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History events in Stirling

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Events in Stirling

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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Stirling Old Town Jail Festive Show

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Step Into Christmas Past at Stirling Old Town Jail with our immersive festive performance tours, departing every 30mins during weekends from 6th to 21st December!

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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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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 East Renfrewshire

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

Hands On Heritage

Hands On Heritage

Selected dates between 16th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

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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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:

Giants

Giants

31st January 2026 - 14th September 2026

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland!

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The Women of Holyrood Park

The Women of Holyrood Park

6th March 2026 - 8th March 2026

Come along and hear about the women of the past who shaped the Holyrood Park of today, on these March guided walks!

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Uncovering Ancient Egypt with Bettany Hughes

Uncovering Ancient Egypt with Bettany Hughes

8th November 2026

Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughes as she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life at the Assembly Rooms!

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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: 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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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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The Light Beneath the Stone

The Light Beneath the Stone

27th November 2025

Join storyteller Beverley Bryant with musicians Stuart Williamson and Steve Saunders of Celtic Spirit, for a haunting evening inspired by the story of Lilias Adie!

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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 City Centre Walking Tour

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

11th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!

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Geo-Natter

Geo-Natter

Selected dates between 7th May 2025 - 3rd December 2025

Interested in rock or fossils and want to find out more about Scotland's geo-heritage? Head along to Geo Natter at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow to celebrate all things geological and palaeontological!

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Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

Selected dates between 10th November 2024 - 28th December 2025

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!

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History Events in Lanarkshire

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 & District U3A Talks: Robert Tannahill’s Life In Poetry & Song

Paisley & District U3A Talks: Robert Tannahill’s Life In Poetry & Song

4th December 2025

Fans of Paisley's weaver poet, Robert Tannahill can celebrate his achievements on Thursday 4 December at the last Paisley & District U3A Talk of 2025!

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Paisley After Dark: The Darkside Tour - Launch Night

Paisley After Dark: The Darkside Tour - Launch Night

27th November 2025

Step into Paisley after dark with a brand new evening walking experience created in collaboration between Paisley Tours and Paisley Darkside Historical Walking Tours!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 8th October 2025 - 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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