History Events in Fife in May 2024
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Events in 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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200 Years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Join Sheona Smith, who is closely associated with the Kinghorn Lifeboat Station, as she relates the story of the Institution over the 200 years of its history!
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St Andrews Memories Group at Scottish Fisheries Museum
St Andrews Memories Group invites you to come for a blether and share your memories of Fife fishing communities at the Scottish Fisheries Museum on 7th May.
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Arts Lecture - The Story of Jewellery in Scotland by Clare Blatherwick
The Arts Society Fife's art lecture on 14th May looks at the jewels of a nation and those in public and private collections, and in potrtais.
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Plant Sale at St Athernase Church in Leuchars
The Regeneration Fundraising Committee for St Athernase will be holding a plant sale at the church as well as offering free conducted tours of one of Scotland's architectural gems.
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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 Walk: Giffnock - Fire and Brimstone
Led by Dr. Stuart Nisbet as well as looking at Giffnock's Sandstone Quarries, this walk will tell the story of the hundreds of miners who worked coal from under much of Giffnock.
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Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Mines and Mysteries
Led by Dr. Stuart Nisbet this heritage walk will tell the story of how Giffnock's limestone and fireclay were quarried.
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Heritage Talk: Time Travel Under My Floorboards - Vikings To Victorians
Join Paul Noble on a time travelling journey from the vikings to the Victorians from objects he discovered in the crawl space under his house!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Journey to the Isles - Part of Tradfest 2024
A mesmerising glimpse into the landscapes, folktales and songs that inspired one of Scotland's great early collectors of traditional arts.
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A King’s Visit: George IV in Edinburgh
Join Emma Stead, Curator at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, to learn about George IV’s visit to Edinburgh in 1822.
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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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
East Park: 150th Anniversary Exhibition
This exhibition explores the long history of East Park through a series of never-before-seen photographs at Maryhill Burgh Halls!
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Glasgow Zine Fest: Paper, Ink, Press
You will learn about letterpress methods, both past and present, as well as having your own chance to set type, ink up and print a poster to take home.
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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!
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Second 50th Anniversary Talk - ‘Dead Interesting: A Whistlestop Tour of Scottish Graveyards’
Join Dr Susan Buckham, Honorary Research Fellow in History and Politics University of Stirling, for the second of five talks celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Museum of Lead Mining.
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Glitz and Glamour The Golden Age of Cinema in Scotland
This colourful exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre showcases artefacts from Scotland's largest cinema collection!
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BygoneCon
BygoneCon, South Lanarkshire's annual Heritage and Local History Convention, returns to Hamilton Town House Library on Saturday 11th May.
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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Sma’ Shot Cottages
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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Here's a selection of History Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Don Roberto & Scotland: International Perspectives
Enjoy a day of talks celebrating the life, travels and vision of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum!
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Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads
Dr Rush, a consultant during the restoration of the royal palace at Stirling Castle, introduces the cast of characters depicted in the Stirling Heads.
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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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History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour
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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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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