ADD AN EVENT LISTING

History events in East Renfrewshire

View all the upcoming History events taking place throughout East Renfrewshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

Events in East Renfrewshire

Heritage Talk: East Renfrewshire’s Place in Glasgow’s Calico Printing Industry

7th December 2023

Join Tracy Harrison Butler as she examines Glasgow's calico printers from the 1750s until 1931 and discusses East Renfrewshire's domination in the calico printing industry throughout that time.

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

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:

Windrush Legacy Creative Reflections

Windrush Legacy Creative Reflections

2nd September 2023 - 28th January 2024

Scottish Caribbean writers Jeda Pearl and Courtney Stoddart are co-curating an exhibition of poetry, prose and artworks by people of Caribbean descent.

READ MORE
Arthur’s Amble

Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 5th November 2023 - 3rd March 2024

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

READ MORE
Carols and crafts: Christmas Activity Day

Carols and crafts: Christmas Activity Day

16th December 2023

Join us at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for a day full of activities for the whole family to enjoy!

READ MORE

History Events in Fife

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

Yellow Butterflies : The colourful character, costume and culture of Scotland’s Fishwives

Yellow Butterflies : The colourful character, costume and culture of Scotland’s Fishwives

11th November 2023 - 18th March 2024

This exhibition examines the roles of the fishwife in the Scottish fishing industry, exploring how these women and their labour was regarded, represented, censured and celebrated!

READ MORE
Arts Lecture - The Georgian Country House:  Its Interior Decoration and Furnishings by Barbara Peacock

Arts Lecture - The Georgian Country House: Its Interior Decoration and Furnishings by Barbara Peacock

12th March 2024

This lecture on 12th March will trace the architectural development of the country house from the Baroque to the Palladian and will look at the paintings and sculptures.

READ MORE
Arts Lecture - The Jacobites in Italy:  The End of a Dream by Dr Patricia Andrew

Arts Lecture - The Jacobites in Italy: The End of a Dream by Dr Patricia Andrew

9th April 2024

The Arts Society Fife's art lecture in April is given by Dr Patricia Andrew and looks at the Jacobite court in Italy!

READ MORE

History Events in Glasgow

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

East Park: 150th Anniversary Exhibition

East Park: 150th Anniversary Exhibition

6th October 2023 - 6th October 2024

This exhibition explores the long history of East Park through a series of never-before-seen photographs at Maryhill Burgh Halls!

READ MORE
Christmas Curator Talk: Christmas Tea - Lapsang Souchong

Christmas Curator Talk: Christmas Tea - Lapsang Souchong

1st December 2023

Join Dr Yupin Chung, Curator of Chinese Art, for this Curator's Talk exploring the popularity of Lapsang Souchong tea and teaware from the province of Fujian in China.

READ MORE
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!

READ MORE

History Events in Lanarkshire

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

National Treasure: South Lanarkshire’s Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition

National Treasure: South Lanarkshire’s Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition

10th June 2023 - 29th February 2024

National Treasure: South Lanarkshire's Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition showcases the famous stage performer's life and work, and his influence at the birth of the modern age of communication!

READ MORE
Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold

Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold

18th November 2023 - 24th March 2024

Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold is an exhibition commemorating the Olympic Gold Medal won by a British curling team in Chamonix in 1924!

READ MORE

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:

Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

4th January 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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

READ MORE
Talks at The Smith: Highlights: The Smith’s Collection at 150

Talks at The Smith: Highlights: The Smith’s Collection at 150

24th April 2024

In this special talk to celebrate The Smith’s 150th birthday in 2024, we have a delightful two-hander, sharing the views of the professionals.

READ MORE
Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads

Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads

29th May 2024

Dr Rush, a consultant during the restoration of the royal palace at Stirling Castle, introduces the cast of characters depicted in the Stirling Heads.

READ MORE

Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 13th September 2023 - 26th June 2024

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!

READ MORE
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!

READ MORE
Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

31st January 2024

Professor Charles Withers examines the achievements of Mungo Park and the many expeditions that followed him as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Sponsored Links

Go Radio | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West - Listen on DAB, Online or on your Smart Speaker, just say "Launch Go Radio"

Popular Events

Ireland The Show
An all-star cast of Ireland's most talented singers and performers bring Ireland The Show to Eastwood Park Theatre on Thursday 25th July!
The Wee Christmas Fair
Join South Glasgow Church at Thorntree Hall on Saturday 9th December for their annual 'Wee Christmas Fair'!
Netherlee Primary School Winter Fair
Netherlee Primary School PTA are hosting their annual Winter Fair on Thursday 7th December, please come along and support your local school!
National Theatre Live: Skylight - Cinema Screening
Returning to the big screen after nearly ten years, Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan feature in the critically acclaimed revival of David Hare's play Skylight!
Greenbank House & Garden Outdoor Christmas Market
Come visit the very first outdoor Christmas market at Greenbank House & Garden in Clarkston on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December!