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History events in Glasgow

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Events in Glasgow

Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC

Selected dates between 15th January 2025 - 23rd December 2026

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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Burrell Bites

Selected dates between 7th January 2026 - 16th December 2026

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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Carmunnock Heritage Trail

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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 Antiques and Fine Arts Society: 101 Years of the Scottish Colourists

20th May 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Alice Strang on 101 Years of the Scottish Colourists.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now

15th April 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Peter Trowles on Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: In Search Of Anne Of Cleves

18th March 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Dr Jonathan Foyle on Anne of Cleves.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Rococo, the First Pop Art?

17th June 2026

This talk may raise some eyebrows, but it is hoped that those who like Rococo might see Pop Art differently, and those who like Pop Art might look at Rococo again.

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Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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

10th January 2026 - 20th December 2026

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 Music City Tours: Merchant City Music Walking Tour

Selected dates between 4th April 2026 - 26th September 2026

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

Selected dates between 4th April 2026 - 26th September 2026

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 Necropolis Walking Tours

Selected dates between 20th December 2025 - 27th December 2026

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!

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Glasgow School of Art Archives & Collections Tour

Selected dates between 5th March 2026 - 3rd December 2026

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 Theatre & Entertainment Tour

Selected dates between 10th April 2026 - 26th September 2026
Glasgow City Centre

Enjoy an edifying, amusing and sensational walking tour of the entertainment and theatre history of Glasgow with Judith Bowers, founder of The Spirit of Glasgow Tour Company!

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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Super Sundays

Selected dates between 12th April 2026 - 2nd August 2026

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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Gothic Glasgow

Selected dates between 2nd January 2026 - 31st March 2026

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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Harbour and Horizon Exhibition

22nd January 2026 - 20th June 2026

Harbour and Horizon brings together artworks, historical photographs and artefacts from the last two centuries to the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton.

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Heritage Building Tours

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 14th March 2026

Learn about legendary productions, backstage innovations, and the community spirit that has defined the Citz on one of their regular Heritage Building Tours!

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Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Selected dates between 6th January 2026 - 20th December 2026

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

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Kelvingrove Bite - Cotton, Tartan and Fashion

13th March 2026

Join Curator of British Art Jo Meacock to hear more about this impressive coming-of-age portrait depicting the sons of cotton manufacturer James Dunlop and Mary Barr of Arthurlie House, Neilston.

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Kelvingrove Bite - Framing the Narrative: Restoring the Dunlop Family Portrait

27th March 2026

Join frame conservator Sophie Kostin at Kelvingrove as she gives a unique insight into the restoration of this intricately made and lovingly conserved Victorian artefact.

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Kelvingrove Celebrates RSA200

20th March 2026

To celebrate the Royal Scottish Academy's 200th birthday this year, join Curator of British Art Jo Meacock for a lively highlight tour of Kelvingrove, taking in key artworks by RSA notables!

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Making The Motet: From The 12th To The 21st Century

13th March 2026

Discover the evolution of the motet in person on a journey from 12th-century roots to modern hits it's a must for UK music lovers seeking a brilliant, harmony-filled adventure through time!

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Mary Beard - The Secret Histories of Ancient Rome

11th October 2026

Renowned historian Mary Beard returns to the stage, stepping once more into the world of Ancient Rome — a civilisation whose stories still shape the way we see ourselves today.

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Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Scotland Beneath The Surface

21st April 2026

Pollokshields Heritage hosts a range of talks, which explore history and heritage as well as arts and culture. Join them on April 21st for 'Scotland Beneath The Surface'.

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Specialist Tour: From Hagstones to Hopkins - Magic and Witchcraft

17th November 2026

Join outreach assistant and occult history researcher Molly Hughes, as she picks out several objects related to magic and witchcraft from the GMRC's expansive collection.

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Specialist Tour: African Women, Myth and Material Memory

17th March 2026

Join Lizzie Eidson at GMRC for an uplifting tour exploring the vibrant spiritual power and artistic legacy of African women, from historic wooden carvings to contemporary masterpieces!

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Specialist Tour: An Hour with the Four

Selected dates between 3rd March 2026 - 15th September 2026

Discover the brilliance of Glasgow Style icons 'The Four' on this vibrant, expert-led tour at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre... a must-see journey through exquisite designs that's sure to inspire!

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Specialist Tour: Arms and Armour

19th May 2026

Join Curator of European Arms and Armour, Ralph Moffat, to explore the fantastic collection housed at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre!

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Specialist Tour: Aubrey Williams - Centenary Talk

8th May 2026

Celebrate Aubrey Williams' centenary with this vibrant tour of his masterful abstract paintings, exploring how his canvases powerfully communicate complex histories through colour and texture.

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Specialist Tour: Bill and Ben - Two Glasgow Icons

21st July 2026

Join Glasgow Museums Resource Centre for this tour highlighting some of the collections around two Glasgow Legends, Billy Connolly and Benny Lynch!

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Specialist Tour: Black History Month - Aubrey Williams Centenary & Collecting

20th October 2026

Celebrate Aubrey Williams' centenary with this vibrant tour of his masterful abstract paintings, exploring how his canvases powerfully communicate complex histories through colour and texture.

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Specialist Tour: Remembering King Charles II

1st September 2026

This tour uses a life size portrait of King Charles II as monarch of Great Britain, made for Glasgow Town Council in 1677, to review his reign and presence and influences in Scotland.

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Specialist Tour: Sails vs. Rails

21st April 2026

Join this tour to be pulled in two directions - find out more about the Clyde's maritime and railway heritage through GMRC's model collections, share your own knowledge and have a little fun!

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Specialist Tour: Ship Models in Detail

Selected dates between 17th February 2026 - 3rd November 2026

Join this Specialist Tour of the Ship Model store at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre to see Clyde shipbuilding in miniature with a detailed look at liners, paddle steamers and battleships.

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Specialist Tour: The Caledonian Railway - Exploring The History Of One Of Scotland’s Great Railway Companies

7th July 2026

Discover the vibrant history of Scotland's iconic Caledonian Railway on this Specialist Tour at GMRC, featuring brilliant stories and hidden treasures from Bridge Street and St Rollox!

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Specialist Tour: The Secrets of Lacquer and Cinnabar

18th August 2026

Join Curator of East Asian Art Yupin Chung and Ann Ainsworth on intriguing tour looking at a selection of superb lacquer objects and cinnabar on Tuesday 18th August!

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Specialist Tour: The Silk Road between Japan and Glasgow

5th May 2026

Join Dr Yupin Chung, Curator of East Asian Art, on Tuesday 5th of May for a special tour looking at exquisite items from the 1878 Japanese Government Gift, including the fabulous collection of silk!

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Specialist Tour: World Aids Day - Collection In Focus

1st December 2026

1st December is World Aids Day join curator Katie Bruce to look at works from the modern and contemporary art collection which cover key activism and photographic campaigns to the present day.

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Telling Glasgow’s Stories: A Workshop With Allison Galbraith

24th March 2026

From folk tales to urban myths, hear Allison Galbraith tell some of Glasgow's most famous stories at the Mitchell Library, learn about oral tradition and have a go at crafting your own tale.

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The Old Glasgow Club Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 9th April 2026

The Old Glasgow Club hosts regular talks and occasional events for people interested in Glasgow, its environs, its history and its people!

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 5th March 2026 - 26th March 2026

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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Uncovering Ancient Egypt With Bettany Hughes

9th November 2026

Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughes as she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’

25th September 2025 - 1st September 2026

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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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 Screening - Made from Textiles & Giffnock Stone
19th May 2026

Join East Ren Heritage Service for an upbeat cinematic journey celebrating the area's rich heritage with Tom Marchant's fascinating films on local textile and stone industries at Eastwood House!

Heritage Class: The Story Of Clarkston: An Adventure in Time
12th March 2026

Join local historian Stuart Nisbet as he takes you on a detective trail exploring the origins of Clarkston, Stamperland and Netherlee, and the people who have lived there.

Heritage Screening - The Village that Disappeared
21st April 2026

Experience the nostalgic charm of Newton Mearns as Eastwood Theatre debuts Tom Marchant's heartfelt 25-year-old documentary in their brand-new cinema room on Tuesday 21st April!

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:
Explore Engineering Cruise
Selected dates between 19th July 2026 - 16th August 2026

Perfect for inquisitive minds of all ages, Maid of the Forth's Explore Engineering Cruise is the ultimate experience for bridge enthusiasts, engineering fans and families alike!

5 Mistakes That Changed History
6th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

From comedian and historian Paul Coulter comes 5 Mistakes That Changed History, a John Oliver-meets-Horrible Histories tour of five mistakes that impacted our world!

Spotlight Talk: Bloodletting
25th March 2026

Pop along to the Physicians' Gallery on Wednesday 25th March for a expert-led dive into the history of bloodletting and leeches!

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
Selected dates between 2nd March 2026 - 1st December 2026

Drop in to The R&A World Golf Museum and have a chat with staff and volunteers whilst looking at photographs, objects and film footage from their collections!

Curator’s Tour
Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 29th March 2026

Come along for a guided tour of St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden with Museum Manager / Curator Sam Walker and learns about the history of the house and it’s former occupants!

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine
19th March 2026

Join Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews as he gives us an entertaining tour of new discoveries that have transformed what we know about medieval medicine!

History Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Archaeology Weekend
25th July 2026 - 26th July 2026

Discover Scotland's hidden treasure at the National Museum of Rural Life's Archaeology Weekend, featuring the latest finds, hands-on metal detecting, and free sessions to assess your own treasures!

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour
Selected dates between 11th February 2026 - 25th November 2026

Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.

Ship Ahoy!
26th April 2026

Ship Ahoy! is an exciting and unique event from Scottish Maritime Heritage including displays of model ships, ship photographs and historic video footage, as well as displays of working model ships.

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:
Family History Cafe
Selected dates between 7th March 2026 - 6th June 2026

Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for their monthly Family History Cafe where you can kickstart your family tree research while supporting the Beatson Cancer Charity!

Local History Cafe
Selected dates between 21st March 2026 - 20th June 2026

Join Renfrewshire Heritage, from The Urban Historian, for their monthly Local History Cafe, perfect for anyone with an interest in Paisley and Renfrewshire history.

Heritage Buddies
1st March 2026 - 31st December 2027

Heritage Buddies - Where Buddies Rest: Stories Rise is a 2 year project being delivered by the Urban Historian funded by the Culture, Heritage & Events Fund from Renfrewshire Council.

History Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Ghostwalk
1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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!

200 Years of Scottish Railways Exhibition
11th May 2026 - 27th June 2026

Balfron Heritage Group and Balfron Library will host a FREE mini-exhibition in May and June, to mark 200 Years of Scottish Railways!

Scotland’s National Hero
7th February 2026 - 25th October 2026

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks
Selected dates between 7th January 2026 - 24th June 2026

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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Mother’s Day Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea
15th March 2026

Celebrate Mother's Day in timeless elegance with a guided tour of Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!

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Popular Events

A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
With wonderful musicals, hilarious comedies and revealing dramas, there is something for everyone to tuck into at A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor Glasgow - alongside pies and pints of course!
Glasgow St Patrick’s Festival Family Fun Day
Glasgow St Patrick's Festival, in conjunction with Tourism Ireland, brings their annual Family Fun Day celebration, full of music, song and dance, back to Merchant Square on Saturday 14th March!
Hand-building Foundation Course
Join Genuine Quirk tutor Bronwen Barnes-Archer at House of Toad for a structured 4-week hand-building ceramics course covering core techniques, a personal project and glazing - perfect for beginners!
Blochairn Car Boot Sale
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at Blochairn Car Boot Sale which is held every Sunday from 6am to 3pm!
Ruchill Park Spring Clean and Scavenger Hunt
Join the Family Volunteering Club at Ruchill Park on Sunday 22nd March for a fun family Spring Clean & Scavenger Hunt and take pride in caring for this much loved green space!

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