to celebrate them!

🗳 Cast your vote today and show your support for the people who make our islands shine both on and offline. Voting closes Monday 17 November at 5pm – don’t miss your chance to have your say!

👉 https://bit.ly/47IbGPV

Let’s recognise the digital stars of our tourism community!

24/10/2025

Nominate your favourite business for an Our Tourism Community Award!

Visitors and Businesses can place a nomination to celebrate the very best our islands have to offer. Perhaps you recieved exceptional service, or were given a truely unique cultural experience. Maybe you want to recognise the hardwork and dedication of your team.

Head over to the website now to place your nomination
www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/industry

21/10/2025

🌿 Scotland’s Community Heritage Conversations 2025: Routes to Resilience 🌿

📅 Wednesday 19th November 2025
🕙 10:00am – 4:15pm
📍 Hybrid event – join us online via MS Teams or in person at the Engine Shed, Stirling

Scotland’s Community Heritage Conversations returns for another inspiring day of discussion, collaboration and celebration!

Routes to Resilience will bring together community groups and heritage professionals to:

➡️ Share challenges and successes
➡️ Explore resilient futures for heritage
➡️ Take part in talks, panels and workshops on community-led approaches to sustainability
➡️ Connect, learn and take away practical actions

There’ll also be opportunities to join in with our ever-popular One Minute Mayhem or showcase your work with a digital poster.

🎟️ Reserve your place now on Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/3VFY3Lw

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/10/2025
03/10/2025

🚪🗝️ What a weekend – and what a festival! 🎉

What an incredible journey it has been unlocking Scotland’s hidden treasures and bringing communities closer together. We’ve loved every moment of celebrating our rich history and vibrant heritage with all of you.

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to:

• Our dedicated regional coordinators
• Passionate venue organisers
• Amazing volunteers
• And most importantly you – the visitors whose enthusiasm and curiosity brought the festival to life.

💡 We hope you enjoyed exploring local wonders and discovering hidden gems, while making cherished memories with friends and family. Whether you found inspiration, a new perspective, or a deeper bond with your community, you are what makes Doors Open Days so special.

🎁 We’d love to hear about your experience. Complete our quick survey for a chance to win a £50 voucher: http://bit.ly/4nivDD6

❤️ Thank you for making Doors Open Days 2025 unforgettable. We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back for 2026!

𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 and 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 to everyone who took part in this year's Doors Open Days festival!  We hope you all enjoye...
30/09/2025

𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 and 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 to everyone who took part in this year's Doors Open Days festival! We hope you all enjoyed taking part as much as we did and we look forward to exploring more of Scotland with you next September!

Tell us your thoughts about this years festival and you could be in with a chance of winning a £50 Scotland Loves Local gift card! Link accessible via website:

https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/

Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old.

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