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History events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Heritage Talk: From Dark into Light: A Southside Tale

20th February 2025

Join Paul Noble on a time travelling journey from the vikings to the Victorians from objects he discovered in the crawl space under his house!

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Heritage Course: Family History for Beginners

25th February 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

25th February 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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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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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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East Renfrewshire Culture

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 Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives

The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives

7th February 2025 - 28th June 2025

Discover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.

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Theravāda Buddhism

Theravāda Buddhism

16th September 2024 - 12th January 2025

This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.

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David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

22nd November 2025

Join David Olusoga at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 22nd November as he uncovers the story of three firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors!

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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:

The Lewis Chessmen

The Lewis Chessmen

9th January 2025

Come along and hear Dr. David Caldwell explain recent changes to the story of The Lewis Chessmen, one of the most valuable finds to ever come out of Scottish Soil!

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Carving out Connections: Scotland’s Rock Art

Carving out Connections: Scotland’s Rock Art

5th October 2024 - 8th January 2025

Pre-historic Rock Art is one of Scotland's greatest mysteries, this exhibition drawn from Historic Environment Scotland's archives, looks to trace its connections through time and place.

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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:

Kelvingrove Bites

Kelvingrove Bites

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 14th March 2025

Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: And so to Vauxhall - a walk around the celebrated gardens by Peter Medhurst

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: And so to Vauxhall - a walk around the celebrated gardens by Peter Medhurst

12th February 2025

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society presents And so to Vauxhall - a walk around the celebrated gardens by Peter Medhurst.

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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours

Selected dates between 21st January 2025 - 18th March 2025

Throughout the year Glasgow Museums Resource Centre holds Specialist Tours where you can join the curators for an in depth look at the collections!

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History Events in Lanarkshire

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:

Paisley Heritage Group Event: Mill Movie Night

Paisley Heritage Group Event: Mill Movie Night

9th January 2025

Take a step back in time and visit Ferguslie and Anchor Mills on screen at this special event hosted by Paisley Heritage Group,

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Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - Robert Burns & Witches

Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - Robert Burns & Witches

30th January 2025

Join Paisley Heritage for their talk and presentation all about Robert Burns & Witches on Thursday 30th January!

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Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - The History of Linwood

Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - The History of Linwood

16th January 2025

Join Robert Law in Paisley Heritage's event space A100 at UWS Paisley for this fascinating talk and presentation all about Linwood and its history.

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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:

Winter Talk: The Exploits of Lt Col Duncan Lorne Campbell MBE MC in World War 2

Winter Talk: The Exploits of Lt Col Duncan Lorne Campbell MBE MC in World War 2

8th March 2025

Angus Campbell CVO, the son of Lt Col Duncan Campbell MBE MC, will give this talk on the exploits of his father in World War 2.

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

6th December 2024 - 27th December 2025

Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!

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Castle Rock Science Show

Castle Rock Science Show

Selected dates between 25th February 2025 - 9th March 2025

Delve into the science and engineering that underpin our amazing castles at this fun, interactive science show in Stirling Castle!

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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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The Quay
Renfrewshire Council
East Renfrewshire Culture
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ATG
Kids Pass
Parkdean

Popular Events

Jack and the Beanstalk
Eastwood Park Theatre are delighted to team up with Spillers Pantomimes to present a GIANT of a show: Jack and the Beanstalk – the Panto you've all BEAN waiting for!
Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Eastwood Park Theatre!
Heritage Course: House History: Delving Deeper
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.
Heritage Course: Family History: Delving Deeper
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.
Just Beatles
You'll think you're experiencing the Fab Four live in concert when you catch Just Beatles when they return to Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock on Friday 9th May!

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