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Talks And Lectures events in Stirling

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Events in Stirling

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 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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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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Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Screening & Roundtable

8th May 2025

Join Creative Stirling on 8th May for a screening of Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, followed by a discussion on feminist media with film and media experts.

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George Buchanan, Pedagogue and ‘Prince of Poets’

8th May 2025

Come along to Legends at The Monument on 8th May for this lecture exploring George Buchanan’s dual legacy as a humanist poet and teacher, tracing his career and influence across 16th-c Europe!

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Forage to Fork: Natural cooking with Theo Chana

14th May 2025

Join MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Theo Chana as he shares how to forage and cook using natural ingredients to support sustainable, healthy living at Central Library Stirling on 14th May!

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Evening with Makar and Friends

15th May 2025

Join Stirling Makar Kevin P. Gilday and guests for a very lively evening of spoken word performance and conversation at Stirling University Library on 15th May!

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Fleapits, Jamjars, and Cushions on Seats Screening & Roundtable

15th May 2025

Join Creative Stirling on 15th May for an event centred around archives and moving image preservation, featuring a film screening and a post-screening roundtable.

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All of Us Strangers: Screening and Discussion

22nd May 2025

Come along to Creative Stirling on Thursday 22nd May for a free screening of Andrew Haigh's film All of Us Strangers (2024), followed by a post-screening discussion!

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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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Lord Provost Lecture

29th May 2025

The Lord Provost of Stirling, Elaine Watterson, is delighted to invite you to the 2025 Lord Provost Lecture on Thursday 29th May at Cowane's Hospital.

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I Saw the TV Glow: Screening and Discussion

12th June 2025

Come along to Creative Stirling on Thursday 12th June for a free screening of Jane Schoenbrun's film I Saw the TV Glow (2024), followed by a post-screening discussion!

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Loch Lomond Beaver Talk

14th June 2025

The Scottish Wild Beaver Group will be at Balmaha Visitor Centre on Saturday 14th June to give a free talk on Beavers!

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Brett Tippie – The Right Line

5th November 2025

Join Brett Tippie at The Albert Halls, Stirling on 5th November and hear stories of his wild and inspiring roller-coaster of a career!

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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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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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Heritage Talk: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past

Heritage Talk: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past

20th May 2025

Join Susan Hunter to hear the highlights of her long journey into local archaeology at Eastwood House on Tuesday 20th May.

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An Evening With Liam McIlvanney

An Evening With Liam McIlvanney

15th July 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Liam McIlvanney on Tuesday 15th July in The Primavera Bistro to celebrate the release of his newest book, The Good Father.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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An Evening with Ocean Vuong - The Emperor of Gladness

An Evening with Ocean Vuong - The Emperor of Gladness

8th September 2025

The Portobello Bookshop team are hosting an event with Ocean Vuong at the Assembly Rooms on Monday 8th September, for an evening of conversation about his second novel.

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Mac Talla Whisky Tasting and Cheese Pairings

Mac Talla Whisky Tasting and Cheese Pairings

30th May 2025

Come along to The Scottish Gantry in Edinburgh on Friday 30th May, as we welcoming Thomas from Mac Talla to our store for a sensational tasting evening with cheese pairings.

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Watt Whisky Tasting With Mark & Kate Watt

Watt Whisky Tasting With Mark & Kate Watt

23rd July 2025

Join much-loved ex-employee, Mark Watt and his wife Kate at Drinkmonger for a Watt Whisky Tasting on Wednesday 23rd July!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

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Celtic Legends - John Hartson & Chris Sutton

Celtic Legends - John Hartson & Chris Sutton

16th January 2026

Join Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton at the Adam Smith Theatre on Friday 16th January as they share their stories from their time at the club!

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Tim Peake Astronauts: the Quest To Explore Space

Tim Peake Astronauts: the Quest To Explore Space

4th September 2025

After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake brings his hugely anticipated new show, ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space! to The Alhambra Theatre!

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The Japanese Garden that Ella Grew

The Japanese Garden that Ella Grew

1st May 2025

Markinch Heritage Group are delighted to welcome Nicola Dibley on 1st May to regail us with the history of the Japanese Garden in Dollar.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow

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Votes, Voices & Freedom: Glasgow’s Women & The Slave Trade

Votes, Voices & Freedom: Glasgow’s Women & The Slave Trade

Selected dates between 10th May 2025 - 24th May 2025

Join Walking Tours in Glasgow for 'Votes, Voices & Freedom: Glasgow's Women & The Slave Trade' a special event walking tour for Glasgow's 850th birthday celebrations.

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Rangers Legends Live!

Rangers Legends Live!

12th May 2025

Amassing more than 900 appearances for Glasgow Rangers FC, six Rangers legends are coming to the Glasgow Pavilion to talk about their action-packed football careers!

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SALAD Sessions x Scotland Re:Design: From Paris with Love

SALAD Sessions x Scotland Re:Design: From Paris with Love

10th May 2025

Join SALAD Sessions x Scotland Re:Design From Paris with Love for a day of insight, inspiration and innovation in Scottish fashion!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire

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In Livingstone’s Footsteps: A Discussion with the Author, Ben de Ponti

In Livingstone’s Footsteps: A Discussion with the Author, Ben de Ponti

14th May 2025

Join author of In Livingstone's Footsteps: Through The Heart Of Malawi, Ben de Ponti for this special talk and Q&A at David Livingstone Birthplace on Wednesday 14th May.

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An Evening With Ricky Tomlinson

An Evening With Ricky Tomlinson

20th July 2025

Royle Family and Brookside star Ricky Tomlinson is coming to Condorrat Social Club for a fantastic event... An Evening With Ricky Tomlinson hosted by Asa Murphy!

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Adapting Our Homes For Climate Change

Adapting Our Homes For Climate Change

6th May 2025

Join Glasgow's retrofit co-operative to learn how to make your home more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

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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:

Paisley Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED

Paisley Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED

3rd May 2025

On Saturday 3rd May, join Paisley Heritage Group for an introductory talk and walk around of the Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood.

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World War II Talk and Artefacts

World War II Talk and Artefacts

28th May 2025

Paisley Heritage are joined by Pete Scally at Whitehaugh Barracks on Wednesday 28th May for a talk on World War II.

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Paisley & District U3A Talks: No Life Half Lived

Paisley & District U3A Talks: No Life Half Lived

1st May 2025

Anyone affected by chest, heart and stroke issues can tap into local support on Thursday 1st May at this free talk event hosted by Paisley & District U3A.

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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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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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A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

1st November 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Join the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum this November as they welcome a selection of authors in this celebration of Scottish literature!

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Popular Events

Strathcarron Singers 21st Anniversary Concert
The Strathcarron Singers invite you to their 21st Anniversary Concert on Sunday 18th May at The Albert Halls!
Big Summer Spectacular
Adventure Events Ltd is delighted to bring the Big Summer Spectacular to City Park Stirling on 28th & 29th June!
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Prepare yourself for an evening packed with laughter as we kick off a brand-new series showcasing the freshest stand-up comedy from Scotland and the UK’s rising stars at Stirling's iconic Tolbooth!
The VE Day 80 Celebration Concert and Dance
Get ready to party like it's 1945 in the magnificent setting of Stirling Castle's Great Hall, with big band 'That Swing Sensation' to mark VE Day!
Here Comes the Girls
Don’t miss out on this amazing tribute to some of the greatest female artists of all time at The Albert Halls on Thursday 4th September!

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