History Events in Edinburgh in March 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland
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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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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Theravāda Buddhism
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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Arthur’s Amble
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 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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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition
Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.
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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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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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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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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History - Walking Tour
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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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
Discover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.
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Medical History Tours at The Real Mary King’s Close
Delve into the darkest days of Edinburgh’s history, the Plague outbreak of 1645, and discover how the city confronted this devastating epidemic on this new tour at The Real Mary King’s Close!
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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day!
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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
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Tour: The Hidden Women of St Cecilia’s Hall
Join us at St Cecilia’s Hall this Women's History Month for a curator-led tour of the museum, focussing on the hidden women behind the collection!
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Women’s History Month Talk with Susan Tomes
Join us at St Cecilia's Hall:this Women's History Month for, 'For You, Music Can be Only an Ornament' with historian Robert Philip and pianist Susan Tomes on 6th March!
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Palace Page Turners
Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These sessions will explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!
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Portobello Ghost Walk
Join John and Kerrie of North Edinburgh Nightmares for a suitable, fright-filled evening in Portobello, a Burgh of Edinburgh with a suitably historic and haunted history!
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Ethnogenesis and Kingship AD 300-900
This lecture on 13th March will draw on over ten years of excavations and survey in Northeast Scotland to put forward a new model for the development of kingship and the ethnogenesis of the Picts.
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Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks
Join us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!
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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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Bonnie Bunch O Roses
Join an esteemed line-up of tradition-bearers on an extraordinary journey.. to celebrate and honour the memory of one of Scotland's great balladeers, Jeannie Robertson (MBE), on her 50th Anniversary.
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Policebox Museum
Discover what life was like as a police officer in the past. Drop in and join the Edinburgh, Lothian and Border police historical society for a fascinating look back at policing!
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Fennell Lecture 2025
The 2025 Fennell Lecture will be given by Professor Eve Troutt Powell, University of Pennsylvania on Thursday 20th March.
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50th Anniversary Event: Women’s History Month - From Botanists to Suffragists
Join us for this special evening event, marking the 50th anniversary of the opening of The Georgian House and celebrating Women's History Month!
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A Story of Endeavour and Achievement
Come along and explore the rich history of one of Edinburgh’s oldest institutions, the majestic and iconic Merchants’ Hall, at this exhibition taking place from 24th to 28th March!
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Student Sessions: Curation and Conservation
Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 27th March for an exciting opportunity for students in arts, heritage and culture!
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Conservation Concerns for Photographic Exhibitions
Join Ashleigh Brown, Paper and Photographic Conservator, as she delves behind the scenes and shares insights into her role as a conservator preparing for a photographic exhibition.
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History Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Heritage Talk: Slavery and the Local Area
Join local historian and author Stuart Nisbet for a heritage talk on Slavery and the Local Area at Eastwood House on Tuesday 18th March.
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Heritage Talk: The Life and Death of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham
Join Tracy Harrison Butler at Eastwood House as she shares the story of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham, who fell victim to poisoning at the hands of Peter Walker in 1857.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
St Andrews Memories
Drop in to The R&A World Golf Museum and have a chat whilst looking at photographs, objects and film footage from our collections!
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St Monans : The Photography Village
The Scottish Fisheries Museum is delighted to have a selection of William Easton prints from St Monans Heritage Collection and a display of equipment from the Jim Mathew Camera Collection!
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Show and Tell: How Before and After Coal was made
Artist Nicky Bird and the National Galleries' outreach co-ordinator, Robin Baillie, discuss the role of the public Show and Tell workshops in capturing the stories of Fife's mining communities.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Housing and Health in Glasgow: A Journey Through Film
The impact of housing conditions on people's lives is explored in this specially curated screening and discussion at the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall.
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LGBT+ Tours at The Burrell Collection
Join curators at The Burrell Collection on a journey through the galleries uncovering hidden LGBTQ+ histories from their collection!
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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Guided Tours
On selected dates Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust are opening Bridgeton Garage for pre-booked guided tours!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Tracing Your Irish Ancestors
Don't miss this opportunity to gain the most valuable and updated information required to uncover your Irish past with renowned genealogist Chris Paton!
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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.
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Local History Fair
The Local History Fair, at Summerlee Museum on Saturday 22nd March, will appeal to everyone with an interest in family history and local heritage!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Discover Paisley & Renfrewshire History Cafe
The Discover Paisley & Renfrewshire History Cafe for March will explore Paisley's early thread industry.
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Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival: Michael Hopcroft History Talk and Old Simon Church
Michael Hopcroft will give a talk on the links of Lochwinnoch to the Caribbean and how it influenced the making of the village as part of Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival!
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Historical Paisley Walking Tour
Join local historian Graeme McCormick for a captivating 90-minute walking tour through the historic streets of Paisley town centre!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
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.
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Talks at The Smith: Illuminating the Dark Ages: Old Kilmadock Pictish Cross Slab
Dr Murray Cook gives this talk on the medieval cross slab discovered near Doune in 2020.
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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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Highlight Talks
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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Dean Castle Women’s History Tour
The month of March commemorates women's history and Dean Castle is ready to celebrate its own 'herstory' with this guided tour.
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The Alexander Fleming Story
Join Beith Cultural & Heritage Society for a talk on Alexander Fleming from Stuart Wilson at Beith Townhouse on Wednesday 19th March.
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