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History events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

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!

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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.

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Paisley Heritage Talk: The Paisley Rocketeers Society

5th December 2024

Join Robert Law at the University of the West of Scotland for a talk about his time in The Paisley Rocketeers Society.

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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.

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History Events in East Renfrewshire

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

A Victorian Christmas at Eastwood House

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.

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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:

Treasures of the National Library of Scotland

Treasures of the National Library of Scotland

30th March 2024 - 30th April 2025

The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.

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Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square

Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square

8th December 2024

Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House!

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A Noble Clown

A Noble Clown

30th November 2024 - 1st December 2024

A Noble Clown, a new solo play written and performed by Michael Daviot, tells the story of Duncan Macrae, long considered Scotland’s greatest actor.

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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:

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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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!

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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:

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 11th January 2024 - 19th December 2024

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

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Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Selected dates between 5th January 2024 - 15th December 2024

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

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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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History Events in Lanarkshire

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

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.

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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!

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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: 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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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.

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Winter Talk: How we nearly lost the cipher war against the Germans

Winter Talk: How we nearly lost the cipher war against the Germans

30th November 2024

The nephew of Alan Turing, the father of Enigma, will speak about British communications security – or rather the lack of it – in WW2.

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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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Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire Council
Rabbies
ATG
Kids Pass
Parkdean

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Join Erskine Arts for their annual Xmas Market featuring a variety of different stalls with great gift options, food, raffle, tea & coffee and even a performance from their very own choir!
Girlguiding Howwood Christmas Fayre
With a warm welcome Girlguiding Howwood and their guest stall holders invite you to join them for a great evening at their Christmas Fayre on Wednesday 4th December!

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