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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:

My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley

My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley

23rd October 2026

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

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An Edinburgh Burns Night at The Real Mary King’s Close

An Edinburgh Burns Night at The Real Mary King’s Close

23rd January 2026 - 25th January 2026

Join us at The Real Mary King's Close for a unique Burns Night experience filled with poetry, history, Scottish dishes and Scotch whisky!

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Parkaeology

Parkaeology

25th January 2026

Join archaeologist Rachel Pickering on Sunday 25th January and hear about the history and archaeology of Holyrood Park!

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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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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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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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History Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Mary Beard - The Secret Histories of Ancient Rome

Mary Beard - The Secret Histories of Ancient Rome

11th October 2026

Renowned historian Mary Beard returns to the stage, stepping once more into the world of Ancient Rome — a civilisation whose stories still shape the way we see ourselves today.

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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours

Selected dates between 20th January 2026 - 17th March 2026

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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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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History Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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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

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!
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.
Definitely Dolly
Definitely Dolly is the best Dolly Parton tribute this side of Tennessee. Catch the show at The Albert Halls on Friday 24th April!
Burns Night 2026
Join us at The Stirling Highland Hotel for a night to celebrate Rabbie Burns and the tradition of a Burns Supper.
Gel Plate Printing Workshop
This hands-on workshop, at Made in Stirling on 7th February, introduces participants to Gel plate printing with a strong focus on image transfer.

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