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History events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Heritage Course: Family History: Delving Deeper

13th May 2025

This half day course is ideal for those who have completed Family History for Beginners, or who already have some experience in family history research but would like to learn more.

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Heritage Course: House History: Delving Deeper

13th May 2025

This half day course is ideal for those who have completed House History for Beginners, or who already have some experience in house history research but would like to learn more.

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Heritage Talk: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past

20th May 2025

Join Susan Hunter to hear the highlights of her long journey into local archaeology at Eastwood House on Tuesday 20th May.

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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:

Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.

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Knights of Newhailes

Knights of Newhailes

14th June 2025

Witness live-action jousts and gallant medieval knights battle it out to be crowned champion at Newhailes House and Gardens on Saturday 14th June!

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Stories from Hospitals Back Home during the First World War

Stories from Hospitals Back Home during the First World War

29th April 2025

Join the Royal College of Nursing for an evening exploring how in the First World War, volunteers provided nurses with vital support as they cared for sick and wounded soldiers in hospitals back home.

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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:

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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Leven Car Rally

Leven Car Rally

29th June 2025

Don't miss the Leven Car Rally when it returns on Sunday 29th June 2025, it's a great day out for all ages to enjoy!

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The Japanese Garden that Ella Grew

The Japanese Garden that Ella Grew

1st May 2025

Markinch Heritage Group are delighted to welcome Nicola Dibley on 1st May to regail us with the history of the Japanese Garden in Dollar.

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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 School of Art Archives & Collections Tour

Glasgow School of Art Archives & Collections Tour

Selected dates between 3rd April 2025 - 4th December 2025

Explore the fascinating history of The Glasgow School of Art with an exclusive tour of their Archives and Collections at The Whisky Bond on the first Thursday of each month!

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Glasgow 850

Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

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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80th Commemoration of Victory in Japan

80th Commemoration of Victory in Japan

16th August 2025

Veterans, families and friends, including local communities will join hands to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan at the Veterans Monument Knightswood on Saturday 10th May.

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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:

Lanark Medieval Celebration

Lanark Medieval Celebration

3rd May 2025

Head to Lanark on Saturday 3rd May as the town hosts a fabulous free family day out with the return of their annual Medieval Celebration!

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Classic Car Show

Classic Car Show

27th April 2025

Get ready for a day full of family fun when Summerlee Museum's annual Classic Car Show returns on Sunday 27th April!

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In Livingstone’s Footsteps: A Discussion with the Author, Ben de Ponti

In Livingstone’s Footsteps: A Discussion with the Author, Ben de Ponti

14th May 2025

Join author of In Livingstone's Footsteps: Through The Heart Of Malawi, Ben de Ponti for this special talk and Q&A at David Livingstone Birthplace on Wednesday 14th May.

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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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History Cafe: The Cotton Thread Mills Of Paisley

History Cafe: The Cotton Thread Mills Of Paisley

17th May 2025

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 17th May for their in-person History Cafe discussing The Cotton Thread Mills Of Paisley.

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Paisley Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED

Paisley Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED

3rd May 2025

On Saturday 3rd May, join Paisley Heritage Group for an introductory talk and walk around of the Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood.

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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:

Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Writers: Lavinia Derwent

Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Writers: Lavinia Derwent

30th April 2025

Writer Adrian Ross gives this talk on children’s author and broadcaster Lavinia Derwent, who found huge success late in life, with memoirs about growing up on a farm in the Borders.

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VE Day 80

VE Day 80

3rd May 2025 - 4th May 2025

Come along to Stirling Castle on 3rd and 4th May to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day!

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Talks at The Smith: Photography: A Victorian Sensation

Talks at The Smith: Photography: A Victorian Sensation

28th May 2025

Dr Morrison-Low will explore the nineteenth-century photographic collections held by the National Museums of Scotland and the impact photography had on the general public.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

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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Sponsored Links

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Headline PR
Hostelworld
ATG
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Sponsored Links

Napier Uni
East Renfrewshire Culture
RSPB
WSS Media Scotland
Pawrade
Headline PR
Hostelworld
ATG
Go Radio

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Dreamcoat Stars
Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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