LIST YOUR EVENT FOR FREE

History events in East Renfrewshire

Scroll down to view the upcoming History events taking place throughout East Renfrewshire or use the filters to narrow down the results.

Events in East Renfrewshire

A Victorian Christmas at Eastwood House

5th December 2024

As part of Winterfest 2024, join East Renfrewshire Heritage Service for their upcoming heritage talk: A Victorian Christmas at Eastwood House.

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Media Shop
ATG
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:

Christmas Relaxed Access Evening

Christmas Relaxed Access Evening

6th December 2024

This event at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 6th December is open to all, including those with autism and other neurodiverse needs, together with their siblings, families, and carers.

READ MORE
The Tools of the Trade of Field-working Oral Historians and Folklorists

The Tools of the Trade of Field-working Oral Historians and Folklorists

12th December 2024

Join Professor Margaret Bennett of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for this talk on the contribution that fieldwork in oral history and folklore can make to identifying objects and their uses.

READ MORE
Arthur’s Secrets

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 8th October 2024 - 10th December 2024

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

READ MORE

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 25th January 2024 - 3rd December 2024

Drop in to The R & A World Golf Museum and have a chat whilst looking at photographs, objects and film footage from our collections!

READ MORE
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.

READ MORE

History Events in Glasgow

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

Wylie & Lochhead and the Glasgow Style

Wylie & Lochhead and the Glasgow Style

26th November 2024

Don't miss an illustrated evening lecture on Wylie & Lochhead and the Glasgow Style by Alison Brown, Curator of European Decorative Art and Design 1800-present, Glasgow Life Museums.

READ MORE
Wicked Weapons and Knights in Armour

Wicked Weapons and Knights in Armour

23rd November 2024

Join the Burrell Collection for a day of lively activities to celebrate the publication of Introducing European Arms and Armour by curator Dr Ralph Moffat!

READ MORE
Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society presents: Quiet Sentiment and Mysterious Magnitude - The paintings of William McTaggart by Ailsa Turner

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society presents: Quiet Sentiment and Mysterious Magnitude - The paintings of William McTaggart by Ailsa Turner

12th March 2025

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society presents Quiet Sentiment and Mysterious Magnitude - The paintings of William McTaggart by Ailsa Turner.

READ MORE

History Events in Lanarkshire

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

Blast From The Past Christmas Special

Blast From The Past Christmas Special

7th December 2024

This Christmas, dance the night away to the very best music across five decades in Motherwell's most ancient and atmospheric venue, South Dalziel Historic Building!

READ MORE
Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 10th February 2024 - 23rd November 2024

Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.

READ MORE

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 Talk & Presentation - The History of Linwood

Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - The History of Linwood

12th December 2024

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.

READ MORE
Historical Paisley Walking Tour

Historical Paisley Walking Tour

24th November 2024

Join local historian Graeme McCormick for a captivating 90-minute walking tour through the historic streets of Paisley town centre!

READ MORE
Paisley Heritage Group Talk:The Three Witch Trials of Paisley

Paisley Heritage Group Talk:The Three Witch Trials of Paisley

25th November 2024

Join Gayle Pollock from The Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 charity as she gives a talk and presentation on the three witch trials of Paisley.

READ MORE

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: The Throckmorton Letters: A Diplomat’s Despair

Talks at The Smith: The Throckmorton Letters: A Diplomat’s Despair

29th January 2025

Throckmorton’s letters from Edinburgh show a world controlled by fragile alliances, political intrigue and betrayal, telling the story of a kingdom on the brink of civil war.

READ MORE
Winter Talk: The 91st’s Service in the South African (Boer) War 1899-1902

Winter Talk: The 91st’s Service in the South African (Boer) War 1899-1902

11th January 2025

This talk will look at the origins of the Boer War, the build-up to a protracted conflict against a highly manoeuvrable partisan force and the series of notable setbacks that followed.

READ MORE
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.

READ MORE

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!

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

ATG
Parkdean
Kids Pass
Rabbies

Sponsored Links

Media Shop
ATG
East Renfrewshire Culture
ATG
Parkdean
Kids Pass
Rabbies

Popular Events

St.Thomas’ PTA Shoppers Night
St. Thomas' PTA Shoppers Night on Friday 22nd November is a great way to kick off your Christmas shopping with lots of amazing local stall holders!
Giving Santa
Santa will arrive at The Avenue Shopping Centre on Sunday 1st December and will be in centre every Sunday until Christmas!
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!
Broom Church Community Christmas Tree Switch On
Broom Church will host their annual Community Christmas Tree Switch On event for 2024 on Sunday 1st December!
Gary Barlow Tribute Night
Stamperland Community and Social Club have lined up another fantastic tribute night on Friday 22nd November featuring Tony Kay as Gary Barlow!

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