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History events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Family History: Delving Deeper

23rd October 2024

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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House History: Delving Deeper

23rd October 2024

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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Heritage Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew

24th October 2024

Join local historian Lorraine Murray to separate fact from fiction as she discusses Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew at Eastwood House on Thursday 24th October.

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Heritage Talk: Eastwood House Fashions from 1835 - 1914

11th November 2024

Join Tracy Harrison Butler for a journey through the highlights of the history of dress as would have been worn by occupants of Eastwood House, and other grand mansions of the time.

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Renfrewshire Council
Glasgow Science Centre
East Renfrewshire Culture
Hilton Glasgow
Open Pass Scotland

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:

De Gaulle as memorialist: war story and narrative war

De Gaulle as memorialist: war story and narrative war

7th November 2024

This conference with Pr. Jean-Louis Jeannelle is organised in collaboration with the department of Higher education and Research from the French Embassy in the United Kingdom.

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Abbey Strand Book Club

Abbey Strand Book Club

Selected dates between 8th March 2024 - 6th December 2024

Explore spaces and objects which have shaped history and inspired fiction at the Abbey Strand book club!

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From Burgh to Bank Walking Tour

From Burgh to Bank Walking Tour

Selected dates between 2nd October 2024 - 30th October 2024

How much can one King change a country? Find out on this walking tour with your guide from the Museum on the Mound!

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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 25th January 2024 - 3rd December 2024

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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The Battle and Surgical Aspects of the Waterloo Campaign

The Battle and Surgical Aspects of the Waterloo Campaign

14th November 2024

Join Michael Crumplin, a retired consultant surgeon, as he dissects the surgical aspects of the Waterloo campaign and, in his usual style, raises awareness of the human cost of war.

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Halloween Hundred Cycle Ride (Audax)

Halloween Hundred Cycle Ride (Audax)

26th October 2024

Enjoy the graveyards, morthouses, ruined abbeys, Gothic chapels, spooky villages and autumnal scenery of Fife on this Halloween Hundred cycle ride!

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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:

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 11th January 2024 - 19th December 2024

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 Necropolis Walking Tours

Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

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

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Carmunnock Heritage Trail

Carmunnock Heritage Trail

29th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!

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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:

Blast From The Past Christmas Special

Blast From The Past Christmas Special

7th December 2024

This Christmas, dance the night away to the very best music across five decades in Motherwell's most ancient and atmospheric venue, South Dalziel Historic Building!

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Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail

Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail

19th October 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Discover intriguing objects, give yourself a Roman name and design your own Roman outfit when the Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail comes to Summerlee!

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Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 10th February 2024 - 23rd November 2024

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

16th November 2024

Join Gayle Pollock from The Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 charity as she takes you on a walking tour of Paisley exploring the history of the town's three witch trials.

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War Memorials Talk

War Memorials Talk

7th November 2024

Join Gayle Pollock of RWH 1697 as she gives a talk and presentation about War Memorials around the world at UWS Paisley Campus on Thursday 7th November.

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Paisley Heritage Group Talk: Trams & Buses of Paisley

Paisley Heritage Group Talk: Trams & Buses of Paisley

14th November 2024

Join Robert Law as he gives a talk on the fascinating subject of Paisley's trams and buses as part of Paisley Heritage Group's series of talk events.

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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:

Burns an’ a’ that

Burns an’ a’ that

25th January 2025

Join us at Stirling Castle to celebrate burns an' a' that and why not have a go at addressing the haggis!

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Winter Talk: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan

Winter Talk: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan

2nd November 2024

Brigadier Adam Griffiths will reflect on the Afghanistan Campaign and the part that 5 Scots played over three operational tours in this talk on Saturday 2nd November.

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Scotland’s Castles - Fortress, Home & Symbol

Scotland’s Castles - Fortress, Home & Symbol

23rd October 2024

Join Professor Richard Oram as he peels away the Victorian and Hollywood fantasy to reveal the true reality of medieval castle living, as fortress, court, centrepiece and home!

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Events in Other Areas

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

28th December 2023 - 31st October 2024

Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!

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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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Sponsored Links

Parkdean
National Trust
Rabbies
ATG
Kids Pass

Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Glasgow Science Centre
East Renfrewshire Culture
Hilton Glasgow
Open Pass Scotland
Parkdean
National Trust
Rabbies
ATG
Kids Pass

Popular Events

GHA Fireworks Display
The annual GHA Rugby Football Club Fireworks display, the largest and best in the Southside, will be taking place on Tuesday 5th November 2024!
Exhibition and Sale of Original Art: Glasgow Southern Art Club
The Glasgow Southern Art Club are holding an exhibition of original art, incorporating fundraising for Mearns Kirk Helping Hands!
Big Barrhead Halloween Parade
Get ready for a spooktacular evening on Saturday 26th October as the annual Big Barrhead Halloween Parade returns, packed with fun for the whole family!
Nae Fireworks Night
Join the Whitelee Rangers at their firework free zone on Tuesday 5th November and walk your dog in peace!
Pick A Pumpkin
Neilston's Pick a Pumpkin event returns for 2024 and this time it's being held over two weekends in October!

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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