History Events in Renfrewshire in September 2024
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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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Scottish Geology Festival
Learn about the incredible stories hidden within Scotland's rocks when the Scottish Geology Festival returns for 2024 between September 1st and October 6th!
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Paisley Heritage Group Talk: The Glen Cinema Disaster
Join Paisley Heritage Group for a talk with questions and answers session from Brian Hannan, author of The Glen Cinema Disaster book, on the very sad topic of the Glen Cinema disaster.
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Online Paisley History Cafe
Join The Urban Historian and discover Paisley's amazing history on Thursday 5th September at Paisley History Cafe!
READ MOREDoors Open Days Renfrewshire
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Renfrewshire! This year's event will be held on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September.
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Doors Open Days: Houston & Killellan Kirk
Come along and discover the fascinating history of Houston & Killellan Kirk as it opens its doors on September 7th & 8th as part of this year's Doors Open Days!
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Doors Open Days: Mossvale Community Church Building Tours and Mini Concerts
Mossvale Community Church in Paisley will be hosting tours of the building and a two mini concerts as part of this year's Doors open Days!
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Fierce Women+ Course
Join Kairos Women+ for an immersive series of workshops taking a look at women's rights and history. It's time to learn about the history you were never taught at school!
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Online Family History Cafe
Join The Urban Historian for the Family History Cafe and talk about discovering ancestors in Paisley, Renfrewshire and Scotland!
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Paisley Heritage Group Talk: My Time Working at Coats Observatory
Join Robert Law at UWS Paisley as he discusses his time working at Coats Observatory in Paisley and about the history of the observatory as part of Paisley Heritage Group's talk series.
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Paisley Heritage Meet & Greet Session
Paisley Heritage are excited to invite you to a special event where you can meet their amazing team, including their fantastic tour guides!
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Paisley Heritage Group Talk & Presentation: The Memory of Witches - Witch Memorials & Sites - FULLY BOOKED
Join Gayle Pollock from The Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 charity as she gives a talk and presentation on witch memorials and sites.
READ MOREDoors Open Days Inverclyde
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Inverclyde! This year's event will be held on September 28th & 29th!
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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:
Doors Open Days East Renfrewshire
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across East Renfrewshire! This year's event will be held on September 21st & 22nd.
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Heritage Class: The Story Of Clarkston
What was our home area like hundreds of years ago? How did it change into what we can see today and who was responsible? Come along and explore the story of Clarkston including Stamperland & Overlee.
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Heritage Walk: Clarkston & Overlee
Take a guided walk around Clarkston and Overlee and discover how the settlement grew by uncovering the evidence that can still be seen today.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
The Dark Side of Edinburgh
The Dark Side of Edinburgh is a historic tour of the city that doesn't leave out all the gory details. Are brave enough to learn the truth?
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Resisting the Bomb
This event, on 12th September at the National Library of Scotland, celebrates the contributions of John Ainslie (1954 to 2016) to the anti-nuclear movement in Scotland.
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Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle
Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Markinch Heritage Group: AGM, Social Evening, 20th Anniversary Exhibition and Statues of Fife Talk
There's a lot happening on the first night of Markinch Heritage Group's new season! The talk by Hugh Hoffman and short AGM is preceded by refreshments, home baking and a 20th anniversary exhibition!
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Heritage Tour: East End of St Andrews
Enjoy a fascinating Heritage Tour of the East End of St Andrews and explore the rich history of this beautiful area with knowledgeable and local guides!
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Doors Open Days - Fife East
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Fife! This year's events in Fife East will be held on 2nd & 3rd September!
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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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Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Tour
Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour
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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
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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Doors Open Days North Lanarkshire
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across North Lanarkshire! This year's event will be held on September 28th & 29th!
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The Fourth 50th Anniversary Talk - ‘Lowland Highlanders’
Join photographer John Irvine for the fourth of five talks celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Museum of Lead Mining.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Doors Open Day at The Engine Shed
The Engine Shed is opening it's doors on 21st and 22nd September as part of Doors Open Day 2024. Join us to discover what's inside and learn about it's history!
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Scotland’s National Hero
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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Light and Shade, Tradition and Change
Join fine art photographer Mark Leslie in conversation with Dr Heather Carroll, Events and Exhibitions Officer at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, for this talk on 6th September!
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History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour
Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!
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Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire
The 2024 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 31st August and Sunday 8th September!
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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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