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History Events in Stirling in May 2025

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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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Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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VE Day 80

3rd May 2025 - 4th May 2025

Come along to Stirling Castle on 3rd and 4th May to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day!

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George Buchanan, Pedagogue and ‘Prince of Poets’

8th May 2025

Come along to Legends at The Monument on 8th May for this lecture exploring George Buchanan’s dual legacy as a humanist poet and teacher, tracing his career and influence across 16th-c Europe!

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Talks at The Smith: Photography: A Victorian Sensation

28th May 2025

Dr Morrison-Low will explore the nineteenth-century photographic collections held by the National Museums of Scotland and the impact photography had on the general public.

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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 Talk: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past

Heritage Talk: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past

20th May 2025

Join Susan Hunter to hear the highlights of her long journey into local archaeology at Eastwood House on Tuesday 20th May.

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Heritage Course: House History: Delving Deeper

Heritage Course: House History: Delving Deeper

13th May 2025

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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Heritage Course: Family History: Delving Deeper

Heritage Course: Family History: Delving Deeper

13th May 2025

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:

The World of King James VI and I

The World of King James VI and I

26th April 2025 - 14th September 2025

Marking the 400-year anniversary of King James’s death, this exhibition will chart his remarkable reign through stories of friendship, family, feuds and ambition.

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Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks

Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks

Selected dates between 13th March 2025 - 4th September 2025

Join us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!

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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet

Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet

12th December 2024 - 31st December 2025

From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!

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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:

The Japanese Garden that Ella Grew

The Japanese Garden that Ella Grew

1st May 2025

Markinch Heritage Group are delighted to welcome Nicola Dibley on 1st May to regail us with the history of the Japanese Garden in Dollar.

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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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Classic Car Meet & Greet

Classic Car Meet & Greet

Selected dates between 13th April 2025 - 12th October 2025

Join Fife Classic Car Group for these monthly classic car meet and greet events at Fife Heritage Railway in Leven!

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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 Vintage Vehicle Trust Super Sundays

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Super Sundays

Selected dates between 11th May 2025 - 7th September 2025

The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public for their Super Sunday events throughout the year!

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GAFAS: Betty Joel - Glamour and Innovation in 1930’s Design with Clive Stewart-Lockhart

GAFAS: Betty Joel - Glamour and Innovation in 1930’s Design with Clive Stewart-Lockhart

14th May 2025

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Clive Stewart-Lockhart on Betty Joel who ran one of the leading furniture and interior design companies in the inter war years in London.

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Illustrated/pictorial Glasgow

Illustrated/pictorial Glasgow

8th May 2025

Take a look at Glasgow through illustrations and photographs including the works of three artists / photographers.

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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:

VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration

VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration

5th May 2025

Join the team at Summerlee Museum on Monday 5th May for their VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration!

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Lamington Heritage Exhibition

Lamington Heritage Exhibition

4th May 2025 - 15th June 2025

This exhibition explores the history surrounding Lamington from early times through the regeneration of the village until the death of the 3rd Lord Lamington in 1951 and up to the present day.

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In Livingstone’s Footsteps: A Discussion with the Author, Ben de Ponti

In Livingstone’s Footsteps: A Discussion with the Author, Ben de Ponti

14th May 2025

Join author of In Livingstone's Footsteps: Through The Heart Of Malawi, Ben de Ponti for this special talk and Q&A at David Livingstone Birthplace on Wednesday 14th May.

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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:

Family History Cafe

Family History Cafe

3rd May 2025

Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for the Family History Cafe and talk about discovering ancestors in Paisley and Renfrewshire!

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World War II Talk and Artefacts

World War II Talk and Artefacts

28th May 2025

Paisley Heritage are joined by Pete Scally at Whitehaugh Barracks on Wednesday 28th May for a talk on World War II.

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Paisley Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED

Paisley Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED

3rd May 2025

On Saturday 3rd May, join Paisley Heritage Group for an introductory talk and walk around of the Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th 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

Strathcarron Singers 21st Anniversary Concert
The Strathcarron Singers invite you to their 21st Anniversary Concert on Sunday 18th May at The Albert Halls!
Big Summer Spectacular
Adventure Events Ltd is delighted to bring the Big Summer Spectacular to City Park Stirling on 28th & 29th June!
Substate New Material Night @ The Tolbooth
Prepare yourself for an evening packed with laughter as we kick off a brand-new series showcasing the freshest stand-up comedy from Scotland and the UK’s rising stars at Stirling's iconic Tolbooth!
The VE Day 80 Celebration Concert and Dance
Get ready to party like it's 1945 in the magnificent setting of Stirling Castle's Great Hall, with big band 'That Swing Sensation' to mark VE Day!
Here Comes the Girls
Don’t miss out on this amazing tribute to some of the greatest female artists of all time at The Albert Halls on Thursday 4th September!

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