Events in Glasgow on 08 October 2025
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Events in Glasgow
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Autumn Season
With wonderful musicals, hilarious comedies and thrilling dramas, there is plenty of great treats to tuck into this Autumn at A Play, A Pie and A Pint!
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A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)
Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!
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Ade Adesina RSA - Under the Grey Sky
Tighnabruaich Gallery is honoured to host Under the Grey Sky, a major solo exhibition by Ade Adesina RSA — one of Scotland's most internationally recognised contemporary artists.
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Adult Music Workshops
Always wanted to play an instrument? Now's your chance! Join Amplify Music Academy for their relaxed, one-hour daytime group lessons for adults!
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Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest
A display of nine of Alasdair Gray's works from The Morag McAlpine Bequest is open now in the Fragile Art Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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ATYN The Other Drawing Club
Join ATYN for their weekly life drawing club at House Of Toad on Wednesday evenings, where all are welcome!
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BDP Project Insights: Guided Tour of the Learning & Teaching Building
BDP invites you to explore one of the city centre's most ambitious educational redevelopments, the Strathclyde Learning & Teaching Building, through an exclusive guided tour.
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Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is home to over a million treasures, come and see for yourself on one of their regular Behind the Scenes Tours!
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Broadway Babies with Mel & Dean
This one is for the musical theatre lovers! Join everyone's favourite Dynamic Duo, Mel & Dean, as they kick off Broadway Babies at Riding Room, Scotland's favourite Queer Cabaret Bar!
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Burrell Bites
Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
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Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now
To celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, students from Shawlands Academy have teamed up with Glasgow Life Museums to celebrate by curating this touring exhibition!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
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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Carol Dewart RSW PAI RGI, Jennifer Irvine RSW RGI, Paul Murray RSW PAI RGI & Jacqueline Orr RSW RGI PAI
Annan Gallery are delighted to present an exhibition showcasing the work of four celebrated Scottish artists: Carol Dewart, Jennifer Irvine, Paul Murray and Jacqueline Orr.
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Ciara Phillips - Undoing it
Undoing It at the Gallery of Modern Art is a new solo exhibition by Canadian/Irish artist Ciara Phillips, of woodcuts, etchings and screen-prints.
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CMAT - POSTPONED
Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has announced run of shows at The Barrowlands on October 8th, 9th & 10th in support of new album, EURO-COUNTRY!
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Company Rehearsal: Musical Theatre
Our Company Rehearsal course focuses on the study and presentation of a musical as a rehearsed performance facilitated by an experienced Director, Choreographer and Musical Director.
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Dams To Darnley Health Walks
On Wednesday mornings join the Dams To Darnley Countryside Ranger for a health walk through the park leaving from Darnley Mill Car Park.
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Daytripping
Daytripping at Platform is a collection of evocative photographs documenting the joy of day trips, celebrating people and place, taken by photographer Alan Dimmick.
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Death And Vanilla
Swedish trio Death And Vanilla will perform their livescore 'Whistle And I'll Come To You' at Cottiers on Wednesday 8th October!
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Dungeons & Dragons One-Shots
Whether you're a skilled D&D player with years of experience or a total beginner looking to start, The Merchants' Guild have everything that you'll need to play!
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Ethereal: International Photography Exhibition
This October, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will be displaying a month-long international photography exhibition with the theme Ethereal.
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Exhibition: A Visual Stroll Through Maryhill
The 'A Visual Stroll Through Maryhill' exhibition brings together a selection of photographs from the Maryhill Burgh Halls collection, capturing local streets, landmarks and landscapes.
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Family Climbing Tasters
These one-hour 'have-a-go' sessions are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!
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FNConnect: Future Forward Networking Night - POSTPONED
Frazer-Nash Consultancy are thrilled to invite you to the next FNConnect event, Future Forward, taking place on the 8th October at the Glasgow Science Centre.
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Free Family Activity: Visit the Vampire’s Kitchen
Learn about history of sugar while making your own spooky afternoon tea stand and cupcakes on Mackintosh at the Willow's sweet and spooky event for 7-12 years olds!
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From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams
From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams at the Scottish Football Museum explores the links between mining and football in Scotland.
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Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 - There’s No Bloke Without Fire
Basic Bloke 2 – There's No Bloke Without Fire is the latest tour from Geoff Norcott and his first under a Labour government, so he's got plenty to get off his chest!
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Gin Tour and Tastings
Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!
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Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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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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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
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Glasgow Cocktail Fortnight
Glasgow's biggest cocktail celebration is returning for 2025, with a two week programme of fun signature events and exciting exclusive experiences to celebrate cocktail culture in the city!
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Glasgow Requiem: The Walk
Discover the hidden lives and stories of the city on an immersive audio journey through Glasgow with The Walk, FREE to experience for everyone.
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!
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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!
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Gothic Glasgow
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
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Guillermo del Toro Season
This October, the Grosvenor Picture Theatre are celebrating the release of Frankenstein with a weekly Guillermo Del Toro Retrospective Season!
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Haunted House Tealight Holder - Pottery Course
Join Creative Bloc for a two part workshop crafting your very own haunted house tealight holder, the two weeks will give plenty of time to get really creative and sculpt detailed and unique pieces.
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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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Identity: International Photography Exhibition
For the month of October the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme Identity.
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Innis and Gunn Pub Quiz on West Nile Street
Sharp thinker? Get a team together for the weekly pub quiz at Innis and Gunn Brewery Taproom West Nile Street!
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Intro To Nutrition (3 Part Course)
Book your space on this exciting and informative Intro To Nutrition three part course led by Woodland Herbs Owner Graham Swanson.
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ir/regular
Join the team at Project Ability for their next exhibition 'ir/regular featuring work from neurodivergent artist Grant Glennie.
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Kelly Moran
Catch classically trained composer and musician Kelly Moran live at Glasgow's Saint Luke's on Wednesday 8th October!
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.
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Live Music at Maggie’s
Enjoy live music 7 nights a week at Maggie's with Country classics and singalongs in the main bar every night!
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Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch
This October, just in time for Halloween, Loch Lomond Faerie Trail will once again be transformed into the Scary Trail and Pumpkin Patch!
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Lorenzo Micheli: Capriccio for Classical Guitar
Hailed as one of the world's leading classical guitarists, Lorenzo Micheli is returning to the UK with Capriccio for Classical Guitar, don't miss him at Destiny Church Glasgow on October 8th!
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Magical October at Riverside Museum
Riverside Museum are getting ready for a magical October, with lots of fun activities planned as their street undergoes an enchanted makeover!
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Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market!
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MUMS - Meet Up & Make Stuff
MUMS - Meet Up & Make Stuff - is a project delivering free creative wellbeing sessions for new mums led by artist Marie-Claire Lacey with a cohort of guest artists.
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Museum Of Things
Through a process of artistic reclamation, Museum of Things delves critically and creatively into The Hunterian's spaces and artefacts, reimagining their significance in contemporary contexts.
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Our People’s Palace
Discover fascinating tales of Glasgow with the 'Our People's Palace' touring display! Check out intriguing objects and stories, celebrating Glasgow's vibrant history, coming to a venue near you.
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Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
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Rangers Football Club Stadium Tour
Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!
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RCS Composers Lab
The RCS Composition Lab perform a selection of newly commissioned work by RCS composition students inspired by the 850th birthday of Glasgow.
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RSCDS Glasgow Scottish Country Dance Advanced & Very Advanced Classes
Take your Scottish Country Dancing to the next level with RSCDS Glasgow's Advanced & Very Advanced Class at the Gaelic School!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden
Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Seaforce Powerboats - Boat Trips On The Clyde
The Clyde Ride, Glasgow's must-do boat trip, is perfect for sightseeing with friends, family and thrill-seekers alike in Scotland's vibrant city!
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Spooktacular
Glasgow's biggest Halloween experience returns this October, running from 3rd - 26th October, at a brand new location that promises to take the fright factor up a notch!
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The BellRays
The BellRays will bring their upcoming UK tour to Glasgow's King Tut's on Wednesday 8th October!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour - The Wee West End Wander
Covering 2 vibrant neighbourhoods, this 4-stop food tour lets you taste delicious local dishes, hear the stories behind them and chat with the people who make Glasgow what it is!
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The Listener - Self Guided Walking Tour
The Listener is an immersive self guided walking tour of Glasgow's Merchant City that explores Glasgow's historical ties to the transatlantic slave trade.
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The Meno Mile
Join Hormonetics and Yoga and Pilates with Eileen for The Meno Mile for your wellbeing, good conversation and support from like minded ladies in a safe women only group.
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The Milky Way
The Milky Way is part of a touring programme for Feed – an arts-based project that promotes inclusive, sustainable approaches to infant feeding and public space.
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The Pantheon Club presents Shrek The Musical
The Pantheon Club present everyone's favourite ogre in the hilarious stage spectacle, Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film!
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The Unlikely Clan: Modern Myths
Discover Modern Myths, the captivating new exhibition at The Glasgow Gallery by The Unlikely Clan, a dynamic collective of five Glasgow-based artists!
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The Wedding Present
Acclaimed indie rock front-runners from Yorkshire, The Wedding Present, will headline The Garage Glasgow on Wednesday 8th October as they celebrate 40 years of existence!
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Tiny Academy - Climbing For Under 5s
Whether you're a regular climber or new to the sport, Tiny Academy is a great way to get active while introducing little ones to climbing in a fun and supportive environment.
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, a spectacular hi-tech experience will open its doors at SEC Glasgow on Thursday 24th July, following a sell-out 14-week run in London!
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Ukulele Classes For Wee Fingers
Looking for the perfect way to introduce your child to music? Amplify's fun and engaging ukulele classes are designed just for 5 to 8-year-olds—the perfect stepping stone into music education!
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UniVersus Weekly Locals
Join Session Zero for their weekly UniVersus Locals at The Merchants' Guild on Wednesday evenings!
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Westbourne Music: RSNO Piano Quartet
Enjoy a richly textured programme from the RSNO Piano Quartet, whose members bring together a wealth of experience from Scotland’s national orchestra as part of the Westbourne Music series.
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X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’
X-CRAFT Dive Deep is an ALL NEW 360 Immersive Show that utilises MASSIVE 360 degree screens to tell the story of the submarine pioneers that paved the way for the submarines of today!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
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TFC Wednesdays
The Friendship Club is a weekly night for adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs held at St John's Hall, Barrhead on Wednesdays!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.
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What’s Up: Dark Matter Detectives
Join our in-house astronomers for the latest edition of our seasonal ‘What’s Up?’ presenter-led Planetarium show!
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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Big Comedy Roadshow
Don't miss a rip-roaring night of the very best live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent at The Byre Theatre on 8th October!
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Grease
Get ready to rock 'n' roll as Limelight Productions bring the electrifying world of Rydell High to life at The Alhambra Theatre with this year's production of Grease!
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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart at Mitchelston Industrial Estate is an indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Scotland’s SCREAM Park: Zombie Checkpoint
This Halloween, Scotland's SCREAM Park and the UK's top zombie adventure creators, Zombie Infection, are teaming up to bring you something epic!
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Pumpkin Picking at Valley View
Have fun and pick and carve your own pumpkin at Valley View at Gouldings between Saturday 4th and Thursday 30th October!
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It’s Just A F***ing Joke
Hosted by Nomi Divine the redhead bombshell from Bellshill, this show gives you the perfect mix of comedy, drag and cabaret... a bright new take on your traditional comedy night!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft
Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!
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Women’s Recreational Football
This recreational football session is for females aged 18 and above and of all abilities. It offers you the chance to play, enjoy the game, improve skills and connect with others.
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Maggie’s Line Dance Class
Come on your own or with friends for these line dancing classes with Maggie at Gallowhill Community Centre on Wednesday evenings!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Folk Club Events 2025
Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!
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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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Movies to Musicals Grease - School Edition
Movies to Musicals returns to the Macrobert Arts Centre this October with Grease The School Edition!
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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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The Wandering Witches of Culzean
Can you help the little witches at Culzean Castle and Country Park find the missing ingredient before the witching hour begins?
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