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History events in Lanarkshire

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Events in Lanarkshire

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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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:

Cold War Scotland

Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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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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History Events in Fife

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

St Andrews Memories

St Andrews Memories

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 2nd December 2025

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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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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The Light Beneath the Stone

The Light Beneath the Stone

27th November 2025

Join storyteller Beverley Bryant with musicians Stuart Williamson and Steve Saunders of Celtic Spirit, for a haunting evening inspired by the story of Lilias Adie!

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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:

Uncovering Ancient Egypt With Bettany Hughes

Uncovering Ancient Egypt With Bettany Hughes

9th November 2026

Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughes as she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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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: Savage Messiah - The Life, Work and Legend of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Savage Messiah - The Life, Work and Legend of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska

18th February 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a lecture exploring the life, work and legend of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska.

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History Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Paisley After Dark: The Darkside Tour - Launch Night

Paisley After Dark: The Darkside Tour - Launch Night

27th November 2025

Step into Paisley after dark with a brand new evening walking experience created in collaboration between Paisley Tours and Paisley Darkside Historical Walking Tours!

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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:

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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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!

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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

Hamilton Christmas Lights Switch On
Hamilton's Christmas Lights will be switched on this year on Saturday 22nd November, support your local businesses & community and enjoy a fun filled day in Hamilton town centre!
Rutherglen Christmas Lights Switch On
On Saturday 22nd November, Rutherglen will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On with an afternoon of festive entertainment featuring Heart FM's Des Clarke and The MacDonald Brothers!
Jack and the Beanstalk
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at The Town House Hamilton this festive season!
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!
North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!

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