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:
Pint and a Spooky(ish) Thing
Have a drink with the International Ghost Appreciation Society, then go on a spooky walk, ending with skittles at a 200-year-old pub...
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Jacobite Activity Day
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Saturday 16th August for a fun activity day exploring Jacobite stories and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s visit to the Palace.
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Innovations & Inventions Tour
Join The Lost Close for this Innovations & Inventions Tour and learn just how much Scotland has brought to the world!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
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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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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Creative Coven: Voices & Visions of the WITCH
The Community Gallery at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries is thrilled to present Voices & Visions of the WITCH, a Visual and Literary Art Exhibition brought to you by Creative Coven.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now
To celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, students from Shawlands Academy have teamed up with Glasgow Life Museums to celebrate by curating this touring exhibition!
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
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Ramshorn Graveyard Tour
Tobacco lords, body snatchers, plague and pestilence... Ramshorn Graveyard in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City has seen it all! Find out more by joining one of these regular free tours.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
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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Leadhills Miners Library
Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!
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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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
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 Cottages
The Sma' Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two distinct periods of Paisley's weaving history!
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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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
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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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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Afternoon Ambles: Craigend, The Great Estate (Heritage walk)
Join Ranger Alan on this historical guided walk and uncover fascinating stories about the castle and the famous zoo!
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