250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. It was funded by the Scottish Government and part financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund. Its aim was to engage Scots at home, as well as motivate people of Scottish descent and those who simply love Scotland, to take part in an inspirational celebration of Scottish culture and heritage. Open house in Australia Open House events are organised in Australia in partnership with Open House Worldwide. The first Open House event took place in Melbourne in 2008. This was followed by Brisbane in 2010, and Adelaide and Perth in 2012. Canada Doors Open Canada began in 2000. List of Doors Open events in Canada Doors Open Newfoundland and Labrador Doors Open Ottawa Doors Open Toronto Doors Open Saskatoon United States List of Doors Open events in the U.S. Doors Open Baltimore, first weekend in October Doors Open Buffalo Open House Chicago Open House New York Doors Open Milwaukee Doors Open Minneapolis Doors Open Pittsburgh, first weekend in October Doors Open Rhode Island See also Brisbane Open House Open House Brno Tourism in Scotland Notes External links Open House Worldwide Events in Scotland Recurring events established in 1984 Cultural events Tourist attractions Architecture festivals Architectural conservation