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Talks And Lectures events in Stirling

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Events in Stirling

Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent: Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains: Exploring Arunachal Pradesh

13th December 2023

Join Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent as she recounts stories of a journey which was cold, wet, hot, mind-blowingly beautiful, and constantly surprising!

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Stargazing at Mugdock – Marvellous Meteors, No Children

13th December 2023

Find out all about the Geminid Meteor Shower with the Ranger Service on one of our adult only events.

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Cameron McNeish: An Eye to the Hills

17th January 2024

Join author and TV presenter Cameron McNeish as he raises awareness of unresolved conservation issues and rejoices in the opportunities now available for young people!

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Talks at The Smith: The Birth of Scottish Political Economy

31st January 2024

Professor Dow will guide us through the origins on Political Economy which Adam Smith and David Hume developed and how it shaped economic ideas.

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Karen Darke MBE presents Wild Tracks

3rd February 2024

Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear, first-hand, a story of resilience, transformation and human connection from Karen Darke MBE at The Tolbooth on 3rd February!

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Katherine MacInnes: Snow Widows

14th February 2024

Katherine MacInnes reconstructs the lives of five women – wives, mothers and sisters of the men participating in Robert Falcon Scott’s polar expedition!

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Pete Whittaker - Fine Lines

22nd February 2024

Pete Whittaker explores the art of free solo climbing taking you on a journey of where soloing started out for him, right up to his 800m big wall free solo of Kjerag in Norway.

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Talks at The Smith: Grierson and McLaren: Film Pioneers

28th February 2024

The University of Stirling Archivist introduces two Stirling-born filmmakers who were key figures in the evolution of cinema in the twentieth century.

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Shahbaz Majeed: My Scotland, My Journey

13th March 2024

Award-winning landscape and aerial photographer Shahbaz Majeed takes us on a spectacular visual journey to show Scotland from a different perspective.

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Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Artists: Bet Low

20th March 2024

Learn more about Bet Low’s art and life, in her centenary year, with Hildegarde Berwick, the former Fine and Applied Art Officer at Perth Museum and Art Gallery.

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Hans Rey - Mishaps & Mayhem

21st March 2024

Mountain Bike pioneer, adventurer, former Trials World Champion, Hans ’No Way’ Rey. Hans will reveal, the crazy and whacky that accompanied him on some of his adventures.

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Talks at The Smith: Highlights: The Smith’s Collection at 150

24th April 2024

In this special talk to celebrate The Smith’s 150th birthday in 2024, we have a delightful two-hander, sharing the views of the professionals.

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Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads

29th May 2024

Dr Rush, a consultant during the restoration of the royal palace at Stirling Castle, introduces the cast of characters depicted in the Stirling Heads.

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John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

14th June 2024

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 in June 2024!

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Talks at The Smith: Sherlock, Darcy and friends revisited

26th June 2024

Jo Ross-Barrett revisits characters from classic fiction and applies the lens of what we know now to their experiences and behaviours.

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Shaun Ryder

26th October 2024

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 The Albert Halls on 26th October!

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Talks And Lectures Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Selected dates between 21st September 2023 - 16th May 2024

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 Rangers legends in Conversation

An Evening with Rangers legends in Conversation

8th March 2024

Amassing more than 500 appearances in the royal blue between them, three Rangers legends are coming to Eastwood Park Theatre to talk about their action-packed football careers!

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Heritage Talk: East Renfrewshire’s Place in Glasgow’s Calico Printing Industry

Heritage Talk: East Renfrewshire’s Place in Glasgow’s Calico Printing Industry

7th December 2023

Join Tracy Harrison Butler as she examines Glasgow's calico printers from the 1750s until 1931 and discusses East Renfrewshire's domination in the calico printing industry throughout that time.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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David Suchet Poirot and More, A Retrospective

David Suchet Poirot and More, A Retrospective

26th January 2024

Join us in conversation with the man, the actor and his many roles in an unmistakably unique event at the Festival Theatre in January! 

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Hollie McNish: The Lobster Tour with Michael Pedersen

Hollie McNish: The Lobster Tour with Michael Pedersen

13th March 2024

Hollie McNish is back with a brand new book, 'Lobster and other things I'm learning to love'. Joining her is Michael Pedersen, a prize-winning Scottish poet, author, scribbler & stitcher.

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Vital Organs: A History of the World’s Most Famous Body Parts

Vital Organs: A History of the World’s Most Famous Body Parts

7th December 2023

Join the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for this Christmas Charity Lecture exploring some famous historical body parts, through the eyes of author Suzie Edge!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

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

Arts Lecture - Upstairs and Downstairs with Christmas by Simon Williams

Arts Lecture - Upstairs and Downstairs with Christmas by Simon Williams

12th December 2023

The Arts Society Fife's art lecture in December is Upstairs and Downstairs with Christmas by Simon Williams, where he will be talking about his experiences of his highly acclaimed acting career!

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Arts Lecture - The Georgian Country House:  Its Interior Decoration and Furnishings by Barbara Peacock

Arts Lecture - The Georgian Country House: Its Interior Decoration and Furnishings by Barbara Peacock

12th March 2024

This lecture on 12th March will trace the architectural development of the country house from the Baroque to the Palladian and will look at the paintings and sculptures.

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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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Kate Rawles The Life Cycle: Adventure in the Andes

Kate Rawles The Life Cycle: Adventure in the Andes

7th March 2024

Join Kate Rawles as she reflects on her most recent adventure cycling the length of South America as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Live Alone, Die at the Mercy of Others: A multidisciplinary conversation on the social experience of death

Live Alone, Die at the Mercy of Others: A multidisciplinary conversation on the social experience of death

5th December 2023

Join Bio-Lit Talks: Crossing Science with Humanities for an interdisciplinary discussion, investigating the ways in which our death - beyond our biology - is determined by our society.

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WeMeet Glasgow

WeMeet Glasgow

3rd December 2023

Maybe you haven't heard of WeRoad yet, and that's ok... let them enlighten you! Be part of history in Glasgow's first-ever WeMeet event!

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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 Shaun Ryder

An Evening with Shaun Ryder

27th October 2024

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 Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 27th October 2024!

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AI for your Tourism Business - Networking Event

AI for your Tourism Business - Networking Event

5th December 2023

Learn what ChatGPT is and how you can use it in your Tourism business to become more efficient and productive. Plus, network and grow your business connections.

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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 11th January 2023 - 21st December 2023

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

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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:

Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays

Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays

25th October 2024

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 Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 25th October!

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Sea Jewellery Demo at Paisley u3a

Sea Jewellery Demo at Paisley u3a

7th December 2023

During this seasonal month of gift-giving, local u3a members can enjoy hearing from local jewellery maker, Laura Hamilton.

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An Evening with Rangers Legends in Conversation

An Evening with Rangers Legends in Conversation

1st March 2024

Amassing more than 500 appearances in the royal blue between them, three Rangers legends are coming to Beacon Arts Centre to talk about their action-packed football careers!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 13th September 2023 - 26th June 2024

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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Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

31st January 2024

Professor Charles Withers examines the achievements of Mungo Park and the many expeditions that followed him as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Sue Stockdale: Unleashing Your Adventurous Spirit: A Modern Necessity

Sue Stockdale: Unleashing Your Adventurous Spirit: A Modern Necessity

28th February 2024

Sue Stockdale recounts her expeditions to the North Pole, Greenland, Antarctica, Kenya, Chile and Jordan, as she explains why having an adventurous spirit is essential in today's modern world!

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Professor Roger Crofts: The Future of Trees

Professor Roger Crofts: The Future of Trees

27th March 2024

Roger Crofts celebrates the role of trees in our lives and considers how to ensure that we have well-maintained woods as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Popular Events

Aladdin
Grab your boogie shoes and find a spot on that light up dance floor, because this Christmas we guarantee that you will be dancing!
Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival 2024
After a sold out event in 2023, Clackmannanshire's Whisky Festival is returning in April 2024, delivered through the organiser's unique strands of Whisky, Heritage and Wellness!
Mulled wine night / Late night shopping
Join us at Made in Stirling on 8th December for some mulled wine and some joyful live music whether you want to do some Christmas shopping or not!
Needle Felting
Give the art of Needle Felting a go with local maker Valerie Martin on the 10th December at Stirling Reuse Hub!
Dunblane Road Race
Planning your race calendar for 2024? The Dunblane Road Race takes place on Sunday 26th May 2024 so save the date!

Popular Venues

Macrobert Arts Centre Stirling Castle The Albert Halls Stirling The National Wallace Monument Tolbooth Stirling