Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow in May 2025
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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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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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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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Sustainable Success: Small Business, Big Impact
Join Peer Works for an inspiring session with Dominic Dowling on Glasgow's Green Business Support programme, helping local companies achieve net zero.
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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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Derick Thomson’s Prose - Rosg Ruaraidh MhicThòmais
Derick Thomson is celebrated as a poet, but in the new book "An Staran" Petra J. Poncarová demonstrates his exceptional prose writing, including essays, short stories and reviews.
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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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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: 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:
Chocolate Love Match - Fort Kinnaird
Ready to meet your Chocolate Love Match? Book now to secure one of the limited number of spaces available for our guided chocolate tasting experiences at Hotel Chocolat, Fort Kinnaird!
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Mac Talla Whisky Tasting and Cheese Pairings
Come along to The Scottish Gantry in Edinburgh on Friday 30th May, as we welcoming Thomas from Mac Talla to our store for a sensational tasting evening with cheese pairings.
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An Evening with Kate Foster
Waterstones Edinburgh West End is thrilled to welcome bestselling author Kate Foster on 28th May, to celebrate the publication of her masterfully gripping new novel, The Mourning Necklace!
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:
Aeble x Kinneucher Five Course Pairing
Join Aeble x Kinneucher at Kinneuchar Inn on 25th May for a five course meal paired with carefully selected ciders. Not to be missed!
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Composted: A festival of biodegradable ideas
Cambo Gardens in Fife is excited to announce Composted – a festival of biodegradable ideas, a unique six-week event happening from 31 May to 26 July.
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Pint Of Science St Andrews
The Pint of Science festival in St Andrews brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research!
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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Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain
Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.
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:
Renfrewshire Business Network - May Meeting
Increase your business contacts and grow your network at the next Renfrewshire Business Network meeting which is being held at Launch-It in Paisley on Friday 30th May.
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History Cafe: The Cotton Thread Mills Of Paisley
Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 17th May for their in-person History Cafe discussing The Cotton Thread Mills Of Paisley.
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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.
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:
Lord Provost Lecture
The Lord Provost of Stirling, Elaine Watterson, is delighted to invite you to the 2025 Lord Provost Lecture on Thursday 29th May at Cowane's Hospital.
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Talks at The Smith: Photography: A Victorian Sensation
Dr Morrison-Low will explore the nineteenth-century photographic collections held by the National Museums of Scotland and the impact photography had on the general public.
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Evening with Makar and Friends
Join Stirling Makar Kevin P. Gilday and guests for a very lively evening of spoken word performance and conversation at Stirling University Library on 15th May!
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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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