History Events in Glasgow in September 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kelvingrove Bites
Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
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Exhibition: Performing 19th Century Glasgow: Nation, Celebrity, Empire
The Mitchell Library presents an exhibition showcasing the city's vibrant theatrical culture between 1800 and 1900.
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History and Horror Ghost Hunts at Provan Hall
Join expert guides from History and Horror Tours for a night-time exploration of one Scotland's most haunted buildings, Provan Hall!
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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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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.
READ MOREDoors Open Days East Dunbartonshire
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across East Dunbartonshire! This year's event will be held on September 6th & 7th!
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Tramway Backstage: Historical Tours
Join a backstage tour of Tramway on Saturday 6th or Sunday 7th September and learn about the building's rich past and present!
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A Bird’s Eye View: An Immersive Journey Through 850 Years of Glasgow
Blending myth, memory, and plenty of Glaswegian gallusness, this immersive walking tour from Walking Tours In Glasgow swoops through 850 years of history!
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As part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations, Glasgow Life and Glasgow 850 have joined forces to bring you a 'Glasgow Through the Ages' Walking Tour!
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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!
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Steven Veerapen - Witches: A King’s Obsession
Join Provan Hall for a talk by acclaimed historian Steven Veerapen, who will be discussing the topic of his new book - Witches: A Kings Obsession!
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I shall call you crocus! The creative life force of Jessie Marion King
Join Alison Brown, Curator for European Decorative Art and Design for a store visit looking at Jessie Marion King's celebration of the natural world.
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Common Honesty: William Morris-related collections at the Mitchell Library
Highlighting the complete set of the Kelmscott Press, together with items from manuscript holdings & newspaper archive, join Mitchell Library for an exploration of William Morris-related collections.
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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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The Remarkable Rachel Ruysch: Curator and Painting Conservator Talk
This illustrated talk, given by Curator of European Art, Pippa Stephenson-Sit, explores an important, previously overlooked artist in light of this new exhibition.
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Doors Open Days: Lost Glasgow: Lost buildings
Join the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall for a talk and screening looking at the lost buildings of Glasgow as part of Doors Open Day and Glasgow 850.
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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: The Invention of British Art
Celebrated art historian and broadcaster Bendor Grosvenor comes to Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society to speak about his new book on British art through time.
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Taming Nature - The Flora and Fauna of the Glasgow Style
Join Alison Brown, Curator for European Decorative Art and Design 1851-present for an exploration of the abundant flora and fauna in the Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style Gallery.
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Twilight Tour: Made of Stone
Meet with Curator Jane Flint at Kelvin Hall to look at some of the range of worked stone objects in Glasgow Life Museums' Prehistoric Archaeology Collection.
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Doors Open Day: Behind The Scenes Centenary Tours
Celebrate the National Library of Scotland's centenary with a free 'behind the scenes' tour of Scotland’s moving image and sound archive at Kelvin Hall!
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Doors Open Days: Couper Institute
See behind the scenes of the historic Couper Institute in partnership with Glasgow Life as part of Doors Open Day 2025!
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Doors Open Days: Mitchell Library
As part of Doors Open Days, come along to hear about the Mitchell Library's fascinating history, explore its beautiful spaces, and discover some of the unique collections that make it so special.
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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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My Kingdom For A Horse! Arming Your Horse For Battle
Join Ralph Moffat, Curator of European Arms and Armour, to find out more about horses, their equipment, and their role in war.
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Truth To Nature: The Pre-Raphaelites and Scotland
Join Curator of British Art Jo Meacock to explore three paintings by Scottish artists influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites' radical new ideals about painting nature.
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Door Open Days: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow will be opening their doors to visitors to explore their beautiful rooms and learn about the history of medicine and surgery in Glasgow.
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Doors Open Days: Finding Glasgow - Kelvin Hall (re)collects
Join us at Kelvin Hall to discover Glasgow 850 through a series of talks, tours, films and conversations for Doors Open Day!
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Doors Open Days: Holmwood House
Discover Holmwood House Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic creation as part of Glasgow's Doors Open Days Festival 2025!
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Doors Open Days: Illuminating the Divine Tour
St Bride's has a fine collection of stunning church glass windows dating from the first half of the 20th century, find out all about them on this special tour as part of Doors Open Days 2025!
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Doors Open Days: King’s Theatre Glasgow Heritage Tour
Get a sneak peek behind the scenes and get to know the iconic King's Theatre like you've never before on this guided tour as part of Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival!
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Doors Open Days: Mackintosh at the Willow Guided Building Tours
Learn about the history and design of the original Willow Tea Rooms building, the restoration of this masterpiece, and the visionary Edwardian entrepreneur, Miss Kate Cranston on a guided tour!
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Doors Open Days: Tenement House
This is your chance to see inside of Glasgow's most loved tenement, An authentic time capsule of life in early 20th-century Glasgow, as part of Doors Open Days!
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Doors Open Days: Miss Cranston’s Classroom
Bring your family to Mackintosh at the Willow this Doors Open Days and get a taste of 1903 in this extra-special Living History experience!
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House Tour: Holmwood and ‘Greek’ Thomson’s Glasgow
Enjoy a special guided tour of Holmwood House as they host a unique weekend of events in celebration of the re-release of Guy McCrone's 'Wax Fruit' trilogy!
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Enjoy a special guided tour of Holmwood House as they host a unique weekend of events in celebration of the re-release of Guy McCrone's 'Wax Fruit' trilogy!
READ MORELife of Victorian Women: Talk & Tea-Tasting at Holmwood
Join us in the Drawing Room at Holmwood House where you will learn more about life as a woman in the Victorian era; the fashions, the rules, and the many expectations.
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Kelvingrove Museum of Empire
This tour led by Nelson Cummins, Curator of Legacies of Slavery and Empire will explore the history in the present day Kelvingrove through a tour of some of the current galleries and displays.
READ MOREThe World of ‘Wax Fruit’ at Holmwood
Forge your own path as you explore Holmwood House at your own pace. See for yourself the world of Wax Fruit up close within Holmwood’s historic walls.
READ MOREVictorian Dance Workshop at Holmwood
Whether you're a curious newcomer or a seasoned enthusiast, this Victorian Dance Workshop at Holmwood House promises a rich blend of dance, history, and fun.
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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:
Doors Open Days: Eastwood House - Guided Tours
To celebrate Doors Open Day 2025 and its theme of Architectural Heritage the team at Eastwood House are offering a truly unique opportunity to learn about this magnificent mansion house.
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Doors Open Days East Renfrewshire
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across East Renfrewshire! This year's event will be held on September 20th & 21st.
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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:
Doors Open Days - Edinburgh
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh! This year's event will be held on September 27th & 28th!
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Japan on Stage: An Introduction to Kabuki and Noh Theatre
Join Dr Helen Parker at Dovecot on 16th September as she offers an illustrated introduction to kabuki, a form of traditional Japanese drama!
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Women’s histories of HIV/AIDS in Scotland
Join Dr Hannah J. Elizabeth at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh to explore women’s experiences of HIV/AIDS care and activism in Scotland in the first few decades of the AIDS crisis.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
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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Doors Open Days - Fife West
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Fife. Check out this year's events in Fife West!
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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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
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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Doors Open Days North Lanarkshire
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across North Lanarkshire! This year's event will be held on September 13th & 14th!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
History Cafe: Open Discussion On Local History
Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 20th September for their in-person History Cafe.
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Sma’ Shot Cottages
The Sma' Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two distinct periods of Paisley's weaving history!
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Doors Open Days: Weavers Cottage
Take a journey back to a time when hand-woven textiles were the pride of Scotland's weaving industry when Weavers Cottage opens it's doors as part of Doors Open Days 2025!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
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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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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Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire
The 2025 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 30th August and Sunday 7th September!
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