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History events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Sma’ Shot Cottages

Selected dates between 2nd April 2025 - 27th September 2025

The Sma' Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two distinct periods of Paisley's weaving history!

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Sma’ Shot Day

5th July 2025

Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 5th July!

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The Terrace Tavern: A Forgotten Pub Remembered - Sma’ Shot Day Film Screening & Tours

5th July 2025

Step into the hidden history of Paisley this Sma' Shot Day with a powerful new short film and guided walking tours from Paisley Tours!

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Family History Cafe: Paisley Poor Relief

12th July 2025

Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for the Family History Cafe and talk about discovering ancestors in Paisley and Renfrewshire!

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Family History Cafe: The Archeology Of Renfrewshire

19th July 2025

Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for the Family History Cafe and talk about discovering ancestors in Paisley and Renfrewshire!

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History Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Heritage Course: Family History for Beginners

Heritage Course: Family History for Beginners

30th September 2025

This Family History Workshop, led by experienced genealogist Lorna Kinnaird, PGDip, ASGRA, FSA Scot, will give you the skills and knowledge you need to begin your family history research!

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Heritage Course: House History for Beginners

Heritage Course: House History for Beginners

30th September 2025

This course led by an experienced genealogist will get you started on carrying out a house history in Scotland and will get you accessing some pretty amazing records!

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Heritage Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew

Heritage Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew

28th October 2025

Join local historian Lorraine Murray to separate fact from fiction as she discusses Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew at Barrhead Foundry on Tuesday 28th October.

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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:

Arthur’s Secrets

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th September 2025

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Cold War Scotland

Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.

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Explorers – The Age of Discovery with James May

Explorers – The Age of Discovery with James May

17th October 2025

From Ice Age migrations to space travel, the stories of famous, infamous and unknown explorers will come to life, presented by British television presenter and award-winning journalist James May!

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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:

St Andrews Memories

St Andrews Memories

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 2nd December 2025

Drop in to The R&A World Golf Museum and have a chat whilst looking at photographs, objects and film footage from our collections!

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Creative Coven: Voices & Visions of the WITCH

Creative Coven: Voices & Visions of the WITCH

4th June 2025 - 11th August 2025

The Community Gallery at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries is thrilled to present Voices & Visions of the WITCH, a Visual and Literary Art Exhibition brought to you by Creative Coven.

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Classic Car Meet & Greet

Classic Car Meet & Greet

Selected dates between 13th April 2025 - 12th October 2025

Join Fife Classic Car Group for these monthly classic car meet and greet events at Fife Heritage Railway in Leven!

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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:

Glasgow Central Station Tours

Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!

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Exploring Glasgow’s Libraries Heritage Trail

Exploring Glasgow’s Libraries Heritage Trail

7th August 2025

This short course from the University of Glasgow offers you the chance to explore some of Glasgow's impressive libraries and their part in local civic history.

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Burrell Bites

Burrell Bites

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!

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History Events in Lanarkshire

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

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.

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Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire

Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire

28th June 2025 - 19th October 2025

Come hear the memories of local musicians, see costumes, photos and records through the decades or even just come for a boogie at the Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire exhibition!

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Leadhills Miners Library

Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 28th September 2025

Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!

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History Events in Stirling

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

Doors Open Day at The Engine Shed

Doors Open Day at The Engine Shed

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

The Engine Shed is opening it's doors on 20th and 21st September as part of Doors Open Day 2025. Join us to discover what's inside and learn about it's history!

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

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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The River that defined Scotland: The Forth and its Tributaries

The River that defined Scotland: The Forth and its Tributaries

26th July 2025

Dr Murray Cook, Stirling Council's celebrated Archaeologist, gives this talk on the historic importance of the area defined by the three rivers that give our festival its name.

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Events in Other Areas

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Paisley First
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Paisley Town Hall Wedding Fayre
Renfrewshire Council
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Go Radio

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