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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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Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads

29th May 2024

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

1st June 2024 - 6th July 2024

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

26th June 2024

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

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:

Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes

Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes

Selected dates between 6th May 2024 - 14th November 2024

Edinburgh Castle hold a number of gun salutes throughout the year to mark various special occasions!

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Spectacular Jousting

Spectacular Jousting

29th June 2024 - 30th June 2024

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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Roman Takeover Day at Museum on the Mound

Roman Takeover Day at Museum on the Mound

1st June 2024

Trimontium Museum will be taking over the Museum on the Mound’s gardens for a fun, free afternoon filled with Roman soldiers, dancing, and activities for all the family.

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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:

St Andrews Memories

St Andrews Memories

Selected dates between 25th January 2024 - 3rd December 2024

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

43rd Festival of Historic Transport

16th June 2024

The 43rd Festival of Historic Transport is taking place at The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum on Sunday 16th June!

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Plant Sale at St Athernase Church in Leuchars

Plant Sale at St Athernase Church in Leuchars

25th May 2024

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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History Events in Glasgow

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

The Haunted Provan Hall Tour

The Haunted Provan Hall Tour

30th May 2024

Provan Hall is one of the oldest buildings in Glasgow and is also known as one of the most haunted... Are you brave enough to join History and Horror Tours on a ghostly tour!

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Mackintosh Symposium: Heritage Under Threat

Mackintosh Symposium: Heritage Under Threat

6th June 2024 - 7th June 2024

Join The Mackintosh Society for their two-day symposium at Mackintosh Queen's Cross on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th June where the theme will be 'Heritage Under Threat'.

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Carmunnock Heritage Trail

Carmunnock Heritage Trail

29th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

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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History Events in Lanarkshire

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

Glitz and Glamour The Golden Age of Cinema in Scotland

25th May 2024 - 17th August 2024

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

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 Second 50th Anniversary Talk - ‘Dead Interesting: A Whistlestop Tour of Scottish Graveyards’

The Second 50th Anniversary Talk - ‘Dead Interesting: A Whistlestop Tour of Scottish Graveyards’

18th May 2024

Join Dr Susan Buckham, Honorary Research Fellow in History and Politics University of Stirling, for the second 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:

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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Sma’ Shot Day

Sma’ Shot Day

6th July 2024

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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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 3rd April 2024 - 26th June 2024

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

Creative Futures: Youth Pathways Event
Ages 13-25? Come along, be inspired, and meet various creative professionals and explore exciting career opportunities in the Creative Industries!
John Bramwell
John Bramwell, an English singer-songwriter and frontman for the three-piece alternative rock band I Am Kloot, plays the Tolbooth Stirling on Saturday 22nd June!
A Viv Fraser Mystery: Meet the Author Vicki Clifford
Come along to Doune Library on 28th May to meet Vicki Clifford, the author of the Viv Fraser Mystery series!
Meatloaf Tribute
From Meatloaf to opera this is a show not to be missed at Dunmar House Hotel in Alloa on Saturday 25th May!
Crow Moon: Meet the Author Suzy Aspley
Join us at Gartmore Village Hall where we chat to local author Suzy Aspley about her chilling gothic thriller ‘Crow Moon’.

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