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
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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Edinburgh Castle Gun Salutes
Edinburgh Castle hold a number of gun salutes throughout the year to mark various special occasions!
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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
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!
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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!
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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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Arthur’s Adventure
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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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.
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Hopetoun Grounds Walk
Enjoy this Ranger-led walk at Hopetoun House will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.
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Arthur’s Amble - dog friendly
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Whisky Tasting & Tour
Exclusively on Fridays and Saturdays in May. Celebrate International Whisky Month with a crafted dram tasting and a unique tour at The Real Mary King's Close.
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William Morris in Fashion
This talk takes a light-hearted look at the dress of his family, friends and colleagues in artistic circles and the use of Morris furnishing fabrics for clothing around 1900 and in the 1960s.
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Coronation Day: Short talk
Join us at Palace of Holyroodhouse on Thursday 2nd June for short talks marking the anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation!
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Lecture Series June - Rebel Spirit
In this talk on 2nd June, Alex Thomson, whisky tourism professional, will explore the connections between Scotch Whisky and the Jacobites.
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Platinum Jubilee celebration
Celebrate the historic Platinum Jubilee at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with fun activities and special crafts for the whole family to enjoy.
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The Georgian House: Historical Wine Tasting
Succumb to the sensory wonders of the weird and marvellous wine creations forgotten through history as you join us in the Georgian House kitchen for this Historical Wine Tasting event!
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The Kingdom of Conifox
Conifox Adventure Park are calling all Knights and Princesses to join them for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrations, where they can enjoy a fun, interactive trail for all the family!
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Will Maclean: Points of Departure
The exhibition on Will Maclean, one of the outstanding artists of his generation, promises to be a rich visual feast for anyone with an interest in Scottish art and history.
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John Roy Stuart: The Bard of Culloden with Michael Nevin and Michael Fry
Who was John Roy Stuart? What is his poetic legacy? And what were his heroic deeds during the Rising of 1745? Join Michael Nevin and Michael Fry as they address these questions!
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Jacobite Occupation
Alan Breck's Regiment bring Jacobite reenactment to Gladstone's Land on Saturday 11th June.
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Edinburgh Pride: Anne Lister’s Edinburgh with Stef Lauer
Join Stef Lauer, founder of Anne Lister's Edinburgh walking tours, in the Georgian House Drawing Room for an evening of secret codes and stolen kisses as we hold our very first Pride event!
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Sextorical Lectures - Cotqueans, Domesticity & Edinburgh’s Queer Sites
This talk, at Gladstone's Land on 24th June, draws on a variety of primary materials to examine Queer domestic life in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life
Explore the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders.
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Spectacular Jousting
Hear the thunder of hooves and the clashing of lances at the annual jousting tournament at Linlithgow Palace on 2nd and 3rd July!
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Lecture Series July - Adventures in Banking
Join us at Gladstone's Land on 7th July and take a trip back in time to discover hidden stories of the early days of Bank of Scotland, and its extraordinary Head Office building on the Mound!
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Redcoats in Residence
Alan Breck's Regiment bring Jacobite reenactment to Gladstone's Land on 9th July. Reenactors will be in costume and character throughout the museum.
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Jubilee Jive Late
With performances, activities, short talks and more, celebrate a Platinum Jubilee Party at the home of Scottish Royalty this summer! Fifties frocks and fashions encouraged.
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Sextorical Lectures - Seduction, Scotland & the Law: A Special Relationship
Join Clement Knox, author of Strange Antics: A History of Seduction to find out more about seduction in 18th-century Scotland!
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Lecture Series August - Macbeth: A Usurper’s Fate
Historian Elizabeth Cory Lopez will delve into the roots of Macbeth, son of Findlay, and what his life, culture, reign and mythical legacy can tell us about the evolution of Scotland as a nation.
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Two Houses and a Castle Walk
Explore the links between three of West Lothian's historic properties on a Ranger-led guided walk between Hopetoun House, Blackness Castle and House of the Binns!
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Ron O’Donnell - Edinburgh: A Lost World
This exhibition displays a selection of photographs of forgotten Edinburgh interiors by Scottish artist Ron O’Donnell, documenting the dramatic shifts taken place in the capital over the years.
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Auld Reekie Retold
This exhibition at the City Art Centre marks the culmination of Auld Reekie Retold, the largest collections inventory project ever undertaken in the organisation’s history.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Events in Fife
Events in Glasgow
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!
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a Historic Tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!
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!
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!
Discover West End Walking Tour
Discover Glasgow's West End - let this fun and informal walking tour help you explore the best of the West End!
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!
Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City 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 Vintage Vehicle Trust Guided Tours
On selected dates Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust are opening Bridgeton Garage for pre-booked guided tours!
Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
Glasgow Musuems Resource Centre is home to over a million treasures, come and see for yourself on one of their regular Behind the Scenes Tours!
Theatre Royal Glasgow Building And Heritage Tour
This exceptional insight into the Theatre Royal Glasgow is your chance to get to know the building like you never have before and grab some historical facts along the way!
Wednesday Highlight Talks
On selected Wednesdays throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
Holmwood House Guided Tour
Join one of these new guided tours and learn more about the story of how Alexander Greek Thomson created his masterpiece of creativity and design at Holmwood at the end of the 19th century!
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!
Hope Floats - Skylark IX
Hope Floats is a travelling exhibition which reveals the twisting story of 'Dunkirk Little Ship' Skylark IX.
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Open Sundays
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public on selected Sundays throughout the year!
King’s Theatre Glasgow Building And Heritage Tour
This exceptional insight into the King's Theatre Glasgow is your chance to get to know the building like you never have before and grab some historical facts along the way!
My Life With My Father, George Orwell
The Scottish History Society is delighted to host a talk by Richard Blair, son of George Orwell, on his father, his life and his legacy.
The Rock of Ages
Join us at Dumbarton Castle to find out more about Norse history and Vikings during The Rock of Ages on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June!
Archaeology Scotland Field School: Investigating Cathkin Park: In Search of Scotland’s Footballing Heritage
Join Archaeology Scotland as they excavate one of Scotland's most iconic sporting sites, Cathkin Park, once home to Third Lanark AC, Queens Park FC and the Scottish National football team!
Bungo in the Back Lanes
The ever popular neighbourhood festival Bungo in the Back Lanes, hosted by The Strathbungo Society, returns on Saturday 18th June!
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!
GVVT Annual Open Weekend
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust's Annual Open Weekend returns for 2022 on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October!
Events in Lanarkshire
Hamilton Mausoleum Tour
Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.
Local History Day
Join David Livingstone Birthplace and a number of local history societies for a Local History Day on Saturday 28th May!
Summerlee Museum Model Railway Show
The annual Summerlee Model Railway Show is being held on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June, come along and see model railway layouts, model vehicles and more!
Glitz and Glamour The Golden Age of Cinema in Scotland
This colourful exhibition at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life showcases artefacts from Scotland's largest cinema collection!
Habitats and History at RSPB Baron’s Haugh
RSPB Baron's Haugh is a brilliant place for wildlife, but did you know it also has a fascinating history? Join this guided walk and hear about its historical delights!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Paisley Now & Then: Causeyside - Heritage Walk
Join The Urban Historian on 21st May for this heritage walk exploring the changes that have happen on Causeyside Street from the late 1800's into the early 1900's.
Beginners Genealogy Course
Join The Urban Historian for their new Beginners Genealogy course, starting on 1st June, and learn how to search and record your family history!
Sma’ Shot Day
Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 2nd July!
Renfrewshire Archaeology Course
Join The Urban Historian for their Renfrewshire Archaeology Course and look at the early history of the county of Renfrew through its surviving archaeology!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
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.
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.
British Sign Language Tours at Stirling Castle
Explore Stirling Castle with Deaf tour guide John Hay, whose BSL tour will be translated into English by an interpreter!
A Taste of Victory - Whisky Tasting and Immersive Experience
Join us at The Battle of Bannockburn on 24th June for an evening of whisky tasting with the experts from Woodwinters Wines & Whiskies followed by our immersive Experience!
In the Footsteps of Kings - Guided Tour of Bannockburn Battlefield
Follow our expert guides as they trace the events of Scotland’s most famous battle on this Guided Walking Tour of Bannockburn Battlefield on 26th June!
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