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History Events in Fife in May 2025

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Events in Fife

St Andrews Memories

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 2nd December 2025

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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Classic Car Meet & Greet

Selected dates between 13th April 2025 - 12th October 2025

Join Fife Classic Car Group for these monthly classic car meet and greet events at Fife Heritage Railway in Leven!

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The Japanese Garden that Ella Grew

1st May 2025

Markinch Heritage Group are delighted to welcome Nicola Dibley on 1st May to regail us with the history of the Japanese Garden in Dollar.

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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: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past

Heritage Talk: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past

20th May 2025

Join Susan Hunter to hear the highlights of her long journey into local archaeology at Eastwood House on Tuesday 20th May.

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Heritage Course: House History: Delving Deeper

Heritage Course: House History: Delving Deeper

13th May 2025

This half day course is ideal for those who have completed House History for Beginners, or who already have some experience in house history research but would like to learn more.

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Heritage Course: Family History: Delving Deeper

Heritage Course: Family History: Delving Deeper

13th May 2025

This half day course is ideal for those who have completed Family History for Beginners, or who already have some experience in family history research but would like to learn more.

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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:

Policebox Museum

Policebox Museum

Selected dates between 19th March 2025 - 18th June 2025

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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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography

Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography

28th February 2025 - 7th September 2025

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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Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000

Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000

17th May 2025 - 12th October 2025

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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:

GAFAS: Betty Joel - Glamour and Innovation in 1930’s Design with Clive Stewart-Lockhart

GAFAS: Betty Joel - Glamour and Innovation in 1930’s Design with Clive Stewart-Lockhart

14th May 2025

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Clive Stewart-Lockhart on Betty Joel who ran one of the leading furniture and interior design companies in the inter war years in London.

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Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Selected dates between 7th January 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

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Illustrated/pictorial Glasgow

Illustrated/pictorial Glasgow

8th May 2025

Take a look at Glasgow through illustrations and photographs including the works of three artists / photographers.

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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:

Summerlee Museum Model Railway Show

Summerlee Museum Model Railway Show

31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025

The annual Summerlee Model Railway Show is being held on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June, come along and see model railway layouts, model vehicles and more!

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Leadhills Miners Library

Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 28th September 2025

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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In Livingstone’s Footsteps: A Discussion with the Author, Ben de Ponti

In Livingstone’s Footsteps: A Discussion with the Author, Ben de Ponti

14th May 2025

Join author of In Livingstone's Footsteps: Through The Heart Of Malawi, Ben de Ponti for this special talk and Q&A at David Livingstone Birthplace on Wednesday 14th May.

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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:

World War II Talk and Artefacts

World War II Talk and Artefacts

28th May 2025

Paisley Heritage are joined by Pete Scally at Whitehaugh Barracks on Wednesday 28th May for a talk on World War II.

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History Cafe: The Cotton Thread Mills Of Paisley

History Cafe: The Cotton Thread Mills Of Paisley

17th May 2025

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 17th May for their in-person History Cafe discussing The Cotton Thread Mills Of Paisley.

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Family History Cafe

Family History Cafe

3rd May 2025

Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for the Family History Cafe and talk about discovering ancestors in Paisley and Renfrewshire!

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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

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

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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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

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: Photography: A Victorian Sensation

Talks at The Smith: Photography: A Victorian Sensation

28th May 2025

Dr Morrison-Low will explore the nineteenth-century photographic collections held by the National Museums of Scotland and the impact photography had on the general public.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

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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Popular Events

Darren McElvar Solo
We are delighted to welcome guitarist and singer Darren McElvar back to The Harbour Bar on 3rd May!
Old Time Sailors at Cambo
Back by popular demand, The Old Time Sailors return to Cambo with their family friendly evening of music, singing and dancing on Thursday 8th May!
The Ultimate Boyband Party Show
Grab ya girls and get ready for a concert experience you’ll never forget when The Ultimate Boyband Party Show comes to The Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline!
Kassidy
Scottish four-piece Kassidy have announced a date at PJ Molloys, Dunfermline on Wednesday 30th July.
Princess Proms
Calling all Princesses & Princes, the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline invites you to an enchanting concert singing the magical themes from your favourite Princess movies!

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