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History events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Heritage Talk: Through the Windows of Glasgow Cathedral

5th March 2026

Discover the vibrant history and stunning beauty of Glasgow Cathedral and its links to the local area in this uplifting heritage talk with Paul Noble on Thursday 5th March!

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Heritage Screening - The City of the Dead & Old Cathcart

10th March 2026

Experience local history come alive at Eastwood House with this vibrant screening of City of the Dead, a captivating tribute to Glasgow's past by East Renfrewshire Movie Makers!

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Heritage Class: The Story Of Clarkston: An Adventure in Time

12th March 2026

Join local historian Stuart Nisbet as he takes you on a detective trail exploring the origins of Clarkston, Stamperland and Netherlee, and the people who have lived there.

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Heritage Screening - The Village that Disappeared

21st April 2026

Experience the nostalgic charm of Newton Mearns as Eastwood Theatre debuts Tom Marchant's heartfelt 25-year-old documentary in their brand-new cinema room on Tuesday 21st April!

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Heritage Walk: Clarkston & Overlee

21st April 2026

Explore the history of Clarkston and Overlee on this engaging 1.5-hour guided heritage walk, perfect for uncovering the local detective trail of how the settlement grew!

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Heritage Walk: Stamperland & Netherlee

28th April 2026

Uncover local secrets on this 1.5-hour detective trail through Stamperland and Netherlee as expert Stuart Nisbet brings local history to life!

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Heritage Screening - Made from Textiles & Giffnock Stone

19th May 2026

Join East Ren Heritage Service for an upbeat cinematic journey celebrating the area's rich heritage with Tom Marchant's fascinating films on local textile and stone industries at Eastwood House!

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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:

Portraiture from the Fleming Collection

Portraiture from the Fleming Collection

23rd April 2026

Director of the Fleming Collection, Theodore Albano, brings us on an exploration of four centuries of Scottish Portraiture in this talk at the Assembly Rooms.

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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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Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000

Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000

17th May 2025 - 8th March 2026

Scheduled to complement John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture, this survey exhibition examines the wider context of post-war Scottish art.

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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:

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

19th March 2026

Join Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews as he gives us an entertaining tour of new discoveries that have transformed what we know about medieval medicine!

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Curator’s Tour

Curator’s Tour

Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 29th March 2026

Come along for a guided tour of St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden with Museum Manager / Curator Sam Walker and learns about the history of the house and it’s former occupants!

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The Herring Year : Following the Fish, the Fleet and the Folk around the Coast

The Herring Year : Following the Fish, the Fleet and the Folk around the Coast

5th January 2026 - 2nd March 2026

Every year the shoals of herring moved around the coasts of Britain and every year an army of workers followed them. This exhibition, by local artist Jake Brown, illustrates the routes they took.

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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:

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now

15th April 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Peter Trowles on Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now.

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Glasgow Central Station Tours

Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!

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Love, Lust and Witchcraft: Mocktails and Clay Badge Workshop

Love, Lust and Witchcraft: Mocktails and Clay Badge Workshop

14th February 2026

Celebrate Valentines day with a comical and captivating talk on the history of Love, Lust, and Witchcraft — complete with a hands-on session creating historically inspired mocktails!

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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:

Celebrating International Womens Day

Celebrating International Womens Day

8th March 2026

Come along to Stirling Castle this international women's day to meet some of Scotland's most influential, powerful women as they wander around the Castle.

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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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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 7th January 2026 - 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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Popular Events

Valentine’s Themed Fused Glass Workshop
Join glass artist Susan at The Wee Art Studio on Sunday 8th February and learn how to create some inventive and creative fused glass decorations with a Valentine's twist!
Children’s Classical Ballet Classes - New Term
Lesley Dutch School of Dance have a new term of Classical Ballet Classes for children in P1-P4 starting on Wednesday 14th January at Giffnock Tennis Club!
Cinema Screening: Othello
Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen, don't miss this special screening of Othello at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 4th March!
Smith & Sniff Live In Glasgow
Buckle up for Smith and Sniff LIVE at Eastwood Park Theatre! Join car-obsessed mates Jonny and Richard for another two hours of hilarious chat and unexpected detours!
Piaf - Written and Performed by Christine Bovill
Christine Bovill is one of Europe's finest interpreters of French song with her smash-hit Piaf. With a fresh take on this self-penned work, she now looks back on her remarkable journey!

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