Events in Glasgow on 02 May 2022
View all the upcoming events in Glasgow on the 02 May 2022 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Glasgow
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
Adam and Eve, an Acid Bath Killer, political polarisation, a mysterious cult AND a Doric jukebox musical are just some of the features of A Play, A Pie and A Pint's fabulous Spring programme!
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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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AfroScots: Revisiting the Work of Black Artists in Scotland through New Collecting
AfroScots at GoMA brings together new acquisitions and existing works from Glasgow Museums' collection, reflecting complex dialogues around race, Empire, independence and post-colonial legacies.
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Alison McCoy Art Exhibition - ReCollection
Join emerging artist Alison McCoy for her first exhibition and Degree Show, ReCollection, showcasing abstract and figurative paintings inspired by memories of growing up in the 1970s.
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All The Young Nudes
All The Young Nudes return to their home venue, Sloans, with their weekly life drawing club on Monday evenings!
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Alma Wolfson: A Painter’s Passion
Alma Wolfson, a graduate of Glasgow School of Art (Textile Design) has a long-established career and celebrates her 80th birthday with a new solo exhibition, the first in her home city of Glasgow!
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Books at the Botanics
Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!
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Brett Eldredge
The award-winning country music star Brett Eldredge is returning to the UK for a run of headline dates which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 2nd May!
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Centre for Lifelong Learning’s April Term Short Courses
With the help of expert tutors, the Centre for Lifelong Learning at University of Strathclyde have developed an exciting range of classes which begin in April!
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City Nature Challenge
From 29 April to 2nd May City Nature Challenge participants are encouraged to record and upload images or videos of wildlife in their garden or local greenspace using the iNaturalist app!
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Clack and Yak: Knitting Group
Get those knitting needles out and enjoy a chat and a cuppa whilst knitting, sewing or crocheting something for yourself or family and friends with Platform Glasgow's Clack and Yak!
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Coming into View: Eric Watt’s Photographs Of Glasgow
The 'Coming into View' exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery celebrates the work of amateur photographer Eric Watt through the mid-late 20th Century.
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt courtesy of Curious About!
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Dinghy Sailing Evening Lessons
Learn to sail or improve your skills on Bardowie Loch, with classes available for both children and adults from Clyde Cruising Club!
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Easter Exhibition
Six Foot Gallery's Easter Exhibition bringing together works from a range of artists, including painters, photographers and jewellers!
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Elizabeth Blackadder Exhibition
Glasgow Print Studio is honoured to present an exhibition of work by the late Dame Elizabeth Blackadder DBE, RA, RSA, RSW, RGI (1931 – 2021).
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Family Ceilidh Concerts
Celebrate Spring with Glasgow Life's FREE Family Ceilidh Concerts led by the fabulous Scottish folk musician Celine Donoghue with guests, and Gaelic singer Darren Maclean as MC!
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Fizzy Blood
UK alt rock group, FIZZY BLOOD, will release their long-awaited debut album in April 2022 and play an intimate Glasgow headline show at Broadcast on 2nd May!
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Flesh Arranges Itself Differently
Flesh Arranges Itself Differently is a unique collaboration between The Hunterian and the David and Indrė Roberts Collection!
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Galactic Carnival
Galactic Carnival, a brand-new space themed fairground is ready to launch at Silverburn, Glasgow this Spring!
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Ghost Signs of Glasgow Exhibition
The Ghost Signs of Glasgow Exhibition unearths the stories behind old signs and shopfronts of the city, don't miss it at Maryhill Burgh Halls!
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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 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 Encanto Sing-A-Long with Meet & Greet, Soft Play, Lunch & Party!
The original & best magical & fantastical Encanto Sing-A-Long event will be returning to Go Wild Glasgow on May 2nd!
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Walking Tours in Glasgow is now offering a daily Street Art tour! This mural and modern culture tour will show the beautiful street art pieces scattered around the city of Glasgow!
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Glass Ships in Bottles by Ayako Tani
Glass Ships in Bottles at the Scottish Maritime Museum tells the remarkable story of highly skilled scientific glassblowers who were made redundant following the decline of heavy industry in the 70s.
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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
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Grade Booster Days - SQA National 5 and Higher
Saturday School run regular Grade Booster Days for pupils sitting SQA National 5 and Higher exams.
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Hornel: From Glasgow to Japan
After two years of closure, the Gallery at Pollok House will reopen with an exhibition on 'Glasgow Boy' artist Edward Atkinson Hornel and his trips to Japan in the 1890s and 1920s!
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Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys, the smash-hit musical story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, is coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow in April!
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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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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail is back with a new trail mystery! Book Now for tickets right through the summer and join in the biggest adventure yet!
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Peppa Pig’s Aquarium Adventure!
Look who is coming to SEA LIFE this Summer! Come and meet Peppa Pig at our Aquarium Adventure here at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond!
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Sam Avery: Role Model
In this side-splitting new stand-up show at the Stand Glasgow, Sam Avery explores what it means to be a role model in modern Britain!
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School Holiday Adventure Camps
West End Adventure are running their award-winning School Holiday Adventure Camps during the Easter and Summer holidays!
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Searching for Life: Photography from Syria
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is back, now in our new gallery on Glassford street, with this month long solo exhibition from Syrian photographer Khaled Akacha.
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Street Photography Exhibition
Don't miss a showcase of international street photography from The Glasgow Gallery of Photography!
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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 Great May Day Cabaret
Featuring another fantastic line-up at Oran Mor Glasgow, the Great May Day Cabaret is back to help celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Scottish TUC!
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Tiny Moving Parts
US emo punks, Tiny Moving Parts have announced a headline show at Glasgow's Classic Grand on 2nd May with support from Between You & Me and Dollskin!
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u3a Online Climate Change Chats Begin At Home
Join the U3A for the next in their series of online Coffee House Chats where Dr Morris Bradley will offers insights about the damage being done to the natural world and its climates.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Core Glow Dru Yoga
Core Glow are now running weekly Dru Yoga classes, suitable for all, at various locations in Clarkston and Newton Mearns!
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
Greenbank Stay N Play
Greenbank Stay N Play is an outdoor toddler group, suitable for children from walking to 5 years, held in secure woodland near Greenbank Gardens!
Perfect Pizzas
Grab a slice of pizza perfection for your budding chefs when they join Totnosh's pizza making workshop in Neilston!
Spring Woodland Trail at Greenbank
Explore the trails in the woodland at Greenbank Garden, a fun way of looking for the first signs of spring!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
1:1 Printing Session
These 1 to 1 screen-printing supervised session with Eliza, are available every 1st Saturday of each month (or other suitable time upon prior availability discussion) in her Edinburgh studio.
A Walk in a Walled Garden
Enjoy a visit to Granton Castle Walled Garden! It's open to visitors for a couple of hours every Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Bad Boy Chiller Crew
Bradford's Bad Boy Chiller Crew are touring the UK on 2022 with at date at O2 Academy Edinburgh on Monday 2nd May!
Brilliant Beltane
Come along to Almond Valley Heritage Centre for a special long weekend of family fun when we can all wish each other a Brilliant Beltane!
Cab-arette Showtour
A unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi. Be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
Cinescapes presents CineNights | Some Like it Hot
CineNights by Cinescapes is excited to bring some shenanigans to the roof with our March 'Some Like it Hot' screening on 20th March at Rooftop 51 at Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge.
Cityscape Photography Class
Join photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh old town as he shows you the very best places to take some truly special pictures!
Colour - An Online Exhibition by Jill Ashforth 2022
This online exhibition consists of 20 abstract paintings inspired by a special garden - bluets, redets, and yellowets, plus 6 video poems which follow the seasons at The Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh.
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Dinosaurs!
Immerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!
Edinburgh Personal PhotoShoot Experience
Join photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.
Edinburgh Science Festival: Wild Scotland
Celebrate the power of nature, our relationship with it and our responsibilty for it in this free, large-scale photography exhibition.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Come All Ye
Phil Alexander presents Come All Ye in collaboration with an outstanding group of international musicians, all of whom have made Scotland their home.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Sian
Sian, meaning “storm” or “the elements”, have been making their harmonious mark on the Scottish traditional music scene since 2016.
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin
Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin is back, providing an exciting opportunity for young musicians aged between 13 and 18, keen to develop your instrument skills.
Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
Exhibition: Spring Cleaning
Baskwell Arts’ third group art & craft show will feature makers, painters, designers and crafters or all disciplines from across Scotland, UK and Europe.
Fit Fridays
It's Fit Fridays, every Friday at Subway Cowgate with DJ Josh Scott!
Gin Jolly
Pickering's Gin Jolly Tour will talk you through our amazing brand story, begining with a G&T on arrival and finishing with a tutored tasting of four award-winning gins from our range.
H-E-L-L-O
Collective Edinburgh is delighted to present Los Angeles-based artist Cauleen Smith's first solo exhibition in Scotland!
Heliotrope by Kate Livingstone
Returning to Upright Gallery with her signature pattern based abstract paintings, Kate Livingstone presents 'Heliotrope' a collection of new works on paper and fabric.
Hopetoun Explorers
This is an exciting outdoor based club for 7-12 year olds with a keen interest in nature and the outdoors, whatever the weather.
Hopetoun Junior Rangers
Hopetoun Junior Rangers is a fun, monthly outdoors club for 11-18 year olds with an interest in nature and the countryside.
Improvers Hula Hoop Dance Class
Starting on 27th April, this block is designed for intermediate hula hoopers and will focus on twin hula hooping - moves with two hoops, based on circus style hooping.
Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre
Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre presents a selection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture acquired within the last ten years.
Kids Circus Club (5-8 year-olds)
Join Think Circus to spin, twirl, juggle and play at our Kids Circus Club (5-8 year olds) every Tuesday in Leith!
Kids Circus Club (8 -11 year-olds)
Join Think Circus to spin, twirl, juggle and play at our Kids Circus Club (8-11 year olds) every Tuesday in Leith!
Lilla Vargen
Catch Northern Irish singer songwriter Lilla Vargen when she comes to The Caves Edinburgh in May 2022!
Lunchtime Concert
Young singers from Francis Holland School give an afternoon concert at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on 2nd May. This is a free concert for visitors to the Cathedral.
Masterpieces Family Trail
Explore the Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace exhibition with the help of a fun family trail at The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Monday Masterpieces: Weekly short talks
Make Monday mornings marvellous and join curators, wardens and learning specialists for weekly short talks exploring some of the greatest treasures of the Royal Collection!
NT Live Encore Screening: The Book of Dust - La Belle Sauvage
Set twelve years before the epic His Dark Materials trilogy, this gripping adaptation revisits Philip Pullman’s fantastical world in which waters are rising and storms are brewing.
Red Raw
Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Newliston
Take a walk round Newliston, a well preserved 18th-century parkland/designed landscape rather than a garden as such, full of mature rhododendrons and azaleas, fine vistas and allees of trees!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises including a shell house built in 2014, lavender parterres, a rill and fountains!
Simon and Oscar
Simon and Oscar (Ocean Colour Scene) have announced a new UK tour with a date at The Liquid Room on Monday 2nd May.
SLIC - Thursdays
Get groovy with a mellow blend of Classic Hip Hop, Soul, R&B and chart at Subway Cowgate.
Switch to Manual Photography Workshop
Switch to Manual is an introductory workshop for camera users who tend to leave their camera set to Automatic modes and don’t unleash the full creativity that a DSLR or Bridge camera can deliver.
The Art of Wallpaper - Morris & Co.
Explore the legacy of William Morris in over 130 archived works from the Morris & Co. archives at this exhibition held in Dovecot Studios!
The Art of Wallpaper - Morris & Co. Lunchtime Tour - Thursdays
Enjoy a free guided lunchtime tour of the incredible Morris & Co exhibition every Thursday at 1pm with your exhibition ticket. Pre-booking essential.
The Blossom Theatre Project: Drama classes for children aged 7-12
Calling all children interested in drama in Edinburgh between the ages 7-12! Edinburgh based The Blossom Theatre Project are holding exciting new drama classes starting on 2nd May.
The Living Legacy of William Morris
To mark the occasion of the exhibition The Art of Wallpaper – Morris & Co. Dovecot invites you to explore our connection to William Morris through this balcony display.
The Secret Domes at Cask Smugglers
Cask Smugglers are thrilled to present our brand new Secret Domes, which boast some of the best views in Edinburgh from a spectacular vantage point on the rooftop of Waverley station.
The Sunday Night FLEADH
Join us at Dropkick Murphys Edinburgh every Sunday from 8pm for The Sunday Night FLEADH, all musicians welcome!
Transform Through Transitions
Transform Through Transitions delivers online independent living skills and self-care workshops for people in Link’s Private Sector Leasing (PSL) properties over the age of 16 in Edinburgh.
Unforgettable
Unforgettable showcases the untold stories of people from marginalised communities whose lives shaped or were shaped by Scotland and highlights their contribution to Scotland’s history.
Van Gogh Alive
Van Gogh Alive, the most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience in the world, makes its hotly anticipated debut in Edinburgh in 2022 for an exclusive four month run!
Wildlife Art Exhibition - Kittie Jones & Wynona Legg
A joint exhibition by experienced wildlife artists Kittie Jones and Wynona Legg is on now at the Scottish Ornithologists Club, Aberlady.
Workshop: Selected Prints From the EP Archive
This exhibition across Gallery 1 and 2 brings together prints of all forms with archival material from the Edinburgh Printmakers' collection.
XO at Subway Cowgate
Keep your mid-week chill with a mellow blend of Commercial, House and R&B at Subway Cowgate!
Events in Fife
Exhibition: When It Rains, We Harvest: Cuando Llueve, Cosechamos
This exhibition will explore how the desert communities of northern Peru have adapted to the impact of El Niño, the shifting band of warm ocean found on the Pacific coast of South America.
Guided Walks Of The Old Course
Join an expert guide on a tour of the world's most famous golf course. Walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links.
Here Comes the Sun
Join us at St Andrews Botanic Garden on the May Bank Holiday (Monday 2nd May) to plant sunflowers as part of our sunflower wall!
Oliver’s Army Assistance and Therapy Dogs - Mental Health Drop In
Oliver’s Army Assistance and Therapy Dogs have started mental health drop in sessions every Friday at Crosshill Business Centre, Lochgelly.
Oliver’s Army Assistance and Therapy Dogs Kids Club
The Oliver’s Army Assistance and Therapy Dogs Saturday Kids Club is for families to have a safe environment to have some fun, so why not pop in and say hello!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands
Kirklands, built in 1832, has a walled garden, terraces, woodland garden and over the bridge there is 20 acres of woodland with a pathway by the burn.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Flisk
The spectacular views over Fife to Perthshire and Angus and the large flooded quarry full of fish, planted with impressive marginals, make the garden at South Flisk very special in the area.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Tower
Set on a hill, this one-acre Edwardian landscaped garden has panoramic views over the River Tay.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill
Willowhill is an evolving three-acre garden with a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect all season.
Events in Lanarkshire
Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions every Monday during term time!
Drawing On Green Spaces Exhibition
The Drawing On Green Spaces Exhibition at Low Parks Museum showcases an intriguing variety of beautiful art works inspired by the natural history of Neilsland and Earnock community woodlands!
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
John Muir Award
Learn new skills and nature-based knowledge each Monday whilst achieving a John Muir Explorer Award!
Love to Ride South Lanarkshire - Bike Month Challenge
The free, online, cycling community platform Love to Ride South Lanarkshire is holding a Bike Month Challenge during May encouraging locals to get on their bike!
Reimagining Hamilton Mausoleum
Architects were invited to design their vision for Hamilton's most famous landmark, the Mausoleum, now you have the opportunity to view these entries at this special exhibition at Low Parks Museum!
The Flourish - A Celebration Of All Things Orchard
Enjoy and exhibition of sketches and paintings through the seasons of a Clyde Valley Orchard by Ronnie Cruwys at The Tolbooth Lanark as part of The Flourish - A Celebration Of All Things Orchard!
The Path to Bluebell Wood
The Path to Bluebell Wood at Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum tells the personal journey of Ivy Wallace, author of the 'Pookie' and 'The Animal Shelf' series of children's books.
Trevor Smiths Family Funfair: Airdrie
The fantastic Trevor Smiths Family Funfair will be at Airdrie's Katherine Park between the 28th April and 15th May!
Waiting for the Magic - The Photography of Oscar Marzaroli
Street Level Photoworks bring their hugely popular exhibition 'Waiting for the Magic' featuring the work of documentary photographer Oscar Marzaroli to North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
A Paisley Kiss
Professional soloists and Amicus orchestra join Paisley Opera's full community chorus in a new production of Mascagni's romantic masterpiece Cavalleria Rusticana!
Introduction To Dressmaking
On this two day course with Thimbleberry Sewing you will learn everything you need to know to start your journey into dressmaking!
Magical Unicorn Hunt Self-led Activity For Families
Some magical unicorns have got lost on the RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, can you use your explorer skills to rescue them?
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
((Bounce)) Stirling
Come along to ((BOUNCE)) Stirling classes, it's making fitness fun and more accessible for everyone!
A Passion For Art by Matilda Hall
This exhibition featuring works from collections influenced by Matilda Hall, a collector and supporter of Scottish art for over fifty years.
Bannockburn House Guided History Tours
Take a tour of Bannockburn House, an historic category A-listed property, which has survived largely unchanged since the 17th century apart from a Victorian extension.
Lego Trail
Our exciting family trail now includes LEGO! Fun for all ages, can you find all of our LEGO Argylls hidden around the Museum's First Floor?
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle
Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.
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.
Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
Stirling Speakers - Find Your Voice!
Learn to speak with more confidence and effectiveness with your local Toastmasters Club, Stirling Speakers.
Watercolour Classes 2022
Join artist Clare Robinson for these Watercolour Classes at the lovely Lecropt Kirk Hall, Bridge of Allan!
Watercolour Virtual Classes
Join artist Clare Robinson on a Monday morning for these online Watercolour Classes!
Events in Other Areas
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