Talks And Lectures events in Glasgow
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Events in Glasgow
Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
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The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks
The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!
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Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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Burrell Bites
Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
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Glasgow Toastmasters Meetings
If you want to enhance your public speaking skills or learn from seasoned speakers, join Glasgow Toastmasters at their next meeting!
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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 in Glasgow.
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Introduction To Wild Camping Workshops
These sessions from Skylark Guiding are designed to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to have your own wild camping adventures across Scotland!
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Hidden Histories Tours
Curators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!
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Pollok Fold Events
The staff at Pollok Fold have some exciting events running throughout the year, come along and learn all about their award-winning highland cattle!
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Glasgow Trades Union Council May Day Programme
Join Glasgow Trades Union Council this May Day as we celebrate the rich tapestry of our city's history, marking 850 years since Glasgow's founding!
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Changemakers Leading the Way to Net Zero: Inspiring Stories of Collaboration and Impact
Changemakers Leading the Way to Net Zero: Inspiring Stories of Collaboration and Impact, one of 'most important climate events since COP' in Glasgow, to be hosted at The Social Hub.
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Burrell Bites: Everything Stops For Tea!
Join Burrell Collection Curator Yupin Chung for a unique talk exploring the spirit of tea drinking and learn the fascinating story of how Chinese tea culture shaped the world.
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Twilight Tour: Three Lost Buildings of Glasgow
Hunterian curator Joseph Sharples will lead a Twilight Tour of a new Hunterian display in the Kelvin Hall Avenue, looking at three demolished Glasgow buildings and how we remember them.
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Scents of the City - A Night Out On Sauchiehall Street
Join perfumier Clara Weale and fashion historian Mairi MacKenzie for a journey through the scents of nights out across the ages.
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Storytelling Through Banners and Stained Glass: 850 Years of Our City
Creativity is an integral part of our struggles for liberation. Learn about how different art forms can help tell the stories of our class.
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Book Launch - Swift Blaze of Fire: The Life Story of Bob Hilliard
Lin Rose Clark will launch her book Swift Blaze of Fire: The Life Story of Bob Hilliard at Lynch's Bar on Friday 2nd May.
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Join Glasgow Trades Union Council for this years Glasgow May Day March and Rally to mark 850 years of the workers who have build this city!
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Exchange Talk: Jo Ronan - In conversation with Fatima Rateb: Does performance offer ways to reconfigure the competing claims of difference and equality?
This talk takes the form of performance, lecture and interview.
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50 years since Scottish Daily News: where next for co-operative journalism?
Come along and learn about co-operative journalism past, present and future, as part of the Glasgow Trades Council May Day 2025 programme.
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Auction House Scotland - Property Masterclass
Auction House Scotland are delighted to be hosting another Property Masterclass event on the evening of Tuesday 6th May at The Village Hotel.
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Geo-Natter
Interested in rock or fossils and want to find out more about Scotland's geo-heritage? Head along to Geo Natter at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow to celebrate all things geological and palaeontological!
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The Biology of Belonging
Human beings cannot thrive without a sense of belonging. Why? That is the question this ground-breaking conference will explore.
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Glasgow 1975: Book Launch & Talk
Launching a new book, Glasgow 1975: the murder of Hector Smith and the battle against the far-right in 1970s Scotland, author Liam Turbett will talk through the events of this turbulent year.
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Illustrated/pictorial Glasgow
Take a look at Glasgow through illustrations and photographs including the works of three artists / photographers.
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One Year Out: The outlook for the 2026 Holyrood election
Join the University of Glasgow's College of Social Sciences on Thursday 8th May for this Stevenson Lecture with the Scottish Election Study Team.
READ MOREReclaim the Working People’s Game
As part of the Glasgow 850 May Day celebrations, the Glasgow Trades Union Council warmly invites you to our football public meeting and social.
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SALAD Sessions x Scotland Re:Design: From Paris with Love
Join SALAD Sessions x Scotland Re:Design From Paris with Love for a day of insight, inspiration and innovation in Scottish fashion!
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Votes, Voices & Freedom: Glasgow’s Women & The Slave Trade
Join Walking Tours in Glasgow for 'Votes, Voices & Freedom: Glasgow's Women & The Slave Trade' a special event walking tour for Glasgow's 850th birthday celebrations.
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DIG 2025: Galway Dance presents Intangible Cultural Heritage Symposium (Scotland/Ireland)
Galway Dance presents a one-day symposium as part of their International Residency Initiative Scheme with partners Glasgow Life and Theatre Gu Leór discussing Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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Climate Conversations
Come along to speak to people about sustainability projects and initiatives happening across Glasgow and learn more about our city's approach to sustainability.
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Exchange Talk: Nicola McCartney - Caring Scotland
Nicola McCartney, lead artist on Caring Scotland, a listening and oral history project created by the National Theatre of Scotland, will talk about the inspiration and methodology informing this work.
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Rangers Legends Live!
Amassing more than 900 appearances for Glasgow Rangers FC, six Rangers legends are coming to the Glasgow Pavilion to talk about their action-packed football careers!
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Maps For Family And Local History
Join National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall and learn about different types of historical maps and the rich information they can provide.
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Talk: Glasgow Harbour by Graeme Smith
Set sail with author and campaigner Graeme Smith on the story of Glasgow Harbour at this talk event at The Renfield Centre, in partnership with the Old Glasgow Club.
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YES Glasgow North West present Grangemouth & The Continued Asset Stripping of Scotland, a Talk by Scott Donohoe.
YES Glasgow North West are proud to present 'Grangemouth & The Continued Asset Stripping of Scotland' a talk by Scott Donohoe.
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GAFAS: Betty Joel - Glamour and Innovation in 1930’s Design with Clive Stewart-Lockhart
Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Clive Stewart-Lockhart on Betty Joel who ran one of the leading furniture and interior design companies in the inter war years in London.
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Hidden Histories
It has been 100 years since the original Kelvin Hall was destroyed by fire. Join us for an evening of surprising stories exploring what has happened in this beloved building since then!
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The Enigma of Sir John James Burnet
Niall Murphy, Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust, discusses the career and buildings of Glasgow's third Architect, Sir John James Burnet.
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Fairfeld Talk Series: Arandora Star - Passenger Liner - to Cruise Vessel - to Prison Ship
Join historian Raffaello Gonnella at Fairfield Heritage Centre for this talk on the history of the Arandora Star from passenger liner to prison ship.
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Julie Brook, An Artist who works in the Landscape, Artist Talk and Screening
The House Arts Collective are thrilled to welcome Julie Brook for an artist talk, presentation and screening of a short selection of some of her work on film.
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Public Talk: A Talk about the Past, Present, and Potential Futures of Sauchiehall Street with Norry Wilson of Lost Glasgow
In this talk event at Mackintosh at the Willow, Norry Wilson of Lost Glasgow will present an illustrated history of Sauchiehall Street, the 'alley of willows'.
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Exchange Talk - Celia Duffy - Three questions about the (music) conservatoire
Celia Duffy has been engaged in innovation in specialist higher music education for the past two decades or so.
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Guenther Steiner: Unfiltered Live
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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Pint of Science Glasgow
The Pint of Science festival in Glasgow brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research!
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The Science of Autism & Women with Dr Catriona Stewart
Discover the often-overlooked experiences of autistic women and why so many remain unseen and unheard at this Seed Talks event at The Glee Club Glasgow on Tuesday 20th May.
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Awakenings Talk: Spring Awakening in Conversation
An evening exploring the themes of Spring Awakening and the making of our two RCS productions.
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TecTonic Night Summit
Part of Glasgow Tech Week 2025, TecTonic Night Summit is an experiential, collaborative celebration of creativity, innovation and community.
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Empire Live: Booze & Brews
Historians William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are taking their sold-out London live show, Booze & Brews, on a UK TOUR this summer, catch it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow on Friday 30th May!
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World MS Day Event - Navigating MS Together
Join MS Society Scotland and Revive MS Support on World MS Day for expert talks, practical tools, and shared experiences—empowering connections and knowledge for life with MS.
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The Witches of Scotland in conversation with author C.J. Cooke
Join The Witches of Scotland Podcast hosts Dr Zoe Venditozzi and Dr Claire Mitchell for a discussion and talk based on their new book How to Kill a Witch at Provan Hall!
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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 returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow with a brand-new lineup featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton!
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Danny Bowes: Maximum Chat
Thunder frontman and Planet Rock radio presenter Danny Bowes is set to embark on a UK tour with his highly anticipated one-man show, Maximum Chat. Don't miss him at Oran Mor Glasgow on June 7th!
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An Evening With Martin O’Neill
Celtic FC present an evening with Martin O'Neill at the SEC Armadillo on Sunday 8th June!
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Weekday Wonders: The 1955 Photo Survey
Explore these photos of post-war Glasgow with the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team.
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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: An Evening to Transform Your Life
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is bringing his 'An Evening to Transform Your Life' Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 13th June.
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Killer Couples with Emma Kenny
Emma Kenny's Killer Couples promises an evening filled with intrigue, psychological depth, and discussions that will linger long after the show ends!
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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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GAFAS: Between Angels & Devils - Botticelli and Renaissance Florence with Jo Walton
Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Jo Walton on one of the most popular painters of the Italian Renaissance, Sandro Botticelli.
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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 the King' Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 19th June!
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Pride: The Books That Shaped Us
Celebrate Pride with the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall in this discussion about the books that have shaped our panellists' lives.
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Public Talk: A Talk about the Rossetti’s Willowwood and the Mackintoshes with Dr Robyne Calvert of University of Glasgow
In this public talk Dr Robyne Calvert will discuss the inspiration behind the Salon de Luxe interiors at Mackintosh at the Willow.
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Sequential Scotland
Sequential Scotland is a brand new comic convention coming to Glasgow in August which will spotlight the amazing comic creators and micro-publishers from across Scotland and the UK!
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RAWS Conference
Join Remembering The Accused Witches Of Scotland for their charity conference were we remember 'The Forgotton Voices Of The Accused'.
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Bret Hart - The Best There Ever Was
Inside The Ropes are delighted to announce a UK tour with none other than Bret Hart which will see the iconic wrestler head to SWG3 Glasgow to bare all on his iconic wrestling career.
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Explorers: The Age of Discovery with James May
From Ice Age migrations to space travel, the stories of famous, infamous and unknown explorers will come to life, presented by British television presenter and award-winning journalist James May!
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Hollie McNish
With fans ranging from Emma Watson, Pink and Benjamin Zephaniah, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed!
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DOMINATION: The Fall and Rise of an Empire with Alice Roberts
Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another!
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Jon Ronson: Psychopath Night
Join Jon Ronson at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for an electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy!
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Bez In Conversation
Join 'Madchester' legend Bez as he discusses his unbelievable scrapes with mortality, periods of financial ruin, and narcotic-strewn hi-jinks at this in conversation event at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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Celtic Connections
The January blues are set to be well and truly banished as Glasgow comes alive when Celtic Connections returns for 2026 between Thursday 15th January and Sunday 1st February!
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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:
An Evening With Liam McIlvanney
Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Liam McIlvanney on Tuesday 15th July in The Primavera Bistro to celebrate the release of his newest book, The Good Father.
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Heritage Talk: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past
Join Susan Hunter to hear the highlights of her long journey into local archaeology at Eastwood House on Tuesday 20th May.
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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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
William Dalrymple - How Ancient India Transformed the World
Don't miss this chance to hear William Dalrymple tell the story of how India became the great intellectual and philosophical superpower of ancient Asia.
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Festival of Europe
Scotland's second international Festival of Europe takes place on May 10th and 11th at French Institute, Edinburgh. Come along for a fantastic weekend of discussion, art and socialising!
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Edinburgh Tradfest: Scotland’s Ancient Goddess: Hidden in Plain Sight
In his new book Scotland’s Sacred Goddess: Hidden in Plain Sight, Stuart McHardy explores the pre-Christian beliefs of the Scottish people.
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:
An Evening with Paul Gascoigne
Join football icon Paul Gascoigne as he chats about his amazing career in football at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 4th October!
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Crail Castaways with Billy Sloan
Join us at Crail Community Hall on 21st July for an unforgettable evening of music and stories as we welcome Billy Sloan, the legendary radio host, author, and music journalist!
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:
In Livingstone’s Footsteps: A Discussion with the Author, Ben de Ponti
Join author of In Livingstone's Footsteps: Through The Heart Of Malawi, Ben de Ponti for this special talk and Q&A at David Livingstone Birthplace on Wednesday 14th May.
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An Evening With Ricky Tomlinson
Royle Family and Brookside star Ricky Tomlinson is coming to Condorrat Social Club for a fantastic event... An Evening With Ricky Tomlinson hosted by Asa Murphy!
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Antiques and a Little Bit of Nonsense
Three of the country's favourite television personalities from the world of antiques entertain you with tales from the saleroom, television and beyond.
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: No Life Half Lived
Anyone affected by chest, heart and stroke issues can tap into local support on Thursday 1st May at this free talk event hosted by Paisley & District U3A.
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World War II Talk and Artefacts
Paisley Heritage are joined by Pete Scally at Whitehaugh Barracks on Wednesday 28th May for a talk on World War II.
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Paisley Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED
On Saturday 3rd May, join Paisley Heritage Group for an introductory talk and walk around of the Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood.
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:
Fleapits, Jamjars, and Cushions on Seats Screening & Roundtable
Join Creative Stirling on 15th May for an event centred around archives and moving image preservation, featuring a film screening and a post-screening roundtable.
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Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
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George Buchanan, Pedagogue and ‘Prince of Poets’
Come along to Legends at The Monument on 8th May for this lecture exploring George Buchanan’s dual legacy as a humanist poet and teacher, tracing his career and influence across 16th-c Europe!
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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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Boswell Book Festival
Boswell Book Festival, the world's only festival of biography and memoir, comes to Dumfries House for 2025 between the 9th and 11th May!
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A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature
Join the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum this November as they welcome a selection of authors in this celebration of Scottish literature!
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