Renfrewshire Doors Open Days

Buildings and other places across Renfrewshire will open their doors to the visiting public.

Renfrewshire Doors Open Days are part of the annual Doors Open Days celebrations from the Scottish Civic Trust.

If you'd like to take part in this year’s Doors Open Day, please complete this online application form. We kindly ask that you also send 1-3 images of your building, venue, or group to events@renfrewshire.gov.uk to help us promote your participation.

Activities confirmed for Doors Open Days:

• The Art Department, Paisley - Large art exhibition/show with artists present.
• Brediland Allotments, Paisley - Children's seed-sowing activities and quizzes.
• Brick Lane Academy, Paisley - Special promotional weekend with discounts on music lessons.
• Heritage Buddies, Paisley - Guided tours of Oakshaw graveyard at 11am and 1:30pm.
• Paisley Abbey - Abbey tours, costumed walkabout characters and arts and crafts activities.
• Paisley Methodist Central Halls - Paisley Photographic Society will exhibit and discuss their work.
• Russell Institute, Paisley - Building tours every 15-20 minutes.
• Broadloan Gardens, Renfrew - Renfrew Association of Growers & Gardeners host a gala day.
• Johnstone Textile Space - weaving workshops at 12pm and 2pm; book your place in advance.
• Erskine Arts - View the art exhibition and speak with local volunteers.
• Kilbarchan Old Library Centre & Hidden Garden - Refreshments, children's activities and storytelling.
• Kilbarchan Guide Hall - Girl Guide activities for children.
• Johnstone Amateur Boxing Club - Boxing drills and participation activities.
• All Hallows Graveyard, Inchinnan - Rare opportunity to visit the graveyard with Inchinnan Historical Interest Group as your guide.

Volunteering is a great way to get skills and experience in working at major events. It's also a great way of getting out and about, meeting new and like-minded people, and making a valuable contribution to your community.

Send an email to Valerija Tkacenko, our Event Coordinator, at eventsvolunteers@renfrewshire.gov.uk if you'd like to volunteer. 

Register as a participating building or other place
Complete an online application form or send an email to our Events Team at events@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Sponsor our events 
Send an email to our Events Team at events@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

General enquiries 
Send an email to our Events Team at events@renfrewshire.gov.uk.