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History Events in Edinburgh on 28 September 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 26th January 2025

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

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

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!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

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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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral

10th December 2023 - 1st December 2024

Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!

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Daring & Delicious - Private Walking Tour

18th July 2024 - 27th October 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Come to wander through the secret alleyways of old Edinburgh - come to listen, come to share your own daring stories. This private tour is unmissable!

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Daring Women of Edinburgh - A Walking Tour of Our History

Selected dates between 19th July 2024 - 26th October 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Come on this walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!

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Doors Open Day: Adam Smith’s Panmure House

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024

Explore the historic Adam Smith's Panmure House in the heart of Edinburgh for Doors Open Day weekend in association with Scottish Civic Trust.

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Doors Open Days - East Lothian

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024
Various Locations East Lothian

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across East Lothian! This year's event will be held on 28th & 29th September!

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Doors Open Days - Edinburgh

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024
Various Locations 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 28rd & 29th!

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Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

15th August 2024 - 26th October 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Dive into Edinburgh's darker corners on a thrilling 2-hour walk exploring the city's most bone-chilling legends.

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Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 25th May 2024 - 28th September 2024

Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!

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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2025

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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Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion

7th June 2024 - 24th November 2024

A collection of Allan Ramsay’s portraits of women from NTS properties are brought together at the Georgian House for the first time.

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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition

9th November 2023 - 1st October 2024

Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.

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Scottish Geology Festival

1st September 2024 - 6th October 2024
Nationwide

Learn about the incredible stories hidden within Scotland's rocks when the Scottish Geology Festival returns for 2024 between September 1st and October 6th!

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Terror Walking Tour

12th August 2024 - 26th October 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Dare you join Auld Reekie Tours on a spine-chilling adventure beneath Edinburgh's streets?

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The Outlander 1 Day Experience

15th August 2024 - 26th October 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Embark on an epic adventure to the iconic backdrops of the beloved series Outlander on this 1 Day experience!

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Theravāda Buddhism

16th September 2024 - 12th January 2025

This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.

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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland

30th March 2024 - 30th April 2025

The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.

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Fayre Play
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Edinburgh Cocktail Week
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Chilcren's Classic Concerts

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:

Scottish Rocks, Minerals and Fossils at the Scottish Deer Centre and Wildlife Park

Scottish Rocks, Minerals and Fossils at the Scottish Deer Centre and Wildlife Park

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024

As part of this year’s Scottish Geology Festival, the Scottish Deer Centre and Wildlife Park will be holding a rock, mineral and fossil weekend on 28th & 29th September.

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Heritage Tour: East End of St Andrews

Heritage Tour: East End of St Andrews

Selected dates between 25th May 2024 - 28th September 2024

Enjoy a fascinating Heritage Tour of the East End of St Andrews and explore the rich history of this beautiful area with knowledgeable and local guides!

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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:

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

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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Carmunnock Heritage Trail

Carmunnock Heritage Trail

29th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

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 City Centre Walking Tour

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

13th January 2024 - 15th December 2024

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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History Events in Lanarkshire

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

Doors Open Days North Lanarkshire

Doors Open Days North Lanarkshire

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024

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 28th & 29th!

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Leadhills Miners Library

Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 29th September 2024

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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Hidden Gems: Unseen Objects of the Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum Collection

Hidden Gems: Unseen Objects of the Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum Collection

6th September 2024 - 13th October 2024

As part of Doors Open Month, Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum are showcasing some star objects as part of their FREE temporary exhibition, Hidden Gems.

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History Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Sma’ Shot Cottages

Sma’ Shot Cottages

Selected dates between 1st April 2024 - 30th September 2024

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 Inverclyde

Doors Open Days Inverclyde

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Inverclyde! This year's event will be held on September 28th & 29th!

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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

Stirling Ghostwalk

5th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

10th February 2024 - 27th October 2024

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Events in Other Areas

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

28th December 2023 - 31st October 2024

Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!

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Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Open Pass Scotland
Edinburgh Dungeons
Parkdean
Kids Pass
National Trust
Rabbies

Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Makers Market The Lothians
Hilton Glasgow
Escape The Past
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Renfrewshire Council
Open Pass Scotland
Edinburgh Dungeons
Parkdean
Kids Pass
National Trust
Rabbies

Popular Events

Dusherra 2024
Dusherra, the flagship annual event of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum, returns on 19th October at the top of Calton Hill, marking its 30th anniversary!
A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns in October 2024.
Halloween Fireworks Nights
Conifox Adventure Park is back with a bang this autumn with their Halloween Fireworks Nights!
Gutscapes: Meditative Encounters with Microbial Messmates
Joana Formosinho and artists Baum and Leahy invite you into a meditative encounter with the wild landscapes inside your gut at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th November!
Missing Matter: Challenges and Approaches for a New Feminist Historical Recovery
Come along to the Institut Français d’Écosse for a series of conferences discussing feminist historiography.

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