Talks And Lectures events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming Talks And Lectures events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
Guided Looking: An artwork audio described
Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Suitable for blind and partially sighted audiences as well.
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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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Costume Society Scotland Events
Come along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!
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Loud Poets
Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night with Ria Bronte, Leyla Josephine, William Letford & Deanna Rodger!
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Novel Ideas Showcase
Come along to the Scottish Storytelling Centre and listen to novel writing students, on Janis Mackay's one year novel writing course, share an excerpt from their work in progress.
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Author Talk: Graeme Milne - Tales from an Edinburgh Guide
Join author and tour guide Graeme Milne for an exploration of the paranormal in both Edinburgh and Aberdeen at Central Library Edinburgh on Monday 11th December.
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Edinburgh Writers’ Forum - December Meeting
Edinburgh Writers' Forum are delighted to welcome the partnership Ambrose Parry as their guests for the December meeting. What a perfect way to end the year!
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‘On their terms’: Black women subverting the plantation economy in the Caribbean
Join the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland at Augustine United Church as Dr Peggy Brunache draws on a Black feminist lens to reveal alternative narratives of Atlantic enslaved and free communities.
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The Best of You - January 2024
Four amazing speakers who will offer you new mindsets, insights, knowledge and perspectives to help you transform 2024!
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David Suchet Poirot and More, A Retrospective
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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Hanna Tuulikki: Artist’s Talk
Artist Hanna Tuulikki gives this talk at City Art Centre on 3rd February to complement the exhibition ‘Deep Rooted’!
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An Audience With Lorraine Kelly - CANCELLED
Spend an evening with Lorraine Kelly, one of the nation’s most loved faces on TV, as she celebrates the publication of her captivating debut novel The Island Swimmer!
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Caroline Quentin: the Plot So Far
Join Caroline Quentin, beloved British comedy icon, for an evening devoted to horticultural hilarity, love and the therapeutic power of tending the soil beneath our feet.
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An Evening with Armistead Maupin
Bestselling, much-loved author and LGBT activist, Armistead Maupin, is heading back out on the road to celebrate the long-awaited tenth novel with a date at the Assembly Rooms on 10th March!
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Hollie McNish: The Lobster Tour with Michael Pedersen
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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An Evening with Rick Stein
Revelations from the kitchen, musical delights, poetic interludes, and stories of global adventures are all on the menu when Rick Stein brings his brand new tour to The Queen's Hall!
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Sad Stories of the Death of Kings: The End of the Tudors
In sickness and in death, the reality of Tudor monarchy emerges to dispel centuries of successful propaganda in talk given by Dr Jessica Sharkey on 20th March.
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An Audience with Elizabeth Day - Confessions of a Friendaholic
Don't miss an unforgettable evening of intimate, enlightening, and important conversation with bestselling author, broadcaster and host of the hit podcast How To Fail, Elizabeth Day!
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Dionne Warwick
Join Dionne Warwick on stage and in person while she takes you on an unforgettable journey through her fascinating life story and one of the most successful music careers of our times.
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The Psychology Of Serial Killers with Jennifer Rees
Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees at Edinburgh Playhouse to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics!
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An Evening with David Sedaris
David Sedaris will take An Evening With David Sedaris across the UK and Ireland in summer 2024. Catch him live at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 10th July!
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Jay Rayner - Nights Out At Home
Join the ever-tasteful, often hilarious, writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner as he celebrates 25 years as The Observer’s award-winning restaurant critic with the publication of Nights Out At Home!
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Mad, Bad and Dangerous
Spend an evening in the company of the extraordinary Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE as he goes beyond his record-breaking achievements to explore the man behind the myth.
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Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night
Join Jon Ronson at the Usher Hall for an electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy!
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An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
Fran Lebowitz, the star of Netflix's Pretend It's A City, will be live in conversation at the Usher Hall on Monday 4th November!
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An Audience with Monty Don
Join BBC Gardeners' World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don, as he shares his passion for gardens and the unique role they play in human inspiration and wellbeing.
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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:
Scotland Inspires: An Audience with Dr Josh Littlejohn MBE
As part of their Scotland Inspires series, Eastwood Park Theatre will welcome Dr Josh Littlejohn MBE on Wednesday 6th March to tell his inspirational story and answer your questions.
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The Mum Club East Renfrewshire Coffee Club ‘The Expecting Mum’ Edit
It is never too early in your motherhood journey to meet some new mum friends, so join The Mum Club East Renfrewshire for a coffee morning with you in mind!
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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!
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:
Arts Lecture - A Brief History of Bookbinding by Caroline Bendix
This lecture, given by Caroline Bendix on 9th January, provides an overview of Western bookbinging including structure, the materials used and their manufacture.
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Arts Lecture - Bernini: Genius of the Roman Baroque by Dr Brendan Cassidy
Our June lecture focuses on the sculptures of Gian Lorenzo Berninion, which are some of the greatest works in marble and bronze in the history of European art.
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Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth
Simon Reeve is on a UK tour with ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’ and brings it to the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 14th November!
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:
Sue Stockdale: Unleashing Your Adventurous Spirit: A Modern Necessity
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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Glasgow Historical Association Talk: Memories of the 1820 Radical War
Join Professor Gerard Caruthers FRSE as he gives a talk on the Radical War of 1820 as part of Glasgow Historical Association's series of talks.
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Mark Wedgwood: Cycling Every OS Map. In Numerical Order!
Join Mark Wedgwood as he shares his journey to the most extreme and hard-to-reach places as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!
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:
Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain
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 Shaun Ryder
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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Rebel Business School Lanarkshire
Do you dream of starting your own business? Don't know where to begin? The Rebel Business School is coming to Lanarkshire in January 2024 and will show you how to make your idea a success!
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:
An Evening With James Cosmo
Step into the captivating world of film and television with an evening featuring the esteemed actor, James Cosmo at Beacon Arts Centre!
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An Evening with Rangers Legends in Conversation
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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Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays
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!
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:
Talks at The Smith: Grierson and McLaren: Film Pioneers
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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Pete Whittaker - Fine Lines
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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Cameron McNeish: An Eye to the Hills
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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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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Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger
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 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
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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