The Urban Historian

The Urban Historian provides professional heritage walks and talks in Paisley and Renfrewshire all year round on a regular basis.

About The Urban Historian

	The Urban Historian , Various Locations Renfrewshire
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Listed Under Attractions - Guided Walks and Tours / Activities - History and Heritage

Each heritage walk is different, and ranges from the archaeology and weaving heritage of Kilbarchan to the origins and growth of Paisley.

The Urban Historian can provide bespoke heritage walks in Paisley and Renfrewshire, outwith our scheduled walks.

We also provide talks for interested groups such as church groups, care homes and hospices.

Stephen, the heritage walk leader, a professional archaeologist and historian has been working in Renfrewshire for 25 years on excavations and over the last 10 years has been teaching Renfrewshire's local history and archaeology at the University of the West of Scotland and privately (freelance lectures were previously run under the name Renfrewshire History).

Our Heritage Walk schedule can be found on our website.

We take every opportunity to ensure the details for The Urban Historian are accurate, if any of the above information is incorrect we would appreciate if you could take a minute to suggest an edit.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

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Upcoming Events at The Urban Historian

History

Heritage Buddies

1st March 2026 - 31st December 2027

Various Locations Renfrewshire

Heritage Buddies - Where Buddies Rest: Stories Rise is a 2 year project being delivered by the Urban Historian funded by the Culture, Heritage & Events Fund from Renfrewshire Council.

History

Family History Cafe

Selected dates between 7th March 2026 - 6th June 2026

Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley

Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for their monthly Family History Cafe where you can kickstart your family tree research while supporting the Beatson Cancer Charity!

History

Local History Cafe

Selected dates between 21st March 2026 - 20th June 2026

Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley

Join Renfrewshire Heritage, from The Urban Historian, for their monthly Local History Cafe, perfect for anyone with an interest in Paisley and Renfrewshire history.

Talks and Lectures

Local History Talks

Selected dates between 24th March 2026 - 30th June 2026

Paisley St Georges Causeyside, Paisley

Do you want to discover Paisley & Renfrewshire's history? Join Renfrewshire Heritage from The Urban Historian for their talk series, held on the last Tuesday each month in Paisley St George's Church!

Guided Walks and Tours

Paisley Tours: Walking Tours with Heart, History and Local Soul

Discover Paisley Heritage Hub County Place, Paisley PA1 1BN

Discover the untold stories of one of Scotland's most historically rich towns with Paisley Tours!

Guided Walks and Tours

Walking Tours on Wheels

Shopmobility Office The Paisley Centre, Paisley PA1 2AP

Walking Tours on Wheels organise a variety of tours in and around Paisley, an original way to discover the hidden and secret parts of this famous town!

Guided Walks and Tours

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

Muirhouse Farm , Kilmacolm PA13 4TH

Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!

All Guided Walks and Tours listings in Renfrewshire