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History events in Lanarkshire

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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 Course: Family History for Beginners

Heritage Course: Family History for Beginners

25th February 2025

This Family History Workshop, led by experienced genealogist Lorna Kinnaird, PGDip, ASGRA, FSA Scot, will give you the skills and knowledge you need to begin your family history research!

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Heritage Talk: The Life and Death of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham

Heritage Talk: The Life and Death of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham

5th March 2025

Join Tracy Harrison Butler at Eastwood House as she shares the story of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham, who fell victim to poisoning at the hands of Peter Walker in 1857.

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Heritage Course: House History: Delving Deeper

Heritage Course: House History: Delving Deeper

13th May 2025

This half day course is ideal for those who have completed House History for Beginners, or who already have some experience in house history research but would like to learn more.

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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:

Whisky Tasting and Tales

Whisky Tasting and Tales

12th November 2024 - 12th November 2025

Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.

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An Evening with Mary Beard

An Evening with Mary Beard

18th October 2025

Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot.

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A Millennium of Textiles: Digging into the RSN Collection with Isabella Rosner

A Millennium of Textiles: Digging into the RSN Collection with Isabella Rosner

1st March 2025

Join Dr Isabella Rosner, Curator of the Royal School of Needlework, at Dovecot Studios on 1st March for this special talk that explores the history of the Royal School of Needlework’s collection!

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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:

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:

Gothic Glasgow

Gothic Glasgow

Selected dates between 3rd January 2025 - 29th March 2025

Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!

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Glasgow: City Of Poets

Glasgow: City Of Poets

22nd January 2025

In the lead-up to Burns night, The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall is delighted to present in partnership with St Mungo's Mirrorball, 'Glasgow: City of Poets'.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: And so to Vauxhall - a walk around the celebrated gardens by Peter Medhurst

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: And so to Vauxhall - a walk around the celebrated gardens by Peter Medhurst

12th February 2025

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society presents And so to Vauxhall - a walk around the celebrated gardens by Peter Medhurst.

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History Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

History Cafe

History Cafe

15th February 2025

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre for our first in-person history Cafe of 2025!

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Burns & The Witches

Burns & The Witches

30th January 2025

What was Paisley's connection to Tam O'Shanter? Join Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 and Paisley Heritage for this talk on Thursday 30th January and find out!

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Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - Robert Burns & Witches

Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - Robert Burns & Witches

30th January 2025

Join Paisley Heritage for their talk and presentation all about Robert Burns & Witches on Thursday 30th January!

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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:

Winter Talk: Scotland’s Railways at War – 1914-18

Winter Talk: Scotland’s Railways at War – 1914-18

8th February 2025

Colonel The Rev Gavin Douglas OBE will give this talk covering a snapshot of the Scottish Railway System during the 1914 - 1918 war.

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AGT150 ‘Greek’ Thomson Exhibition  - with Cottier Colour Section

AGT150 ‘Greek’ Thomson Exhibition - with Cottier Colour Section

22nd March 2025 - 12th April 2025

Balfron Heritage Group are delighted to present this exhibition displaying the life and work of Balfron-born Victorian architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson an accompanying exhibit of Cottier Colours.

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Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Writers: Lavinia Derwent

Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Writers: Lavinia Derwent

30th April 2025

Writer Adrian Ross gives this talk on children’s author and broadcaster Lavinia Derwent, who found huge success late in life, with memoirs about growing up on a farm in the Borders.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

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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