History events in Lanarkshire

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.

Rutherglen 900: Old Rutherglen Shops Talk and Slideshow

From The Co to Woolworths! Enjoy a trip down Memory Lane as Rutherglen Library will be holding a talk and slideshow of some rarely seen photos of the amazing Rutherglen Shops and businesses!

Ship Ahoy!

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.

Rutherglen 900: Rutherglen Heritage Bus Tour

Enjoy the Rutherglen 900 celebrations with a tour across the whole of Rutherglen from Farmecross to Cathkin on a bespoke Heritage Bus this June!

Rutherglen 900: Radical Rutherglen Walking Tour

Enjoy the Rutherglen 900 celebrations with Radical Glasgow Tours as they branch out with their first Radical Rutherglen Tour, which will look at the less well documented stories in Rutherglen's past!

Archaeology Weekend

Discover Scotland's hidden treasure at the National Museum of Rural Life's Archaeology Weekend, featuring the latest finds, hands-on metal detecting, and free sessions to assess your own treasures!

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!

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!

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.

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

Prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and thoroughly charmed as Lucy Worsley reveals the secrets, stories, and splendours of Britain’s royal past.

Join 'Inside Your Brain' authors Professor Caswell Barry and Lucy Ann Unwin for an interactive trip through brain science history.

The Arts Society Fife hosts a great programme of 10 lectures a year at the Corn Exchange Cupar, by renowned art specialists, on topics from Brueghel to Brutalism and beyond!

If you would like to explore Crail and learn more of the Burgh's long history join the team at Crail Museum for one of their Guided Walks!

Dive into Scotland's epic past at Unearthed, a family-friendly exhibition featuring fossil fish, Viking jewels, and hands-on fun from dig pits to puppet films!

Join outreach assistant and occult history researcher Molly Hughes, as she picks out several objects related to magic and witchcraft from the GMRC's expansive collection.

This tour uses a life size portrait of King Charles II as monarch of Great Britain, made for Glasgow Town Council in 1677, to review his reign and presence and influences in Scotland.

From folk tales to urban myths, hear Allison Galbraith tell some of Glasgow's most famous stories at the Mitchell Library, learn about oral tradition and have a go at crafting your own tale.

Heritage Buddies - Where Buddies Rest: Stories Rise is a 2 year project being delivered by the Urban Historian funded by the Culture, Heritage & Events Fund from Renfrewshire Council.

Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for their monthly Family History Cafe where you can kickstart your family tree research while supporting the Beatson Cancer Charity!

Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 4th July!

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

Balfron Heritage Group and Balfron Library will host a FREE mini-exhibition in May and June, to mark 200 Years of Scottish Railways!

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!

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!

Celebrate Mother's Day in timeless elegance with a guided tour of Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!