Events
Throughout the year we host a wide range of free and paid-for events at Provan Hall. From drop-in family fun to expert lectures, guided tours to ghost hunts and much more.
Haunted Provan Hall Evening Tour
For those who who are fascinated by both history and the supernatural, Provan Hall welcomes you to an evening where you'll be led by expert guides through the rooms of what is said to be one of Scotland's most haunted buildings.
Following sell-out tours in 2023 and 2024, this is the only summer evening haunted tour ahead of the autumn programme.
This tour will be led by the founders of History & Horror tours, who have guided people through some of Scotland's most haunted buildings - and few compare to Provan Hall
19 June, 8pm. Tickets are £20 and can be booked below.
COMING SOON
Witchcraft-ernoon at Provan Hall
To coincide with our exhibition exploring the Scottish Witch Trials, join us for an afternoon of delving into surprising stories from the 16th and 17th centuries, trying your hand at historic herbal recipes, making your own rowan cross and doing it all over tea (or coffee!) and cake.
In conversation event: SOLD OUT!
The Witches of Scotland at Provan Hall
Join The Witches of Scotland Podcast hosts Dr Zoe Venditozzi and Dr Claire Mitchell for a discussion and talk based on their new book How to Kill a Witch with author CJ Cooke in a unique venue at one of Glasgow's oldest houses, where a previous resident once tried to take a woman to trial for witchcraft.
Scotland's witch trials were some of the most deadly in Europe, with 4,000 accused and up to 2,500 executed. Through their podcast Zoe and Claire have been investigating why the witch trials had such a hold on Scotland, why women made up the majority of executions and how to get them justice almost 300 years after the last witch was burned at the stake in 1727. Their new book weaves together stories from court transcripts, witness accounts and the documents that sanctioned the hunts to tell a tragic tale of a monumental injustice.
They will be discussing this history with CJ Cooke, who has written 16 books including The Lighthouse Witches, which was nominated for an Edgar Award and an ITW Thriller Award, and is soon to be a major TV series produced by StudioCanal and The Picture Company, and The Book of Witching which was released in October 2024 to critical acclaim.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about one of the darkest periods of women's history in Scotland, hosted in a haunted 15th century fortified mansion house.
Tea and coffee are included with both ticket options
£10 for admission to the event or £30 for admission + book (a hardback copy of How to Kill a Witch)
Please note Provan Hall is not wheelchair accessible
Easter Activities 2025
5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 19 and 20 April
Join us throughout the Easter holidays for free, fun family activities.
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of April (11am-3pm) Witches Zine Making: Make your own magazine inspired by legends of Scottish witches.
Thursday 10th and Friday 11th of April (11am-3pm) Collage Crafts: Unleash your inner artist as you turn random materials into incredible creations.
Saturday 12th of April (11am-3pm) Medieval Day: Step back in time with crafts, trails and tales spanning the centuries.
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th of April (11am-3pm) Easter Crafts: Get hands-on with fun crafting activities
Sunday 20th of April (11am-1pm) Easter Egg Hunt: Can you find the hidden eggs around Provan Hall? If you can, there'll be a chocolate treat at the end...!
Provan Hall's Christmas Cracker
Saturday 21st December
Join us for some festive fun at Provan Hall!
Face painting, mulled witches brew workshop, Christmas trails and crafts.
Free and family friendly!
Drop-in between 11am and 3pm.
Scrooge at Provan Hall
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December
Join our walk-a-long theatre at Glasgow's oldest house for a unique Christmas experience.
Suitable for families with children aged 6+
Tickets are free and available on Eventbrite (click button below).
1 ticket admits 1 person.
These performances are granted supported by Glasgow City Area Partnership Award.
Saturday 26th October
An interactive walk-a-long theatre experience
Join Cranky Franky in a spooky journey through haunted Provan Hall, discovering clues to banish an ancient curse. Watch out for the witches who have been taunting Franky with their woes, wails and spells. Learn about the real witches of Scotland in this spellbinding journey through time.
- Suitable for families with children aged 6yrs+.
- Performances are approximately 30 minutes long.
- Performances include a walking trail through Provan Hall and may include flashing lights and jump scares.
Various performance times available.
This event is supported by the Glasgow City Council Area Partnership Award
Free!
Halloween Hoot 2024
Saturday 19th October 11am - 3pm
Our popular Halloween Hoot is back this year on Saturday 19th October. Spooky stories, face painting, Halloween crafts and ghostly trails. Free, drop in and family friendly!
Doors Open Day 2024 At Provan Hall
19th - 22nd September 2024
All free!
To book:
Building tours:
Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September 11am & 1pm
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 1pm
Witches Brew Tour (learn about the history of the local witch trials, forage for herbs and make your own potion):
Sunday 22nd September - 2pm (family friendly) and 4pm (adult only). Both sessions 90minutes.
To book, email info@provanhall.org
Drop-in:
Provan Hall open 10am - 4pm Thursday to Sunday
Spinning and weaving workshop:
Friday 20th September
11am - 3pm
Local history and reminiscence object handling:
Friday 20th September
11am - 3pm
Author Talk - True Crime author, Gary Knight delves into Scotland's dark history of 'cop killers' with his Fatal Duty book:
Saturday 21st September
2pm
Preloved book sale - Genres ranging from fiction, non-fiction, children and early years:
Saturday 21st September
11am - 3pm
365.000 €
Summer Holiday Events at Provan Hall
Fun for all the family!
We have a range of crafts and trails coming up during our general opening hours this summer and we have some larger scale events in the making. Join us for our three themed open days where you can create bug hotels, learn circus tricks, hear what a hurdy gurdy sounds like, make potions and much more!
All free!
Haunted Provan Hall Tour
Thursday 25th July 8pm - 10pm
History and Horrors Tours are back from April to October this year to lead us through the Haunted Provan Hall Tour.
Witchcraft, legends and perhaps the restless spirits of previous inhabitants. Are you brave enough to join us on a ghostly tour of Provan Hall?
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult (youngest admission is 12yrs+ with supervising adult).
For further details visit:
www.historyandhorrortours.com
£20pp
Psychic Night - 21st March 2024
Back by popular demand. George the Medium will be hosting a mediumship demonstration followed by a Q + A at Provan Hall on Thursday 21st March. Tea/coffee/hot chocolate included in fee and tickets can be found by clicking the link below.
Let's Talk History at Provan Hall
History Talk Series
Join us for a series of talks which explore the history and heritage of Glasgow and Scotland.
Tickets include tea/coffee refreshments.
Provan Hall Psychic Night
Thursday 25th January 7pm - 9pm
Join Glasgow's George the Medium for a night of spirtualism at Glasgow's oldest house. Mediumship demonstration and Q&A plus refreshments.
7pm - 9pm
Tickets: £22 + admin fee
Provan Hall Medieval Day
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st January 2024
We have our first family friendly event for 2024 on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st January. Discover how heavy chain mail is and design your own coat of arms at Provan Hall's medieval day. All free and family friendly.
Provan Hall's Christmas Twist
Sunday 17th December 11am - 3pm
Join our unique Christmas event with a spooky twist. Haunting yuletide tale, festive face painting, crafts and trails.
FREE festive fun for all the family (donations welcome).
No need to book. Drop in for some festive fun with a spooky twist!
Book Club at Glasgow's Oldest House
Sunday 26th November 2pm - 3.30pm
Free, no booking required
Join our book club in the unique venue of Glasgow's oldest house! Whether you're looking to share in your love of reading, finding some time for yourself or would like to start reading more, this group is for you! Come along to our first session on Sunday 26th November to choose the first book.
We aim to read one book per month. We read at our own pace throughout the month and meet at the end of the month to discuss.
For more information email info@provanhall.org
Provan Hall Ghost Hunt - Charity Fundraiser
Friday 24th November
Ghosts have been a hot topic with our visitors since we opened our doors again this summer so we dare you join our ghost hunt. The expert team from the notorious Bannockburn House are investigating on Friday 24th November. Join in to find out if Provan Hall really is haunted.
Back by popular demand!
9pm - 2am
Suitable for adults 18+
Tickets: £30pp
Let's Talk History at Provan Hall Oct to Dec 2023
We have a fantastic line up of history talks at Glasgow's oldest house. Join us for an evening discovering secret treasures of Glasgow and Scotland.
Book via our eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/provan-hall-community-management-trust-66034920223
Provan Hall's Halloween Hoot
Sunday 29th October
FREE family friendly activities on Sunday 29th October at Glasgow's oldest and (as they say) most haunted house!
Spooky stories*, face painting, slime making and spooky trails around the house.
Suitable for all ages!*
Drop in between 11am and 3pm.
Costumes encouraged!
Thank you to the William Syson Foundation for grant funding this spooktacular event.
**Spooky stories suitable for children aged 7+. We can only advise on appropriate ages and parent/guardians remain the judge on the suitability of their child taking part in this activity.
Provan Hall Ghost Hunt - Charity Fundraiser
Friday 13th October 9pm - 2am
Ghosts have been a hot topic with our visitors since we opened our doors again this summer so we dare you join our ghost hunt. The expert team from the notorious Bannockburn House are investigating on Friday 13th October. Join in to find out if Provan Hall really is haunted.
Friday 13th October (yes, we recognise the date. This is intentional! ;))
9pm - 2am
Suitable for adults 18+
Tickets: £30pp
Includes an interactive ghost hunt and séance. No Ouija boards will be used at this event under strict circumstances.
Tickets can be found at Eventbrite (link on button below).
Provan Hall Community Management Trust is an independent charity which operates and manages the medieval Provan Hall property. Fundraising events such as this help us to maintain Provan Hall while providing fun activities for our visitors.
History and Horror Tours Presents:
The Haunted Provan Hall Tour
Thursdays 12th, 19th, 26th and Tuesday 31st October
8pm - 10pm
12yrs+ (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Witchcraft, legends and perhaps the restless spirits of previous inhabitants. Are you brave enough to join us on a ghostly tour of Provan Hall?
For further details visit:
www.historyandhorrortours.com
Booking available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-haunted-provan-hall-tour-tickets-671668718217?aff=oddtdtcreator
Summer Open Days 2023
Come along to our family friendly open days this summer with lots of activities for all
Days
July:
Saturday 15th
Sunday 16th
Saturday 22nd
Sunday 23rd
Times
11am - 3pm
Activities
Bouncy castle
Storytelling
Arts and crafts
Building tours (2pm)
Venue features
Sensory packs
Quiet space
Accessible toilet
Parking
Child friendly area
Museum object handling
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