History Events in East Renfrewshire in August 2025
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Nightlee: Escape from Alcatraz
The next Nightlee Night on Sunday 31st August will focus on the infamous Alcatraz Island and it's more daring escape.
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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:
The Underground Lectures: Sex and the Second World War
Join Dr Kate Stephenson, Freelance Historian, to find out what really went on in the blackouts of the Second World War and how the war impacted relationships and sexual freedoms during the 1940s.
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Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks
Join us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!
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Arthur’s Amble
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!
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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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Lessons from Lake Malawi: Fisheries Governance in the Colonial Era
Discover the hidden history and complex legacies of colonial-era fisheries in Lake Malawi at this exhibition in The Scottish Fisheries Museum!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
History and Horror Ghost Hunts at Provan Hall
Join expert guides from History and Horror Tours for a night-time exploration of one Scotland's most haunted buildings, Provan Hall!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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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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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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Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair
Come along to Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August for the annual Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley Rediscovered: The Recovery Series - Paisley Rediscovered
Paisley Rediscovered: The Recovery Series is a set of Heritage talks looking at the town of Paisley from earliest times until the mid 20th Century, the first talk explores the foundation of the town.
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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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Paisley Rediscovered: The Recovery Series - The Bargarran Witchhunt
Paisley Rediscovered: The Recovery Series is a set of Heritage talks looking at the town of Paisley, this talk takes a fresh look at The Bargarran Witchhunt.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Mysterious world of Runes
Learn the mysterious ways of the ancient Nordic alphabet as we follow a trail through Mugdock Country Park on Sunday 17th August!
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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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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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Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire
The 2025 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 30th August and Sunday 7th September!
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