History events in East Renfrewshire
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Catherine Cranston: The Unknown Mrs Cochrane
Find out more about the life of the pioneering lady entrepreneur Catherine Cranston, who spent many happy years in Barrhead, from Historian Lorraine Murray.
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Heritage Course: Family History for Beginners
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 Course: House History for Beginners
This course led by an experienced genealogist will get you started on carrying out a house history in Scotland and will get you accessing some pretty amazing records!
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Heritage Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew
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
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:
Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day!
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Spectacular Jousting
Hear the thunder of hooves and the clashing of lances at the annual jousting tournament at Linlithgow Palace on 28th and 29th June!
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Laleh Sherkat: Photographing Iran, 1984–1993
Craigmillar Now is hosting a Photography Exhibition on Iran, 1984–1993 by Iranian photographer Laleh Sherkat, focusing on the lives of women in Iran following the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
St Andrews Memories
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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Classic Car Meet & Greet
Join Fife Classic Car Group for these monthly classic car meet and greet events at Fife Heritage Railway in Leven!
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Leslie and the Civil War - the History and Weapons
Following Leslie Heritage Group's short AGM, Dr Bill Carr will give a fascinating talk on Leslie and the Civil War at Leslie Baptist Church on Thursday 19th June.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Music Walking Tour
Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!
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Pride At The Burrell
Don't miss a celebration of pride at The Burrell Collection on Friday 20th June, co-curated with LGBTQ+ staff and volunteers!
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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours
Throughout the year Glasgow Museums Resource Centre holds Specialist Tours where you can join the curators for an in depth look at the collections!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Lamington Heritage Exhibition
This exhibition explores the history surrounding Lamington from early times through the regeneration of the village until the death of the 3rd Lord Lamington in 1951 and up to the present day.
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Hamilton Mausoleum Tour
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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Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire
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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Family History Cafe: Paisley Poor Relief
Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for the Family History Cafe and talk about discovering ancestors in Paisley and Renfrewshire!
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Family History Cafe: The Archeology Of Renfrewshire
Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for the Family History Cafe and talk about discovering ancestors in Paisley and Renfrewshire!
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Sma’ Shot Day
Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 5th July!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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Scotland’s National Hero
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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Doors Open Days Stirling 2025
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling!
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Highlight Talks
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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