Welcome to Provan Hall House and Gardens
What's On
Events and exhibitions for all
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.
Free, fun and suitable for all ages
Big Days Out!
Each month we hold a free, themed drop-in day, giving people of all ages the change to discover something new and get hands-on with history, art and nature.
Time Travel: Renaissance Day
2 August 11:00 - 15:00
As part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations, be a time traveller and join our Renaissance Day this August, with medieval music, birds of prey, crafts and more!
FREE
Doors Open Days
18-21 September 10:00 - 16:00
Over four days we're offering exclusive tours and talks, creative workshops and family fun all aimed at giving your new insights into one of Glasgow's oldest buildings! Loom up Provan Hall at the Doors Open Days website.
FREE
Coming soon: Halloween Fun
Dates coming soon
Scotland's most haunted building is the place to get in the spooky mood for Halloween! We'll have special promenade performances and creative crafts to give you shoivers up your spine and a spring in your step!
Exhibition-inspired events
Folklore and Witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland
During the run of our current temporary exhibition, we are hosting expert lectures, 'in conversation' events with best-selling authors and creative workshops.
History of Witchcraft Lino Printing Workshop
22 August and 26 September 13:00 - 17:00, £20
Back by popular demand following a summer sell-out, discover the importance of woodcut printing in the history of witchcraft in Scotland as you create your own lino print in this workshop with artist Amelia Morgan.
Booking and further details here: 22 August and 26 September
Witches: A King's Obsession with Steven Veerapen
13 September, 14:00-15:00, £10 (or £28 including book)
Join acclaimed historian Steven Veerapen as he discusses his new book 'Witches: A King's Obsession', which explores King James VI & I's fascination with and fear of witchcraft. Steven will deliver a talk, take questions and do a book signing. Tea and coffee included.
Booking and further details here
Witchcrafternoon
Date TBC, £12
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 or charm and doing it all over tea (or coffee!) and cake.
A relaxing creative workshop for ages 16+.
Haunted Provan Hall
Ghost tours, talks and investigations
We partner with experts in the paranormal to deliver our ghost events. History & Horror Tours lead specialist tours of our buildings, revealing centuries of stories of spirits.
The Official Haunted Provan Hall Tour
Weekly from 7 August, 20:00 - 22:00, £22
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. Tours are weekly from August to October, and are led by expert guides from History & Horror Tours. An experience not to be missed!
Book here.
Paranormal Investigations
Private Hire
Provan Hall is popular with groups interested in the paranormal to undertake late night investigations. Renowned as a place with significant live spirit activity and a rich history, it has made for highly fruitful and memorable experiences.
These investigations can run until 2am, and involve the whole building, providing access to spaces not normally open to the public.
Contact info@provanhall.org to find out about prices and dates if your group is interested in booking.
In Search of Spirits: A Guide's Story
20 September, 14:00
Gary Knight has led groups through paranormal experiences in some of Scotland's most haunted buildings - now he shares his story in this exclusive afternoon talk.
This event is free as part of Doors Open Days - limited capacity, so reserve your space here.
Weekend family crafts
Crafts for kids at Provan Hall
Provan Hall is perfectly located for a great day out - historic rooms to explore, a vast walled garden, woodland and a park beyond, and plenty of cafes and shops just a short walk away. To make a weekend visit event better for families, we've got a free nature trail - produced by Seven Lochs Wetland Park - and we put on free, simple craft activities each Saturday and Sunday.
Magical Charms and Collages
24-25 July. 11:00-15:00, Free
Take inspiration from historic prints, flowers and magical creatures as you create your own collage or charm!
Medieval Banners
31 July-1 August, 11:00-15:00, Free
In the days before our big 'Time Travel: Medieval and Renaissance Day' on the 2nd of August, help make banners inspired by those from the 15th and early 16th centuries - and see them on display at Provan Hall.
Create a recipe for the Provan Book of Spells
8-9 August, 11:00-15:00, Free
Get creative as you take inspiraton from our witchcraft exhibition to make new pages for the Provan Book of Spells!