History Events in Stirling in May 2024
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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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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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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: 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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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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Treasures of the National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
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Jean Bareham: Walking Tour - ‘Women in History: A Disorderly Tale’
Join Edinburgh based guide, researcher and writer Jean Bareham on a walking tour of Collective and Calton Hill, Edinburgh on Thursday 9th May!
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Regency Soirée in the Georgian House
Join us on 25th May for an immersive Georgian-inspired experience, including guided historical dance, a special tour of the house and a period dance and music recital!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
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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200 Years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Join Sheona Smith, who is closely associated with the Kinghorn Lifeboat Station, as she relates the story of the Institution over the 200 years of its history!
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Plant Sale at St Athernase Church in Leuchars
The Regeneration Fundraising Committee for St Athernase will be holding a plant sale at the church as well as offering free conducted tours of one of Scotland's architectural gems.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glasgow Zine Fest: Paper, Ink, Press
You will learn about letterpress methods, both past and present, as well as having your own chance to set type, ink up and print a poster to take home.
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The George Ward Collection: Images of Old Maryhill
The George Ward Collection exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls captures a Maryhill suspended in time, invoking nostalgia for a long-lost city landscape, along Maryhill Road and beyond.
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Weaving Our Stories Together
Thanks to support from the Alex Ferry Foundation, The Pyramid is running an exciting new community project, bringing weaving back to life in Anderston!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Lanark Medieval Celebration
Head to Lanark on Saturday 4th May as the town hosts a fabulous free family day out with their annual Medieval Celebration!
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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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BygoneCon
BygoneCon, South Lanarkshire's annual Heritage and Local History Convention, returns to Hamilton Town House Library on Saturday 11th May.
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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 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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