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Events in Glasgow on 17 April 2024

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Events in Glasgow

A Celebration of Life: Jo Sunshine Art Exhibition

1st February 2024 - 26th April 2024

Jo Sunshine, a partially sighted artist, will bring Skypark's walls to life as her 'shining' art exhibition gets underway in the business destination’s donated art gallery.

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season

19th February 2024 - 22nd June 2024

A Play, A Pie and A Pint's fabulous Spring Season features 18 wonderful new plays which will shine a spotlight emerging writers, many of whom have never written for them before!

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A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)

13th January 2024 - 14th December 2024

Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!

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Anna H Geerdes: Where Are We Looking

11th April 2024 - 4th May 2024

Compass Gallery is proud to present a new exhibition of powerful and compelling paintings by the artist Anna H. Geerdes.

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Beagles & Ramsay: NHOTB & RAD

14th October 2023 - 28th April 2024

The vast neo-classical space of GoMA will undergo a radical transformation as three new NHOTB & RAD fashion lines are unveiled this Autumn by creative directors Beagles & Ramsay!

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Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC

Selected dates between 15th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is home to over a million treasures, come and see for yourself on one of their regular Behind the Scenes Tours!

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Big Kid Circus: Glasgow East End

11th April 2024 - 21st April 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Glasgow Fort between Thursday 11th and Sunday 21st April!

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Black Edition: International Photography (Digital) Exhibition

13th April 2024 - 25th May 2024

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography presents a six week long exhibition called The Black Edition, themed on the colour black.

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Boat Trips Helensburgh

30th March 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Join Boat Trips Helensburgh for a tour of the Clyde Estuary, round the Sugar Boat Wreck, to the Holy Loch, up the River Clyde, and a variety of other places!

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Bonnie & Clyde The Musical

16th April 2024 - 20th April 2024

The West End smash-hit Bonnie & Clyde The Musical is set to hold-up Glasgow following two hell-raising seasons in London's West End!

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Burrell Bites

Selected dates between 10th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!

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Carmunnock Heritage Trail

29th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!

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Celtic Park Stadium Tour

1st January 2024 - 30th June 2024

Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.

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Chemical White Room Headline Showcase

17th April 2024

Night Owl Music Promotions & Management presents Chemical White Room, Crashkid, Skrap and 3 Out Of 4 live at Nice N Sleazy on Wednesday 17th April!

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Close to the Bone

17th April 2024 - 29th April 2024

An exhibition that showcases four patients undergoing treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer will soon be displayed at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

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Clyde Connections Exhibition

15th December 2023 - 1st May 2024

The display of ceramics, inspired by the River Clyde, has been created by veterans and members of the Erskine Reid Macewan Activities Centre (ERMAC).

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Colour: International Photography Exhibition

4th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, showcasing the theme Colour in photography at their exhibition space on High Street during April.

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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Dams To Darnley Health Walks

Selected dates between 3rd January 2024 - 18th December 2024

On Wednesday mornings join the Dams To Darnley Countryside Ranger for a health walk through the park leaving from Darnley Mill Car Park.

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Dinghy Sailing Evening Lessons

Selected dates between 15th April 2024 - 19th April 2024
Milngavie

Learn to sail or improve your skills on Bardowie Loch, with classes available for both children and adults from Clyde Cruising Club!

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Documentation of Dancing Wave: Longest Mural in Glasgow

20th January 2024 - 21st April 2024

This display at GoMA shows the processes and outcomes behind 'Dancing Wave', an impactful community art project along the River Clyde.

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DPerf: Monika Palšauskaitė

17th April 2024

Pianist Monika Palšauskaitė is joined by Petras Geniušas to play Olivier Messiaen's Visions de l’Amen.

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Dropout: Dimension 20

17th April 2024

Brennan and the Intrepid Heroes are bringing their first ever Dimension 20 Live tour to the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 17th April!

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East Park: 150th Anniversary Exhibition

6th October 2023 - 6th October 2024

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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Eastern Ground

25th March 2024 - 3rd May 2024

Glasgow City Heritage Trust are thrilled to announce that this spring they will be hosting the Eastern Ground exhibition at our offices on Bell Street.

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Everyone You Know

17th April 2024

English electronic indie hip-hop duo Rhys Kirkby-Cox and Harvey Kirkby AKA Everyone You Know have announced a show at SWG3 Glasgow on Wednesday 17th April!

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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

17th April 2024

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter at Arta Glasgow!

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Gin Tour and Tastings

6th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!

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Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society: Atkinson Grimshaw: Master of Moonlight

17th May 2023 - 17th May 2030

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Alexandra Epps, Accredited Art Society lecturer, on painter Atkinson Grimshaw.

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Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

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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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

13th January 2024 - 15th December 2024

This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!

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Glasgow City FC v Partick Thistle FC (SWPL - Women’s Football)

17th April 2024

Glasgow City FC, Scotland's top women's football team, take on Partick Thistle FC in the first derby match in the split!

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Glasgow Gathering of Quilters - Carolina Oneto’s Watercolor Quilt Workshop

17th April 2024

The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters is delighted to welcome International Textile artist, Carolina Oneto for this Watercolor Quilt Workshop!

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Glasgow Life Museums Annual Art Competition

19th March 2024 - 2nd June 2024
Various Locations Glasgow

Glasgow Life Museums' prestigious Annual Art Competition is open to children aged 3-18 who are invited to visit their museums to paint or draw!

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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

13th January 2024 - 15th December 2024
Glasgow City Centre

Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!

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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Glasgow

Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!

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Gothic Glasgow

Selected dates between 3rd April 2024 - 30th December 2024

Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!

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Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Selected dates between 5th January 2024 - 15th December 2024

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

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Josh Baulf & Friends

17th April 2024

After amassing millions of views worldwide Josh Baulf will take to multiple stages across the UK for a night of stand-up comedy, including The Stand Glasgow on Wednesday 17th April!

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Journey

Selected dates between 3rd January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Journey is one of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre's two shows. It features a wide selection of kinetic sculptures including the most recent works by Eduard Bersudsky made in Scotland.

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Just One More Laugh

Selected dates between 3rd April 2024 - 24th April 2024

Join Darren Connell, star of Scot squad and a veteran on the Scottish comedy circuit, as he hosts the most exciting lineup of new and professional talent each week at Blackfriars!

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Kelvin Hall Building Tour

Selected dates between 13th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Join the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!

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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

8th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail

28th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!

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Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market

Selected dates between 10th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market!

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Microwave & The Dirty Nil

17th April 2024

Don't miss this North American co-headliner featuring US indie/alt/post-hardcore champs, MICROWAVE, and Canadian alt/punk outfit, THE DIRTY NIL at Oran Mor Glasgow on Wednesday 17th April!

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Polmadie Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!

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Porij

17th April 2024

Manchester based quartet Porij are bringing their 'genre-splicing' sounds to King Tut's Glasgow on Wednesday 17th April!

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Portrait: International Photography Exhibition

4th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, showcasing Portraiture in photography at their exhibition space on High Street during April.

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Pottery Wheel: Fundamentals - 5 Week Course (Beginners)

Selected dates between 3rd April 2024 - 17th April 2024

Join The Craft Pottery Studio for their 5-week beginner pottery course focusing on wheel-thrown techniques... no prior experience needed!

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Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran: Idols of Mud and Water

24th November 2023 - 21st April 2024

Idols of Mud and Water is the first institutional solo exhibition in the UK and Europe for the Sydney-based artist, Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran.

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Seed Talks: The Epic History of Lord of the Rings

17th April 2024

Journey deep into Tolkien's imagination, from The Lord of the Ring's mythic roots to its enduring legacy at this special talk event at The Glee Club Glasgow!

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Someone Like You - The Adele Songbook

17th April 2024

Someone Like You - The Adele Songbook is an outstanding live concert performance featuring stunning vocals, a super-talented band and an incredible repertoire of all your favourite Adele hits!

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The George Ward Collection: Images of Old Maryhill

3rd February 2024 - 11th May 2024

The George Ward Collection exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls captures a Maryhill suspended in time, invoking nostalgia for a long-lost city landscape, along Maryhill Road and beyond.

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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour

8th January 2024 - 1st December 2024
Glasgow West End

Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!

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Thomas Wilson: The Greening Grey

2nd March 2024 - 18th April 2024

The Greening Grey, a new exhibition from Thomas Wilson at the Auld Kirk Museum, explores how nature finds hope and home – even in abandoned places.

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Westbourne Music: Andrew McTaggart and Andrew Forbes

17th April 2024

Baritone Andrew McTaggart and pianist Andrew Forbes will perform a varied programme of English songs inspired by folk traditions and the rich heritage of British poetry.

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White Edition: International Photography Exhibition

13th April 2024 - 25th May 2024

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography presents a six week long exhibition called The White Edition, themed on the colour white.

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Alpha Course

Alpha Course

Selected dates between 10th April 2024 - 19th June 2024

Barrhead and Neilston Churches of Scotland invite you to join them for Alpha... a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment.

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The Market Place Newton Mearns: Knit ‘n’ Chat

The Market Place Newton Mearns: Knit ‘n’ Chat

Selected dates between 16th January 2024 - 30th April 2024

Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? Come along to The Market Place Newton Mearns on a Tuesday or Wednesday for their Knit ‘n’ Chat group!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

8th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Coding After-School Club at The Pavilion, Myreside

Coding After-School Club at The Pavilion, Myreside

29th February 2024 - 27th June 2024

Code Cadets are looking for young tech minds to join their after-school coding club on Thursdays at The Pavilion, Myreside!

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Edinburgh Folk Club

Edinburgh Folk Club

7th February 2024 - 3rd July 2024

We've been the home of regular folk nights in the capital for 50 years. Join us every Wednesday night at 8pm. All welcome!

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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral

Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral

10th December 2023 - 1st December 2024

Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Flisk

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Flisk

1st April 2024 - 30th June 2024

The spectacular views over Fife to Perthshire and Angus and the large flooded quarry full of fish, planted with impressive marginals, make the garden at South Flisk very special in the area.

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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart

Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart

Selected dates between 13th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart, indoor and outdoor every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!

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Small Business Market

Small Business Market

29th March 2024 - 24th December 2024

Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Selected dates between 8th January 2024 - 30th December 2024

The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!

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Strange Horizons - Millie Frood

Strange Horizons - Millie Frood

3rd February 2024 - 6th May 2024

This exhibition brings together a collection of Millie Frood's work as well as oral history and objects from her life as an artist in Motherwell and beyond!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Sma’ Shot Cottages

Sma’ Shot Cottages

Selected dates between 1st April 2024 - 30th September 2024

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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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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Lochwinnoch Guitar Club

Lochwinnoch Guitar Club

17th April 2024

Starting on Wednesday 17th April, Lochwinnoch Guitar Club aims to bring young people together to learn, create and connect through popular rock/pop music!

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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Climate Action Hub Launch

Climate Action Hub Launch

17th April 2024

FEL Scotland is excited to invite you to our free Climate Action Hub Launch at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum on 17th April.

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Loch Ard Kayak Tours Full Day

Loch Ard Kayak Tours Full Day

6th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Visit sites of interest, explore and immersive in the natural beauty, learn the history on and around the Loch with the Loch Ard Adventure Centre!

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Loch Ard Kayak Tours Half Day

Loch Ard Kayak Tours Half Day

6th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Enjoy a tour of Loch Ard in Kayaks with a guide and instructor and immersive yourself in the natural beauty of the Loch!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 3rd April 2024 - 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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