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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: Delving Deeper

Heritage Course: Family History: Delving Deeper

13th May 2025

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

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Heritage Talk: Slavery and the Local Area

Heritage Talk: Slavery and the Local Area

18th March 2025

Join local historian and author Stuart Nisbet for a heritage talk on Slavery and the Local Area at Eastwood House on Tuesday 18th March.

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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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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:

The Archaeology of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival

The Archaeology of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival

9th January 2025

In this lecture on 9th January at Augustine United Church, Dr Kenny Brophy BSc FSAScot will consider how archaeology (especially Roman) was represented at the Glasgow Garden Festival.

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Writing the Great Tapestry of Scotland with Alistair Moffat

Writing the Great Tapestry of Scotland with Alistair Moffat

18th January 2025

Celebrated historian, Dr Alistair Moffat MBE presents an enlightening overview of The Great Tapestry of Scotland along with a special book signing and entry to the exhibition Stitched!

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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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History Events in Fife

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

Carving out Connections: Scotland’s Rock Art

Carving out Connections: Scotland’s Rock Art

5th October 2024 - 8th January 2025

Pre-historic Rock Art is one of Scotland's greatest mysteries, this exhibition drawn from Historic Environment Scotland's archives, looks to trace its connections through time and place.

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The Lewis Chessmen

The Lewis Chessmen

9th January 2025

Come along and hear Dr. David Caldwell explain recent changes to the story of The Lewis Chessmen, one of the most valuable finds to ever come out of Scottish Soil!

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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 Central Station Tours

Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

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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King’s Theatre Glasgow Building And Heritage Tour

King’s Theatre Glasgow Building And Heritage Tour

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 22nd February 2025

This exceptional insight into the King's Theatre Glasgow is your chance to get to know the building like you never have before and grab some historical facts along the way!

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Theatre Royal Glasgow Building And Heritage Tour

Theatre Royal Glasgow Building And Heritage Tour

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 1st March 2025

This exceptional insight into the Theatre Royal Glasgow is your chance to get to know the building like you never have before and grab some historical facts along the way!

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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:

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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Paisley Heritage Group Event: Mill Movie Night

Paisley Heritage Group Event: Mill Movie Night

9th January 2025

Take a step back in time and visit Ferguslie and Anchor Mills on screen at this special event hosted by Paisley Heritage Group,

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Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - The History of Linwood

Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - The History of Linwood

16th January 2025

Join Robert Law in Paisley Heritage's event space A100 at UWS Paisley for this fascinating talk and presentation all about Linwood and its history.

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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: The Throckmorton Letters: A Diplomat’s Despair

Talks at The Smith: The Throckmorton Letters: A Diplomat’s Despair

29th January 2025

Throckmorton’s letters from Edinburgh show a world controlled by fragile alliances, political intrigue and betrayal, telling the story of a kingdom on the brink of civil war.

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

6th December 2024 - 27th December 2025

Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!

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Talks at The Smith: Illuminating the Dark Ages: Old Kilmadock Pictish Cross Slab

Talks at The Smith: Illuminating the Dark Ages: Old Kilmadock Pictish Cross Slab

26th March 2025

Dr Murray Cook gives this talk on the medieval cross slab discovered near Doune in 2020.

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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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Popular Events

Aladdin
Motherwell Theatre's are excited to announce that this year's Christmas panto with Spillers Pantomimes will return to Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility!
Milkshake! - Live On Holiday
Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday when they bring their brand new show to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 19th July!
A Crackin’ Christmas Carol
From the producers that brought you last year's smash hit panto Sleeping Senga, Insideout Theatre Productions brings A Crackin' Christmas Carol to East Kilbride Village Theatre this festive season!
Mother Goose
Roll up, roll up, for the greatest show on earth - Mother Goose's Circus is in town!
North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!

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