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History Events in Renfrewshire in July 2025

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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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Paisley & District U3A Talks: Florence Nightingale’s Legacy In Healthcare

3rd July 2025

History lovers will be fascinated by Florence Nightingale's legacy in healthcare at a free u3a talk on Thursday 3rd July from guest speaker Barbara Graham.

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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

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:

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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Escape the Past: The Anatomist

Escape the Past: The Anatomist

1st December 2024 - 31st December 2025

Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.

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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 28th December 2025

Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!

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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:

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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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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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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History Events in Glasgow

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

Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

Selected dates between 10th November 2024 - 28th December 2025

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!

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Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Selected dates between 7th January 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

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From Brick to Building: Mount Stuart’s Development

From Brick to Building: Mount Stuart’s Development

10th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

Mount Stuart Trust hosts From Brick to Building, a summer exhibition exploring the architectural legacy of one of Scotland's most remarkable houses.

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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:

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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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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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:

Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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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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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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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Jason Manford is back with a new live show, A Manford All Seasons! Don't miss him live at Paisley Town Hall on Friday 6th March!
XSite Funfair
The XSite Funfair returns for the summer holidays with the new Surge, Miami, Twister, the one and only Starfighter and the apple rollercoaster!
IKEA Funland at IKEA Glasgow
Looking for some family-friendly fun this weekend? Look no further! Join IKEA Glasgow in their customer restaurant for a range of activities.
Murder Mystery Evening: Mama Mia Murder!
Enjoy a fun filled couple of hours on this fully scripted murder mystery event, Mama Mia Murder, at Skirlies Cafe in Paisley!
Erskine Summer Market
Join Erskine Arts for a weekend of stalls, food, raffle and music & dance performances when they host their Summer Market on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July!

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