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Talks And Lectures events in Stirling

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Events in Stirling

Stargazing at Mugdock

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 21st March 2025

Learn some fascinating facts about space then search the skies for constellations and planets at Mugdock Country Park.

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Scotland’s National Hero

8th February 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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Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

22nd February 2025

Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with his biggest ever live tour. Join him at Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 22nd February!

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Only Here, Only Now: Tom Newlands

25th February 2025

Join us at Bridge of Allan Library as we chat to the new rising star of Scottish fiction, author Tom Newlands, about his debut novel 'Only Here, Only Now'!

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Forth Valley Celebrates Climate Action

26th February 2025

Join FEL Scotland at Victoria Hall Dunblane for an exciting day of inspiring talks, creative nature-based workshops, and connections as we celebrate local climate action and drive positive change!

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Talks at The Smith: University of Stirling Art Collection

26th February 2025

The University of Stirling Art Collection curators will introduce the magnificent collection of Scottish contemporary art that’s housed within the university’s modernist Pathfoot building.

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Amazing Life Gospel Choir - Free concert

1st March 2025

Join the Amazing Life Gospel Choir at the Albert Halls on Saturday 1st March for an unforgettable evening featuring special guest speaker Amy Orr-Ewing!

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Winter Talk: The Exploits of Lt Col Duncan Lorne Campbell MBE MC in World War 2

8th March 2025

Angus Campbell CVO, the son of Lt Col Duncan Campbell MBE MC, will give this talk on the exploits of his father in World War 2.

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Tom Bowser: A Sky Full of Kites

12th March 2025

Tom Bowser explores the past, present and future of kites in Scotland, & shares stories from the Argaty Red Kite project as part of Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People events.

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Alloa Women’s Festival

15th March 2025

Alloa Women's Festival, in celebration of International Women's Day, returns to Alloa Town Hall on Saturday 15th March!

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Talks at The Smith: Illuminating the Dark Ages: Old Kilmadock Pictish Cross Slab

26th March 2025

Dr Murray Cook gives this talk on the medieval cross slab discovered near Doune in 2020.

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An Evening with Jess Smith

15th April 2025

Join Waterstones Stirling at Dunblane Library on 15th April, where we are delighted to be hosting best selling Scottish author Jess Smith who will be discussing her wonderful new book, Button Bog!

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Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Writers: Lavinia Derwent

30th April 2025

Writer Adrian Ross gives this talk on children’s author and broadcaster Lavinia Derwent, who found huge success late in life, with memoirs about growing up on a farm in the Borders.

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Talks at The Smith: Photography: A Victorian Sensation

28th May 2025

Dr Morrison-Low will explore the nineteenth-century photographic collections held by the National Museums of Scotland and the impact photography had on the general public.

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Stewart Copeland – Have I Said Too Much

8th November 2025

In this fascinating "Evening With", Stewart Copeland will talk about his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer!

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Talks And Lectures Events in East Renfrewshire

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Lets Talk Menopause

Lets Talk Menopause

28th February 2025

A menopause awareness evening will be hosted at Whitecraigs Rugby Club on Friday 28th February, this will be an informal, informative evening covering all areas of the menopause.

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Heritage Talk: Slavery and the Local Area

Heritage Talk: Slavery and the Local Area

18th March 2025

Join local historian and author Stuart Nisbet for a heritage talk on Slavery and the Local Area at Eastwood House on Tuesday 18th March.

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Heritage Talk: The Life and Death of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham

Heritage Talk: The Life and Death of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham

5th March 2025

Join Tracy Harrison Butler at Eastwood House as she shares the story of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham, who fell victim to poisoning at the hands of Peter Walker in 1857.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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The Night Sky Show

The Night Sky Show

28th June 2025

The Night Sky Show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse to take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the cosmos!

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Conservation Hangar Talks

Conservation Hangar Talks

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Adam Frost

Adam Frost

26th October 2025

Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, is leaving the garden and heading back out on tour, with a date at Assembly Rooms!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

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An Evening with Celtic Legends

An Evening with Celtic Legends

28th March 2025

Enjoy an evening with Celtic Legends Tom Boyd, Frank McAvennie and Jackie McNamara at the Alhambra Theatre on Friday 28th March!

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Matthew Phillips: South Georgia: An Antarctic Island Paradise

Matthew Phillips: South Georgia: An Antarctic Island Paradise

17th March 2025

Photographer and adventurer Matthew Phillips tells his amazing tale of four years on the island working for the British Antarctic Survey.

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Shaun Ryder

Shaun Ryder

11th April 2025

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Rothes Halls on 11th April 2025!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow

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From the Dark Side to Riverside

From the Dark Side to Riverside

28th February 2025

Join transport curator Neil Johnson-Symington for an illustrated talk celebrating the impact a certain American epic space opera film had on Glasgow!

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Twilight Tour: Three Lost Buildings of Glasgow

Twilight Tour: Three Lost Buildings of Glasgow

30th April 2025

Hunterian curator Joseph Sharples will lead a Twilight Tour of a new Hunterian display in the Kelvin Hall Avenue, looking at three demolished Glasgow buildings and how we remember them.

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Wild Things: A Year of Wild Food and Medicine

Wild Things: A Year of Wild Food and Medicine

28th March 2025

Join community herbalist and foraging tutor, Catriona Gibson for this eight month exploration of wild medicinal and edible plants growing abundantly in and around Glasgow through the seasons.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire

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Hari Budha Magar - No Legs, No Limits

Hari Budha Magar - No Legs, No Limits

15th April 2025

From injured veteran to the world's first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest; Hari Budha Magar shares his inspiring journey at Cumbernauld Theatre!

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Antiques and a Little Bit of Nonsense

Antiques and a Little Bit of Nonsense

10th July 2025

Three of the country's favourite television personalities from the world of antiques entertain you with tales from the saleroom, television and beyond.

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Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples

Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples

20th November 2025

Emma Kenny's Killer Couples promises an evening filled with intrigue, psychological depth, and discussions that will linger long after the show ends at Lanark Memorial Hall!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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Scots Indie Writers Night

Scots Indie Writers Night

28th February 2025

Join Erskine Arts for an evening of insight and discussion with guest authors George Paterson, Peter Bennett & Seamus Connolly!

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Talk & Presentation: Paisley Punk Scene 1976-1982

Talk & Presentation: Paisley Punk Scene 1976-1982

13th March 2025

Join Elspeth Cherry and Neil McMcLean at Paisley Heritage for their fascinating talk and presentation all about the Paisley Punk scene from 1976-1982.

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Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival: Michael Hopcroft History Talk and Old Simon Church

Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival: Michael Hopcroft History Talk and Old Simon Church

15th March 2025

Michael Hopcroft will give a talk on the links of Lochwinnoch to the Caribbean and how it influenced the making of the village as part of Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

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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Mike Elm: Rolling with the Punctures

Mike Elm: Rolling with the Punctures

26th February 2025

Cycle adventurer Mike Elm shares a few tales of inspiring people, punctures, and some silly puns from his seven-month, 8,000km jaunt.

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Dr Adrian Webb: Churchill’s Secret Chart Makers

Dr Adrian Webb: Churchill’s Secret Chart Makers

26th March 2025

Author and researcher Adrian records the trials and tribulations of staff in the UK Hydrographic Department.

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Boswell Book Festival

Boswell Book Festival

9th May 2025 - 11th May 2025

Boswell Book Festival, the world's only festival of biography and memoir, comes to Dumfries House for 2025 between the 9th and 11th May!

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