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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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Local History Fair

22nd March 2025

The Local History Fair, at Summerlee Museum on Saturday 22nd March, will appeal to everyone with an interest in family history and local heritage!

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Spring Heritage Festival

19th April 2025

New Lanark's Spring Heritage Festival is all about showcasing Lanarkshire's fascinating history and bringing to life some of the amazing stories and objects that make up their community's heritage!

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Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire

28th June 2025 - 19th October 2025

Come hear the memories of local musicians, see costumes, photos and records through the decades or even just come for a boogie at the Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire exhibition!

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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 Course: Family History: Delving Deeper

Heritage Course: Family History: Delving Deeper

13th May 2025

This half day course is ideal for those who have completed Family History for Beginners, or who already have some experience in family history research but would like to learn more.

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Heritage Talk: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past

Heritage Talk: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past

20th May 2025

Join Susan Hunter to hear the highlights of her long journey into local archaeology at Eastwood House on Tuesday 20th May.

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Heritage Course: House History: Delving Deeper

Heritage Course: House History: Delving Deeper

13th May 2025

This half day course is ideal for those who have completed House History for Beginners, or who already have some experience in house history research but would like to learn more.

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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:

Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour

Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour

Selected dates between 4th April 2025 - 26th April 2025

The Real Mary King’s Close is pulling back the curtain on one of Edinburgh’s most harrowing historical events with its chilling new immersive experience, Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour!

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Relaxed Morning: Palace of Holyroodhouse

Relaxed Morning: Palace of Holyroodhouse

19th July 2025

The Palace of Holyroodhouse offers this relaxed opening on Saturday 19th July. It's a chance to explore the palace in a calm, tranquil atmosphere.

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John Roy Stuart - Latha Chuilodair - Culloden Day

John Roy Stuart - Latha Chuilodair - Culloden Day

16th April 2025

In this play, the ghost of John Roy Stuart, poet, partisan and Colonel of the Jacobite Edinburgh Regiment, returns to Scotland to recall his life, times and final battle.

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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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Leven Car Rally

Leven Car Rally

29th June 2025

Don't miss the Leven Car Rally when it returns on Sunday 29th June 2025, it's a great day out for all ages to enjoy!

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St Monans : The Photography Village

St Monans : The Photography Village

5th February 2025 - 24th March 2025

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is delighted to have a selection of William Easton prints from St Monans Heritage Collection and a display of equipment from the Jim Mathew Camera Collection!

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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:

Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Music Walking Tour

Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Music Walking Tour

Selected dates between 19th April 2025 - 27th September 2025

Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!

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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours

Selected dates between 21st January 2025 - 4th November 2025

Throughout the year Glasgow Museums Resource Centre holds Specialist Tours where you can join the curators for an in depth look at the collections!

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Jessie Stephen: Maryhill’s Suffragette

Jessie Stephen: Maryhill’s Suffragette

11th March 2025 - 13th June 2025

This exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1892-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.

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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 Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED

Paisley Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED

3rd May 2025

On Saturday 3rd May, join Paisley Heritage Group for an introductory talk and walk around of the Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood.

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Sma’ Shot Cottages

Sma’ Shot Cottages

Selected dates between 2nd April 2025 - 27th September 2025

The Sma' Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two distinct periods of Paisley's weaving history!

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History Cafe

History Cafe

12th April 2025

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre for their in-person History Cafe on Saturday 12th April.

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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:

AGT150 ‘Greek’ Thomson Exhibition  - with Cottier Colour Section

AGT150 ‘Greek’ Thomson Exhibition - with Cottier Colour Section

22nd March 2025 - 12th April 2025

Balfron Heritage Group are delighted to present this exhibition displaying the life and work of Balfron-born Victorian architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson an accompanying exhibit of Cottier Colours.

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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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Talks at The Smith: Illuminating the Dark Ages: Old Kilmadock Pictish Cross Slab

Talks at The Smith: Illuminating the Dark Ages: Old Kilmadock Pictish Cross Slab

26th March 2025

Dr Murray Cook gives this talk on the medieval cross slab discovered near Doune in 2020.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

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

Taylor Swift Tribute
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Spring Family Fun and Easter Weekend
The Summerlee Easter Egg-stravaganza over the Spring holidays guarantees a cracking day out for all the family!
Sew You Can Sewing Weekender
Are you feeling inspired by The Great British Sewing Bee? Join Sew You Can for their Sewing Weekender and enjoy starting and finishing a new project with other super sewists!
Sunshine On Leith
Lanark Amateur Musical Society bring their production of Sunshine on Leith, a jubilant, heartfelt musical about the power of home, the hearth, family and love, to Lanark Memorial Hall in March!
Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Chatelherault
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Chatelherault!

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