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Talks And Lectures events in Glasgow

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Events in Glasgow

Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

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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Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

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

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 30th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 9th March 2025 - 7th December 2025

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.

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Pollok Fold Events

Selected dates between 8th April 2025 - 16th October 2025

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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Geo-Natter

Selected dates between 7th May 2025 - 3rd December 2025

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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Kelvingrove Bites

Selected dates between 15th August 2025 - 10th October 2025

Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!

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Hidden Histories Tours

Selected dates between 1st September 2025 - 3rd November 2025

Curators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!

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A Kick Up the Arts with Nicola Meighan

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 11th December 2025

Join writer and BBC broadcaster Nicola Meighan for a late lunch live recording of her Scottish arts and culture podcast, A Kick Up The Arts, at The Stand Glasgow!

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The Old Glasgow Club Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 9th April 2026

The Old Glasgow Club hosts regular talks and occasional events for people interested in Glasgow, its environs, its history and its people!

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Tea for Two / Chá para Dois: Architectural Exhibition & Events

12th September 2025 - 2nd October 2025

Presented by Graeme Nicholls Architects, Tea for Two / Chá para Dois is a new exhibition exploring architectural and cultural connections between Scotland and Portugal.

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The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks

Selected dates between 16th September 2025 - 16th June 2026

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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David Elder Lecture Series

Selected dates between 17th September 2025 - 26th November 2025

The David Elder lecture series at Glasgow Science Centre presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters.

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Forget The Ball, Get On With The Game

Selected dates between 25th September 2025 - 27th November 2025

Don't miss a live version of hilarious football podcast, Forget The Ball, Get On With The Game, where the only rule is there are there are no rules!

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Glasgow Americana: A Kick Up The Arts with Jill Jackson & Carol Laula

2nd October 2025

Glasgow Americana is more than thrilled to be teaming up with Nicola Meighan and her excellent podcast 'A Kick Up The Arts' during the festival this year!

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 2nd October 2025 - 30th October 2025

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

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Love, Lust and Witchcraft: Mocktail Making Event

3rd October 2025

Kick off the spooky season with a comical and captivating talk on the history of Love, Lust, and Witchcraft at Provan Hall - complete with a hands-on session creating historically inspired mocktails!

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Talk: Performing Race and Empire in Victorian Glasgow

4th October 2025

This talk at the Mitchell Library will examine two forms of popular entertainment that engaged with race in ways both controversial and subversive.

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An Evening With Dr Louise Newson

5th October 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of learning and laughter as Dr Louise Newson, the leading medical doctor on menopause and hormones, comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow.

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Bettii Presents

5th October 2025

Women's health will take centre stage at The Engine Works as Bettii Presents - Scotland's first ever medically-led women's health event dedicated to female health across all life stages.

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History and Future of BME Teachers in Scotland

6th October 2025

As part of Black History Month Scotland, don't miss this event to celebrate the history and contributions BME educators and teachers have made in Scotland.

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Mary Portas - In conversation with Fiona Stalker

6th October 2025

Join Bigglestones Books at the Trades Hall Of Glasgow for an evening with Mary Portas for the launch of her new book I Shop, Therefore I Am: The '90s, Harvey Nicks – and Me.

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Julia Shaw Launches Green Crime

7th October 2025

Julia Shaw, author of Making Evil, joins Waterstones Argyle Street for a discussion of ecological criminals and the heroes resisting them in this launch event for her latest book, Green Crime!

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FNConnect: Future Forward Networking Night - POSTPONED

8th October 2025

Frazer-Nash Consultancy are thrilled to invite you to the next FNConnect event, Future Forward, taking place on the 8th October at the Glasgow Science Centre.

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Britannia Panopticon Building Tour & Talk

9th October 2025

Join Glasgow City Heritage Trust on Thursday 9th October for a tour of the world's oldest surviving music hall, the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, followed by a talk from Judith Bowers.

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Explorers: The Age of Discovery with James May

9th October 2025

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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Glasgow’s Greatest Hits: A Celebration of the City’s Musical Heritage

9th October 2025

Head along to the Scottish Music Centre on Thursday 9th October as they kick off their Glasgow 850 celebrations with an evening dedicated to the city's legendary music scene!

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Harvest Festival

11th October 2025

Bringing together Glasgow's most exciting food projects, Glasgow Community Food Network are putting on a day of free workshops, talks, creative activities and food at Civic House on October 11th!

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An Audience with Airline’s Jane Boulton

12th October 2025

An intimate evening filled with honest conversations, hilarious anecdotes, and plenty of surprises when Airline's Jane Boulton comes to Slay Glasgow on Sunday 12th October!

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Murder: A Search for the Truth with David Swindle & Heather Suttie

12th October 2025

International crime expert David Swindle brings his gripping live show Murder: A Search for the Truth to Glasgow on Sunday 12th October!

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Free Screening and Q&A - Ocean With David Attenborough

13th October 2025

The Marine Conservation Society are hosting a free screening of Ocean with David Attenborough - a stunning documentary showing us the wonder and vitality of the ocean.

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Art of Possible: From The Docks to Drones - Glasgow’s Journey to Smarter Transportation

14th October 2025

This special edition of the award-winning Art of Possible series will explore how Glasgow City Region's legacy of industrial ingenuity is powering a new era of clean, smart and sustainable transport.

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Folklore & Women

14th October 2025

How have myths and fairytales shaped feminist thought? Explore the power of folklore, its symbols, and role in today's society when Seed Talks return to The Glee Club Glasgow with Folklore & Women.

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Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex

15th October 2025

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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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: The Trades Hall of Glasgow

15th October 2025

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Craig Bryce on Glasgow's stunning Trades Hall!

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The UK, Gaza and the Media: In conversation with Peter Oborne

15th October 2025

Join leading political journalist Peter Oborne as he discusses his explosive new book Complicit, in conversation with The National editor Laura Webster.

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Reframing The Narrative

17th October 2025

This talk explores the rehanging of the Glassford portrait in Kelvingrove and how it may shape approaches to exploring histories and legacies of enslavement in Glasgow Museums moving forward.

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Stargazing At Mugdock

Selected dates between 17th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

Learn some fascinating facts about space then search the skies for constellations and planets on one of Mugdock Country Park's Stargazing nights!

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Love Letters to A Murder: The Mythology of Madeleine Smith

18th October 2025

Join Kirsten McQuarrie and Lesley McDowell at the Mitchell Library, and hear about Madeleine Smith's extraordinary story as portrayed in McDowell's historical novel, Love and Other Poisons (Wildfire).

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Speakers Night With Charlie Miller, Derek Ferguson hosted by David Tanner

18th October 2025

Rangers legends Charlie Miller and Derek Ferguson are heading to The Princess Bar, Riddrie for a night of stories and laughs on Friday 10th October!

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Hollie McNish

19th October 2025

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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Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill In Conversation

19th October 2025

Join Simple Minds' founder members and lifelong collaborators, Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill for a special event to celebrate the publication of their long-awaited memoir, Our Secrets Are The Same.

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Piers Morgan: Woke Is Dead with Andrew Doyle

20th October 2025

Piers Morgan will bring his show, Woke Is Dead, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 20th October.

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‘Grenada Ain’t Far from Africa’

21st October 2025

'Grenada Ain’t Far from Africa': Historical Memories, Human Flight, and the Recovery of Liberated African Biographies.

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Film Screening and Q&A - Sunshine and Jean Donnachie Documentary

22nd October 2025

Don't miss a screening of two original short films directed by Manu Kurewa, followed by a short Q&A at Kelvin Hall on Wednesday 22nd October.

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From Belize to Scotland: The Treefellers Story

23rd October 2025

From Belize to Scotland tells the story of the 900 Belizean lumberjacks who in 1942 left British Honduras to fight fascism by felling trees in Scotland.

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Stella Dadzie: A Whole Heap of Mix Up

25th October 2025

The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) are delighted to host Stella Dadzie at Glasgow's Tron Theatre to discuss her latest book 'A Whole Heap of Mix Up'.

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Moulsdale Foundation Museum Open Day

26th October 2025

The Moulsdale Foundation are thrilled to announce their monthly Open Days at their classic and performance car and motorbike museum, home to Scotland's largest classic car and motorbike collection!

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Scottish Queer International Film Festival

27th October 2025 - 1st November 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

Celebrating emerging and boundary-pushing LGBTQIA+ filmmakers and artists from Scotland and beyond, the Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) returns for its 10th year!

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Celebrate Unquiet Guests with Dan Coxon, Kirsty Logan, and Will Maclean

29th October 2025

Join Waterstones Argyle Street for an early Halloween celebration of Unquiet Guests, an anthology of haunted house stories from modern masters of the macabre!

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Chloe Michelle Howarth In Conversation

29th October 2025

Join Sunburn author Chloe Michelle Howarth at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as she discusses her new novel Heap Earth Upon It.

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Mackintosh on Film

29th October 2025

Join the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall on Wednesday 29th October for an evening showcasing Charles Rennie Mackintosh in film!

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Big Guitar Weekend

30th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Strum-thing big is about to hit Glasgow... the sound of glorious guitars will reverberate across the city when Big Guitar Weekend returns to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this Autumn!

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Daemonologie: A King’s Obsession With Witches

30th October 2025

Join the heritage team at the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow for an intriguing event exploring how a king's royal paranoia and fear stoked a national panic.

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Transforming Physical Impairment: Neurotechnology for Equity

30th October 2025

Discover how cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing accessibility for individuals with physical impairments at this in-person event.

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How To Kill A Witch: A Guide For The Patriarchy

31st October 2025

Join founders of the Witches of Scotland campaign, Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi, as they discuss their book, How to Kill a Witch, A Guide for the Patriarchy at Merchants House of Glasgow.

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Paul C. Brunson: Love Better

1st November 2025

Paul C. Brunson is inviting you to join him off-screen at the Old Fruitmarket for an interactive show that will shift how you think about love and connection.

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Mike Joyce: The Drums - My Life In The Smiths - In Conversation

5th November 2025

Hear what it felt like to be a member of one of the most influential bands of all time when Mike Joyce legendary drummer of The Smiths comes to The Glee Club Glasgow on Wednesday 5th November!

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Aye Write Glasgow’s Book Festival

6th November 2025 - 16th November 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

Glasgow's Book Festival, Aye Write, will celebrate its 20th edition across 11 days this November, with a series of pop-up events coming before!

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Aye Write: Gaza - The Story of a Genocide: Malaka Shwaikh and Shareef Sirhan

6th November 2025

Aye Write are honoured to be joined by two contributors to the book, Malaka Shwaikh and Shareef Sarhan for an important and wide-ranging discussion.

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Aye Write: John Murray Proof Party with Aimee MacDonald, Cailean Steed and Rebecca Ferrier

6th November 2025

Be among the first to hear from three exciting new voices as they give Waterstones Sauchiehall Street an exclusive sneak peek into their 2026 novels and writing as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: Poor Creatures and Hawthorn: Mairi Kidd and Elaine Thomson with Neil MacKay

6th November 2025

Host Neil Mackay sits down with two authors to discuss their spooky stories, each set in Scotland during the 1800s.

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Aye Write: The Fun Lovin’ Criminal: Huey Morgan with Fiona Shepard

6th November 2025

Fun Lovin' Criminals frontman and 90s icon Huey Morgan joins co-founder of Glasgow City Music Tours, Fiona Shepard to talk about his aptly named memoir, The Fun Lovin' Criminal.

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Aye Write: The Guide to Gaelic Scotland: Coinneach Maclean with Maureen Macleod

6th November 2025

Gaelic speaker and South Uist native Coinneach Maclean sits down with travel writer and BBC radio presenter Mauren Macleod to discuss his new book as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: Frankly and Great Chat: Nicola Sturgeon and Josh Smith

7th November 2025

In this very special live recording of the Reign podcast for Aye Write, host Josh Smith welcomes Scotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the stage to discuss her memoir, Frankly.

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Aye Write: Glasgow’s Greatest Hits: Alison Stroak, Fiona Shepherd & Jonathan Trew with Bandeoke

7th November 2025

The founders of the Glasgow Music Tours will discuss their brand new book Glasgow's Greatest Hits at the Mitchell Library as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: Men in Love and The Fathers: Irvine Welsh and John Niven with Sean MacDonald

7th November 2025

Two of Scotland's most renowned fiction writers, Irvine Welsh and John Niven, unite on stage to discuss the themes and inspirations behind their latest novels as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: Sudden Fame: Federation of Writers

7th November 2025

A spoken word event where members of the Federation of Writers, the public and members of writers' groups are provided with an opportunity to perform a selection of their work in 3 minute slots.

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Aye Write: Waterstones Ones to Watch: Reading Group Fiction

7th November 2025

Join Waterstones Sauchiehall Street for a Reading Group Fiction based panel discussion with debut authors with Heather Mottershead, Gurnaik Johal and Lisa Smith as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: Childless by Choice: Helen Taylor with Lesley McDowell

8th November 2025

As the world debates issues around population the spotlight is on childless women, join Helen Taylor as she discusses her book, Childless by Choice, with Lesley McDowell for Aye Write 2025.

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Aye Write: Hold Fast: Catherine Simpson & Nina Mega with Gabriella Bennett

8th November 2025

Award-winning novelist and memoir writer Catherine Simpson is joined on stage by her adult daughter, Nina Mega, for an in-depth conversation with journalist Gabriella Bennett as part of Aye Write!

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Aye Write: How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis: Kate Muir

8th November 2025

Journalist Vicky Allan joins writer, filmmaker, and women's health campaigner Kate Muir to discuss Kate's new book, How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis for Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: Jules and Greg’s Wild Swim: Julie Nimmo and Greg Hemphill with Julie Lin

8th November 2025

Husband and wife duo Greg Hemphill and Julie Wilson-Nimmo dive into a chat with TV chef and broadcaster Julie Lin about their new book, Jules & Greg's Wild Swim, for Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: Maybe I’m Amazed: John Harris with Nicola Meighan

8th November 2025

Award-winning writer, journalist, podcaster and presenter John Harris joins BBC Radio Scotland's Nicola Meighan in conversation about his extraordinary memoir for Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: Not That I’m Bitter: Helen Lederer with Bryan Burnett

8th November 2025

Join actress and comedy legend Helen Lederer in conversation with BBC Scotland's Bryan Burnett for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud look at her new memoir, Not That I'm Bitter as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: The Incidental Feminist: Tina Gaudoin with Kate Muir

8th November 2025

As part of Aye Write 2025 Tina Gaudoin introduces us to the woman behind the politician in her new book, The Incidental Feminist: Friend, Foe, Femme Fatale? The Truth About Thatcher.

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Aye Write: The Shapeshifter’s Daughter: Sally Magnusson

8th November 2025

Aye Write are delighted to welcome bestselling author, journalist, and broadcaster Sally Magnusson back to the festival to discuss her brand new novel, The Shapeshifter's Daughter!

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Aye Write: The Tremelo Diaries: Justin Currie with Nicola Meighan

8th November 2025

Join Justin Currie, Del Amitri's much-loved frontman, in conversation with BBC Radio Scotland's Nicola Meighan as they discuss Justin's powerful and personal memoir, The Tremolo Diaries.

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Aye Write: Who Will Be Remembered Here - Queer Spaces in Scotland: Mae Diansangu, Louise Welsh, Lewis Hetherington

8th November 2025

In this collection, fourteen authors explore the places and spaces which define their queer history – wherever has meaning for them.

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Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland Conference

8th November 2025

Join Remembering The Accused Witches Of Scotland for their charity conference where we remember 'The Forgotton Voices Of The Accused'.

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Aye Write: Conversations with Tim Ingold: Anthropology, Education and Life with Hannah Whaley

9th November 2025

Don't miss a lively conversation with internationally renowned anthropologist Tim Ingold, tackling the big questions on what makes a good life with warmth and irreverence in equal measure.

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Aye Write: Happy Healthy Sober: Janey Lee Grace

9th November 2025

With her signature blend of honesty, humour, and holistic wisdom, former WHAM! backing singer Janey Lee Grace discusses her book, Happy Healthy Sober, with host Frankie Burr for Aye Write 2025.

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Aye Write: How Not to Be a Political Wife: Sarah Vine with Sean McDonald

9th November 2025

Sarah Vine joins presenter and podcaster Sean MacDonald to lift the velvet curtain on life inside UK politics as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: How to Kill a Witch and Witches: Zoe Venditozzi & Claire Mitchell and Steven Veerapen with Ruth Wishart

9th November 2025

Steven Veerapen traces witches, witchcraft, and witch-hunters from the explosion of mass-trials under King James VI and I in the late sixteenth century to the death of the witch-hunting phenomenon.

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Aye Write: Irish Unity Dividend: Ben Collins

9th November 2025

Author Ben Collins sits down to discuss his new book, The Irish Unity Dividend, as part of Aye Write 2025.

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Aye Write: It Used to be Witches: Ryan Gilbey + Theorem

9th November 2025

Don't miss a Q&A with Ryan Gilbey, author of It Used to be Witches, followed by a screening of Theorem at Glasgow Film Theatre as part of Aye Write 2025.

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Aye Write: Lockerbie - A Father’s Search for Justice: Jim Swire & Peter Biddulph

9th November 2025

Jim Swire discusses with STV's John Swire his campaign to uncover the truth behind not only a personal tragedy but one of the modern world's most shocking events.

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Aye Write: Poyums Anaw: Len Pennie with Lindsay Johnstone

9th November 2025

Award-winning writer and journalist Lindsay Johnstone is joined by Len Pennie to discuss the follow up to her award-winning debut poetry collection!

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Aye Write: Sit Down with Serial Killers: Shaun Atwood

9th November 2025

In his Aye Write Festival debut, Shaun Atwood discusses his new book, Sitdowns with Serial Killers & Murderers and what it's like talking to some of the most menacing and violent people on the planet.

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Aye Write: The Autobiography of Jethro Tull’s Guitarist: Martin Barre with Alistair Braidwood

9th November 2025

Scots Whay Hae! podcast host Alistair Braidwood welcomes legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre to the Aye Write stage to discuss Martin’s autobiography, A Trick of Memory.

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Aye Write: The Bagpipes: A Cultural History: Richard McLauchlan

9th November 2025

Author Richard McLauchlan is your sure-footed guide to the fabled and fascinating history of the bagpipes for this special event as part of Aye Write 2025.

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Aye Write: The Burning Stones and Black as Death: Antti Tuomainen and Lilja Sigurdardottir with Neil McKay

9th November 2025

Writer and journalist Neil Mackay chairs a discussion between two Nordic crime novelists, each with a twisty tale to tell.

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Aye Write: The Old Divide - Sectarianism in Scotland: A History: Chris Bambery with Kirsteen Paterson

9th November 2025

Chris Bambery sits down with Kirsteen Paterson to discuss the historical events that have constructed sectarianism in Scotland for Aye Write 2025.

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Aye Write: The Road to Mons Gaupius: Alan Montgomery

9th November 2025

Dr Alan Montgomery gives an illustrated talk about Roman Scotland based on his new book, The Road to Mons Graupius as part of Aye Write 2025.

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Aye Write: The Story of the Christmas No. 1: Marc Burrows with Janey Lee Grace

9th November 2025

Award-winning author, comedian and musician, Marc Burrows, brings an evening of comedy, music, and book chat to Aye Write in his festival debut!

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Aye Write: Waterstones Ones to Watch: LGBTQI+ Fiction

9th November 2025

Join us in Waterstones for a LGBTQI+ Fiction based panel discussion with debut authors with Seth Insua, Michael Amherst and Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin.

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Stoicism, or How I Learned To Stop Worrying & Love Reason

9th November 2025

Join the Humanist Society Scotland for their next meeting which will feature a talk from Eryk Jan Grzeszkowiak as he explores how Stoicism offers timeless tools for emotional well-being.

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Aye Write: Blitz: Robert Elms with Stuart Cosgrove

11th November 2025

Acclaimed author and broadcaster Robert Elms makes his Aye Write debut to discuss his new book, Blitz: The Club That Created the 80s.

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Aye Write: My Life in Sport: Recorded Highlights: Dougie Donnelly with Hugh MacDonald

11th November 2025

A giant of Scottish and British sports broadcasting, Dougie Donnelly sits down with journalist Hugh MacDonald to discuss his brand new autobiography, My Life in Sport: Recorded Highlights.

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Aye Write: A Fire in their Hearts: Philip Paris with Ann Landmann

13th November 2025

Best-selling author Philip Paris joins Ann Landmann from the Edinburgh-based publisher, Birlinn Books, to discuss Philip's latest novel, A Fire in Their Hearts.

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Aye Write: Concrete Dreams: Chris Leslie, Mitch Miller & Alison Irvine

13th November 2025

Writer Alison Irvine, photographer and filmmaker Chris Leslie, and illustrator Mitch Miller combine their considerable talents in Concrete Dreams: The Rise and Fall of Cumbernauld Town Centre.

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Aye Write: Waterstones Ones to Watch: Poetry

13th November 2025

Join us in Waterstones for a Poetry based panel discussion led by Jim Carruth with debut poets Michael Mullen, Dean Browne and Desree as part of Aye Write 2025.

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Aye Write: Barrowland: The Inside Story of Glasgow’s Beloved Ballroom and One Love, One Life: Alison Irvine and Billy Sloan

14th November 2025

Music lovers rejoice as Aye Write welcomes two writers to the festival, each with their own love letter to the Glasgow music scene!

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Aye Write: F1 Insider: Ted Kravitz with Kevin McKenna

14th November 2025

F1 icon and one of its most high-profile voices, Ted Kravitz, discusses his new book, F1 Insider: Notes From The Pit Lane as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: One Aladdin Two Lamps: Jeanette Winterson with Zoe Venditozzi

14th November 2025

Aye Write are thrilled to welcome literary trailblazer Jeanette Winterson to the festival for the first time!

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Aye Write: Saltwash and Idle Grounds: Andrew Michael Hurley and Krystelle Bamford with Kavan Stafford

14th November 2025

Kavan Stafford chats with two modern fiction writers about their respective dark and chilling tales.

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Aye Write: Waterstones Ones to Watch: Speculative Fiction

14th November 2025

Join the team at Waterstones for a Speculative Fiction panel discussion led by Arusa Qureshi with debut authors Emily Buchanan, Oraine Johnson and Chris Kohler.

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DOMINATION: The Fall and Rise of an Empire with Alice Roberts

14th November 2025

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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GICF x Aye Write presents Life Lessons from Historical Women and The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp: Eleanor Morton and Krystal Evans

14th November 2025

A Scot and an American walk into a book festival. In this special event, Aye Write and the Glasgow International Comedy Festival present comedians turned authors Eleanor Morton and Krystal Evans.

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An Evening with Sanjeev Kohli

15th November 2025

Sanjeev Kohli, the talented actor behind one of Scotland's most famous shopkeepers, is ready to serve up laughs, stories and TV trivia at Kirkintilloch Town Hall!

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Aye Write: Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age: Bruce Peter

15th November 2025

In Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age, Professor Bruce Peter (Glasgow School of Art) explores the remarkable range of Art Deco objects and images created here in Scotland.

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Aye Write: My Mother’s Murder: Gina McGavin and Jane Hamilton with Douglas Skelton

15th November 2025

Join journalist Jane Hamilton and co-author Gina McGavin as they take you behind the headlines of one of Scotland's most haunting cold cases: The 1984 murder of Gina’s mother, Mary McLaughlin.

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Aye Write: Rhyme and Reason: A Short History of Poetry and People (for People who Don’t Usually Read Poetry): Mark Forsyth

15th November 2025

Mark Forsyth makes his Aye Write debut to talk about his latest book, Rhyme & Reason, a funny, charming guide to poetry (and people) for people who don't usually read poetry!

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Aye Write: Single and Psycho: Caroline Young with Zoe Venditozzi

15th November 2025

Edinburgh-based author Caroline Young joins podcaster and writer Zoe Venditozzi to discuss Young's latest book, Single and Psycho: How pop culture created the unstable single woman.

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Aye Write: The Good Liar and Watching You: Denise Mina and Helen Fields with Bryan Burnett

15th November 2025

join Denise Mina and Helen Fields as they discuss their latest thrillers with Bryan Burnett as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: The Pen is Mightier: Edward Tudor Pole

15th November 2025

Edward Tudor Pole takes to the Aye Write stage to discuss his autobiography, The Pen is Mightier.

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Aye Write: Words from Whaleback City: Andy Jackson & Bill Herbert

15th November 2025

Whaleback City Press is Dundee's new and vibrant small publisher, specialising in big ideas in small packages and this event showcases work from its first two projects!

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Aye Write: Write Time Right Place

15th November 2025

Scots Whay Hae podcast host Alistair Braidwood introduces a stellar evening of prose and poetry from the Into Creative team.

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Aye Write: You Don’t Have to be Mad to Work Here: Benji Waterhouse

15th November 2025

With a mix of stand-up comedy and readings from his book, award-winning comedian, best-selling author, and NHS psychiatrist Benji Waterhouse considers some of life's big questions.

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The Rest Is Politics

15th November 2025

Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart will bring their leading political podcast - The Rest Is Politics - back to the SEC Glasgow on Saturday 15th November!

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Aye Write: Dead Man’s Tale and Acts of Malice: Quiintin Jardine and Alex Gray with Douglas Skelton

16th November 2025

In this special Aye Write event, crime writer Douglas Skelton welcomes two contemporaries to the stage to discuss their new books — each with a grizzled Scottish detective and a murder to solve.

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Aye Write: Following Sam: Jon and Sam’s Journey Conquering the 42: Jon Attenborough

16th November 2025

Jon Attenborough discusses Following Sam, his memoir chronicling his experience of visiting all 42 Scottish Professional Football League stadiums with his guide dog, Sam.

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Aye Write: Pop Scars: Anthony Kavanagh with Carrie Marshall

16th November 2025

One-time teen popstar Anthony Kavanagh takes to the Aye Write stage to discuss his searingly honest memoir, Pop Scars.

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Aye Write: Revolting: Terry Deary

16th November 2025

From the peasants to the slaves, the martyrs to the mutineers, Terry Deary's Revolting celebrates the resilience and determination of those who dared to challenge the status quo.

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Aye Write: Sunday Best: Daniel Gray

16th November 2025

Author and journalist Peter Ross welcomes Daniel Gray to a Sunday evening in the Mitchell Library to chat about Daniel’s new book, Sunday Best: Travels Through the Day of Rest.

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Aye Write: The Secret Christmas Library and Christmas at the Movies: Jenny Colgan and Anne Marie Ryan with Dawn Vallance

16th November 2025

A talk with a festive flair as Glasgow Life Principal Librarian Dawn Vallance joins two authors in conversation about their respective Christmas-themed books for Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: There She Goes: Esa Aldegheri with Linda Cracknell and Claire Askew

16th November 2025

Editor Esa Aldegheri sits down with contributors Linda Cracknell and Claire Askew to discuss their new book, There She Goes.

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Aye Write: Unfinished Business and Thrive: Henry McLeish & James Mitchell and Lesley Riddoch with Kirsteen Paterson

16th November 2025

In this special sit-down examining the potential future of Scotland and Scottish politics, Kirsteen Paterson is a journalist with 20 years experience of covering politics and policy in Scotland.

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Aye Write: Universality and Alive in the Merciful Country: Natasha Brown and A L Kennedy with Gabriella Bennett

16th November 2025

Award-winning Scots writer, academic, and occasional stand-up comedian A L Kennedy returns to Aye Write to discuss her latest acclaimed novel.

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Aye Write: Wild Mountain Times: Gary Robertson with Gabriella Bennett

16th November 2025

Dundee-based author Gary Robertson joins journalist Gabriella Bennett for a lively discussion about Gary's new book, Wild Mountain Times as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: Young Once: Nigel Planer

16th November 2025

Fresh off the back of a sold-out tour, expect witty, self-deprecating stories told masterfully by the mischievous, once-young Nigel Planer as he offers a glimpse into his remarkable career.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Visions of Vesuvius - Vesuvius and Naples in Art

19th November 2025

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for Visions of Vesuvius an 'explosive' lecture exploring British connections with the dramatic volcanic backdrop to the city of Naples.

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Jon Ronson: Psychopath Night

19th November 2025

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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Scott Brown LIVE with a Celtic State of Mind

3rd December 2025

A Celtic State of Mind is delighted to host an evening with former captain Scott Brown at Barras Art & Design in Glasgow on Wednesday 3rd December!

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An Audience with Charlie Lawson

9th December 2025

Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to King's Park Hotel on Tuesday 9th December!

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An Audience with Charlie Lawson

12th December 2025

Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to Central Community Hall on Friday 12th December!

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An Audience with Charlie Lawson

13th December 2025

Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to Milngavie Town Hall on Saturday 13th December!

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Bez In Conversation

13th December 2025

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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An Audience with Charlie Lawson

15th December 2025

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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An Evening with Rangers Legends - 9 In A Row Anniversary Show

8th January 2026

Don't miss an unforgettable evening at The King's Theatre Glasgow celebrating one of the most iconic achievements in Scottish football... Rangers' legendary 9 in a Row era!

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Existentialism: The Punk Philosophy

11th January 2026

Join the Humanist Society Scotland for their next meeting which will feature a lively and thought-provoking talk from Dr. Stuart Hanscomb on how existentialism breaks the rules.

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Celtic Connections

15th January 2026 - 1st February 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

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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An Evening With Damon Hill hosted by Tom Clarkson

21st January 2026

In conversation with Tom Clarkson, acclaimed host of the official F1 podcast Beyond The Grid, Damon Hill will share stories from his remarkable Formula 1 journey at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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Matt Rendell’s Inside Stories of the Tour De France

11th February 2026

Matt Rendell, ITV Tour de France commentator and acclaimed author, will share stories from his 25 years' covering the Tour at Oran Mor Glasgow on Wednesday 11th February!

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Battle Of Hastings: An Audience with Gavin & Scott Hastings

12th February 2026

Don't miss the ultimate evening with former Scottish rugby captains and British and Irish Lions captains Gavin and Scott Hastings at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 12th February!

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Savage Messiah - The Life, Work and Legend of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska

18th February 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a lecture exploring the life, work and legend of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska.

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Jason Fox: Embrace The Chaos

16th March 2026

Challenge your limits, change your habits, and transform your life with this brand-new show from Jason Fox at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 16th March!

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: In Search Of Anne Of Cleves

18th March 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Dr Jonathan Foyle on Anne of Cleves.

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: An Evening to Transform Your Life

26th March 2026

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is bringing his 'An Evening to Transform Your Life' Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 26th March.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now

15th April 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Peter Trowles on Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: 101 Years of the Scottish Colourists

20th May 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Alice Strang on 101 Years of the Scottish Colourists.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Rococo, the First Pop Art?

17th June 2026

This talk may raise some eyebrows, but it is hoped that those who like Rococo might see Pop Art differently, and those who like Pop Art might look at Rococo again.

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Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour

18th October 2026

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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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 Allan Gaw

An Evening With Allan Gaw

13th January 2026

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Allan Gaw on Tuesday 13th January to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, The Shadows and the Dust.

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Where Were You When…

Where Were You When…

30th October 2025

For the first time, journalist Bill McFarlan lifts the lid on the story behind the stories and the laughs and tears behind the headlines when he comes to Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Going Underground: Giffnock and Clarkston

Going Underground: Giffnock and Clarkston

9th October 2025

Local historian Dr. Stuart Nisbet has spent decades digging into the history of the ground beneath our feet, and this illustrated talk distils his experience gained over many years of walks and talks.

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Talks 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:

Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival 2025

Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival 2025

6th October 2025 - 10th October 2025

The Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit and Festival/Awards 2025 is set to be a transformative event taking place from 6th to 10th October 2025 in Edinburgh.

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Palace Page Turners

Palace Page Turners

Selected dates between 7th March 2025 - 5th December 2025

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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Stewart Copeland - Have I Said Too Much

Stewart Copeland - Have I Said Too Much

9th November 2025

In this fascinating "Evening With", Stewart Copeland will talk about his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer!

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Talks 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:

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

19th March 2026

Join Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews as he gives us an entertaining tour of new discoveries that have transformed what we know about medieval medicine!

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Anster Nicht: Cambo, How To Run An Estate in the 21st Century

Anster Nicht: Cambo, How To Run An Estate in the 21st Century

15th January 2026

The Erskine family has lived at Cambo since the seventeenth century, but how does a new generation run the estate in the modern world? Hear from James Erskine, who took over the reins in 2020.

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EATS Rosyth hosts: ‘The transformative power of mushrooms’ by Rhyze

EATS Rosyth hosts: ‘The transformative power of mushrooms’ by Rhyze

14th October 2025

Come and hear about the ways in which fungi and urban mushroom cultivation can play an important part in building more sustainable food systems and help us address the climate crisis.

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Talks 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 - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Selected dates between 23rd January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.

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Girls Allowed Book Event

Girls Allowed Book Event

28th November 2025

Join writer Nick Brown and a panel of guests at New Douglas Park, home of Hamilton Academical Women FC, as they discuss and celebrate women's football.

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International Sherry Week: Sherry Showcase at Jackton Distillery

International Sherry Week: Sherry Showcase at Jackton Distillery

8th November 2025

Join the team at Jackton Distillery during International Sherry Week for a special celebration of the timeless connection between sherry and whisky.

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Talks 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:

Fixed In Renfrewshire: How To Run A Repair Cafe

Fixed In Renfrewshire: How To Run A Repair Cafe

2nd October 2025

Whether you're looking to set up a repair cafe or are just curious about what they are, come hear the story of Gryffe Repair Cafe and find out how to set up a community repair initiative.

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An Evening with Jeff Stelling

An Evening with Jeff Stelling

10th February 2026

Paisley Town Hall hosts an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years!

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Paisley & District U3A Talks: A Banker Behind Bars: From Loans to Lifers

Paisley & District U3A Talks: A Banker Behind Bars: From Loans to Lifers

2nd October 2025

It's nearly time for former prison governor, Ian Gunn to share stories about his life behind bars... he's speaking at Paisley and District u3a on Thursday 2nd October.

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Talks 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:

Gnosis - A Free Course in Esoteric Self-Knowledge

Gnosis - A Free Course in Esoteric Self-Knowledge

Selected dates between 30th September 2025 - 28th April 2026

Gnosis Scotland is offering a free course in practical, esoteric Self-knowledge on Tuesdays at the Raploch Community Campus in Stirling.

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Public Lecture: Nagasaki and the Future of War in the 20th Century

Public Lecture: Nagasaki and the Future of War in the 20th Century

6th October 2025

Hear Professor Holger Nehring discuss the significance of the use of nuclear weapons on Nagasaki in this public lecture at the University of Stirling on 6th October.

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 8th October 2025 - 24th June 2026

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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A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

1st November 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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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Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland

17th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025
Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2025 festival will be held between between the 17th and 23rd November!

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