History Events in Lanarkshire in October 2025
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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.
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Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire
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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Reminisce and Reunite - 1st Hamilton Girls’ Brigade 70th Birthday
Join 1st Hamilton Girls' Brigade on Thursday 23rd October as they open their doors to celebrate their 70th Birthday!
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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 Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew
Join local historian Lorraine Murray to separate fact from fiction as she discusses Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew at Barrhead Foundry on Tuesday 28th October.
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Going Underground: Giffnock and Clarkston
Local historian Dr. Stuart Nisbet has spent decades digging into the history of the ground beneath our feet, and this illustrated talk distils his experience gained over many years of walks and talks.
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Hands On Heritage
Every month the team at East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure's Heritage Collection will select some of their most interesting treasures and share the stories behind them at Hands On Heritage!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
St Andrews: The Dark Side Walking Tour
Back for its fourth year, uncover St Andrews' deepest secrets and darkest skeletons on this 1.5 hour tour run by Walking Tours in St Andrews this Halloween!
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Castles and Towers Bike Ride
Come along to this leisurely bike ride, exploring local history! We will visit various Castles and Towers around Kirkcaldy,
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Falkland Palace Ghost Tours 2025
Come along to Falkland Palace this September and October for an after-hours journey through its dark history and ghostly legends.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Black History at GoMA: Modern Art in a Colonial Shell
Take part in a three-stop tour of Black and Brown artists on display in Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art as part of Black History Month.
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Tracing Glasgow’s Imperial Past in Kelvingrove Park
This heritage trail takes you through Kelvingrove Park, stopping at various locations that reflect Glasgow's past as an imperial metropolis.
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Gothic Glasgow
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley Abbey Founders Festival Family Fun Day
Join Paisley Abbey on Saturday 11th October for their Founders Festival Family Fun Day, as part of a weekend of special celebrations!
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Paisley Heritage Talk: History of Paisley’s Railways By Robert Law
Join Paisley Heritage on Thursday 2nd October at their Discover Paisley Hub on County Place for Robert Law's fascinating talk all about the history of Paisley's trains.
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History Cafe: Views Of Renfrewshire
Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 18th October for their in-person History Cafe discussing Views Of Renfrewshire.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Ghostwalk
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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Arts Society Lecture - Catherine the Great
Join art expert Chris Newlands for this illustrated talk on Catherine the Great, a great patron of the arts and who loved to collect beautiful and precious things!
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Public Lecture: Nagasaki and the Future of War in the 20th Century
Hear Professor Holger Nehring discuss the significance of the use of nuclear weapons on Nagasaki in this public lecture at the University of Stirling on 6th October.
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Highlight Talks
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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