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History events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

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History Events in East Renfrewshire

History Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

An Edinburgh Burns Night at The Real Mary King’s Close

An Edinburgh Burns Night at The Real Mary King’s Close

23rd January 2026 - 25th January 2026

Join us at The Real Mary King's Close for a unique Burns Night experience filled with poetry, history, Scottish dishes and Scotch whisky!

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William Dalrymple - The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

William Dalrymple - The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

7th July 2026

Do not miss the remarkable story of India and empire as it has never been told before, when William Dalrymple comes to the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on Tuesday 7th July!

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John Roy Stuart - Latha Chuilodair

John Roy Stuart - Latha Chuilodair

17th January 2026

In this play, the ghost of John Roy Stuart, poet, partisan and Colonel of the Jacobite Edinburgh Regiment, returns to Scotland to recall his life, times and final battle.

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History Events in Fife

Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Anster Nicht: Finding the Fairy Queen's Voice

Anster Nicht: Finding the Fairy Queen's Voice

19th February 2026

For decades, an enigmatic figurehead, known as The Fairy Queen, has been displayed in the Scottish Fisheries Museum. But where did it come from, and what does it symbolise?

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Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

19th March 2026

Join Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews as he gives us an entertaining tour of new discoveries that have transformed what we know about medieval medicine!

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The Herring Year : Following the Fish, the Fleet and the Folk around the Coast

The Herring Year : Following the Fish, the Fleet and the Folk around the Coast

5th January 2026 - 2nd March 2026

Every year the shoals of herring moved around the coasts of Britain and every year an army of workers followed them. This exhibition, by local artist Jake Brown, illustrates the routes they took.

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History Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Specialist Tour: The Silk Road between Japan and Glasgow

Specialist Tour: The Silk Road between Japan and Glasgow

5th May 2026

Join Dr Yupin Chung, Curator of East Asian Art, on Tuesday 5th of May for a special tour looking at exquisite items from the 1878 Japanese Government Gift, including the fabulous collection of silk!

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Uncovering Ancient Egypt With Bettany Hughes

Uncovering Ancient Egypt With Bettany Hughes

9th November 2026

Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughes as she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’

X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’

25th September 2025 - 1st September 2026

X-CRAFT Dive Deep is an ALL NEW 360 Immersive Show that utilises MASSIVE 360 degree screens to tell the story of the submarine pioneers that paved the way for the submarines of today!

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History Events in Lanarkshire

History Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Burns an’ a’ that

Burns an’ a’ that

25th January 2026

Join us at Stirling Castle to celebrate burns an' a' that and why not have a go at addressing the haggis!

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Portraits in Stone: The Great Cathedrals

Portraits in Stone: The Great Cathedrals

19th February 2026

This lecture by Mark Cottle, follows the evolution of cathedral building with particular reference to structural and aesthetic details together with the fascinating figures and events behind them.

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 7th January 2026 - 24th June 2026

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

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BUNGALAFF Stand Up Comedy with Obadiah Steppenwolfe Plus Guests
Paisley's longest standing stand up comedy night returns to The Bungalow on Sunday 1st February with headliner Obadiah Steppenwolfe and host Richie McMahon!
Electricity OMD Tribute
Electricity, Europe's premier OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) tribute band, bring their Hits and More Tour to The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 29th May!
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Dignity, Scotland's premier six-piece, all-live tribute to the legendary Deacon Blue, come to The Bungalow on Friday 15th May!
Paisley Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!
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Don't miss a FREE Weekend of MOD, Soul and 60s Music at The Bungalow this February from Friday 13th till Sunday 15th!

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