History And Culture
Always wanted to find out more about Lanarkshire's past? Then start uncovering just what went on in days gone by, by looking through our listings.
Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum
156 Biggar High Street,
Biggar ML12 6DH
Biggar Museum Trust aims to collect, store, preserve and record Biggar and Upper Clydesdale’s rich archaeological, social and historic heritage. The...
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| 30th Jun | Summer Craft Fair - CANCELLED |
| 7th Jul - 29th Sep | ‘Ages of Wonder’ Etchings Exhibition |
Biggar Albion Museum
Biggar Albion Museum North Back Road,
Biggar
The Albion Museum sits back from North Back Road, Biggar and houses vehicles of Albion Motors, a commercial vehicle manufacturing firm started in 1899...
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Biggar Gasworks Museum
Biggar Gasworks Museum Gas Works Road,
Biggar ML12 6BZ
For upwards of 130 years – from 1839 to 1973 – Biggar Gasworks made coal-gas for the town and surrounding district. It was one of the first small-...
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Bothwell Castle
Bothwell Castle Castle Avenue,
Uddingston G71 8BL
Bothwell Castle, built on a grand scale in the late 1200s, frequently passed back and forth between English and Scottish hands.
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| 24th Jun | A Douglas! A Douglas! |
| 21st Jul | Love’s Labour’s Lost |
Chatelherault Country Park
Chatelherault Country Park Fernegair,
Hamilton ML3 7UE
Chatelherault Country Park, a five star visitor attraction under the Visit Scotland grading scheme, has been described as a jewel in the local landscape.
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Low Parks Museum
Low Parks Museum 129 Muir Street,
Hamilton ML3 6BJ
Low Parks Museum in Hamilton is a 5-star museum under the Visit Scotland grading scheme, situated in the former Low Parks of the Duke of Hamilton's estates...
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| 1st Jul | Hamilton Mausoleum Tour |
| 5th Aug | Hamilton Mausoleum Tour |
| 2nd Sep | Hamilton Mausoleum Tour |
| 16th Sep | Hamilton Mausoleum Tour |
| 7th Oct | Hamilton Mausoleum Tour |
| 21st Oct | Hamilton Mausoleum Tour |
| 4th Nov | Hamilton Mausoleum Tour |
| 18th Nov | Hamilton Mausoleum Tour |
New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site New Lanark Mills,
Lanark M11 9DB
New Lanark World Heritage Site is a beautifully restored 18th century cotton mill village in Southern Scotland, close to the Falls of Clyde and only around an hour's drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre High Road,
Motherwell ML1 3HU
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is located at the top of Hamilton Road, just opposite the station. Due to the relocation of the council archives and...
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Shotts Heritage Centre
Located within Shotts Library Benhar Road,
Shotts ML7 5EN
Shotts Heritage Centre is within the town library. Displays focus on the area’s strong 17th century covenanting heritage and the rise and fall of local...
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Strathaven Town Mill Arts and Heritage Centre
1 Stonehouse Road,
Strathaven ML10 6LF
The Town Mill was built in the 17th century in the shadow of Strathaven Castle, another well known historic landmark. Known throughout the county for...
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Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life Heritage Way,
Coatbridge ML5 1QD
Summerlee, the museum of Scottish industrial life - in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire - is a VisitScotland '4 Star' visitor attraction and 'Best Working Attraction' award-winner.
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| 30th Jun - 15th Aug | Summerlee Summer Fun |
| 16th Jul | Fair Monday |
| 22nd Jul | Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust |
| 1st Aug | National Play Day |
The Museum of Lead Mining
The Museum of Lead Mining ,
Wanlockhead ML12 6UT
The Museum of Lead Mining, is a Visit Scotland 4 Star Visitor Attraction set in the picturesque village of Wanlockhead, the highest village in Scotland.
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| 23rd Jun | Gold Panning Courses |
| 21st Jul | Gold Panning Courses |
| 18th Aug | Gold Panning Courses |
| 15th Sep | Gold Panning Courses |
| 13th Oct | Gold Panning Courses |
History And Culture in East Renfrewshire
Barrhead Heritage Trail
East Renfrewshire Council Offices Main Street,
Barrhead G781SY
The Barrhead Heritage Trail is comprised of three specially designed walks each of which takes in various sites of historical value around the town. Each...
Greenbank House and Garden
Greenbank Garden Flenders Road,
Clarkston G768RB
Set immaculately in the grounds of a Grade-A listed Georgian House, Greenbank provides ample inspiration for gardeners, whilst a wander through the soaring...
The Eaglesham Heritage Trail
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Eaglesham G76 0AR
The Eaglesham Heritage Trail was the first project to be undertaken by the Eaglesham & Waterfoot Community Development Trust. It comprises of 12 panels...
History And Culture in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Blackness Castle
Blackness Castle NA,
Blackness EH49 7NH
Mighty fortifications make this 15th-century castle look like a ‘ship that never sailed’. Blackness was never just a peaceful lordly residence –...
Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle Craigmillar Castle Road,
Edinburgh South EH16 4SY
Craigmillar is one of Scotland’s most perfectly preserved castles. It began as a simple tower-house residence. Gradually, over time, it developed into...
Dirleton Castle
NA NA,
Dirleton EH39 5ER
This magnificent fortress–residence served three successive noble families over 400 years. Badly damaged in Cromwell’s 1650 siege, Dirleton’s fortunes...
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery
NA High Street,
Dunbar EH42 1ER
With its distinctive witch’s hat tower and its bell, clock and sun dials, the Town House has been the focus of town life since the 16th century. Our...
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle Castlehill,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG
Edinburgh Castle dominates Scotland's capital city from its great rock. Its story has helped shape the nation's story.Battles and sieges were fought over...
Edinburgh Doors Open Days
NA NA,
Various Locations Edinburgh NA
Explore Edinburgh and get behind the scenes at this annual architecture and built heritage festival which will be taking place across Edinburgh 23rd -...
Gladstones Land
477b Lawnmarket,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NT
The house of wealthy merchant and landlord Thomas Gledstanes showcases high-rise living, 17th-century style, at the beating heart of Edinburgh's historic...
Greater Grassmarket
Greater Grassmarket Business Improvement District 39 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2HS
Steeped in some of Edinburgh’s greatest history, Greater Grassmarket is only a minutes' walk from the popular Royal Mile and visitor favourite, the...
Greyfriars Kirk
1 Greyfriars,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2QQ
Welcome to Greyfriars Kirk, a worshipping congregation of the Church of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town where a church has stood since...
Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House Hopetoun,
South Queensferry EH30 9SL
Hopetoun is a place of outstanding natural beauty, which has Scotland\'s finest stately home at its heart. Situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Hopetoun...
John Gray Centre
15 Lodge Street,
Haddington EH41 3DX
The John Gray Centre brings together East Lothian Council’s Archaeology, Museum, Archive and Local History Services, alongside Haddington’s branch...
John Knox House
43 - 45 High Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR
Walk in the footsteps of its famous inhabitants and hear the drama unfold in every room. Look out for the tricks and traps to fool intruders; hunt for...
Lauriston Castle
2 Cramond Road South,
Edinburgh West EH4 6AD
When you step inside Lauriston Castle, you see it just as it was in 1926, when it was left to the nation by the last private owner, Mrs Reid.The Castle...
Linlithgow Palace
NA Kirkgate,
Linlithgow EH49 7AL
Explore the magnificent ruins of the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Linlithgow Palace was built and added to over two centuries by the Stewart kings...
Military Museum Scotland
Legion Hall Louis Braille Avenue, Wilkieston ,
Kirknewton EH27 8EJ
A visit to Military Museum Scotland is a fantastic way to spend a few hours.Come and learn about the Scottish involvement in the British military from...
National Museum of Flight Scotland
NA East Fortune Airfield,
NA EH39 5LF
Head off on a journey of discovery at this former airfield as you explore the history of aviation from the First World War to the present day. Climb on...
National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JF
Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history, all under one roof at the National...
National War Museum
Edinburgh Castle Castlehill,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG
The National War Museum is housed in Edinburgh, and forms part of National Museums Scotland. It is located within Edinburgh Castle, and admission is included...
Nelson Monument
32 Calton Hill,
Edinburgh New Town EH7 5AA
The Nelson Monument was built in memory of Admiral Lord Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Weather permitting, the Trafalgar flag signal...
Prestongrange Museum
NA Morrisons Haven,
Prestonpans EH32 9RX
For centuries Prestongrange was a place of intense industrial activity. A harbour, glass works, pottery, colliery and brickworks have all left their...
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens Princes Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH2 2HG
Princes Street Gardens lies at centre of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site, within New Town and Old Town Outstanding Conservation Areas. It is listed in...
Rosslyn Chapel
NA Chapel Loan,
Roslin EH25 9PU
Owned by The Earl and Countess of RosslynRosslyn Chapel was founded in 1446 as a place of worship and services continue to be held here weekly. The Chapel...
Scott Monument
Scott Monument East Princes Street Gardens ,
Edinburgh Old Town EH2 2EJ
The Scott Monument is the largest monument to a writer in the world. It commemorates Sir Walter Scott.There are 287 steps to the top of the Scott Monument...
The Cadies & Witchery Tours
84 West Bow,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2HH
The award-winning Cadies & Witchery Tours invite you to join our fearless phantoms for a suspenseful and mirth-filled tour of Edinburgh's Old Town. Step...
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1DF
The Edinburgh Dungeon is an 80 minute journey through 1000 years of Scotland's horrible history. Tours leave around 10 minutes apart and guided by a full...
The Georgian House
7 Charlotte Square,
Edinburgh New Town EH2 4DR
The north side of Charlotte Square is Robert Adam's masterpiece of urban architecture. The Georgian House, with its elegant furnished interior, is located...
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate,
Edinburgh East EH8 8DX
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.Located at the bottom...
The Peoples Story Museum
163 Canongate ,
Edinburgh Old Town EH8 8BN
The People’s Story explores the lives of Edinburgh’s ordinary people. From work to home, healthcare to social activities, people of the past are brough...
The Real Mary Kings Close
2 Warriston's Close,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1PG
The Real Mary King’s Close is buried deep beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The city’s deepest secret; a warren of hidden streets that has remained...
The Royal Yacht Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Drive,
Leith EH6 6JJ
Visit the UK's no.1 attraction (TripAdvisor). The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing...
History And Culture in Glasgow
Auld Kirk Museum
Auld Kirk Museum Cowgate,
Kirkintilloch G66 1HN
The Auld Kirk Museum is located on one of the oldest sites in Kirkintilloch. The museum houses a rich collection of objects of local, national and international...
Blairquhan Castle
Blairquhan Castle ,
Maybole KA19 7LY
Blairquhan is one of the finest Regency castles in Scotland. The Castle has been discreetly modernised to provide very comfortable facilities and a unique...
Clydebank Heritage Centre
Clydebank Heritage Centre Dumbarton Road,
Clydebank G81 1XH
A unique collection of information on the history and culture of Clydebank and surrounding area including the villages of Duntocher, Hardgate and Old...
Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery
Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery Dumbarton Road,
Clydebank G81 1UE
Clydebank Museum opened in 1980 in Clydebank Town Hall. It was originally operated by volunteers drawn from the local communities that had lobbied for...
Crookston Castle
Brockburn Road,
Glasgow South Side G53 5RY
Crookston Castle is Glasgow's only surviving medieval castle.Crookston Castle Sits High on top of natural Hill high above the levern water.The Castle...
Culzean Castle and Country Park
Culzean Castle and Country Park ,
Maybole KA19 8LE
Packed to the turrets with antique furniture and furnishings, artworks, porcelain and other fascinating period objects, Culzean Castle is a superb example...
Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life & Costume
Dalgarven Mill Dalgarven,
Kilwinning KA13 6PL
Dalgarven Mill is a treasure trove, created in a group of outstanding historical industrial buildings in a beautiful rural location in Ayrshire.No longer...
Dean Castle Country Park
Dean Castle Country Park Dean Road,
Kilmarnock KA3 1XB
Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family. The country park, covering over 200 acres, is nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock...
Dramble Tours
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Various Locations Glasgow
Dramble Tours combines two fun activities in a unique WHISKY WALKING TOUR of Glasgow. Join us on a 5 hour informative historical walking tour through...
Dumbarton Castle
Dumbarton Castle ,
Dumbarton G82 1JJ
Dumbarton was the centre of the ancient kingdom of Strathclyde from the 5th century until 1018.Highlights• The stunning views – from the White Tower...
Fairfield Heritage Centre
1030-1048 Govan Road,
Glasgow South Side G51 4QU
For 100 years Govan was the centre of shipbuilding on the Clyde. Here some of the finest, most luxurious liners, steamships and naval vessels were designed...
Gallery of Modern Art
Gallery of Modern Art Royal Exchange Square,
Glasgow City Centre G1 3AH
It is housed in an iconic building in the heart of Glasgow, which it shares with the city centre library. GoMA plays an important part in the city’s...
Garrison House
Garrison House Glasgow Street,
Millport KA28 0DJ
Fully restored to its former glory in 2008, Garrison House now boasts the local NHS Medical Centre, a state of the art Library, the Museum of the Cumbraes...
George Square
George Square George Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 1DU
George Square is the principal civic square in Glasgow. It is named after King George III. Laid out in 1781, George Square is today home to the headquarters...
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral Castle Street,
Glasgow City Centre G4 0QZ
Glasgow Cathedral is a medieval cathedral which has an active Christian congregation in the Church of Scotland.As an active Christian congregation of...
Glasgow Central Tours
Glasgow Central Station Gordon Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 3SL
Explore one of Glasgow's most iconic landmarks, from the platforms to the subterranean vaults on a Glasgow Central Tour!The tour explores many parts of...
Glasgow City Chambers
Glasgow City Chambers George Square,
Glasgow City Centre G2 1DU
The focal point of George Square is one of the city’s most iconic and imposing buildings, the City Chambers, whose magnificence tells the story of the...
Glasgow City Heritage Trust
54 Bell Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 1LQ
Glasgow City Heritage Trust is an independent charity supported by Glasgow City Council and Historic Environment Scotland. Established in 2007, we champion...
Glasgow Historic Walks
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Various Locations Glasgow
It will take you on fascinating journeys around Glasgow and the surrounding area that exist in no guidebook and open your eyes to the untold story of...
Glasgow Museums
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Various Locations Glasgow
Glasgow Museums offer something for everyone. Whether you want to find out more about an artist, come with your class to see how we used to live, see...
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
200 Woodhead Road,
Glasgow South Side G53 7NN
It's a vast building with rooms full of fantastic objects, from animals to armour, fine art to fossils, and much, much more. The main collections stored...
Glasgow Necropolis
70 Cathedral Square,
Glasgow City Centre G4 0UZ
The Glasgow Necropolis is a Victorian cemetery in Glasgow, Scotland. It is on a low but very prominent hill to the east of Glasgow Cathedral. Fifty thousand...
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Bridgeton Bus Garage 76-136 Fordneuk Street,
Glasgow East End G40 3AH
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust was formed at the end of 2002 and is a registered charity (SC034066).The Trust has since 2003 leased the former Bridgeton...
Holmwood House
61-63 Netherlee Road,
Glasgow South Side G44 3YU
Lying just a few miles from the centre of Glasgow, this unique villa has been described as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic design.It was built...
House for an Art Lover
Bellahouston Park Dumbreck Road,
Glasgow South Side G41 5BW
We are one of Glasgow's finest wedding & conference venues whilst also being an excellent rescource to visitors as a cultural attraction.House for an...
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
University Avenue,
Glasgow West End G12 0RG
The Hunterian is Scotland’s oldest public museum and home to over a million magnificent items ranging from meteorites to mummies and Mackintosh. Within...
Inveraray Castle
Inveraray Castle ,
Inveraray PA32 8XE
Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell and the iconic, must-see visitor attraction on the West Coast...
Inveraray Jail
Inveraray Jail Church Square,
Inveraray PA32 8TX
Inveraray Jail is a living museum and top Scottish visitor attraction where real people portray life in a 19th century prison. Interact with costumed...
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street,
Glasgow West End G3 8AG
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects. The collections are extensive,...
Mackintosh Queens Cross
Queens Cross Garscube Road,
Glasgow West End G20 7EL
Commissioned in 1896 by the Free Church, the simplicity of the design is inspiring. The windows are Gothic in character, yet are infused with the Mackintosh...
Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens
People's Palace and Winter Gardens Glasgow Green,
Glasgow City Centre G40 1AT
Explore the city’s social history through a wealth of historic artefacts, paintings, prints and photographs, film and interactive computer displays....
Pollok House
2060 Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow South Side G43 1AT
A grand country house near Glasgow city centre, Pollok House is Scotland’s answer to Downton Abbey and gives a real taste of upstairs/downstairs life...
Provands Lordship
3 Castle Street,
Glasgow City Centre G4 0RB
Step back in time and discover Glasgow’s unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city.The Provand's Lordship, which was built in 1471...
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse Place,
Glasgow West End G3 8RS
The Tall Ship is berthed alongside the museum, creating a fantastic experience in this stunning setting on the banks of the River Clyde.At Riverside Museum...
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Murdochs Loan Alloway,
Ayr KA7 4PQ
Visitors can follow the poet's life and legacy, from his birth in the humble cottage built by his father, to the phenomenal output of songs and music...
Scotland Street School Museum
225 Scotland Street,
Glasgow South Side G5 8QB
Scotland Street School Museum is a museum of school education in Glasgow, Scotland, in the district of Tradeston. It is located in a former school built...
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art
2 Castle Street,
Glasgow City Centre G4 0RH
The building was built in 1989 in Scottish baronial style by Ian Begg. It was designed to reflect the architecture of the Bishops’ Castle, the site...
Tenement House
145 Buccleuch Street,
Glasgow West End G3 6QN
The National Trust for Scotland's Tenement House provides a rare glimpse into life in Glasgow in the early 20th century, in the faithfully restored four...
The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
113-117 Trongate,
Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD
Built in 1857 by Thomas Gildard and H. M. McFarlane, it has hosted some of the biggest names on the Music hall circuit. In 1906 Stan Laurel made his first...
The Burrell Collection
2060 Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow South Side G43 1AT
Please note: The Burrell Collection is temporarily closed until 2020 for refurbishmentThe Burrell Collection is part of Glasgow Museums and is free to...
The Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow School of Art Renfrew Street,
Glasgow City Centre G3 6RF
Mackintosh's 'masterwork' The Glasgow School of Art, built 1897-1909, bookends his architectural career. Heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts style...
The Govan Stones Project
Govan Old Church Govan Road,
Glasgow South Side G51 3UU
Discover the unique collection of early medieval stones carved in the 9th-11th centuries to commemorate the power of those who ruled the Kingdom of Strathclyde...
The Hill House
The Hill House Upper Colquhoun Street,
Helensburgh G84 9AJ
High on a hill in Helensburgh, overlooking the River Clyde, sits what is universally regarded as Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s finest domestic creation...
The Tall Ship at Riverside
150 Pointhouse Place,
Glasgow West End G3 8RS
The Clyde Maritime Trust (Scottish Charity No: SC004608) owns the barque Glenlee, the principal exhibit at The Tall Ship at Riverside. Of the many hundreds...
Trades House of Glasgow
Trades Hall Glassford Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 1UH
The Trades House of Glasgow was established in 1605 and is now a registered Scottish Charity widely viewed as a centre of excellence in the administration...
Willow Tea Rooms
97 Buchanan Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 3HF
A visit to The Willow Tea Rooms is a must for anyone interested in enjoying tasty traditional food and drinks in an atmospheric setting.Owned by Anne...
History And Culture in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Paisley Abbey
Paisley Abbey Abbey Close,
Paisley PA1 1JG
Founded in 1163 as a Cluniac Monastery, Paisley Abbey retains its medieval nave with transepts and choir restored in 19th and 20th Centuries. It has Royal...
Paisley Museum
Paisley Museum High Street,
Paisley PA1 2BA
Paisley Museum is a 4 star visitor attraction located in the heart of Paisley. It houses a wealth of treasures, from Ancient Egyptian artefacts to reminders...
Paisley Thread Mill Museum
Mill End Mill Seedhill Road,
Paisley PA1 1JS
The museum is staffed by volunteers and can be found on the first floor of the Mile End Mill on Seedhill Road. Admission is free but donations are always...
Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697
Unit 4, Paisley Shopping Centre 23 High Street,
Paisley PA1 2AQ
Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC043647) dedicated to the regeneration of Paisley and Renfrewshire through...
Sma Shot Cottages
2 Sma' Shot Lane,
Paisley PA1 2HG
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...
Weavers Cottage
Weaver's Cottage The Cross,
Kilbarchan PA10 2JG
Step into Weaver’s Cottage and be transported back to the days when Kilbarchan was at the heart of the thriving Scottish textile industry.This restored...
History And Culture in Stirling and Falkirk
Alloa Tower
Alloa Tower Alloa Park,
Alloa FK10 1PP
Take a whistle-stop tour through 700 years of Scottish history at Scotland’s largest and oldest keep, the ancestral home of the influential Erskine...
Argylls Lodging
NA Castle Wynd,
Stirling FK8 1EG
Argyll’s Lodging is Scotland’s most splendid and complete example of a 17th century townhouse.It was a residence of the Earl of Stirling and later...
Callendar House
Callendar House Callendar Park,
Falkirk FK1 1YR
Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally-important historic designed landscape of Callendar Park, which also contains...
Church of the Holy Rude
Church of the Holy Rude St John Street,
Stirling FK8 1ED
Founded in 12th century, the Church of the Holy Rude is the second oldest building in Stirling.The church occupies a magnificent location on the shoulder...
Cowanes Hospital
49 St John Street,
Stirling FK8 1ED
Cowane’s Hospital is a 17th century almshouse in the historic city of Stirling. It is also known as The Guildhall, as the Stirling Guildry have held...
Doune Castle
Doune Castle Castle Hill,
Doune FK16 6EA
Built for the Regent Albany, Doune Castle is a magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle. Its most striking feature is the 100ft high gatehouse which...
Duncarron Medieval Village
Clanranald Trust for Scotland Carron Valley,
Nr Denny FK6 5JL
Duncarron is the complete reproduction of a fortified village from the early Middle Ages of Scotland. It is the reconstruction of a typical residence...
Kinneil House
Kinneil House and Estate NA,
Bo'ness EH51 0PR
Built next to the Antonine Wall, Kinneil House was the chief seat of the powerful and wealthy Hamilton family. Subject to extensions and refurbishments...
Kinneil Museum
Kinneil Museum Duchess Anne Cottages,
Boness EH51 0PR
Kinneil Museum is located in the 17th century stable building of Kinneil House.On its ground floor, redesigned and reopened in Spring 2015, is the story...
Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle Castle Esplanade,
Stirling FK8 1EJ
Stirling Castle is a great symbol of Scottish independence & a source of national pride. Visitors can now step back into the sumptuous world of Stirling...
Stirling Old Town Jail
Stirling Old Town Jail St John St,
Stirling FK8 1EA
For 400 years, Stirling's prisoners were kept in the old Tollbooth Jail. It was a stinking, overcrowded, place. There came pressure for improvement and...
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum The Castle,
Stirling FK8 1EH
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum is located in Stirling Castle, in the city of Stirling, Scotland.The Museum traces the history of the 91st...
The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre
Bannockburn Heritage Centre Glasgow Road,
Stirling FK7 0LJ
In June 1314 the history of Scotland as a nation was about to change forever.It was at the Battle of Bannockburn that Robert Bruce, King of Scots, would...
The Engine Shed
NA Forthside Way,
Stirling FK8 2BY
A place to explore your built heritageOur built heritage tells countless stories: of the people who built them, lived in them and used them. We passionately...
The National Wallace Monument
Abbey Craig Hillfoots Road,
Causewayhead FK9 5LF
The Wallace Monument stands tall and proud outside the city of Stirling, overlooking the scene of Scotland’s victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge...
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum Dumbarton Road,
Stirling FK8 2RQ
The Stirling Smith is the home of a significant collection of rare and unique artefacts, spanning centuries of Scottish, British and World history. The...
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