History events in Stirling
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Events in Stirling
Stirling Ghostwalk
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
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
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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Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling! This year's event will be held on September.
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Doors Open Day at The Engine Shed
The Engine Shed is opening it's doors on 21st and 22nd September as part of Doors Open Day 2024. Join us to discover what's inside and learn about it's history!
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Stirling Jailhouse Horrors
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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Winter Talk: Oman – The Vital, Unknown War 1965-75.
While the Americans were fighting in Vietnam, another war was being fought in the mountains of Dhofar. Join Brigadier Ian Gardiner on 12th October for this talk.
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Winter Talk: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan
Brigadier Adam Griffiths will reflect on the Afghanistan Campaign and the part that 5 Scots played over three operational tours in this talk on Saturday 2nd November.
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Winter Talk: How we nearly lost the cipher war against the Germans
The nephew of Alan Turing, the father of Enigma, will speak about British communications security – or rather the lack of it – in WW2.
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Winter Talk: The 91st’s Service in the South African (Boer) War 1899-1902
This talk will look at the origins of the Boer War, the build-up to a protracted conflict against a highly manoeuvrable partisan force and the series of notable setbacks that followed.
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Winter Talk: The Exploits of Lt Col Duncan Lorne Campbell MBE MC in World War 2
Angus Campbell CVO, the son of Lt Col Duncan Campbell MBE MC, will give this talk on the exploits of his father in World War 2.
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Winter Talk: Scotland’s Railways at War – 1914-18
Colonel The Rev Gavin Douglas OBE will give this talk covering a snapshot of the Scottish Railway System during the 1914 - 1918 war.
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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 Class: Discovering Maps
Discover the fascinating cartographic heritage of Scotland by joining this heritage class at Giffnock Library on Wednesday 2nd October.
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Heritage Talk: Eastwood House Fashions from 1835 - 1914
Join Tracy Harrison Butler for a journey through the highlights of the history of dress as would have been worn by occupants of Eastwood House, and other grand mansions of the time.
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House History for Beginners
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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Local History Talk- Dave Farries QFSM- Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
Join Dave Farries at McDonald Road Library on Monday 23rd September for this talk on the history of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in Scotland and Edinburgh!
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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral
Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
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Celtic Crag
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Doors Open Days - Fife East
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Fife! This year's events in Fife East will be held on 2nd & 3rd September!
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Doors Open Days - Fife Central
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Fife on selected dates in September!
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Doors Open Days - Fife West
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Fife. Check out this year's events in Fife West!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour
Join Walking Tours in Glasgow to explore the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On 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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Doors Open Days North Lanarkshire
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across North Lanarkshire! This year's event will be held on September 28th & 29th!
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Leadhills Miners Library
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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley Heritage Meet & Greet Session
Paisley Heritage are excited to invite you to a special event where you can meet their amazing team, including their fantastic tour guides!
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Paisley Heritage Group Talk: Trams & Buses of Paisley
Join Robert Law as he gives a talk on the fascinating subject of Paisley's trams and buses as part of Paisley Heritage Group's series of talk events.
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Tannahill’s Trauchles - Through Letter and Song
Celebrating the life and work of Paisley weaver poet Robert Tannahill, join Professor Fred Freeman at Paisley Central Library for this engaging talk on Saturday 12th October.
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History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour
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
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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