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Doors Open Days: Out of the Blue Drill Hall

Sat 26 Sept · 01:00

Out Of The Blue Drill Hall

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The Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Edinburgh will participate in Doors Open Days 2026, offering hourly tours of the A-listed historic venue. Guided tours will provide insights into the building's architecture and history. Further details, including ticket pricing, can be found on the event's website.

Hourly tours of the A-listed historic Out of the Blue Drill Hall - part of Doors Open Days 2026 We're delighted to be once again taking part in the Edinburgh Doors Open Day. Enjoy a free guided tour of the building, learning all about it's history and architecture. Learn how the Drill Hall was built in 1901 for the Royal Scots Regiment, designed by the renowned architect Sir Rowand Anderson, (who also designed the National Portrait Gallery on Queen Street and the McEwan Hall at Edinburgh University). The hall played a leading role during the aftermath of the Gretna Rail Disaster in 1915 which saw over 200 soldiers from the Leith Battallion killed. The Drill Hall was where many of the families congregated to find out news about their loved ones. 2015 saw us commemorate the centenary of the crash with the Gretna 100 project. ** Tour Information ** Hourly tours running from 11am to 1pm (each lasting approximately 30 mins). Sign-up sheets will be made available in the venue on the day.

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Doors Open Days: Out of the Blue Drill Hall takes place on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 01:00.

Doors Open Days: Out of the Blue Drill Hall is held at Out Of The Blue Drill Hall in Edinburgh (36 Dalmeny Street, Leith EH6 8RG).

Entry to Doors Open Days: Out of the Blue Drill Hall is free.

Tickets for Doors Open Days: Out of the Blue Drill Hall can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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