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History events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Hands On Heritage

Selected dates between 16th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

Every month the team at East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure's Heritage Collection will select some of their most interesting treasures and share the stories behind them at Hands On Heritage!

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Doors Open Days East Renfrewshire

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Various Locations East Renfrewshire

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across East Renfrewshire! This year's event will be held on September 20th & 21st.

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Doors Open Days: Eastwood House - Guided Tours

21st September 2025

To celebrate Doors Open Day 2025 and its theme of Architectural Heritage the team at Eastwood House are offering a truly unique opportunity to learn about this magnificent mansion house.

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Catherine Cranston: The Unknown Mrs Cochrane

23rd September 2025

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

30th September 2025

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

30th September 2025

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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Going Underground: Giffnock and Clarkston

9th October 2025

Local historian Dr. Stuart Nisbet has spent decades digging into the history of the ground beneath our feet, and this illustrated talk distils his experience gained over many years of walks and talks.

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Heritage Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew

28th October 2025

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

9th November 2025

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:

Arthur’s Secrets

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 31st March 2026

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Scots on the Move: Railways and Tourism in Victorian Scotland

Scots on the Move: Railways and Tourism in Victorian Scotland

4th August 2025 - 26th September 2025

Join us at the National Records of Scotland and find out how tourism in Scotland was transformed by the birth of the railways during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901).

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The Fun and Funny Old Town Tour

The Fun and Funny Old Town Tour

27th August 2025 - 27th September 2025

This free walking tour is fun and funny, performed by local independent tour guides, it will really help you to know the city and understand something about what life is all about!

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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:

Falkland Palace Ghost Tours 2025

Falkland Palace Ghost Tours 2025

Selected dates between 6th September 2025 - 18th October 2025

Come along to Falkland Palace this September and October for an after-hours journey through its dark history and ghostly legends.

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Doors Open Days - Fife West

Doors Open Days - Fife West

14th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Fife. Check out this year's events in Fife West!

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St Andrews Memories

St Andrews Memories

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 2nd December 2025

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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History Events in Glasgow

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

My Kingdom For A Horse! Arming Your Horse For Battle

My Kingdom For A Horse! Arming Your Horse For Battle

18th September 2025

Join Ralph Moffat, Curator of European Arms and Armour, to find out more about horses, their equipment, and their role in war.

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Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now

Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now

13th June 2025 - 21st December 2025

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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Mackintosh on Film

Mackintosh on Film

29th October 2025

Join the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall on Wednesday 29th October for an evening showcasing Charles Rennie Mackintosh in film!

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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:

Leadhills Miners Library

Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 28th September 2025

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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Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire

Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire

28th June 2025 - 19th October 2025

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

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 22nd November 2025

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:

Sma’ Shot Cottages

Sma’ Shot Cottages

Selected dates between 2nd April 2025 - 27th September 2025

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 Heritage Talk: History of Paisley’s Railways By Robert Law

Paisley Heritage Talk: History of Paisley’s Railways By Robert Law

2nd October 2025

Join Paisley Heritage on Thursday 2nd October at their Discover Paisley Hub on County Place for Robert Law's fascinating talk all about the history of Paisley's trains.

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History Cafe: Open Discussion On Local History

History Cafe: Open Discussion On Local History

20th September 2025

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 20th September for their in-person History Cafe.

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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:

Hamish Henderson - An Artist’s Inspiration

Hamish Henderson - An Artist’s Inspiration

17th October 2025

Hamish Henderson - An Artist's Inspiration is being toured around Scotland throughout 2025 with a date at Macrobert Arts Centre on Friday 17th October.

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

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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Burns an’ a’ that

Burns an’ a’ that

25th January 2026

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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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 8th October 2025 - 24th June 2026

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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East Renfrewshire Culture
Glasgow Science Centre
Southside Child Psychology
Hilton Glasgow
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Hostelworld

Popular Events

Gaelic Song and Craft Session For Under 5’s
A free Gaelic Song and Craft session for under 5's is being held on Saturday 20th September at Thornliebank Parish Church, no previous Gaelic is required.
I Love Clarkston Car Boot Sale
Having a clear out and looking for a boot sale you can attend locally? Then join I Love Clarkston for their regular Car Boot Sale!
The Minerva Club Presents 9 to 5 The Musical
The Minerva Club Presents 9 to 5 The Musical, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic!
Work EastRen Recruitment Fair
Work EastRen, East Renfrewshire Council's Employability Team, are hosting a Recruitment Fair on Wednesday 24th September at Barrhead Foundry.
ASN Makaton and Song Session with Glasgow Groovers
Join Glasgow Groovers at Sportykids Softplay for their regular themed ASN Makaton and Song Sessions!

Popular Listings

Eastwood Park Theatre Rouken Glen Park East Renfrewshire HSCP Walking Groups Greenbank House and Garden Dams to Darnley Country Park Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre