History events in Glasgow
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Events in Glasgow
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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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 Necropolis Walking Tours
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Glasgow School of Art Archives & Collections Tour
Explore the fascinating history of The Glasgow School of Art with an exclusive tour of their Archives and Collections at The Whisky Bond on the first Thursday of each month!
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Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Music Walking Tour
Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!
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Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Walking Tour
Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!
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Glasgow 850 Theatre & Entertainment Tour
Enjoy an edifying, amusing and sensational walking tour of the entertainment and theatre history of Glasgow over the last 850 years!
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Denny Social
The Scottish Maritime Museum (Denny Tank) and members of Dumbarton community invite everyone to step into the world of William Denny & Brothers in this new immersive exhibition!
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Geo-Natter
Interested in rock or fossils and want to find out more about Scotland's geo-heritage? Head along to Geo Natter at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow to celebrate all things geological and palaeontological!
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour
Join Walking Tours in Glasgow to explore the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy!
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Weekend Activities at Provan Hall
Come and explore 500 years of history at Provan Hall with their free weekend drop in activities for all the family to enjoy!
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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Super Sundays
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public for their Super Sunday events throughout the year!
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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Guided Tours
On selected dates Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust are opening Bridgeton Garage for pre-booked guided tours!
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LGBT+ Tours at The Burrell Collection
Join curators at The Burrell Collection on a journey through the galleries uncovering hidden LGBTQ+ histories from their collection!
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Lens on Legacy: Glasgow Architectural Heritage
Discover the beauty of Glasgow's at-risk historic buildings through the lens of Queens Park Camera Club in this new exhibition from Glasgow City Heritage Trust.
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Tobacco lords, body snatchers, plague and pestilence... Ramshorn Graveyard in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City has seen it all! Find out more by joining one of these regular free tours.
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From Brick to Building: Mount Stuart’s Development
Mount Stuart Trust hosts From Brick to Building, a summer exhibition exploring the architectural legacy of one of Scotland's most remarkable houses.
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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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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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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection
Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.
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Public Talk: A Talk about the Rossetti’s Willowwood and the Mackintoshes with Dr Robyne Calvert of University of Glasgow
In this public talk Dr Robyne Calvert will discuss the inspiration behind the Salon de Luxe interiors at Mackintosh at the Willow.
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Hidden Histories Tours
Curators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!
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The History & Endurance of Witchcraft with Dr Julia Phillips
Join Dr Phillips in this enchanting talk at The Glee Club Glasgow to examine beliefs about witchcraft from the witch trials of medieval Europe to its modern expression in the 21st century!
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Creative Crafts and Book Sale Day
Join the team at Provan Hall for their Creative Crafts and Book Sale Day on Saturday 12th July and discover one of Glasgow's oldest houses and try some of the skills which have spanned centuries!
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The Hidden History of Sauchiehall Street: Walking Tour
From scandalous court cases to stylish 1930s splendour, join Walking Tours In Glasgow's guide Tommy for this 1.5-hour special event walking tour of Sauchiehall St for Glasgow's 850th Birthday!
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Specialist Tour: Treasures from the Geology Collection at GMRC
Explore fossil plants and trees from Glasgow's primeval equatorial rainforest and marvel at an amazing collection of glow-in-the-dark rocks and minerals.
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History of Witchcraft Lino Printing Workshop
Join the team at Provan Hall for a creative afternoon learning about the Scottish Witch Trials and trying out a time-tested printing technique with artist Amelia Morgan!
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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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Unlocking Glasgow’s Canals: Walking Tour
Join historian Chris O'Connell on a heritage walking tour of the Forth & Clyde Canal as Scottish Canals celebrate 850 years of Glasgow in 2025!
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With trails and craft activities for kids, and herbal recipe demonstrations in the historic vaulted kitchen, this is a chance to discover a truly special building!
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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours
Throughout the year Glasgow Museums Resource Centre holds Specialist Tours where you can join the curators for an in depth look at the collections!
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Exploring Glasgow’s Libraries Heritage Trail
This short course from the University of Glasgow offers you the chance to explore some of Glasgow's impressive libraries and their part in local civic history.
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80th Commemoration of Victory in Japan
Veterans, families and friends, including local communities will join hands to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan at the Veterans Monument Knightswood on Saturday 10th May.
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RAWS Conference
Join Remembering The Accused Witches Of Scotland for their charity conference were we remember 'The Forgotton Voices Of The Accused'.
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Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival
Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival is an annual event celebrating the city's architecture, culture, and heritage through a free programme of open buildings and events taking place in September!
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Explorers: The Age of Discovery with James May
From Ice Age migrations to space travel, the stories of famous, infamous and unknown explorers will come to life, presented by British television presenter and award-winning journalist James May!
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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 Course: Family History for Beginners
This Family History Workshop, led by experienced genealogist Lorna Kinnaird, PGDip, ASGRA, FSA Scot, will give you the skills and knowledge you need to begin your family history research!
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Catherine Cranston: The Unknown Mrs Cochrane
Find out more about the life of the pioneering lady entrepreneur Catherine Cranston, who spent many happy years in Barrhead, from Historian Lorraine Murray.
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Heritage Course: House History for Beginners
This course led by an experienced genealogist will get you started on carrying out a house history in Scotland and will get you accessing some pretty amazing records!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Arthur’s Amble
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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The Underground Lectures: Sex and the Second World War
Join Dr Kate Stephenson, Freelance Historian, to find out what really went on in the blackouts of the Second World War and how the war impacted relationships and sexual freedoms during the 1940s.
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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography - BSL Tour
Enjoy a BSL tour of Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography at The King's Gallery, The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Tuesday 12th August!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Creative Coven: Voices & Visions of the WITCH
The Community Gallery at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries is thrilled to present Voices & Visions of the WITCH, a Visual and Literary Art Exhibition brought to you by Creative Coven.
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Classic Car Meet & Greet
Join Fife Classic Car Group for these monthly classic car meet and greet events at Fife Heritage Railway in Leven!
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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 Lanarkshire:
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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Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire
Come hear the memories of local musicians, see costumes, photos and records through the decades or even just come for a boogie at the Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire exhibition!
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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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley & District U3A Talks: Florence Nightingale’s Legacy In Healthcare
History lovers will be fascinated by Florence Nightingale's legacy in healthcare at a free u3a talk on Thursday 3rd July from guest speaker Barbara Graham.
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The Terrace Tavern: A Forgotten Pub Remembered - Sma’ Shot Day Film Screening & Tours
Step into the hidden history of Paisley this Sma' Shot Day with a powerful new short film and guided walking tours from Paisley Tours!
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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 5th July!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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Doors Open Days Stirling 2025
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling!
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Doors Open Day at The Engine Shed
The Engine Shed is opening it's doors on 20th and 21st September as part of Doors Open Day 2025. Join us to discover what's inside and learn about it's history!
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