History events in Renfrewshire
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Events in Renfrewshire
Sma’ Shot Cottages
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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World War II Talk and Artefacts
Paisley Heritage are joined by Pete Scally at Whitehaugh Barracks on Wednesday 23rd April for a talk on World War II.
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Family History Cafe
Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for the Family History Cafe and talk about discovering ancestors in Paisley and Renfrewshire!
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Paisley Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED
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 Cafe: The Cotton Thread Mills Of Paisley
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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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:
Heritage Talk: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past
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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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.
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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.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition
Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.
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Hopetoun House and Grounds: 2025 Opening Weekend
From Friday 18th April 2025, Hopetoun House & Grounds welcomes you for another season of history, nature and exploration.
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An Evening with Mary Beard
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Bus Bundle
Come along to Fife Heritage Railway for the Bus Bundle, an event created by our youth members where visitors can enjoy the best of both worlds, train and bus.
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St Andrews Memories
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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Classic Car Meet & Greet
Join Fife Classic Car Group for these monthly classic car meet and greet events at Fife Heritage Railway in Leven!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!
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GAFAS: Betty Joel - Glamour and Innovation in 1930’s Design with Clive Stewart-Lockhart
Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Clive Stewart-Lockhart on Betty Joel who ran one of the leading furniture and interior design companies in the inter war years in London.
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Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Lanark Medieval Celebration
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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Leadhills Miners Library
Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!
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Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire
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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
George Buchanan, Pedagogue and ‘Prince of Poets’
Come along to Legends at The Monument on 8th May for this lecture exploring George Buchanan’s dual legacy as a humanist poet and teacher, tracing his career and influence across 16th-c Europe!
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VE Day 80
Come along to Stirling Castle on 3rd and 4th May to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day!
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Doors Open Day at The Engine Shed
The Engine Shed is opening it's doors on 20th and 21st September as part of Doors Open Day 2025. Join us to discover what's inside and learn about it's history!
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Highlight Talks
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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