Talks And Lectures events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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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A Basic Understanding of Whisky with Mark Davidson
Let our Royal Mile Whiskies shop manager Mark guide you through the difference between a single malt and a blend at this event on 15th January at Drinkmonger!
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Writing the Great Tapestry of Scotland with Alistair Moffat
Celebrated historian, Dr Alistair Moffat MBE presents an enlightening overview of The Great Tapestry of Scotland along with a special book signing and entry to the exhibition Stitched!
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GPT Scotland
It’s been a year since the launch of GPT Scotland: Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of Scotland’s AI transformation journey!
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Selector Series With Gavin Hastings
The LRC Selector Series Comes to Edinburgh on Thursday 23rd January for a special and intimate event with former Lions and Scotland legends Gavin & Scott Hastings!
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Burns Night Whisky & Beer Tasting
Join us at Moonwake Taproom in Leith for unforgettable, unique Burns Night tasting event on Saturday 25th January with Cafe XO!
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In conversation with Jackie Kay: The archive and the journey
This Burns day, Scotland's former Makar and award-winning writer Jackie Kay delves into her personal archive in conversation with National Librarian Amina Shah!
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An Evening With: Jackie Kay
Poet, dramatist, writer and former Makar, Jackie Kay, joins The Lyceum for an evening exploring her writing and career in aid of the theatre.
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Gary Stevenson: The Trading Game
In a journey equal parts extraordinary and unsettling, Gary will take us deep inside the high-stakes world of trillion-dollar trades, where profit and moral compromise collide.
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Weaving Colour: Ptolemy Mann at Dovecot
Meet artist Ptolemy Mann in person at Dovecot on 1st February and discover her sensational approach to colour and painting on cloth!
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Night of Ideas 2025: ‘Taking Action’
Join us for the Night of Ideas, our annual night of debate and discussion at the Institut français d’Écosse on 4th February!
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Drinkmonger Cocktail Club with Jason Scott
Introducing the Drinkmonger Cocktail Club on 5th February with Jason Scott, owner of Bramble, The Last Word and Lucky Liquor bars, as he demonstrate how easy it is to make great cocktails at home!
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Three Poets Between Languages: an Encounter in English, French and Scots
Join the Institut français d'Ecosse for a fascinating exchange of personal experiences, ideas, poetic practices – and languages with multilingual Scotland-based poets Elodie Laügt, Paul Malgrat!
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An Evening With: James Naughtie
Join us for an evening with James Naughtie, in aid of The Lyceum, hosted by our Artistic Director, David Greig.
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Beauty and the Beasties
Be our guest at Edinburgh Zoo this Valentine's Day for a truly ZOOnique date night!
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Manipulate Festival: ChaosPlay
Join artist Anthony Schrag and guests for a cosy conversation as we find common threads between forms, and then explore these meeting points, where we’ll we host an active play session together.
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Caroline Hirons: Glad We Had This Chat LIVE
Join Caroline Hirons as she brings her hugely successful podcast - Glad We Had This Chat - live to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 23rd February!
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Merlin Sheldrake - Fungi: Web of Life LIVE
Embark on a fascinating two-part journey into the hidden world of fungi with renowned biologist, writer and speaker Merlin Sheldrake at Assembly Rooms in February!
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NOIR: Truth, Lies and Moral Ambiguity with the Scottish Writer Lisa Ballantyne
Scottish Writer Lisa Ballantyne will be at the Institut français d’Écosse on Tuesday 25th February to talk about the themes of three of her novels.
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A Millennium of Textiles: Digging into the RSN Collection with Isabella Rosner
Join Dr Isabella Rosner, Curator of the Royal School of Needlework, at Dovecot Studios on 1st March for this special talk that explores the history of the Royal School of Needlework’s collection!
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ICONIC: Zandra Rhodes in Conversation
Join celebrated designer Dame Zandra Rhodes in conversation with Dovecot Director Celia Joicey about her latest book 'ICONIC' on Wednesday 5th March!
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James Martin Live
Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new LIVE tour for 2025 and stops off at the Usher Hall on Sunday 9th March!
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Teaching Francophone Audiovisual Cultures
This conference with Dr David Evans and Dr Pauline Souleau (University of St Andrews) aims to discuss the value of harnessing oral French and new forms of media in the classroom!
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The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK
The chart-topping daily news podcast The News Agents, is going on tour for the first time with The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK with a date at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 11th March!
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John Barrowman - Laid Bare
John Barrowman is back, unwavering and uncensored, with his newest show Laid Bare, don't miss him live at the Howden Park Centre on Saturday 15th March!
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How To Fail Live with Elizabeth Day
For the first time EVER, your favourite podcast is going on a nationwide tour. Join creator and host Elizabeth Day for an uplifting, hilarious, moving and unforgettable evening!
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John Barrowman is back, unwavering and uncensored, with his newest show Laid Bare, don't miss him live at the Assembly Rooms on Friday 21st March!
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John Simpson: The Leaders & Lunatics Tour
After a sell-out tour in 2024, legendary journalist and broadcaster John Simpson CBE is returning to the stage for an exclusive evening at the Assembly Rooms on 23rd March!
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An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen
Spend an evening with the Queen of History, Lucy Worsley, as she delves into the fascinating life of Jane Austen at the Assembly Rooms on 28th March!
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Thrive Tour
Join Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on 29th March for two hours that will transform the way you feel about your own life!
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Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears
Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with his biggest ever live tour. Join him at Assembly Rooms on Saturday 29th March!
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An Evening With Sir Chris Hoy
Don't miss this chance to hear fantastic stories from Sir Chris Hoy, the 11-time world champion and a six-time Olympic champion, at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 1st April!
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Stacey Dooley: Stories from Remarkable Mothers
Stacey Dooley MBE is returning to the stage for an intimate evening inspired by her new book, Dear Minnie: Conversations with Remarkable Mothers.
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An Audience with Aggers and Tuffers
Whether you're a devoted cricket fan eager for insider stories or just looking for a fun evening out, don't miss your chance to catch these two stars live in action!
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Gaz Oakley’s Tales of the Homestead - CANCELLED
In this one-of-a-kind show, Gaz Oakley will take you on a personal tour of his garden offering a behind-the-scenes look at life on the homestead and the journey he went on to get there.
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Guenther Steiner LIVE: Unfiltered
Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for a hugely entertaining all-areas-access conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner!
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Chris Hadfield: A Journey into the Cosmos
Join Colonel Chris Hadfield for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe beyond at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Wednesday 18th June!
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Andy Murray - Centre Stage
Join Andy Murray in conversation with sports broadcaster Andrew Cotter, where they’ll recount intimate and untold moments from Andy’s career in this unforgettable live experience!
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The Night Sky Show
The Night Sky Show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse to take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the cosmos!
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An Evening with Mary Beard
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot.
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Adam Frost
Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, is leaving the garden and heading back out on tour, with a date at Assembly Rooms!
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Stewart Copeland - Have I Said Too Much
In this fascinating "Evening With", Stewart Copeland will talk about his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer!
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Digital Scotland 2025
Digital Scotland is Scotland’s largest digital transformation summit for public sector policy and technology leaders, taking place at Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 19th November.
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David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time
Join David Olusoga at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 22nd November as he uncovers the story of three firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors!
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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:
Heritage Talk: The Life and Death of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham
Join Tracy Harrison Butler at Eastwood House as she shares the story of Agnes Montgomerie of Eaglesham, who fell victim to poisoning at the hands of Peter Walker in 1857.
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Heritage Talk: From Dark into Light: A Southside Tale
Join Paul Noble on a time travelling journey from the vikings to the Victorians from objects he discovered in the crawl space under his house!
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Heritage Talk: Slavery and the Local Area
Join local historian and author Stuart Nisbet for a heritage talk on Slavery and the Local Area at Eastwood House on Tuesday 18th March.
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:
Sustainability Workshops
Crail Community Partnership is hosting workshops in January to provide information and support on reducing energy costs and promoting sustainable homes.
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Paul Murton: Sequestered Isles
Documentary filmmaker and historian Paul Murton will take you on an exploration of some of Europe's most remote islands as part of Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People events.
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The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup and brings it to the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 12th June!
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Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Mel Young - Home Game: The True Story of the Homeless World Cup
This year's Book Week Scotland theme is Hope, and Glasgow Libraries are delighted to welcome Mel Young to the Mitchell Library to discuss his book Home Game: The True Story of the Homeless World Cup.
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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: And so to Vauxhall - a walk around the celebrated gardens by Peter Medhurst
Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society presents And so to Vauxhall - a walk around the celebrated gardens by Peter Medhurst.
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Seed Talks: The Science of Trauma & The Body: The Psychosomatic Nature of Trauma
Discover the impact of trauma and how it manifests in the body, from the prefrontal cortex to the vagus nerve, when Seed Talks return to The Glee Club Glasgow on Wednesday 19th February.
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:
Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples
Emma Kenny's Killer Couples promises an evening filled with intrigue, psychological depth, and discussions that will linger long after the show ends at Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Hari Budha Magar - No Legs, No Limits
From injured veteran to the world's first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest; Hari Budha Magar shares his inspiring journey at Cumbernauld Theatre!
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 Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton
Join Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 17th January as they share their stories from their time at the club!
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David Hamilton On Kindness
The Butterfly Room are joined for another Feel Good February evening by David Hamilton as he discusses the health benefits of kindness as explored in his latest book!
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Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - The History of Linwood
Join Robert Law in Paisley Heritage's event space A100 at UWS Paisley for this fascinating talk and presentation all about Linwood and its history.
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:
Winter Talk: The Exploits of Lt Col Duncan Lorne Campbell MBE MC in World War 2
Angus Campbell CVO, the son of Lt Col Duncan Campbell MBE MC, will give this talk on the exploits of his father in World War 2.
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Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Writers: Lavinia Derwent
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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Tom Bowser: A Sky Full of Kites
Tom Bowser explores the past, present and future of kites in Scotland, & shares stories from the Argaty Red Kite project as part of Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People events.
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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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Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World
In January 2022, young geographer Kirsty set sail from Antigua on board a 72ft sailing yacht bound for a circumnavigation of the world.
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Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland
Geologist Luisa spends her time sharing this world in an understandable way through social media platforms and her geology tour company.
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Dr Adrian Webb: Churchill’s Secret Chart Makers
Author and researcher Adrian records the trials and tribulations of staff in the UK Hydrographic Department.
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