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History events in Stirling

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Events in Stirling

Stirling Ghostwalk

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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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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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Burns an’ a’ that

25th January 2026

Join us at Stirling Castle to celebrate burns an' a' that and why not have a go at addressing the haggis!

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Portraits in Stone: The Great Cathedrals

19th February 2026

This lecture by Mark Cottle, follows the evolution of cathedral building with particular reference to structural and aesthetic details together with the fascinating figures and events behind them.

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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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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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Fabulous Old Town Tour

Fabulous Old Town Tour

1st December 2025 - 14th February 2026

This free walking tour is fun and funny, performed by local independent tour guides, it will really help you to know the city and understand something about what life is all about!

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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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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: 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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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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Gu’un the fish n’ that

Gu’un the fish n’ that

5th January 2026 - 2nd March 2026

Gu’un the fish n’ that is an immersive sound installation by East Anglian based artist Beverley Carruthers, celebrating the migrant worker and their importance to the fishing industry.

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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:

The Old Glasgow Club Talks

The Old Glasgow Club Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 9th April 2026

The Old Glasgow Club hosts regular talks and occasional events for people interested in Glasgow, its environs, its history and its people!

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Thompson150: Exhibition

Thompson150: Exhibition

Selected dates between 13th January 2026 - 22nd January 2026

This January Glasgow Life and The Mitchell Library are delighted to be hosting an exhibition by The Alexander Thomson Society marking the 150th anniversary of the death of Alexander 'Greek' Thomson.

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Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Selected dates between 6th January 2026 - 20th December 2026

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

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History Events in Lanarkshire

History Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Silver Hoop Earrings
Come along and create a corresponding set of beautiful silver hoop earrings at Central Scotland School of Jewellery on Saturday 28th March!
Herbie Goes to Monty Carlo Film Screening
Come along to Made in Stirling for a family-friendly screening of Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, along with crafting activities, hosted by Stirling Council on January 24th.
GBX Anthems
Don't miss George Bowie when he returns to Fubar Stirling on Saturday 31st January the a GBX Anthems Pay Day Special!
Danns’ na Bliadhn’ Uire / New Year Dance
Come along to a New Year’s Cèilidh Dance at the Victoria Halls in Dunblane, in aid of local Gaelic organisations!
Burns Night 2026
Join us at The Stirling Highland Hotel for a night to celebrate Rabbie Burns and the tradition of a Burns Supper.

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