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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh in April 2024

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Record Store Day 2024 with VoxBox

20th April 2024
Stockbridge and Canonmills

Come join us for for our annual Record Store Day party. After the past 3 lovely events in St Vincent's Chapel down the road, we are bringing RSD fun back to St Stephen Street.

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Meet The Astrophysicist: Dr. Katie Mack

22nd April 2024

The universe started with a bang — but how will it end? Join us for an evening with theoretical astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack, and journey to the farthest reaches of the cosmos to find out!

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Say No To The Helicopter

22nd April 2024

Join Sam Cairns as he shares his journey to conquer Everest, step by gruelling step, at Dynamic Earth on 22nd April!

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Screening of ‘Animal’ + Q&A with climate expert Stéphane Crouzat

22nd April 2024

To celebrate Earth Day 2024, this screening of 'Animal' will be followed by a short presentation by climate expert Mr. Stéphane Crouzat on 24th April at the Institut Français d'Ecosse.

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Dancing on the Inside: The Legacy of Simon Fildes

23rd April 2024

This evening is dedicated to the work of the internationally acclaimed Scottish filmmaker, Simon Fildes, showcasing a compilation of his works titled ‘Dancing on the Inside’.

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Dual Beat: Supporting Mental Health in Music

24th April 2024

Join Dual Beat on Wednesday 24th April at Leith Depot for a night of support to the community, networking and live music!

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Treasures: Byron’s life in letters

24th April 2024

Discover more about Lord Byron through the life and letters of the Romantic poet at this talk on 24th April at the National Library of Scotland!

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April Lectures and Fellowship Election

25th April 2024

Our Spring Election event welcomes new Fellows to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. The meeting will also feature two short presentations given by Early Career Researchers.

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India - biggest country, biggest election, what role in a complicated world?

26th April 2024

The Scottish Council on Global Affairs convenes an expert panel to discuss the issues at stake as India goes to the polls.

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Edinburgh Open Workshop - Family Fun Day

27th April 2024

Join the makers at Edinburgh Open Workshop on Saturday 27th April as we threw open our doors and welcome families from across the city to our Family Fun Day.

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AI Safety: ‘Good Futures’ and Dangers en Route

30th April 2024

Part of The Melting Pot's Spring - Summer AI & Social Innovation events series, join the discussion on the safety of AI and its future!

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Talks And Lectures Events in East Renfrewshire

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Alpha Course

Alpha Course

Selected dates between 10th April 2024 - 19th June 2024

Barrhead and Neilston Churches of Scotland invite you to join them for Alpha... a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment.

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Heritage Class: Giffnock - What Lies Beneath?

Heritage Class: Giffnock - What Lies Beneath?

25th April 2024

Join local historian Dr. Stuart Nisbet for an exploration of Giffnock and its hidden underground history!

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Scotland Inspires: An Audience with Dr Josh Littlejohn MBE

Scotland Inspires: An Audience with Dr Josh Littlejohn MBE

30th April 2024

As part of their Scotland Inspires series, Eastwood Park Theatre will welcome Dr Josh Littlejohn MBE on April 30th to tell his inspirational story and answer your questions.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

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The Magnetic Sun - Professor Lynsey Fletcher

The Magnetic Sun - Professor Lynsey Fletcher

23rd April 2024

Dalgety Bay Astronomy Club is delighted to welcome Professor Lynsey Fletcher, a solar physicist at University Of Glasgow, who will present an exciting talk on ‘The Magnetic Sun’!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow

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Play Full: A Scratch Night

Play Full: A Scratch Night

29th April 2024

Join Play Full Theatre at Civic House for a curated night of intriguing works from emerging, Scotland based creators!

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Walk - Discover the Wonderful World of Mosses at Benmore Botanic Garden

Walk - Discover the Wonderful World of Mosses at Benmore Botanic Garden

25th April 2024

Join Gordon Rothero and David Long at Benmore Botanic Garden as they introduce some of the species that are part of Scotland's internationally important moss and liverwort flora.

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Damian Barr and James Ley - Maggie & Me

Damian Barr and James Ley - Maggie & Me

30th April 2024

Join Damian Barr and James Ley in conversation with Jackie Wylie at the Mitchell Library as they explore the creation of the new stage version of Damian’s celebrated memoir Maggie & Me.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire

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The First 50th Anniversary Talk - ‘Lead Goes Gold - Count 50’

The First 50th Anniversary Talk - ‘Lead Goes Gold - Count 50’

20th April 2024

Join Anne Buddle, Trustee at Wanlockhead Museum Trust, for the first of five talks celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Museum of Lead Mining.

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The Songs The Beatles Gave Away

The Songs The Beatles Gave Away

28th April 2024

BBC's Bob Harris and author/music journalist Colin Hall will bring their intimate speaking tour based around their mutual love and appreciation of The Beatles to Lanternhouse on Sunday 28th April!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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Creative Renfrewshire: Programming Group

Creative Renfrewshire: Programming Group

29th April 2024

Free on Monday 29th April? Join Creative Renfrewshire for their first ever Programming Meeting at Refractive Production Hub, Paisley!

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Paisley Book Festival

Paisley Book Festival

25th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

The 2024 Paisley Book Festival, themed 'Imagine Something Different', invites attendees to embark on a transformative journey, embracing the festival's renowned radical edge.

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An Audience With Sir Bradley Wiggins

An Audience With Sir Bradley Wiggins

19th April 2024

Cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins has conquered track and road, winning Olympic medals and the Tour de France, now's your chance to hear him discuss his career at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Stirling

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

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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Deep Roots Gathering

Deep Roots Gathering

19th April 2024 - 21st April 2024

Don't miss this immersive 3 days of (re)connecting with Gaelic culture, landbased roots, practices and ways of being at Cardross Estate from April 19th to 21st!

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Climate Action Hub Launch

Climate Action Hub Launch

27th April 2024

FEL Scotland is excited to invite you to our free Climate Action Hub Launch at Hawkhill Community Centre, Alloa on 27th April.

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