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The Incredible and Unbelievable History of Gartmore

22nd January 2025

Join the Gartmore Heritage Society on Wednesday 22nd January and hear all about the incredible and unbelievable history of Gartmore!

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Talks at The Smith: The Throckmorton Letters: A Diplomat’s Despair

29th January 2025

Throckmorton’s letters from Edinburgh show a world controlled by fragile alliances, political intrigue and betrayal, telling the story of a kingdom on the brink of civil war.

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Stargazing at Mugdock

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 7th February 2025

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

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Winter Talk: Scotland’s Railways at War – 1914-18

8th February 2025

Colonel The Rev Gavin Douglas OBE will give this talk covering a snapshot of the Scottish Railway System during the 1914 - 1918 war.

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Lawson Wood: 60 Years Underwater

12th February 2025

Join underwater photographer Lawson Wood as he reflects on 60 years spent underwater as part of Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People events.

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Speakers from the Edge presents: Sean Conway – Endurance

19th February 2025

In ‘Endurance’, Sean Conway takes audiences on the journey, from miserable school portrait photographer, to world record holder!

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Meet the Makar

20th February 2025

Come along and join us at Central Library on 20th February as we introduce our new Stirling Makar - Kevin P. Gilday!

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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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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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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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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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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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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Selected dates between 16th January 2025 - 15th May 2025

The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!

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An Evening With Alex Gray

An Evening With Alex Gray

25th March 2025

Join the team at Waterstones Newton Mearns on Tuesday 25th March as they welcome bestselling crime novelist Alex Gray to discuss and sign copies of Acts Of Malice!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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An Evening With Sir Chris Hoy

An Evening With Sir Chris Hoy

1st April 2025

Don't miss this chance to hear fantastic stories from Sir Chris Hoy, the 11-time world champion and a six-time Olympic champion, at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 1st April!

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Weaving Colour: Ptolemy Mann at Dovecot

Weaving Colour: Ptolemy Mann at Dovecot

1st February 2025

Meet artist Ptolemy Mann in person at Dovecot on 1st February and discover her sensational approach to colour and painting on cloth!

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An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen

An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen

28th March 2025

Spend an evening with the Queen of History, Lucy Worsley, as she delves into the fascinating life of Jane Austen at the Assembly Rooms on 28th March!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

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An Evening with Paul Gascoigne

An Evening with Paul Gascoigne

4th October 2025

Join football icon Paul Gascoigne as he chats about his amazing career in football at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 4th October!

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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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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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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow

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Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Thrive Tour

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Thrive Tour

28th March 2025

In a world of conflicting information, Dr Rangan Chatterjee will captivate you throughout an evening of powerful storytelling and inspirational stories!

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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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The Other Side Of Hope: Celebrating Migrant Writers

The Other Side Of Hope: Celebrating Migrant Writers

23rd January 2025

The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall is delighted to present an afternoon of poetry and prose by Scotland-based migrant writers and the editors of 'the other side of hope'.

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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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SPRINGBOARD Local Assembly for Creative Climate Action

SPRINGBOARD Local Assembly for Creative Climate Action

20th February 2025

Join co-hosts Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub and North Lanarkshire Council/Arts to explore how you can embed creativity into local climate action through collaboration.

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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

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

David Hamilton On Kindness

David Hamilton On Kindness

6th February 2025

The Butterfly Room are joined for another Feel Good February evening by David Hamilton as he discusses the health benefits of kindness as explored in his latest book!

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Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - Robert Burns & Witches

Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - Robert Burns & Witches

30th January 2025

Join Paisley Heritage for their talk and presentation all about Robert Burns & Witches on Thursday 30th January!

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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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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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Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World

Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World

29th January 2025

In January 2022, young geographer Kirsty set sail from Antigua on board a 72ft sailing yacht bound for a circumnavigation of the world.

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Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

26th February 2025

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

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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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