Talks And Lectures events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described
Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Palace Page Turners
Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These sessions will explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Find Out Fridays
Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Coffee & French Conversation
Want to practice your French in an informal setting? Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse for a relaxed morning chat – over a cup of coffee or tea and a croissant or pain au chocolat!
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Beneath the Surface: King’s Gallery Short Talks
Join our team at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for weekly gallery talks as part of the exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance!
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AI Translation Slam 2025: Beyond the Binary
Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 27th November for our AI Translation Slam 2025, which pitches the creative forces of literary translation by humans against AI translation tools.
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British Interior Design Since 1925
Join Bruce Peter as he discusses the rapid changes in British Interior Design at Dovecot Studios on 27th November. The event includes entry to IKEA: Magical Patterns.
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La Sicilia da vivere con Gusto / Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World 2025
Join us at the Italian Institute of Culture on 27th November for 'La Sicilia da vivere con Gusto': a talk with the protagonists of the Sicilian eno-gastronomic scene!
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Gathering of the Clans Presented By Lost Shore & 50th Celebration of Scottish Surfing
This special weekend at Lost Shore marks five decades of Scottish surf culture, competition, and community – bringing together surfers, fans, and the public!
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Mark Hearld Talks Tapestry
Discover artist and designer Mark Hearld's passion for tapestry in this conversation with Dovecot's Master Weaver Naomi Robertson on 28th November!
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Weekly Tours at St Cecilia’s Hall
Join our team of volunteers at St Cecilia's Hall for a FREE weekly tour of the collection!
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Leith Creative Trail 2025
This winter, the streets of Leith come alive with creativity as Edinburgh Open Workshop coordinates the return of the Leith Creative Trail.
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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening
A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.
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Malala Yousafzai - Finding My Way Book Tour
Join the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate and bestselling author Malala Yousafzai as she takes audiences through her deeply personal new memoir, Finding My Way.
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Gowns & Glamour, an Art Deco Adventure from Paris to New York
The Costume Society Scotland's December talk is taking place at Augustine United Church on the 1st and will hopefully enthuse the art deco in you!
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Adrian Hall: Scenery & Science: A Highland Odyssey
Join Earth Scientist and presenter Dr Adrian Hall as he explores the scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
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Christmas Lecture: Dr Benji Waterhouse
Join us at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for our annual Christmas Lecture with speaker Dr Benji Waterhouse on Thursday 4th December!
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The Psychology of Psychopaths
Explore the biological, cognitive and social forces that shape psychopathy and the traits that define the condition. Followed by Q&A.
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Drawing The Italian Renaissance: A Gallery Late - CANCELLED
Step into the world of Renaissance artistry for a special evening event at our exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance.
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance: Curator’s Introduction
Join exhibition curator Lauren Porter at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse as she discusses works from Drawing the Italian Renaissance!
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Paris qui dort + Live musical accompaniment from Aurora Engine
René Clair’s Paris Qui Dort (1924), also known as The Crazy Ray, is a mischievous early science-fiction gem that turns the City of Light into a playground for surreal misadventure.
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Rick Stein’s Countdown To Christmas
Get into the festive spirit with Rick Stein, the multi-award-winning chef, restaurateur and author, as he embarks on a brand-new UK tour: Rick Stein’s Countdown to Christmas!
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A Yuletide Evening of Ghost Stories
Join Storyteller Nicola Wright for the festive tradition of telling ghost stories by the fireside at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th December!
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Life Of A Ghost Hunter
How do real life ghost hunters hunt ghosts? Join Phantom Seekers Paranormal for a light hearted look at what goes into hunting ghosts, what we do and how we do it.
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Aleister Crowley - The Beast, The Bard, The Brat
Wild rumours spread about Aleister Crowley throughout his eccentric life. Come along and hear about a side to the sorcerer that is seldom heard!
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Public Lecture by Sir Steven Cowley
Join the School of Physics and Astronomy at 50 George Square on Tuesday 6th January for a drinks reception followed by a lecture from Sir Steven Cowley!
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Follow Dan O'Neill as he leads an extreme conservation mission through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, exploring snow leopard behavioural and spatial ecology using video camera traps.
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Derek Fabel: Nuclear Fallout Exposes Fake ‘Antique’ Whisky
The Scotch whisky industry faces a growing problem: fake vintage whiskies. Some bottles sold as rare single malts from the 1800s or early 1900s are actually much younger.
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Justin Hawkins Rides Again... Again
Justin Hawkins brings his YouTube show “Justin Hawkins Rides Again” to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 24th January!
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Celebrating Burns
Come along to Edinburgh Castle on 25th January to find out more about the bard and some of his works!
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Parkaeology
Join archaeologist Rachel Pickering on Sunday 25th January and hear about the history and archaeology of Holyrood Park!
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Showcase: Ripley Alchemical Scroll
Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on 28th January as we explore the Philosophers’ Stone and the secret to eternal life!
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Wetland Wander
Join a ranger on Saturday 31st January to celebrate World Wetland Day and discover Holyrood Park's lochs and bogs!
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Winter Wetland Wander
Join a ranger on Sunday 1st February to celebrate World Wetland Day and discover why the wetland of Linlithgow Loch is so important for wildlife!
READ MORELaura Young: Talking Science and Taking Action
Environmental scientist Laura Young shares what she's learned about bridging the gap between research and public understanding.
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Conservator Talk: Conserving the Campi Cartoon
Victoria Button, Royal Collection Trust’s Head of Paper Conservation, discusses her work in preparing drawings for presentation in Drawing The Italian Renaissance, on display at The King's Gallery.
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An Evening with Gordon Strachan
On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his colourful career and life at Reconnect Howden Park on 11th February!
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Jen Stout: Night Train to Odesa: A Scottish Journalist In Ukraine
Over the last three years of Russia's war against Ukraine, journalist and writer Jen Stout has brought the conflict home to readers in Scotland with her evocative firsthand reporting.
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Showcase: Banned Books
Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on Wednesday 25th February for this talk on the banning and censoring of scientific books, especially during the 1500s Catholic Inquisition!
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Curatorial Talk: The Patrons of the Renaissance
Join Martin Clayton, Head of Prints and Drawings at Royal Collection Trust, for this lunchtime lecture as he discusses the vital role of patrons in the creation of Italian Renaissance art.
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Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears
Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, with his live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join him at Assembly Rooms on Sunday 1st March!
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Kate Bradbury: Gardening for Biodiversity
Award winning writer and wildlife gardening expert Kate Bradbury shares inspiring ideas to transform your garden into a haven for biodiversity.
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The Women of Holyrood Park
Come along and hear about the women of the past who shaped the Holyrood Park of today, on these March guided walks!
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Michael Portillo - A Life of Two Halves
Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his extraordinarily rich and varied life.
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Jason Fox: Embrace The Chaos
Challenge your limits, change your habits, and transform your life with this brand-new show from Jason Fox at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday April 7th!
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Monty Don: A Journey Through British Gardens
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!
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An Evening with David Sedaris
David Sedaris returns to the Usher Hall on Saturday 4th July to read new and unpublished stories, take questions, sign books and meet his audience!
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Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour
After performing his smash-hit show 'Horizons' to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new tour world tour Emergence!
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Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his extraordinarily rich and varied life.
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Noel Fitzpatrick – Medicine & Music
Professor Noel Fitzpatrick is hitting the road with a completely new show, combining his passion for both animals and music and he brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 22nd May 2027!
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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:
Hands On Heritage
Every month the team at East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure's Heritage Collection will select some of their most interesting treasures and share the stories behind them at Hands On Heritage!
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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings
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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Go West - We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories - An Intimate Evening With Singer Peter Cox
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!
READ MORETalks 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:
Laura Young: Talking Science and Taking Action
Environmental scientist Laura Young shares what she's learned about bridging the gap between research and public understanding.
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An Evening with Gregor Fisher
Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, with a date at The Alhambra Theatre on Sunday 15th March!
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Dan O’Neill: Snow Leopards In the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan
Follow Dan O'Neill as he leads an extreme conservation mission through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, exploring snow leopard behavioural and spatial ecology using video camera traps.
READ MORETalks And Lectures Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
The Marketing Mixer Scotland
The Marketing Mixer is a monthly meet-up for people working in brand, digital, creative, and comms from agency, in-house, freelance, or somewhere in between!
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An Audience with Charlie Lawson
Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to Denny Civic Theatre on Monday 15th December!
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TecTonic Night Summit: Year-End Exchange
TecTonic Night Summit: Year-End Exchange, being held at Dockyard Social on Wednesday 10th December, is an experiential, collaborative celebration of creativity, innovation, and curiosity!
READ MORETalks 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:
It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle
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!
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An Evening with Gregor Fisher
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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Strange, But True Crime
Strange, but True Crime invites you into the world of real-life cases that defy belief - where truth proves more astonishing than fiction.
READ MORETalks 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 & District U3A Talks: Robert Tannahill’s Life In Poetry & Song
Fans of Paisley's weaver poet, Robert Tannahill can celebrate his achievements on Thursday 4 December at the last Paisley & District U3A Talk of 2025!
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Talking AI with The Alan Turing Institute’s Chief Scientist
UWS welcome alumnus and Honorary Doctor, Professor Mark Girolami, for a thought-provoking discussion on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science.
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Simon Yates of Touching the Void - Pleasure and Pain
Touching the Void mountaineer Simon Yates returns to Beacon Arts Centre with more stories from the last decade... of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south!
READ MORETalks And Lectures Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
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.
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Paul Murton: Sarah Murray An 18th Century Traveller
With documentary filmmaker and historian Paul Murton as our guide, Sarah Murray's extraordinary journey is brought vividly to life.
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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.
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Highlight Talks
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' 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
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
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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