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History events in Lanarkshire

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Events in Lanarkshire

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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 Screening - The City of the Dead & Old Cathcart

Heritage Screening - The City of the Dead & Old Cathcart

10th March 2026

Experience local history come alive at Eastwood House with this vibrant screening of City of the Dead, a captivating tribute to Glasgow's past by East Renfrewshire Movie Makers!

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Heritage Class: The Story Of Clarkston: An Adventure in Time

Heritage Class: The Story Of Clarkston: An Adventure in Time

12th March 2026

Join local historian Stuart Nisbet as he takes you on a detective trail exploring the origins of Clarkston, Stamperland and Netherlee, and the people who have lived there.

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Heritage Screening - Made from Textiles & Giffnock Stone

Heritage Screening - Made from Textiles & Giffnock Stone

19th May 2026

Join East Ren Heritage Service for an upbeat cinematic journey celebrating the area's rich heritage with Tom Marchant's fascinating films on local textile and stone industries at Eastwood House!

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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:

Edinburgh Forgotten Women

Edinburgh Forgotten Women

Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 19th July 2026

Join one of the Edinburgh Street Historians' highly skilled and experienced guides on an unforgettable walking tour all about the amazing women of our city's past 1000 years!

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Community Connections

Community Connections

Selected dates between 14th January 2026 - 8th April 2026

Each month in the beautiful and historic Abbey Strand Centre, Community Connections will explore themes from across the Royal Collection and the history of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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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:

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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Curator’s Tour

Curator’s Tour

Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 29th March 2026

Come along for a guided tour of St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden with Museum Manager / Curator Sam Walker and learns about the history of the house and it’s former occupants!

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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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Mary Beard - The Secret Histories of Ancient Rome

Mary Beard - The Secret Histories of Ancient Rome

11th October 2026

Renowned historian Mary Beard returns to the stage, stepping once more into the world of Ancient Rome — a civilisation whose stories still shape the way we see ourselves today.

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Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Scotland Beneath The Surface

Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Scotland Beneath The Surface

21st April 2026

Pollokshields Heritage hosts a range of talks, which explore history and heritage as well as arts and culture. Join them on April 21st for 'Scotland Beneath The Surface'.

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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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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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Gartmore Heritage Society: The Adventure of Being Cunninghame Graham

Gartmore Heritage Society: The Adventure of Being Cunninghame Graham

21st January 2026

Come and hear the remarkable story of one of the most important and influential figures in Scottish History when Gartmore Heritage Society host their next event at the Black Bull Inn on January 21st.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 7th January 2026 - 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

Mr Ken Dee In Cabaret
Returning to his hometown for his sixth annual performance, don't miss Mr Ken Dee In Cabaret at Airdrie Working Men's Social Club on Saturday 24th January!
Premier British Wrestling: 20th Anniversary
Action packed with a few laughs thrown in for good measure, Premier British Wrestling returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 25th April!
The Little Mermaid
Minerva Juniors return to East Kilbride Village Theatre with their production of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid!
Boyband in the Buff: Starring Gareth Gates
Get ready to scream like it's 1999! Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers!
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 10am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!

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