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History events in Renfrewshire

View all the upcoming History events taking place throughout Renfrewshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

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:

Heritage Talk: East Renfrewshire’s Place in Glasgow’s Calico Printing Industry

Heritage Talk: East Renfrewshire’s Place in Glasgow’s Calico Printing Industry

7th December 2023

Join Tracy Harrison Butler as she examines Glasgow's calico printers from the 1750s until 1931 and discusses East Renfrewshire's domination in the calico printing industry throughout that time.

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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:

‘On their terms’: Black women subverting the plantation economy in the Caribbean

‘On their terms’: Black women subverting the plantation economy in the Caribbean

14th December 2023

Join the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland at Augustine United Church as Dr Peggy Brunache draws on a Black feminist lens to reveal alternative narratives of Atlantic enslaved and free communities.

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Step Inside Abbey Strand

Step Inside Abbey Strand

30th November 2023

This St Andrew’s Day, step inside the beautifully conserved Abbey Strand Centre for special tours exploring five centuries of history.

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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition

Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition

9th November 2023 - 1st October 2024

Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.

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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:

Arts Lecture - The Story of Jewellery in Scotland by Clare Blatherwick

Arts Lecture - The Story of Jewellery in Scotland by Clare Blatherwick

14th May 2024

The Arts Society Fife's art lecture on 14th May looks at the jewels of a nation and those in public and private collections, and in potrtais.

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Architecture on the Carpet

Architecture on the Carpet

7th December 2023

Join Markinch Heritage Group on Thursday 7th December as Dakers Fleming takes us on a wonderful journey back to childhood and the toys we once played with before the invention of the computer!

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Yellow Butterflies : The colourful character, costume and culture of Scotland’s Fishwives

Yellow Butterflies : The colourful character, costume and culture of Scotland’s Fishwives

11th November 2023 - 18th March 2024

This exhibition examines the roles of the fishwife in the Scottish fishing industry, exploring how these women and their labour was regarded, represented, censured and celebrated!

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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:

Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

1st February 2024

Professor Charles Withers examines the achievements of Mungo Park and the many expeditions that followed him as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Glasgow Central Station Tours

Glasgow Central Station Tours

5th January 2023 - 31st December 2023

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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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Guided Tours

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Guided Tours

Selected dates between 12th August 2023 - 28th December 2023

On selected dates Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust are opening Bridgeton Garage for pre-booked guided tours!

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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:

Heritage Socials

Heritage Socials

Selected dates between 25th May 2023 - 30th November 2023

Join North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre for their Heritage Socials, short informal talks, tours and film screenings, with a chance to reminisce, socialise and find out more about the local heritage.

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National Treasure: South Lanarkshire’s Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition

National Treasure: South Lanarkshire’s Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition

10th June 2023 - 29th February 2024

National Treasure: South Lanarkshire's Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition showcases the famous stage performer's life and work, and his influence at the birth of the modern age of communication!

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Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold

Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold

18th November 2023 - 24th March 2024

Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold is an exhibition commemorating the Olympic Gold Medal won by a British curling team in Chamonix in 1924!

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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:

Talks at The Smith: Sherlock, Darcy and friends revisited

Talks at The Smith: Sherlock, Darcy and friends revisited

26th June 2024

Jo Ross-Barrett revisits characters from classic fiction and applies the lens of what we know now to their experiences and behaviours.

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Burns an’ a’ that

Burns an’ a’ that

27th January 2024

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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Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Artists: Bet Low

Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Artists: Bet Low

20th March 2024

Learn more about Bet Low’s art and life, in her centenary year, with Hildegarde Berwick, the former Fine and Applied Art Officer at Perth Museum and Art Gallery.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 13th September 2023 - 26th June 2024

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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History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

28th December 2023 - 31st October 2024

Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!

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Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

31st January 2024

Professor Charles Withers examines the achievements of Mungo Park and the many expeditions that followed him as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Popular Events

The MOD All Dayer
The Bungalow are hosting a MOD All Dayer on Saturday 3rd February featuring live music from The Players, Bits & Pieces, The M65's, The Substitutes and SHOUT!
John Bishop: Back At It
Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best - with a new UK stand-up tour for 2024 and brings it to Paisley Town Hall on Wednesday 18th September!
Paisley’s Festive Funfair
Whether you're an adventurous thrill-seeker or prefer a more relaxed experience, a family with kids or young at heart, Paisley's Festive Funfair has you covered!
Paisley Model Railway Show
Renfrewshire Model Railway Club will be staging their annual exhibition at The Art Department at The Paisley Centre, for a second year on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December!
Jack And The Beanstalk
Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a panto comes to Johnstone when Johnstone Phoenix bring their re-telling of Jack and the Beanstalk to the Town Hall!

Popular Venues

Beacon Arts Centre Braehead Arena Johnstone Town Hall Paisley Arts Centre RocknRollas Paisley The Bungalow Paisley