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History events in Stirling

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Events in Stirling

Stirling Ghostwalk

5th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!

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Scotland’s National Hero

10th February 2024 - 27th October 2024

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Scottish Geology Festival

1st September 2024 - 6th October 2024
Nationwide

Learn about the incredible stories hidden within Scotland's rocks when the Scottish Geology Festival returns for 2024 between September 1st and October 6th!

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Stirling Jailhouse Horrors

12th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

This autumn let our Prison Surgeon, Dr Forrest, thrill you with the Horrible History of Stirling’s terrible Tolbooth – the worst Jail in Britain!

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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:

House History for Beginners

House History for Beginners

9th October 2024

This course led by an experienced genealogist will get you started on carrying out a house history in Scotland and will get you accessing some pretty amazing records!

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House History: Delving Deeper

House History: Delving Deeper

23rd October 2024

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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Family History: Delving Deeper

Family History: Delving Deeper

23rd October 2024

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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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:

Fireside Stories: Local Lore

Fireside Stories: Local Lore

25th October 2024

Join professional storyteller Fiona Herbert inside Abbey Strand on 25th October to hear tales of Edinburgh’s past, from folk tales to tales of terror!

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ScotlandsFest: Collier Laddie - Rab Wilson

ScotlandsFest: Collier Laddie - Rab Wilson

14th August 2024

Close a pit, kill a community. Forty years on, Scots poet Rab Wilson relives the events of the 1984-85 UK Miners' Strike.

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The Strange Case of Number 7 Charlotte Square

The Strange Case of Number 7 Charlotte Square

24th August 2024

Join us on Saturday the 24th of August as we travel back to Edinburgh's gruesome Georgian past and experience the house in its original setting-via candlelight.

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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:

Object Explorer - Family Drop-in

Object Explorer - Family Drop-in

8th August 2024

Join us at The Scottish Fisheries Museum on 8th August and explore interesting items up close with the behind-the-scenes museum staff! ASN-Friendly and open to all ages.

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Dysart Townhouse Museum - Sunday Opening

Dysart Townhouse Museum - Sunday Opening

Selected dates between 30th June 2024 - 15th September 2024

Dysart Townhouse Museum will be open every Sunday afternoon from June 30th until September 15th so come along and explore the history of Dysart and Kirkcaldy!

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Heritage Tour: East End of St Andrews

Heritage Tour: East End of St Andrews

Selected dates between 25th May 2024 - 28th September 2024

Enjoy a fascinating Heritage Tour of the East End of St Andrews and explore the rich history of this beautiful area with knowledgeable and local guides!

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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 Antiques and Fine Art Society: Lucien Freud - The Art and The Man

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Art Society: Lucien Freud - The Art and The Man

18th September 2024

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by John Iddon, freelance lecturer and a guide at both Tate Britain and Tate Modern, on Lucien Freud - The Art and The Man.

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Titanic Exhibition: Glasgow

Titanic Exhibition: Glasgow

12th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Explore the Titanic story as you've never seen before! Combining unique immersive experiences with genuine artefacts, don't miss out on this unforgettable exhibition when it comes to Glasgow!

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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Family and Community Day

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Family and Community Day

28th July 2024

The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust will be opening its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public on Sunday 28th July for their annual Family and Community Day!

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History Events in Lanarkshire

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

The Fourth 50th Anniversary Talk - ‘Lowland Highlanders’

The Fourth 50th Anniversary Talk - ‘Lowland Highlanders’

14th September 2024

Join photographer John Irvine for the fourth of five talks celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Museum of Lead Mining.

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Leadhills Miners Library

Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 29th September 2024

Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!

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The Third 50th Anniversary Talk -  ‘Dead Lead:- Lead, The Funeral Furnishing Trade 1600-2000’

The Third 50th Anniversary Talk - ‘Dead Lead:- Lead, The Funeral Furnishing Trade 1600-2000’

17th August 2024

Join Julian Litten, FSA for the third of five talks celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Museum of Lead Mining.

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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:

Free Talk: Renfrewshire Weavers

Free Talk: Renfrewshire Weavers

31st July 2024

Join The Urban Historian as he explores the heritage of the Renfrewshire weavers, concentrating on Paisley and Kilbarchan, in this evening talk!

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Remode Youth Through the Mill project launch

Remode Youth Through the Mill project launch

1st August 2024

Join Remode Youth to celebrate the launch of Through the Mill, Stories of Resilience and Renewal, a programme of textiles heritage events and creative sustainability focused workshops.

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Sma’ Shot Cottages

Sma’ Shot Cottages

Selected dates between 1st April 2024 - 30th September 2024

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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Events in Other Areas

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

28th December 2023 - 31st October 2024

Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!

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Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 4th 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

Spanish Gourmet Night
Join us here at Inglewood on 31st August and treat your taste buds to our delicious 3 course Spanish Tapas Gourmet Menu, designed especially for the occasion by our head chef!
Tide Lines
Glasgow-based folk pop quartet Tide Lines are thrilled to announce their Homeward Bound Tour, their biggest Scottish headline tour to date, will stop at Stirling's Albert Halls on December 6th!
Watercolour Classes
Join artist Clare Robinson at Cromlix for a relaxing and therapeutic workshop on 10th September, devoted to the art of watercolour painting!
Only Here, Only Now: Tom Newlands
Join Stirling Libraries at St Ninians Library on 15th August as we chat to author Tom Newlands about his critically acclaimed debut novel 'Only Here, Only Now'!
Killin Highland Games
Held in Breadalbane Park, Killin, the 2024 Killin Highland Games returns on Wednesday 7th August!

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