History events in Glasgow

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!

The Old Glasgow Club Talks

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

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!

Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

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

Carmunnock Heritage Trail

Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!

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!

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!

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!

Historic Tours of Glasgow University

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

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!

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!

Harbour and Horizon Exhibition

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

Specialist Tour: Ship Models in Detail

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.

Specialist Tour: An Hour with the Four

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!

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!

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.

Specialist Tour: African Women, Myth and Material Memory

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!

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

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

Kelvingrove Celebrates RSA200

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!

Monkland & Kirkintilloch - Scotland’s First Modern Railway

All aboard and celebrate 200 years of Scottish rail history with a brilliant, family-friendly exhibition telling the story of the Monkland & Kirkintilloch Railway at the Auld Kirk Museum!

Telling Glasgow’s Stories: A Workshop With Allison Galbraith

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

Glasgow Theatre & Entertainment Tour

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!

Play Across Time: A Night of Scottish Game History

Join The ARC for a night exploring the history of Scottish games and gaming through an exciting programme of interactive activity!

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!

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

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.

Fossil Grove Open Day

Fossil Grove in Victoria Park, Glasgow houses a unique collection of fossil trees, formed 330 million years ago, come see for yourself at one of their monthly open day events!

Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Scotland Beneath The Surface

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'.

Specialist Tour: Sails vs. Rails

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!

Specialist Tour: The Silk Road between Japan and Glasgow

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!

Specialist Tour: Aubrey Williams - Centenary Talk

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.

Specialist Tour: Arms and Armour

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

Specialist Tour: Bill and Ben - Two Glasgow Icons

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

Specialist Tour: The Secrets of Lacquer and Cinnabar

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!

Specialist Tour: Remembering King Charles II

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.

Mary Beard - The Secret Histories of Ancient Rome

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.

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

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.

Uncovering Ancient Egypt With Bettany Hughes

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!

Specialist Tour: From Hagstones to Hopkins - Magic and Witchcraft

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.

Specialist Tour: World Aids Day - Collection In Focus

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.

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!

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!

Uncover local secrets on this 1.5-hour detective trail through Stamperland and Netherlee as expert Stuart Nisbet brings local history to life!

Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!

Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out during the Easter Holidays and experience the UK's No.1 Attraction for yourself!

Join Professor Jane Geddes at Dovecot Studios on Saturday 9th May for a brilliant look at the Bayeux Tapestry, exploring the everyday lives of the stitchers!

Dive into Scotland's epic past at Unearthed, a family-friendly exhibition featuring fossil fish, Viking jewels, and hands-on fun from dig pits to puppet films!

Town and gown unite each April for the Kate Kennedy Spring Procession - a joyful, costumed celebration of St Andrews' rich tapestry, with over 150 symbols of local and global heritage!

If you would like to explore Crail and learn more of the Burgh's long history join the team at Crail Museum for one of their Guided Walks!

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.

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

Enjoy the Rutherglen 900 celebrations with a tour across the whole of Rutherglen from Farmecross to Cathkin on a bespoke Heritage Bus this June!

Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 4th July!

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!

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.

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

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!

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

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!