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History events in Lanarkshire

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Events in Lanarkshire

SKIRLING 750

6th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Biggar Museum are hosting an exhibition to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the first recorded mention of Skirling village, exploring some of the key events in the village's 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:

Hands On Heritage

Hands On Heritage

Selected dates between 16th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

Every month the team at East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure's Heritage Collection will select some of their most interesting treasures and share the stories behind them at Hands On Heritage!

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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:

John Kay’s Edinburgh Street Characters and Visitors to the City

John Kay’s Edinburgh Street Characters and Visitors to the City

1st May 2026

Eric Melvin, an established and respected local historian, gives the talk on artist and engraver John Kay (1742 – 1826).

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Showcase: Banned Books

Showcase: Banned Books

25th February 2026

Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on Wednesday 25th February for this talk on the banning and censoring of scientific books, especially during the 1500s Catholic Inquisition!

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Drawing the Italian Renaissance: Curator’s Introduction

Drawing the Italian Renaissance: Curator’s Introduction

Selected dates between 5th December 2025 - 29th January 2026

Join exhibition curator Lauren Porter at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse as she discusses works from Drawing the Italian Renaissance!

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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:

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

19th March 2026

Join Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews as he gives us an entertaining tour of new discoveries that have transformed what we know about medieval medicine!

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Anster Nicht: Finding the Fairy Queen's Voice

Anster Nicht: Finding the Fairy Queen's Voice

19th February 2026

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

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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:

Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now

Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now

13th June 2025 - 21st December 2025

To celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, students from Shawlands Academy have teamed up with Glasgow Life Museums to celebrate by curating this touring exhibition!

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now

15th April 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Peter Trowles on Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now.

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Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

Selected dates between 20th December 2025 - 27th December 2026

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!

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History Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

History Events in Stirling

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

Celebrating International Womens Day

Celebrating International Womens Day

8th March 2026

Come along to Stirling Castle this international women's day to meet some of Scotland's most influential, powerful women as they wander around the Castle.

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Burns an’ a’ that

Burns an’ a’ that

25th January 2026

Join us at Stirling Castle to celebrate burns an' a' that and why not have a go at addressing the haggis!

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Portraits in Stone: The Great Cathedrals

Portraits in Stone: The Great Cathedrals

19th February 2026

This lecture by Mark Cottle, follows the evolution of cathedral building with particular reference to structural and aesthetic details together with the fascinating figures and events behind them.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 8th October 2025 - 24th June 2026

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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Popular Events

Jack and the Beanstalk
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at Rutherglen Town Hall this festive season!
Snow White
Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council will bring their annual pantomime for the first time to Airdrie Town Hall this festive season!
Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies
Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to Cumbernauld Theatre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
Festive Magical Circus
Back by popular demand, with a whole new Christmas performance... Festive Magical Circus returns to M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park this November!
MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 8th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!

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