History events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming History events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
Gun Salutes
Join us at Edinburgh Castle for a number of gun salutes throughout the year. Each gun salute, unless otherwise stated, takes place at 12 noon.
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Inspiring Walter Scott
On the 250th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott's birth, experience his novels through objects that inspired him.
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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!
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China: Through the Lens of John Thomson
The first Edinburgh exhibition devoted to the Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921) and his photography in China is on display at the James Watt Centre, Heriot Watt University.
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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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James VI and Witchcraft
Hear the story of Agnes Sampson, a woman from East Lothian, and discover the events which led to her being accused of witchcraft and questioned by the King himself.
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Visit the Best UK Attraction this October!
Step aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this October holidays to enjoy a day out with fun for all the family.
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Holyrood Herbs
This October half term join us on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays to discover how herbs have been used for centuries at the Palace of HolyroodHouse.
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Talking Statues Walking Tours
Explore the stories of people from history, immortalised (in bronze), but murky in people’s memories – a fighter, surgeon, scientist, philosopher, an explorer and a politician.
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Story Tours: Heart of Midlothian
Join storyteller James Spence and National Library of Scotland curator Ralph McLean on a journey around the closes and wynds of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
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The Literary Medium
Delve into the extra-ordinary stories of the best-selling books written over the Ouija Board, the ghosts sued for breach of contract and much more despite having been dead for over two centuries!
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Spooky History Live
Spooky History is a popular YouTube series that takes a look at the weird and paranormal, the creepy and cryptozoological, the spooky and the scary.
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NTS Lecture Series - Archaeological Study of the Glencoe Townships
Rediscovering the 17th and 18th century townships of Glencoe at this talk on 4th November at Gladstone's Land!
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Lecture: Distant lives: The Earliest Photographs of St Kilda
In 1860 Capt. F.W.L. Thomas sailed to St Kilda to take the first ever photographs of St Kilda. This is the story of the quest to give these St Kildans back their identity and to tell their story.
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Lecture: Enlightened Golfers
This talk given by Jim Scanlon, a member of Leith local history society and Leith Rules Golf Society, will explore the variety of notable people who have played golf on Leith Links.
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St Andrew’s Day: Scottish Signs and Symbols
Ahead of this St Andrew’s Day, discover the myths, legends and Royal stories behind several famous Scottish symbols, from thistles to unicorns!
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Up close: Holyrood Ordinal
The Holyrood Ordinal dates back to the fifteenth century. Discover this extraordinary Scottish liturgical manuscript up close for one day, with short talks from our curator.
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Lecture: Tokens of Festive Magic: The Victorian Christmas
Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb for an exploration of the 19th century Christmas through antique objects, many from her own collection which inspire her intricate etchings.
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Christmas at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots
Come and see the beautiful Christmas decorations at the Palace and step back in time to discover how Mary, Queen of Scots would have celebrated Christmas over 400 years ago.
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NTS Lecture Series - Renaissance Painted Decoration in the 21st Century
This lecture describes some recent discoveries of highly decorated interiors, as well as the challenges facing conservators in caring for and displaying these rare survivals in the 21st century.
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Lecture: Upstairs, Downstairs: Glamorous gowns to working dress
Vicky Garrington explores a variety of historic dress from a much-mended maid’s uniform of the early 20th century to a sumptuous 18th century silk dress scattered with tulips.
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Descriptive Tour for Visually Impaired Visitors of Lauriston Castle at Christmas
Join us online for a special Christmas Tour at Lauriston Castle specifically designed for visually impaired visitors.
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Nick Knowles and Neil Oliver – Does History Repeat Itself?
It is time to meet the common folk as Nick Knowles and Neil Oliver turn the spotlight on those who gave their all for the Britain, we know today.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Events in Fife
Loss + Resilience
This exhibition is a study in photography and film of the human stories underpinning Hull’s distant water trawling industry, its demise and legacy, by photographer and filmmaker Simon Sharp.
The Arts Society Fife Lectures
Check out The Arts Society Fife's online lectures taking place over the coming months where lecturers share their specialist knowledge on the arts!
Events in Glasgow
Curious About Glasgow
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 - 2 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!
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a Historic Tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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!
Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!
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!
The Lighthouse Building Tours
The Lighthouse hold tours every Saturday, they offer a great opportunity to learn about The Lighthouse building, but also about the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the city he was born in!
Welcome Back To Robert Burns: Forget The Biographies
On Wednesdays the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns, join them on October 27th for Welcome Back To Robert Burns!
Closing Event: Jos Treen
Jos Treen and the Maryhill Burgh Halls want to invite you to a small evening reception to celebrate the success of Jos' 'Glasgow 1978' exhibition!
Clydebuilt Festival
Back for a fourth year, the Clydebuilt Festival will return to the Riverside Museum and The Tall Ship at Riverside on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of September 2022!
Events in Lanarkshire
Chatelherault to Low Parks Heritage Trail
Explore the walking and cycling route between two of South Lanarkshire's historic buildings, enjoying local heritage, whilst benefitting your health and wellbeing!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Glenburn Heritage Group - Drop In Sessions
Glenburn Heritage Group are hosting weekly drop in sessions where they are inviting current or former residents of Glenburn to come along, chat about their memories and share old photographs!
Halloween Ghost Tour
Join Paisley Darkside Historical Walking Tours for one of their annual and ever popular Halloween Ghost Tours on Saturday 30th or Sunday 31st October!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Nick Knowles and Neil Oliver – Does History Repeat Itself? - CANCELLED
It is time to meet the common folk as Nick Knowles and Neil Oliver turn the spotlight on those who gave their all for the Britain, we know today.
Events in Other Areas
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