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History events in Lanarkshire

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Events in Lanarkshire

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History Events in East Renfrewshire

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:

Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026

Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!

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Showcase: Ripley Alchemical Scroll

Showcase: Ripley Alchemical Scroll

28th January 2026

Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on 28th January as we explore the Philosophers’ Stone and the secret to eternal life!

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Dear Library

Dear Library

20th June 2025 - 18th April 2026

To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.

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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: 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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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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History Events in Glasgow

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

Love, Lust and Witchcraft: Mocktails and Clay Badge Workshop

Love, Lust and Witchcraft: Mocktails and Clay Badge Workshop

14th February 2026

Celebrate Valentines day with a comical and captivating talk on the history of Love, Lust, and Witchcraft — complete with a hands-on session creating historically inspired mocktails!

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Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Pollokshields and Glasgow from the Archive of Historic Environment Scotland

Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Pollokshields and Glasgow from the Archive of Historic Environment Scotland

20th January 2026

Pollokshields Heritage hosts a range of talks, which explore history and heritage as well as arts and culture. Join them on January 20th for 'Pollokshields and Glasgow from the Archive of HES'.

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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2026

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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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:

Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2026

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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An Introduction to Ice Age Art

An Introduction to Ice Age Art

15th January 2026

Paul Bahn gives this lecture on the main techniques employed, the pigments, the lighting methods and some of the reasons why this art corpus comprises some of the greatest imagery ever produced.

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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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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

Snow White and the Seven Muppets
From the producers that brought you last years smash hit 'A Crackin' Christmas Carol' Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly present Snow White and the Seven Muppets!
Biggar Bonfire
The Biggar bonfire is lit every Hogmanay at 9.30pm in the High Street... Come and join us!
The Signatures - Northern Soul Live
Don't miss this unforgettable night of classic Northern Soul at Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 2nd August, brought to life with unmatched energy and style by The Signatures!
Snow White
Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council will bring their annual pantomime for the first time to Airdrie Town Hall this festive season!
Live Wire - The AC/DC Show
The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC returns to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 27th June!

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