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History Events in Fife in August 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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Creative Coven: Voices & Visions of the WITCH

4th June 2025 - 11th August 2025

The Community Gallery at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries is thrilled to present Voices & Visions of the WITCH, a Visual and Literary Art Exhibition brought to you by Creative Coven.

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Lessons from Lake Malawi: Fisheries Governance in the Colonial Era

1st August 2025 - 12th October 2025

Discover the hidden history and complex legacies of colonial-era fisheries in Lake Malawi at this exhibition in The Scottish Fisheries Museum!

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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:

Nightlee: Escape from Alcatraz

Nightlee: Escape from Alcatraz

31st August 2025

The next Nightlee Night on Sunday 31st August will focus on the infamous Alcatraz Island and it's more daring escape.

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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:

Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

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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The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 7th August 2025 - 20th August 2025

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe as three expert magicians illustrate Lauriston Castle’s intriguing past with magic, illusions and sleight-of-hand!

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Dear Library

Dear Library

20th June 2025 - 18th April 2026

To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.

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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:

Moulsdale Foundation Museum Open Day

Moulsdale Foundation Museum Open Day

31st August 2025

The Moulsdale Foundation are thrilled to announce their monthly Open Days at their classic and performance car and motorbike museum, home to Scotland's largest classic car and motorbike collection!

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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition

24th July 2025 - 26th October 2025

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, a spectacular hi-tech experience will open its doors at SEC Glasgow on Thursday 24th July, following a sell-out 14-week run in London!

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Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Walking Tour

Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Walking Tour

Selected dates between 19th April 2025 - 27th September 2025

Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!

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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:

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 22nd November 2025

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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Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair

Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair

9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

Come along to Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August for the annual Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair!

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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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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:

Sma’ Shot Cottages

Sma’ Shot Cottages

Selected dates between 2nd April 2025 - 27th September 2025

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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Paisley Rediscovered: The Recovery Series - The Bargarran Witchhunt

Paisley Rediscovered: The Recovery Series - The Bargarran Witchhunt

26th August 2025

Paisley Rediscovered: The Recovery Series is a set of Heritage talks looking at the town of Paisley, this talk takes a fresh look at The Bargarran Witchhunt.

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Family History Cafe: Paisley Poor Relief

Family History Cafe: Paisley Poor Relief

2nd August 2025

Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for the Family History Cafe and talk exploring Paisley Poor Relief from the Churches point of view.

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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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The Mysterious world of Runes

The Mysterious world of Runes

17th August 2025

Learn the mysterious ways of the ancient Nordic alphabet as we follow a trail through Mugdock Country Park on Sunday 17th August!

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Events in Other Areas

Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

30th August 2025 - 7th September 2025
Largs

The 2025 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 30th August and Sunday 7th September!

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Popular Events

Houseplant Market - St Andrews
The Houseplant Sale is returning to St Andrews! Taking place next to the Students' Association in St Mary's Car Park for 5 days from Saturday 6th to Wednesday 10th September!
Falkland Palace’s Halloween Trail
Get ready to explore the spooky Halloween Trail at Falkland Palace, it’s the perfect family day out – and even your four-legged friends are welcome!
Anster Nicht: Keeping Bees in North East Fife
Come along to Dreel Halls on Thursday 18th September for this talk by David Morland, from Fife Beekeepers Association!
The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland: Carnival at the Carnegie
Roll up for an afternoon of colour, celebration and musical joy as The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland returns to Carnegie Hall for their all-new spectacular: Carnival at the Carnegie!
Arts & Crafts Fayre
Come along to the first Arts and Crafts Fayre run by Fife Makers and Artists on 13th September at the Corn Exchange Cupar. A huge range of talented crafters will be showcasing their wares!

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Adam Smith Theatre Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline Carnegie Hall Corn Exchange Cupar Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy Lochgelly Centre PJ Molloys Rothes Halls Teasses Estate The Byre Theatre St Andrews