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History events in Fife

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Events in Fife

Gu’un the fish n’ that

5th January 2026 - 2nd March 2026

Gu’un the fish n’ that is an immersive sound installation by East Anglian based artist Beverley Carruthers, celebrating the migrant worker and their importance to the fishing industry.

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The Herring Year : Following the Fish, the Fleet and the Folk around the Coast

5th January 2026 - 2nd March 2026

Every year the shoals of herring moved around the coasts of Britain and every year an army of workers followed them. This exhibition, by local artist Jake Brown, illustrates the routes they took.

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Curator’s Tour

Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 29th March 2026

Come along for a guided tour of St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden with Museum Manager / Curator Sam Walker and learns about the history of the house and it’s former occupants!

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Anster Nicht: Finding the Fairy Queen's Voice

19th February 2026

For decades, an enigmatic figurehead, known as The Fairy Queen, has been displayed in the Scottish Fisheries Museum. But where did it come from, and what does it symbolise?

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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 East Renfrewshire

History Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

An Edinburgh Burns Night at The Real Mary King’s Close

An Edinburgh Burns Night at The Real Mary King’s Close

23rd January 2026 - 25th January 2026

Join us at The Real Mary King's Close for a unique Burns Night experience filled with poetry, history, Scottish dishes and Scotch whisky!

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Palace Page Turners

Palace Page Turners

Selected dates between 7th March 2026 - 5th December 2026

Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse... the Palace Page Turners sessions explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!

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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour

Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour

Selected dates between 12th December 2025 - 27th March 2026

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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History Events in Glasgow

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

Thompson150: Exhibition

Thompson150: Exhibition

Selected dates between 13th January 2026 - 22nd January 2026

This January Glasgow Life and The Mitchell Library are delighted to be hosting an exhibition by The Alexander Thomson Society marking the 150th anniversary of the death of Alexander 'Greek' Thomson.

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Heritage Building Tours

Heritage Building Tours

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 14th March 2026

Learn about legendary productions, backstage innovations, and the community spirit that has defined the Citz on one of their regular Heritage Building Tours!

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Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Scotland Beneath The Surface

Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Scotland Beneath The Surface

21st April 2026

Pollokshields Heritage hosts a range of talks, which explore history and heritage as well as arts and culture. Join them on April 21st for 'Scotland Beneath The Surface'.

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History Events in Lanarkshire

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:

Portraits in Stone: The Great Cathedrals

Portraits in Stone: The Great Cathedrals

19th February 2026

This lecture by Mark Cottle, follows the evolution of cathedral building with particular reference to structural and aesthetic details together with the fascinating figures and events behind them.

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Gartmore Heritage Society: The Adventure of Being Cunninghame Graham

Gartmore Heritage Society: The Adventure of Being Cunninghame Graham

21st January 2026

Come and hear the remarkable story of one of the most important and influential figures in Scottish History when Gartmore Heritage Society host their next event at the Black Bull Inn on January 21st.

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Celebrating International Womens Day

Celebrating International Womens Day

8th March 2026

Come along to Stirling Castle this international women's day to meet some of Scotland's most influential, powerful women as they wander around the Castle.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 7th January 2026 - 24th June 2026

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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Unleash your creativity this February by joining Beewild Blooms for their Spring workshop at Bowhouse on Saturday 14th or Sunday 15th February!
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Gu’un the fish n’ that
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