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History events in Fife

View all the upcoming History events taking place throughout Fife below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

Events in Fife

Yellow Butterflies : The colourful character, costume and culture of Scotland’s Fishwives

11th November 2023 - 18th March 2024

This exhibition examines the roles of the fishwife in the Scottish fishing industry, exploring how these women and their labour was regarded, represented, censured and celebrated!

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Architecture on the Carpet

7th December 2023

Join Markinch Heritage Group on Thursday 7th December as Dakers Fleming takes us on a wonderful journey back to childhood and the toys we once played with before the invention of the computer!

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Arts Lecture - Winston Churchill: An Inspirational Life in Photographs, Words & Paintings by Mark Cottle

13th February 2024

The aim of this lecture on 13th February is to capture the richness and diversity of Winston Churchill's life and character.

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Arts Lecture - The Georgian Country House: Its Interior Decoration and Furnishings by Barbara Peacock

12th March 2024

This lecture on 12th March will trace the architectural development of the country house from the Baroque to the Palladian and will look at the paintings and sculptures.

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Arts Lecture - The Jacobites in Italy: The End of a Dream by Dr Patricia Andrew

9th April 2024

The Arts Society Fife's art lecture in April is given by Dr Patricia Andrew and looks at the Jacobite court in Italy!

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Arts Lecture - The Story of Jewellery in Scotland by Clare Blatherwick

14th May 2024

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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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: East Renfrewshire’s Place in Glasgow’s Calico Printing Industry

Heritage Talk: East Renfrewshire’s Place in Glasgow’s Calico Printing Industry

7th December 2023

Join Tracy Harrison Butler as she examines Glasgow's calico printers from the 1750s until 1931 and discusses East Renfrewshire's domination in the calico printing industry throughout that time.

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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 exclusive evening at Mary’s Court

An exclusive evening at Mary’s Court

8th December 2023

Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Mary Queen of Scots' birthday to explore life at Mary's court!

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Step Inside Abbey Strand

Step Inside Abbey Strand

30th November 2023

This St Andrew’s Day, step inside the beautifully conserved Abbey Strand Centre for special tours exploring five centuries of history.

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Vital Organs: A History of the World’s Most Famous Body Parts

Vital Organs: A History of the World’s Most Famous Body Parts

7th December 2023

Join the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for this Christmas Charity Lecture exploring some famous historical body parts, through the eyes of author Suzie Edge!

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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 2023 - 31st December 2024

Have fun discovering Glasgow with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt courtesy of Curious About!

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Glasgow Central Station Tours

Glasgow Central Station Tours

5th January 2023 - 31st December 2023

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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Stage and Screen: Designs from the James L Gordon Collection

Stage and Screen: Designs from the James L Gordon Collection

10th November 2023 - 25th February 2024

The Stage and Screen exhibition at The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, presents a stunning selection of set and costume designs from a major private collection!

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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:

National Treasure: South Lanarkshire’s Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition

National Treasure: South Lanarkshire’s Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition

10th June 2023 - 29th February 2024

National Treasure: South Lanarkshire's Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition showcases the famous stage performer's life and work, and his influence at the birth of the modern age of communication!

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Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold

Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold

18th November 2023 - 24th March 2024

Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold is an exhibition commemorating the Olympic Gold Medal won by a British curling team in Chamonix in 1924!

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Heritage Socials

Heritage Socials

Selected dates between 25th May 2023 - 30th November 2023

Join North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre for their Heritage Socials, short informal talks, tours and film screenings, with a chance to reminisce, socialise and find out more about the local heritage.

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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:

Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Artists: Bet Low

Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Artists: Bet Low

20th March 2024

Learn more about Bet Low’s art and life, in her centenary year, with Hildegarde Berwick, the former Fine and Applied Art Officer at Perth Museum and Art Gallery.

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Talks at The Smith: Grierson and McLaren: Film Pioneers

Talks at The Smith: Grierson and McLaren: Film Pioneers

28th February 2024

The University of Stirling Archivist introduces two Stirling-born filmmakers who were key figures in the evolution of cinema in the twentieth century.

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Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads

Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads

29th May 2024

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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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 13th September 2023 - 26th June 2024

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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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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Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

31st January 2024

Professor Charles Withers examines the achievements of Mungo Park and the many expeditions that followed him as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Popular Events

Girls’ Night Oot!
Join the girls on a hen night that you won't forget with a smash hit retro soundtrack when Girls' Night Oot comes to Rothes Halls on 29th June!
Falkland Late Night Christmas Markets
The annual Wednesday evening Falkland Late Night Market returns with an exciting collection of local makers, artists, crafters and bakers, plus brewers and distillers.
Ceilidh Dance with the Herculean Revival
Enjoy a crackin' good ceilidh to the acclaimed sound of The Herculean Revival at Letham Village Hall on Saturday 16th December!
Record Fair by The Vinyl Sessions
If you’re an avid record collector, or just starting out, come along and spend the afternoon (and evening) in good company, with good music with The Vinyl Sessions at The Foresters Arms!
John Bishop: Back At It
Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best - with a new UK stand-up tour for 2024 and brings it to The Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 7th September!

Popular Venues

Adam Smith Theatre Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline Carnegie Hall Rothes Halls The Byre Theatre St Andrews