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History events in East Renfrewshire

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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:

King’s Gallery: Guided Looking

King’s Gallery: Guided Looking

Selected dates between 19th January 2026 - 9th February 2026

Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, at The King's Gallery in the Palace of Holyroodhouse, as she describes various images in the exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance.

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Showcase: Ripley Alchemical Scroll

Showcase: Ripley Alchemical Scroll

28th January 2026

Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on 28th January as we explore the Philosophers’ Stone and the secret to eternal life!

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John Kay’s Edinburgh Street Characters and Visitors to the City

John Kay’s Edinburgh Street Characters and Visitors to the City

1st May 2026

Eric Melvin, an established and respected local historian, gives the talk on artist and engraver John Kay (1742 – 1826).

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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:

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

19th March 2026

Join Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews as he gives us an entertaining tour of new discoveries that have transformed what we know about medieval medicine!

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Anster Nicht: Finding the Fairy Queen's Voice

Anster Nicht: Finding the Fairy Queen's Voice

19th February 2026

For decades, an enigmatic figurehead, known as The Fairy Queen, has been displayed in the Scottish Fisheries Museum. But where did it come from, and what does it symbolise?

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The Herring Year : Following the Fish, the Fleet and the Folk around the Coast

The Herring Year : Following the Fish, the Fleet and the Folk around the Coast

5th January 2026 - 2nd March 2026

Every year the shoals of herring moved around the coasts of Britain and every year an army of workers followed them. This exhibition, by local artist Jake Brown, illustrates the routes they took.

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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 20th December 2025 - 27th December 2026

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

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 8th January 2026 - 29th January 2026

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now

15th April 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Peter Trowles on Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now.

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History Events in Lanarkshire

History Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

History Events in Stirling

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

An Introduction to Ice Age Art

An Introduction to Ice Age Art

15th January 2026

Paul Bahn gives this lecture on the main techniques employed, the pigments, the lighting methods and some of the reasons why this art corpus comprises some of the greatest imagery ever produced.

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Gartmore Heritage Society: The Adventure of Being Cunninghame Graham

Gartmore Heritage Society: The Adventure of Being Cunninghame Graham

21st January 2026

Come and hear the remarkable story of one of the most important and influential figures in Scottish History when Gartmore Heritage Society host their next event at the Black Bull Inn on January 21st.

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Celebrating International Womens Day

Celebrating International Womens Day

8th March 2026

Come along to Stirling Castle this international women's day to meet some of Scotland's most influential, powerful women as they wander around the Castle.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 7th January 2026 - 24th June 2026

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

Valentine’s Themed Fused Glass Workshop
Join glass artist Susan at The Wee Art Studio on Sunday 8th February and learn how to create some inventive and creative fused glass decorations with a Valentine's twist!
Children’s Classical Ballet Classes - New Term
Lesley Dutch School of Dance have a new term of Classical Ballet Classes for children in P1-P4 starting on Wednesday 14th January at Giffnock Tennis Club!
Cinema Screening: Othello
Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen, don't miss this special screening of Othello at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 4th March!
Smith & Sniff Live In Glasgow
Buckle up for Smith and Sniff LIVE at Eastwood Park Theatre! Join car-obsessed mates Jonny and Richard for another two hours of hilarious chat and unexpected detours!
Neilston Community Choir
Neilston Community Choir, open to everyone in the community and beyond who enjoy singing. No experience needed, no auditions, just come along and sing!

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