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History events in Renfrewshire

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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:

Curatorial Talk: The Patrons of the Renaissance

Curatorial Talk: The Patrons of the Renaissance

27th February 2026

Join Martin Clayton, Head of Prints and Drawings at Royal Collection Trust, for this lunchtime lecture as he discusses the vital role of patrons in the creation of Italian Renaissance art.

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Arthur’s Secrets

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 31st March 2026

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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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour

Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour

Selected dates between 12th December 2025 - 27th March 2026

This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!

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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:

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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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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Gu’un the fish n’ that

Gu’un the fish n’ that

5th January 2026 - 2nd March 2026

Gu’un the fish n’ that is an immersive sound installation by East Anglian based artist Beverley Carruthers, celebrating the migrant worker and their importance to the fishing industry.

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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:

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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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Fragments of Glasgow - A Snapshot of the Victorian City

Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Fragments of Glasgow - A Snapshot of the Victorian City

17th February 2026

Pollokshields Heritage hosts a range of talks, which explore history and heritage as well as arts and culture. Join them on February 17th for 'Fragments of Glasgow - A Snapshot of the Victorian City'.

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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:

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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An Introduction to Ice Age Art

An Introduction to Ice Age Art

15th January 2026

Paul Bahn gives this lecture on the main techniques employed, the pigments, the lighting methods and some of the reasons why this art corpus comprises some of the greatest imagery ever produced.

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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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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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The Alarm 2.0
Three iconic members of the legendary Welsh rock band The Alarm will bring The Alarm 2.0 to The Bungalow, Paisley on Friday 6th March!
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Forget the Braveheart clichés... this bold new production rips into Scotland's most famous legend, asking whether William Wallace was a hero, a rebel, or simply a myth!
Witch Hunt
Inspired by Shakespeare's tragedy, Witch Hunt is an exciting new musical which tells the untold story of Macbeth's three witches. Don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre Studio on Saturday 31st October!
Paisley Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!
Mini Paint by Numbers Session
Don't miss a fun, lighthearted mini paint by numbers session at Harvies Bar in Paisley on Tuesday 20th January.

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