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History events in Lanarkshire

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Events in Lanarkshire

Ship Ahoy!

26th April 2026

Ship Ahoy! is an exciting and unique event from Scottish Maritime Heritage including displays of model ships, ship photographs and historic video footage, as well as displays of working model ships.

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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 Village that Disappeared

Heritage Screening - The Village that Disappeared

21st April 2026

Experience the nostalgic charm of Newton Mearns as Eastwood Theatre debuts Tom Marchant's heartfelt 25-year-old documentary in their brand-new cinema room on Tuesday 21st April!

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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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Heritage Walk: Clarkston & Overlee

Heritage Walk: Clarkston & Overlee

21st April 2026

Explore the history of Clarkston and Overlee on this engaging 1.5-hour guided heritage walk, perfect for uncovering the local detective trail of how the settlement grew!

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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:

William Dalrymple - The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

William Dalrymple - The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

7th July 2026

Do not miss the remarkable story of India and empire as it has never been told before, when William Dalrymple comes to the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on Tuesday 7th July!

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Conservator Talk: Conserving the Campi Cartoon

Conservator Talk: Conserving the Campi Cartoon

6th February 2026

Victoria Button, Royal Collection Trust’s Head of Paper Conservation, discusses her work in preparing drawings for presentation in Drawing The Italian Renaissance, on display at The King's Gallery.

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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History - Walking Tour

Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History - Walking Tour

Selected dates between 24th January 2026 - 29th November 2026

Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!

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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:

The Herring Year : Following the Fish, the Fleet and the Folk around the Coast

The Herring Year : Following the Fish, the Fleet and the Folk around the Coast

5th January 2026 - 2nd March 2026

Every year the shoals of herring moved around the coasts of Britain and every year an army of workers followed them. This exhibition, by local artist Jake Brown, illustrates the routes they took.

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Ermengarde’s Legacy: Tour of the Winter Aconites of Balmerino Abbey

Ermengarde’s Legacy: Tour of the Winter Aconites of Balmerino Abbey

7th February 2026

Step into history with this exclusive, ticket-only guided tour of Balmerino Abbey, honouring its founder, Queen Ermengarde of Scotland!

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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:

Specialist Tour: The Secrets of Lacquer and Cinnabar

Specialist Tour: The Secrets of Lacquer and Cinnabar

18th August 2026

Join Curator of East Asian Art Yupin Chung and Ann Ainsworth on intriguing tour looking at a selection of superb lacquer objects and cinnabar on Tuesday 18th August!

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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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Afternoon Public Talk: A Talk on the Patrons of Mackintosh with Lorraine Murray

Afternoon Public Talk: A Talk on the Patrons of Mackintosh with Lorraine Murray

8th March 2026

In this talk at Mackintosh at the Willow, historian Lorraine Murray will look at the two important patrons who supported Charles Rennie Mackintosh during his career.

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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:

The Christian Shaw Legacy - History Talk

The Christian Shaw Legacy - History Talk

26th January 2026

Join the Urban Historian at Paisley St George's Church for this history talk and discover the legacy of Christian Shaw, best known as the 11 year old girl involved in the 1697 Bargarran witchhunt.

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The Scottish Geologist: Luisa Hendry

The Scottish Geologist: Luisa Hendry

7th March 2026

Get ready for a rockin' day at Erskine Arts on Saturday 7th March as Luisa Hendry, aka The Scottish Geologist, shares her infectious passion for Scotland's incredible geology!

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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:

Inspiring the Nation: 300 years of Libraries in Scotland

Inspiring the Nation: 300 years of Libraries in Scotland

19th January 2026 - 2nd March 2026

Celebrate a century of the National Library of Scotland Act by exploring how libraries evolved from private collections into vibrant, innovative hubs at the very heart of our communities!

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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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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

7th February 2026 - 25th October 2026

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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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

Valentine’s at the Opera
New Lanark Mill Hotel, in collaboration with Music in Lanark, is delighted to invite guests to a truly enchanting evening of Italian opera, 'Valentine's at the Opera', on Friday 13th February!
Dinosaurs Roar!
Come see the amazing dinosaurs roaming around the park and maybe even get a photo with them at Clyde Valley Family Park's annual Dinosaurs Roar! event on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February!
Gary Faulds: Panic at the Midlife Disco
Gary Faulds, the Glaswegian comedian who's survived every type of life crisis imaginable, brings his new show Panic at the Midlife Disco to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 21st November!
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 10am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
Valley View Panto: The Ugly Duckling
Starring the hilarious Ian 'Sheepie' Smith and the incredible Louise Andrée Douglas, The Ugly Duckling is packed with laughter, heart, catchy moments and plenty of audience fun!

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