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Events in Stirling

Gnosis - A Free Course in Esoteric Self-Knowledge

Selected dates between 30th September 2025 - 28th April 2026

Gnosis Scotland is offering a free course in practical, esoteric Self-knowledge on Tuesdays at the Raploch Community Campus in Stirling.

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Scriever and Freens Tour: A Freendly Match wi Hamish McDonald

17th November 2025

Join us at Bridge of Allan Library on 17th November for Taylor Dyson, National Libraries of Scotland’s Scots Scriever for Dundee and Angus, and Scots poet Hamish MacDonald!

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An Evening with Author Fiona Gibson

20th November 2025

Join us at St Ninians Library on Thursday 20th November as we welcome bestselling rom-com author Fiona Gibson!

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Sixty Years On - Life in Britain as seen in 1960 films

20th November 2025

The Arts Society Stirling & Forth Valley presents this lecture on Life in Britain as seen in 1960 films at The Albert Halls on 20th November!

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An Evening with Polly Pullar: Wildlife Conservationist and Author

24th November 2025

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of Scotland’s most inspiring voices in conservation, renowned wildlife writer, naturalist, and photographer Polly Pullar!

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Anna Fleming: Time on Rock to the Bolivian Andes

10th December 2025

Writer and climber Anna Fleming shares the journey behind her acclaimed book Time on Rock, tracing her development as a climber on the diverse crags of the UK.

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From Dingley Dell to ‘A Christmas Carol’ - Charles Dickens & Christmas

11th December 2025

This talk at The Albert Halls ranges from Dickensian Christmas stories to Traditional Victoria Christmas activities and the inspiration for ghost stories at Christmas.

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Leo Houlding - Exposed

6th February 2026

Join legendary climber Leo Houlding for his next new show, Exposed, a gripping live experience with stunning visuals, film, and storytelling from the world’s wildest places.

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Alice Morrison: Crossing Saudi Arabia On Foot

11th February 2026

Alice Morrison shares stories of the people she encountered, a country fiercely proud of its past and optimistic about its future amid a cultural revolution, particularly regarding the role of women.

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Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

4th March 2026

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026. Join him at Macrobert Arts Centre on Wednesday 4th March!

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Paul Murton: Sarah Murray An 18th Century Traveller

11th March 2026

With documentary filmmaker and historian Paul Murton as our guide, Sarah Murray's extraordinary journey is brought vividly to life.

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Murder: A Search for the Truth (16+)

20th March 2026

International crime expert David Swindle brings his gripping live show Murder: A Search for the Truth to The Tolbooth Stirling on Friday 20th March!

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Kendal Mountain Tour 2026

25th March 2026

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Tolbooth Stirling on Wednesday 25th March!

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Adriana Brownlee - Death Zone

12th June 2026

Adriana Brownlee will take you on a journey through one of the most hostile environments in the world, and share stories of the highs and lows of her mountaineering journey.

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The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield

20th March 2027

The Stone Roses are one of the most iconic bands of the past 35 years, in this intimate show at The Albert Halls, their bassist Mani will reflect on the band who redefined the British music scene!

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Talks And Lectures Events in East Renfrewshire

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

The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield

The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield

21st March 2027

The Stone Roses are one of the most iconic bands of the past 35 years, in this intimate show at Eastwood Park Theatre, bassist Mani will reflect on the band who redefined the British music scene!

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An Evening With Neil Lancaster

An Evening With Neil Lancaster

18th November 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Neil Lancaster on Tuesday 18th November to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, When Shadows Fall.

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Adriana Brownlee - Death Zone

Adriana Brownlee - Death Zone

14th June 2026

Adriana Brownlee will take you on a journey through one of the most hostile environments in the world, and share stories of the highs and lows of her mountaineering journey.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described

Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

22nd November 2025

Join David Olusoga at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 22nd November as he uncovers the story of three firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors!

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Am I really home? A Journey Through the Literary Voices of Italian Scottish Women

Am I really home? A Journey Through the Literary Voices of Italian Scottish Women

25th November 2025

Through storytelling, poetry and prose, four widely published Italian Scottish women writers will describe their diverse journeys of navigating, rooting and belonging.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Jen Stout: Night Train to Odesa: A Scottish Journalist In Ukraine

Jen Stout: Night Train to Odesa: A Scottish Journalist In Ukraine

16th February 2026

Over the last three years of Russia's war against Ukraine, journalist and writer Jen Stout has brought the conflict home to readers in Scotland with her evocative firsthand reporting.

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St Andrews Memories

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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Laura Young: Talking Science and Taking Action

Laura Young: Talking Science and Taking Action

4th February 2026

Environmental scientist Laura Young shares what she's learned about bridging the gap between research and public understanding.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 6th November 2025 - 27th November 2025

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Rococo, the First Pop Art?

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Rococo, the First Pop Art?

17th June 2026

This talk may raise some eyebrows, but it is hoped that those who like Rococo might see Pop Art differently, and those who like Pop Art might look at Rococo again.

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An Audience with Charlie Lawson

An Audience with Charlie Lawson

12th December 2025

Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to Central Community Hall on Friday 12th December!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

John Power - Cast, The La’s, and Me

John Power - Cast, The La’s, and Me

24th April 2026

Liverpool singer-songwriter John Power will explore his extraordinary career in this acoustic-based show featuring hits alongside tales of the band's wild and successful Britpop years!

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It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

11th September 2026

Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle brings 'It's Not Where You Start', his most personal and powerful work, to Rutherglen Town Hall on Friday 11th September!

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Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Selected dates between 23rd January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

An Evening with Jeff Stelling

An Evening with Jeff Stelling

10th February 2026

Paisley Town Hall hosts an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years!

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Simon Yates of Touching the Void - Pleasure and Pain

Simon Yates of Touching the Void - Pleasure and Pain

1st February 2026

Touching the Void mountaineer Simon Yates returns to Beacon Arts Centre with more stories from the last decade... of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south!

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John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

12th November 2026

Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at Paisley Town Hall on Thursday 12th November!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 8th October 2025 - 24th June 2026

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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Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland

17th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025
Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2025 festival will be held between between the 17th and 23rd November!

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Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

26th November 2025

Geologist Luisa Hendry spends her time sharing this world in an understandable way through social media platforms and her geology tour company.

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Dawn Hollis: Mountains Before Mountaineering

Dawn Hollis: Mountains Before Mountaineering

28th January 2026

Dawn Hollis' talk tells a different story of intrepid travellers who climbed peaks and passes with fear and delight.

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John Goodlad: The Salt Roads

John Goodlad: The Salt Roads

25th February 2026

Based on his best-selling book The Salt Roads, John Goodlad tells the extraordinary story of how salt fish from Shetland became one of Europe's staple foods.

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Jack Capener: Living with the Last Inca

Jack Capener: Living with the Last Inca

25th March 2026

High in the Peruvian Andes, in a spectacular high-altitude landscape, earth worship and subsistence farming intermingle and the essence of an ancient way of living persists.

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Popular Events

New Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale
Come and visit Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale, the biggest and best car boot sale in the region, every Sunday - weather permitting... all welcome!
Santa’s Grotto
Step into the magic of Christmas and visit Santa in his Grotto this Christmas at Affinity Sterling Mills for Free!
An Evening with Polly Pullar: Wildlife Conservationist and Author
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of Scotland’s most inspiring voices in conservation, renowned wildlife writer, naturalist, and photographer Polly Pullar!
The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield
The Stone Roses are one of the most iconic bands of the past 35 years, in this intimate show at The Albert Halls, their bassist Mani will reflect on the band who redefined the British music scene!
Sea Glass Christmas Trees
Come along to Central Scotland School of Jewellery on 14th December for a fun and festive introduction to jewellery making, using foraged beach treasure to create your own sea glass Christmas Tree!

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