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History events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Hands On Heritage

Selected dates between 16th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

Every month the team at East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure's Heritage Collection will select some of their most interesting treasures and share the stories behind them at Hands On Heritage!

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Heritage Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew

28th October 2025

Join local historian Lorraine Murray to separate fact from fiction as she discusses Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew at Barrhead Foundry on Tuesday 28th October.

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History of Patterton and Darnley Ranges

9th November 2025

Here's another chance to visit the Patterton and Darnley rifle and pistol ranges if you missed it last year, and before it takes a break.

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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:

Conservation Hangar Talks

Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Giants

Giants

31st January 2026 - 14th September 2026

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland!

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Great Big Living History Week

Great Big Living History Week

11th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Especially for the October Holidays sites all over Scotland will be hosting characters throughout history including Edinburgh Castle.

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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:

Steaming Ahead : How the Railways Changed the Fish we Eat

Steaming Ahead : How the Railways Changed the Fish we Eat

1st October 2025 - 10th November 2025

In this 200th anniversary year of commercial rail travel in the UK, we take the opportunity to look at the wide-ranging impacts of these technologies on a particular industry – fishing.

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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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St Andrews: The Dark Side Walking Tour

St Andrews: The Dark Side Walking Tour

31st October 2025 - 1st November 2025

Back for its fourth year, uncover St Andrews' deepest secrets and darkest skeletons on this 1.5 hour tour run by Walking Tours in St Andrews this Halloween!

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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:

Spirits of the Tenements - CANCELLED

Spirits of the Tenements - CANCELLED

15th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

Go back to late Victorian Glasgow for a special evening at the Tenement House with a performance from Cara Hamilton in the gas-lit parlour!

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Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland Conference

Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland Conference

8th November 2025

Join Remembering The Accused Witches Of Scotland for their charity conference where we remember 'The Forgotton Voices Of The Accused'.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Rococo, the First Pop Art?

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Rococo, the First Pop Art?

17th June 2026

This talk may raise some eyebrows, but it is hoped that those who like Rococo might see Pop Art differently, and those who like Pop Art might look at Rococo again.

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History Events in Lanarkshire

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

Reminisce and Reunite - 1st Hamilton Girls’ Brigade 70th Birthday

Reminisce and Reunite - 1st Hamilton Girls’ Brigade 70th Birthday

23rd October 2025

Join 1st Hamilton Girls' Brigade on Thursday 23rd October as they open their doors to celebrate their 70th Birthday!

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Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire

Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire

28th June 2025 - 19th October 2025

Come hear the memories of local musicians, see costumes, photos and records through the decades or even just come for a boogie at the Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire exhibition!

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Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.

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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 Group Walking Tour: The Three Witch Trials Of Paisley

Paisley Heritage Group Walking Tour: The Three Witch Trials Of Paisley

26th October 2025

Join Gayle Pollock and Rachael Smith as they take you on a walking tour of Paisley exploring the history of the town's three witch trials.

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The Witches Of Renfrewshire - Book Launch & Talk

The Witches Of Renfrewshire - Book Launch & Talk

29th October 2025

Join Brian Hannan, author of The Witches Of Renfrewshire as he launches the book with a special event at Skirlies Cafe on Wednesday 29th October.

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History Cafe: Views Of Renfrewshire

History Cafe: Views Of Renfrewshire

18th October 2025

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 18th October for their in-person History Cafe discussing Views Of Renfrewshire.

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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:

Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour

Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour

30th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Back for the fourth year, come and explore the dark history of Stirling this Halloween with Walking Tours In Stirling!

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Hamish Henderson - An Artist’s Inspiration

Hamish Henderson - An Artist’s Inspiration

17th October 2025

Hamish Henderson - An Artist's Inspiration is being toured around Scotland throughout 2025 with a date at Macrobert Arts Centre on Friday 17th October.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 8th October 2025 - 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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Sponsored Links

Open Pass Scotland
Hilton Glasgow
Glasgow Science Centre
ATG
Hostelworld

Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
East Renfrewshire Culture
Media Shop
The Quay
Open Pass Scotland
Hilton Glasgow
Glasgow Science Centre
ATG
Hostelworld

Popular Events

Barrhead Big Clean Up
East Renfrewshire Council is set to carry out a 'big clean up' of Barrhead on Friday 24th October and is calling for the local community to get involved!
Big Top Brass
Roll up, roll up... Children’s Classic Concerts presents Big Top Brass, a carnival of musical acrobatics and live magic, with bells, trills and circus skills, this is the Greatest Show!
Nick Cope’s Family Show
Nick Cope's live performances are legendary... if you haven't heard his songs or seen his shows before come along to Eastwood Park Theatre and find out what you're missing!
Doggie’s Day Out
Drop-in to Dams To Darnley Country Park with your 4-legged family members for an afternoon of fun games and activities for them to enjoy!
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Deck the halls with your own handmade wreath this year! Indulge in a glass of fizz and settle in for an afternoon of fun and creativity at The Busby Hotel's Christmas Wreath Making Workshop.

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Eastwood Park Theatre Rouken Glen Park East Renfrewshire HSCP Walking Groups Greenbank House and Garden Dams to Darnley Country Park Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre