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History Events in Edinburgh in March 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Arthur’s Secrets
History

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 31st March 2026
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh East

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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Conservation Hangar Talks
History

Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026
National Museum of Flight Scotland, North Berwick

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Dear Library
History

Dear Library

20th June 2025 - 18th April 2026
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh Old Town

To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.

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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour
History

Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026
Barnton Bunker, Edinburgh West

Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!

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Giants
History

Giants

31st January 2026 - 14th September 2026
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Old Town

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland!

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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:

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

19th March 2026

Join Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews as he gives us an entertaining tour of new discoveries that have transformed what we know about medieval medicine!

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History Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC

Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC

Selected dates between 15th January 2025 - 23rd December 2026

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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The Old Glasgow Club Talks

The Old Glasgow Club Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 9th April 2026

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

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

18th March 2026

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

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History Events in Lanarkshire

History Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

History Events in Stirling

Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 8th October 2025 - 24th June 2026
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

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!

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Hilton Glasgow
WST
Salvation Army
Children's Classic Concerts
Kevin Quantum
Mowgli
The Chocolatarium

Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Tea Green
Wonder & Co
Hilton Glasgow
Go Ape
MNB
Escape The Past
Hilton Glasgow
WST
Salvation Army
Children's Classic Concerts
Kevin Quantum
Mowgli
The Chocolatarium

Popular Events

Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Coca Cola Christmas Truck Tour Edinburgh
Holidays are coming... the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour returns for Christmas 2025, kicking off with two stops in Edinburgh!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall