History Events in Edinburgh on 31 October 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Dear Library
To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.
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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour
This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Family Learning Festival at Museum on the Mound
Join us at the Museum on the Mound throughout the Family Learning Festival for fun, free family-friendly activities, trails and handling tables!
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Innovations & Inventions Tour
Join The Lost Close for this Innovations & Inventions Tour and learn just how much Scotland has brought to the world!
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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Mary Shelley’s Monster
Storm clouds gather over Edinburgh this autumn as Mary Shelley’s Monster rises at The Edinburgh Dungeon from 11th October - 2nd November!
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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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Resistance
Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
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Witches or Healers
Hear the story of Agnes Sampson, a woman accused of witchcraft and discover the scents of some of the herbs Agnes would have been familiar with as she worked as a local healer.
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History Events in East Renfrewshire
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: The Dark Side Walking Tour
Back for its fourth year, uncover St Andrews' deepest secrets and darkest skeletons on this 1.5 hour tour run by Walking Tours in St Andrews this Halloween!
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Steaming Ahead : How the Railways Changed the Fish we Eat
In this 200th anniversary year of commercial rail travel in the UK, we take the opportunity to look at the wide-ranging impacts of these technologies on a particular industry – fishing.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
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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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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How To Kill A Witch: A Guide For The Patriarchy
Join founders of the Witches of Scotland campaign, Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi, as they discuss their book, How to Kill a Witch, A Guide for the Patriarchy at Merchants House of Glasgow.
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History Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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
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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Remembered: 80 years since the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
In the 80th year since the bombing, the University of Stirling is hosting an exhibition from the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims.
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Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour
Back for the fourth year, come and explore the dark history of Stirling this Halloween with Walking Tours In Stirling!
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