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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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An Introduction to Ice Age Art

15th January 2026

Paul Bahn gives this lecture on the main techniques employed, the pigments, the lighting methods and some of the reasons why this art corpus comprises some of the greatest imagery ever produced.

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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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Portraits in Stone: The Great Cathedrals

19th February 2026

This lecture by Mark Cottle, follows the evolution of cathedral building with particular reference to structural and aesthetic details together with the fascinating figures and events behind them.

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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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David Hockney - The Old Master of the Modern World

19th March 2026

This lecture, given by Douglas Skeggs, follows David Hockney’s career as an artist whose imagination has never faltered.

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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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Darren McGarvey - Trauma Industrial Complex

17th June 2026

Orwell Prize-winning author Darren McGarvey, AKA hip-hop artist Loki, offers a revealing, deeply personal exploration of the dangerous stories we tell ourselves about trauma.

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Brian Bilston: How To Lay An Egg with a Horse Inside

24th October 2026

Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as Brian Bilston takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day!

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John Lydon - I Could be Wrong, I Could be Right

11th November 2026

Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at The Albert Halls, Stirling on Wednesday 11th November!

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An Evening With Danny McNamara, from Embrace

27th March 2027

Embrace are celebrating their 30th anniversary and Danny McNamara will tour the UK for a special evening of tales about one of Britain’s best-loved bands.

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Talks And Lectures Events in East Renfrewshire

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Damian Hall - Running Forever

Damian Hall - Running Forever

6th May 2026

In his first theatre tour, Damian Hall will deliver stories of breaking long-distance running records and representing Great Britain, to running marathons dressed as a​ toilet and near-fatal mishaps

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Go West - We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories - An Intimate Evening With Singer Peter Cox

Go West - We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories - An Intimate Evening With Singer Peter Cox

16th October 2026

Best known as the lead vocalist of pop duo Go West, Peter Cox will look back on his stellar career that spanned four decades when he comes to Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 16th October!

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Simon Yates of Touching the Void

Simon Yates of Touching the Void

31st January 2026

Touching the Void mountaineer Simon Yates comes to Eastwood Park Theatre with more stories from the last decade... of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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An Evening with Val McDermid

An Evening with Val McDermid

11th February 2026

We are absolutely delighted to be hosting Val McDermid's Edinburgh launch of the latest Karen Pirie thriller, Silent Bones. Join us in welcoming the Quine of Crime to the Assembly Roxy!

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Ash Sarkar: In Conversation

Ash Sarkar: In Conversation

27th February 2026

Join political commentator Ash Sarkar at Assembly Roxy Edinburgh to discuss her explosive debut Minority Rule, which reveals how the collective power of ordinary people is under attack.

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Miriam’s Full English LIVE

Miriam’s Full English LIVE

6th October 2026

Join Miriam Margolyes OBE in conversation at the Edinburgh Playhouse for stories from her new book, naughty confessions, and a no-holds-barred Q&A where no question is off-limits!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

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Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

19th March 2026

Join Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews as he gives us an entertaining tour of new discoveries that have transformed what we know about medieval medicine!

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Dalgety Bay Astronomy Club: To Infinity & Slightly Beyond with Tom McCrorie

Dalgety Bay Astronomy Club: To Infinity & Slightly Beyond with Tom McCrorie

13th January 2026

Dalgety Bay Astronomy Club kick off 2026 with a big-bang on 13th January when they welcome renowned astrophotographer and creator of the PicAstro app - Tom McCrorie.

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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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Mary Beard - The Secret Histories of Ancient Rome

Mary Beard - The Secret Histories of Ancient Rome

11th October 2026

Renowned historian Mary Beard returns to the stage, stepping once more into the world of Ancient Rome — a civilisation whose stories still shape the way we see ourselves today.

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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 13th December 2026

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.

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Alasdair Whyte: Glasgow’s Gaelic Place Names

Alasdair Whyte: Glasgow’s Gaelic Place Names

18th March 2026

Join Dr Alasdair Whyte, Scottish Government Gaelic Ambassador of the Year 2019 and 2020 and Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, who will focus on the names of Glasgow's elevated places.

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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:

An Evening With Professor David Wilson

An Evening With Professor David Wilson

16th January 2026

Popular criminologist and media presenter Professor David Wilson returns to his childhood hometown of Carluke to discuss his latest book, A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders!

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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 14th January 2026 - 17th December 2026

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

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An Evening with Gregor Fisher

An Evening with Gregor Fisher

13th March 2026

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 13th March!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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Dark Sky Viewing Nights

Dark Sky Viewing Nights

Selected dates between 15th December 2025 - 23rd March 2026

Take a closer look at Renfrewshire's stunning night sky at a series of Dark Sky Viewing Nights led by Led by John Pressly, Science Curator at One Ren's Paisley Museum, and the Countryside Rangers!

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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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An Evening With Gregor Fisher

An Evening With Gregor Fisher

27th March 2026

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 27th March!

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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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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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