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History events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Heritage Talk: The Life and Death of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham

5th March 2025

Join Tracy Harrison Butler at Eastwood House as she shares the story of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham, who fell victim to poisoning at the hands of Peter Walker in 1857.

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Heritage Talk: Slavery and the Local Area

18th March 2025

Join local historian and author Stuart Nisbet for a heritage talk on Slavery and the Local Area at Eastwood House on Tuesday 18th March.

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Back To The Windfarm: History-themed Bus Tour

13th April 2025

On Sunday 13th April, hop aboard the Whitelee Windfarm Tour Bus and journey back in time with local historian and author Susan Hunter!

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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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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:

McGonagall Night

McGonagall Night

20th April 2025

Join the International Ghost Society for an evening in celebration of the poet William Topaz McGonagall - a man commonly known as the worst poet ever to have lived.

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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition

Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition

20th November 2024 - 29th May 2025

Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.

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Women’s History Month Talk with Susan Tomes

Women’s History Month Talk with Susan Tomes

6th March 2025

Join us at St Cecilia's Hall:this Women's History Month for, 'For You, Music Can be Only an Ornament' with historian Robert Philip and pianist Susan Tomes on 6th March!

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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:

Welcome to the Eco-Museum of Scottish Mining Landscapes

Welcome to the Eco-Museum of Scottish Mining Landscapes

19th March 2025

This virtual museum explores the rich but often hidden local landscape legacies of coal mining across the Scottish midland coalfield, ranging from Fife to Ayrshire!

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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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Show and Tell: How Before and After Coal was made

Show and Tell: How Before and After Coal was made

5th March 2025

Artist Nicky Bird and the National Galleries' outreach co-ordinator, Robin Baillie, discuss the role of the public Show and Tell workshops in capturing the stories of Fife's mining communities.

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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:

Fairfeld Talk Series: Fairfield - A Shipyard Success Story 1834 - 2024

Fairfeld Talk Series: Fairfield - A Shipyard Success Story 1834 - 2024

7th March 2025

Due to popular demand, Ian Johnston returns to Fairfield Heritage Centre to give another talk about his book on the history of the Fairfield shipyard.

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GAFAS:  Now You See It, Now You Don’t - The Art of Visual Deception

GAFAS: Now You See It, Now You Don’t - The Art of Visual Deception

16th April 2025

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society's April meeting is one of the quirkiest lectures you will ever see as you are taken on a whistle stop tour of art which fools, surprises and amuses!

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour

Selected dates between 10th May 2025 - 25th October 2025

Join Walking Tours in Glasgow to explore the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy!

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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:

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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Tracing Your Irish Ancestors

Tracing Your Irish Ancestors

3rd March 2025

Don't miss this opportunity to gain the most valuable and updated information required to uncover your Irish past with renowned genealogist Chris Paton!

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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:

Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival: Michael Hopcroft History Talk and Old Simon Church

Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival: Michael Hopcroft History Talk and Old Simon Church

15th March 2025

Michael Hopcroft will give a talk on the links of Lochwinnoch to the Caribbean and how it influenced the making of the village as part of Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival!

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Talk & Presentation: Paisley Punk Scene 1976-1982

Talk & Presentation: Paisley Punk Scene 1976-1982

13th March 2025

Join Elspeth Cherry and Neil McMcLean at Paisley Heritage for their fascinating talk and presentation all about the Paisley Punk scene from 1976-1982.

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Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - Craigends Estate, Houston

Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - Craigends Estate, Houston

6th March 2025

Join Robert Law in Paisley Heritage's event space The Hive at UWS Paisley for this fascinating talk and presentation all about Craigends Estate in Houston.

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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:

Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

8th February 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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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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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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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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Dean Castle Women’s History Tour

Dean Castle Women’s History Tour

9th March 2025

The month of March commemorates women's history and Dean Castle is ready to celebrate its own 'herstory' with this guided tour.

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Sponsored Links

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Ayrshire Hospice
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Popular Events

121st Glasgow Scout Group - 80s vs 90s Silent Disco!
Get ready to dance the night away to all your favourite hits from the 80s and 90s in a unique silent disco experience at the 121st Glasgow Scout Hall in Clarkston!
Back To The Windfarm: History-themed Bus Tour
On Sunday 13th April, hop aboard the Whitelee Windfarm Tour Bus and journey back in time with local historian and author Susan Hunter!
The Clarkston Car Show
I Love Clarkston are excited to announce the annual Clarkston Car Show will return to Clarkston Hall car park on Saturday 7th June!
The Community Hub Barrhead: English Conversation Group
The Community Hub Barrhead's weekly English Conversation Group offers the chance to improve your English in an informal setting!
Summer In Nashville - Country Music Festival
Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville comes to Rouken Glen Park on Sunday 7th September with a huge line up of music, games and food!

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