Talks And Lectures events in Stirling

Gnosis - A Free Course in Esoteric Self-Knowledge

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

Scotland’s National Hero

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

SSAFA Fundraising Talk: Conspiracy Theories

Join the Forth Valley Branch of SSAFA and Detective Superintendent Gary Dunnagan at Stirling Castle for this fundraising talk and learn about the wacky but troubling world of conspiracy theories!

Women in Drinks: Tipples, Talks & Tour

Don't miss Tipples, Talks and Tour at Stirling Distillery... an exclusive networking event for women who enjoy Scotland's vibrant food and drink scene!

Family and Friends of MS Community Afternoon Tea

Join the MS Society Scotland at the beautiful Callendar House for a relaxed afternoon tea designed for friends, family and carers of those living with MS!

Adriana Brownlee - Death Zone

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.

Darren McGarvey - Trauma Industrial Complex

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.

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

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!

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

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!

An Evening With Danny McNamara, from Embrace

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.

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!

Explore the history of Clarkston and Overlee on this engaging 1.5-hour guided heritage walk, perfect for uncovering the local detective trail of how the settlement grew!

Uncover local secrets on this 1.5-hour detective trail through Stamperland and Netherlee as expert Stuart Nisbet brings local history to life!

Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!

Wicked things are coming... Cinetopia x Leith Kino present Fiends in the Furrows, a brand new folk horror film festival, taking place in Leith between Thursday 23rd and Sunday 26th April!

Join Britain’s best-loved gardener Monty Don when he brings his brand-new show, celebrating his landmark book and BBC2 series, British Gardens, to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday April 25th!

Come along to St Andrews Botanic Garden on Saturday 16th May for Bioblitz, a free family-friendly a day of discovery and help search for wildlife across a range of habitats!

Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Darren McGarvey for a sold-out, razor-sharp live show and book signing exploring his gripping new release, Trauma Industrial Complex!

Join us at Carnegie Hall on 18th April for an afternoon with Doctor Who’s companion Ace, actor Sophie Aldred, to chat about her time on Doctor Who both classic and new.

Irvine Welsh is coming to Barras Art & Design in Glasgow on 24th April to chat about Trainspotting, The Acid House, Crime, Filth and plenty more!

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 The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd April!

Join David Olusoga at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 20th April as he uncovers the story of three firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors!

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!

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!

Following on from the nationwide sell-out success of Killer Couples, best-selling author, psychologist and leading crime commentator Emma Kenny returns to Lanark with a brand-new live show.

Join a host of big-name authors and personalities, celebrating life stories, as the Boswell Book Festival returns to Dumfries House, Ayrshire for 2026.

Experience the stirring true story of the Boswell's Galloping Farmers in Gallipoli through Sound Escape Theatre's six-part audio drama bringing Alexander Barclay's long-lost WWI memoir to life!

Experience the stirring true story of the Boswell's Galloping Farmers in Gallipoli through Sound Escape Theatre's six-part audio drama bringing Alexander Barclay's long-lost WWI memoir to life!

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!

Join The Ginger Cat for an evening with multi-award-winning author and GP, Gavin Francis as he discusses his new book, The Unfragile Mind, followed by an audience Q&A at Bridge of Weir Parish Church.

Erskine Arts is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Darren McGarvey for a sold-out, razor-sharp live show and book signing exploring his gripping new release, Trauma Industrial Complex!

Join adventurer Simon Reeve at Paisley Town Hall for an inspiring evening of stunning imagery and stories designed to nudge you out of your comfort zone and embrace the wild world!