History events in East Renfrewshire
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Heritage Class: Giffnock - What Lies Beneath?
Join local historian Dr. Stuart Nisbet for an exploration of Giffnock and its hidden underground history!
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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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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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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:
150 years of women writing medicine
Join three specialists for a discussion on the writing of women doctors, past and present at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on 26th June!
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Arthur’s Secrets
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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April Lectures and Fellowship Election
Our Spring Election event welcomes new Fellows to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. The meeting will also feature two short presentations given by Early Career Researchers.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
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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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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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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Bike Mood Booster
Burn calories - not oil, as you power along the tracks and trails around Dams to Darnley Country Park, exploring its wildlife and history on this Ranger led ride!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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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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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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Music In The Museum: Strike! - An Evening of Poetry and Song Reflecting on the 1984 Miners’ Strike
Step into the heart of history and journey back 40 years to the tumultuous 1984 Miners' Strike at Summerlee Museum's Music In The Museum event!
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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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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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
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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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: 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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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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