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History events in Renfrewshire

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Events in 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:

Hands On Heritage

Hands On Heritage

Selected dates between 16th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

Every month the team at East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure's Heritage Collection will select some of their most interesting treasures and share the stories behind them at Hands On Heritage!

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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:

Conservation Hangar Talks

Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Winter Family Trail

Winter Family Trail

15th November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free this Winter at St Cecilia's Hall, can you find all 8 snow-people hidden around the galleries and answer each of their questions?

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Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square

Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square

20th December 2025

Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House!

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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: 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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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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History Events in Glasgow

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

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Savage Messiah - The Life, Work and Legend of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Savage Messiah - The Life, Work and Legend of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska

18th February 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a lecture exploring the life, work and legend of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska.

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 4th December 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

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Gothic Glasgow

Gothic Glasgow

Selected dates between 2nd April 2025 - 31st December 2025

Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!

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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:

SKIRLING 750

SKIRLING 750

6th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Biggar Museum are hosting an exhibition to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the first recorded mention of Skirling village, exploring some of the key events in the village's history.

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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:

Stirling Old Town Jail Festive Show

Stirling Old Town Jail Festive Show

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Step Into Christmas Past at Stirling Old Town Jail with our immersive festive performance tours, departing every 30mins during weekends from 6th to 21st December!

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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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Celebrating International Womens Day

Celebrating International Womens Day

8th March 2026

Come along to Stirling Castle this international women's day to meet some of Scotland's most influential, powerful women as they wander around the Castle.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 8th October 2025 - 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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Popular Events

Bowfield Christmas Market & Family Fun Day
Join Bowfield Hotel & Spa for their annual Christmas Market & Fun Days on Sundays 7th and 14th December... it's completely free to attend, just drop by and join in the fun!
Murder Mystery Evening - Death at the Distillery
Join Rachael at Skirlies Cafe, Paisley for a fun filled couple of hours on this fully scripted murder mystery event, Death at the Distillery!
PACE presents Snow White
With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young people – PACE's panto, Snow White, is one not to miss!
Fairy Market
After the fantastic success of the witches market in October, The Boo Crew's witches are handing over the market to the fairies of the village on Saturday 7th February!
Addams Family Young@Part
The Theatre School of Scotland proudly presents The Addams Family Young@Part at Beacon Arts Centre, a spooky, fun-filled show celebrating family, love, and embracing differences!

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Beacon Arts Centre Braehead Arena Johnstone Town Hall Old Swan Inn Paisley Paisley Abbey Paisley Arts Centre Paisley Town Hall Robertson Park Renfrew The Bungalow Paisley Venue Paisley