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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Deep Roots Gathering
Don't miss this immersive 3 days of (re)connecting with Gaelic culture, landbased roots, practices and ways of being at Cardross Estate from April 19th to 21st!
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Talks at The Smith: Highlights: The Smith’s Collection at 150
In this special talk to celebrate The Smith’s 150th birthday in 2024, we have a delightful two-hander, sharing the views of the professionals.
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Don Roberto & Scotland: International Perspectives
Enjoy a day of talks celebrating the life, travels and vision of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum!
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Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads
Dr Rush, a consultant during the restoration of the royal palace at Stirling Castle, introduces the cast of characters depicted in the Stirling Heads.
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Stirling 900: A Snapshot Exhibition
Stirling 900: A Snapshot celebrates the 900th anniversary of the Royal Burgh of Stirling through the art of continuing GOSSIP members.
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Talks at The Smith: Sherlock, Darcy and friends revisited
Jo Ross-Barrett revisits characters from classic fiction and applies the lens of what we know now to their experiences and behaviours.
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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 Walk: Giffnock - Mines and Mysteries
Led by Dr. Stuart Nisbet this heritage walk will tell the story of how Giffnock's limestone and fireclay were quarried.
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Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Fire and Brimstone
Led by Dr. Stuart Nisbet as well as looking at Giffnock's Sandstone Quarries, this walk will tell the story of the hundreds of miners who worked coal from under much of Giffnock.
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Heritage Talk: Time Travel Under My Floorboards - Vikings To Victorians
Join Paul Noble on a time travelling journey from the vikings to the Victorians from objects he discovered in the crawl space under his house!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Midweek makes: Collage crowns
Join us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to discover the stories behind some special crowns. Get creative by decorating your own crown to wear as you visit the rest of the Palace.
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Spectacular Jousting
Hear the thunder of hooves and the clashing of lances at the annual jousting tournament at Linlithgow Palace on 29th and 30th June!
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Abbey Strand Book Club
Explore spaces and objects which have shaped history and inspired fiction at the Abbey Strand book club!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Arts Lecture - The Story of Jewellery in Scotland by Clare Blatherwick
The Arts Society Fife's art lecture on 14th May looks at the jewels of a nation and those in public and private collections, and in potrtais.
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St Andrews Memories
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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43rd Festival of Historic Transport
The 43rd Festival of Historic Transport is taking place at The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum on Sunday 16th June!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Twilight Tour: The History of Mental Healthcare
Kelvin Hall welcomes you to an evening tour of the Glasgow Life Museums store there which will highlight mental health care for mental health awareness week.
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Ronnie Woods Memorial Lecture
The Glasgow Academy Archive would like to invite you to the annual Ronnie Woods Memorial Lecture for 2024 featuring guest lecturer Niall Murphy.
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Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Glitz and Glamour The Golden Age of Cinema in Scotland
This colourful exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre showcases artefacts from Scotland's largest cinema collection!
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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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The First 50th Anniversary Talk - ‘Lead Goes Gold - Count 50’
Join Anne Buddle, Trustee at Wanlockhead Museum Trust, for the first of five talks celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Museum of Lead Mining.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Sma’ Shot Day
Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 6th July!
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Sma’ Shot Cottages
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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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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