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History Events in Renfrewshire in March 2025

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Events in Renfrewshire

Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - Craigends Estate, Houston

6th March 2025

Join Robert Law in Paisley Heritage's event space The Hive at UWS Paisley for this fascinating talk and presentation all about Craigends Estate in Houston.

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Talk & Presentation: Paisley Punk Scene 1976-1982

13th March 2025

Join Elspeth Cherry and Neil McMcLean at Paisley Heritage for their fascinating talk and presentation all about the Paisley Punk scene from 1976-1982.

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Discover Paisley & Renfrewshire History Cafe

15th March 2025

The Discover Paisley & Renfrewshire History Cafe for March will explore Paisley's early thread industry.

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Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival: Michael Hopcroft History Talk and Old Simon Church

15th March 2025

Michael Hopcroft will give a talk on the links of Lochwinnoch to the Caribbean and how it influenced the making of the village as part of Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival!

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Historical Paisley Walking Tour

16th March 2025

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

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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: The Life and Death of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham

Heritage Talk: The Life and Death of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham

5th March 2025

Join Tracy Harrison Butler at Eastwood House as she shares the story of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham, who fell victim to poisoning at the hands of Peter Walker in 1857.

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Heritage Talk: Slavery and the Local Area

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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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:

Fennell Lecture 2025

Fennell Lecture 2025

20th March 2025

The 2025 Fennell Lecture will be given by Professor Eve Troutt Powell, University of Pennsylvania on Thursday 20th March.

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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet

Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet

12th December 2024 - 31st December 2025

From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!

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Tour: The Hidden Women of St Cecilia’s Hall

Tour: The Hidden Women of St Cecilia’s Hall

5th March 2025

Join us at St Cecilia’s Hall this Women's History Month for a curator-led tour of the museum, focussing on the hidden women behind the collection!

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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:

St Monans : The Photography Village

St Monans : The Photography Village

5th February 2025 - 24th March 2025

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is delighted to have a selection of William Easton prints from St Monans Heritage Collection and a display of equipment from the Jim Mathew Camera Collection!

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Finding the Fairy Queen’s Voice:  A Talk by Ellie Hyland

Finding the Fairy Queen’s Voice: A Talk by Ellie Hyland

23rd March 2025

For decades an enigmatic figurehead has been displayed in the Fisheries Museum known as ‘The Fairy Queen’. But where did it come from, and what does it symbolise?

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Show and Tell: How Before and After Coal was made

Show and Tell: How Before and After Coal was made

5th March 2025

Artist Nicky Bird and the National Galleries' outreach co-ordinator, Robin Baillie, discuss the role of the public Show and Tell workshops in capturing the stories of Fife's mining communities.

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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:

Fairfeld Talk Series: Fairfield - A Shipyard Success Story 1834 - 2024

Fairfeld Talk Series: Fairfield - A Shipyard Success Story 1834 - 2024

7th March 2025

Due to popular demand, Ian Johnston returns to Fairfield Heritage Centre to give another talk about his book on the history of the Fairfield shipyard.

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GFF25 Community Takeover Day

GFF25 Community Takeover Day

8th March 2025

Glasgow Film Festival Community Takeover Day is a free cinema event, created with and for communities around Glasgow and will be a day of free film, activities and food!

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Glasgow Central Station Tours

Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

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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History Events in Lanarkshire

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

Local History Fair

Local History Fair

22nd March 2025

The Local History Fair, at Summerlee Museum on Saturday 22nd March, will appeal to everyone with an interest in family history and local heritage!

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Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 22nd November 2025

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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Tracing Your Irish Ancestors

Tracing Your Irish Ancestors

3rd March 2025

Don't miss this opportunity to gain the most valuable and updated information required to uncover your Irish past with renowned genealogist Chris Paton!

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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:

Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

8th February 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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AGT150 ‘Greek’ Thomson Exhibition  - with Cottier Colour Section

AGT150 ‘Greek’ Thomson Exhibition - with Cottier Colour Section

22nd March 2025 - 12th April 2025

Balfron Heritage Group are delighted to present this exhibition displaying the life and work of Balfron-born Victorian architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson an accompanying exhibit of Cottier Colours.

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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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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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Dean Castle Women’s History Tour

Dean Castle Women’s History Tour

9th March 2025

The month of March commemorates women's history and Dean Castle is ready to celebrate its own 'herstory' with this guided tour.

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The Alexander Fleming Story

The Alexander Fleming Story

19th March 2025

Join Beith Cultural & Heritage Society for a talk on Alexander Fleming from Stuart Wilson at Beith Townhouse on Wednesday 19th March.

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