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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow in November 2025

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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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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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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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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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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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Jamie Ramsay: Running the Americas

6th November 2025

Hear about Jamie Ramsay's most iconic journey: a solo, unsupported run spanning 17,000 kilometres from Vancouver to Buenos Aires.

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Speakin’ Oor Mind

6th November 2025

Join See Me for a relaxed evening of spoken word performances exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb, followed by an open mic session in a warm and supportive environment.

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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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Story Cafe: Community Wellbeing

7th November 2025

Join our Story Cafe in Glasgow's southside to listen and share stories, exploring Comfort & Disturb from a creative and reflective perspective.

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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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International Film Festival Glasgow

12th November 2025 - 16th November 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

The International Film Festival Glasgow has announced details of its 12th edition which will run from 12th to 16th November at venues across Glasgow!

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Libraries That Shaped Me

12th November 2025

Louise Welsh, author and Professor of Creative Writing and Damian Barr, author, broadcaster and the National Library's Centenary Champion discuss how libraries shaped their lives.

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Seed Talks: The Psychology of EMDR Therapy

12th November 2025

Seed Talks return to The Glee Club Glasgow on Wednesday 12th November with The Psychology of EMDR Therapy, come learn about the science behind memory and trauma and how EMDR therapy works.

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The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow Lecture Series

Selected dates between 12th November 2025 - 25th March 2026

If you enjoy listening, discussing, and debating, and want to learn more about disciplines old and new, then join The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow at one of their regular lectures!

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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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Gemini & Mercury Remastered with Andy Saunders plus Apollo 13 in IMAX 2D

13th November 2025

Glasgow Science Centre are delighted to welcome back Andy Saunders, for the release of Gemini and Mercury Remastered, at this special evening on Thursday 13th November!

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Resonate

13th November 2025

Back for the ninth year running, RESONATE is one of the year's unmissable events for industry professionals, musicians, music students and diehard music fans!

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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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The Burrell Collection Art, Architecture and Regeneration

14th November 2025

Join Architect Robert Gartshore and Photographer Iona Shepherd for a free illustrated talk and Q&A based on the new book The Burrell Collection: Art, Architecture and Regeneration.

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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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Exploring Physiology: A Public Celebration at the University of Glasgow

15th November 2025

To celebrate Physiology Week, staff and students from the University of Glasgow invite you to an interactive event in the Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre (ARC).

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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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Auction House Scotland - Property Masterclass

18th November 2025

Auction House Scotland are delighted to be hosting another Property Masterclass event on the evening of Tuesday 18th November at The Village Hotel.

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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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Stephen Venables: South Georgia: The Last Unclimbed Summits

19th November 2025

Stephen Venables has returned 11 times to the wild, sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a place as rich in history as it is brutal in climate.

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Sam K. Horton and Shona Kinsella In Conversation

20th November 2025

Join Shona Kinsella and Sam K. Horton in conversation as they launch their new books, both powerful stories of history and the supernatural, at Waterstones Argyle Street!

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Book Week Scotland at The Language Hub

22nd November 2025

Explore the power of books and enjoy some refreshments at The Language Hub's upcoming Book Week Scotland event!

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So What If It’s The End

22nd November 2025

A literary night dedicated to endings. Come along to experience live stories, poems, film, music and art about endings. It's true that endings can be sad, but they can also be euphoric.

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Julian Hoffman, Lifelines: Searching for Home in the Mountains of Greece

25th November 2025

Join author Julian Hoffman in conversation with Dr Mirna Šolić and Dr Claudia Dellacasa at John Smith Bookshop, University of Glasgow on Tuesday 25th November.

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David Elder Lecture Series

Selected dates between 26th November 2025 - 22nd April 2026

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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Glow Starts in the Gut - Gut Health, Digestion & Skin

26th November 2025

Join Rosalie, a Nutritional Therapist specialising in gut health and IBS, for an evening designed to help you understand what your gut is really trying to tell you.

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Indexed Beings Film Screening and Discussion

27th November 2025

Indexed Beings: A film by artist Helen Knowles re-enacts a dispute between a scientist and a local taita (shaman) in the Colombian Amazon.

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Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

27th November 2025

Geologist Luisa Hendry spends her time sharing this world in an understandable way through social media platforms and her geology tour company.

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The Marketing Mixer Scotland

27th November 2025

The Marketing Mixer is a monthly meet-up for people working in brand, digital, creative, and comms from agency, in-house, freelance, or somewhere in between!

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Winter Garden Gathering

29th November 2025

Have your say on the future of Provan Hall's gardens, enjoy workshops in Christmas wreath making and share memories of the halls history when they host a Winter Garden Gathering on November 29th!

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Witchcraft in Old Glasgow

29th November 2025

The brilliant Lorraine Murray will be presenting her talk on Witchcraft in Old Glasgow at the next event in the Friends of Glasgow Cathedral public lecture series!

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A Winter Walk through European Art

Selected dates between 30th November 2025 - 17th December 2025

Join Pippa, Curator of European Art, as she takes you on a wintery tour around the European art collection at The Burrell Collection.

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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:

Hands On Heritage

Hands On Heritage

Selected dates between 16th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

Every month the team at East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure's Heritage Collection will select some of their most interesting treasures and share the stories behind them at Hands On Heritage!

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An Evening with Martin O’Neill

An Evening with Martin O’Neill

7th November 2025

Eastwood Park Theatre will welcome former footballer and celebrated Celtic manager, Martin O'Neill, for a special event on Friday 7th November!

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An Evening With Neil Lancaster

An Evening With Neil Lancaster

18th November 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Neil Lancaster on Tuesday 18th November to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, When Shadows Fall.

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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:

Meet the author Arnaud de La Grange

Meet the author Arnaud de La Grange

12th November 2025

Come along to the Institut français d'Écosse on Wednesday 12th November and meet author Arnaud de La Grange - journalist, UK and Ireland correspondent for Le Figaro, and a writer!

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‘Minstrel Boy, The Metamorphoses of Bob Dylan’ Book Promotion

‘Minstrel Boy, The Metamorphoses of Bob Dylan’ Book Promotion

15th November 2025

Chris Gregory is one of the top Bob Dylan authorities and he will be hosting a Book Presentation in Edinburgh at the Fraser Centre on Saturday 15th November.

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Leith Creative Trail 2025

Leith Creative Trail 2025

29th November 2025 - 7th December 2025

This winter, the streets of Leith come alive with creativity as Edinburgh Open Workshop coordinates the return of the Leith Creative Trail.

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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:

Conversations on the Coast: The East Neuk Literary Festival

Conversations on the Coast: The East Neuk Literary Festival

Selected dates between 6th November 2025 - 27th November 2025

With a series of events over November, come in out of the cold, dark night, enjoy a drink from Edinburgh Gin of soft drink, and hear from celebrated and award-winning Scottish authors!

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Stephen Venables: South Georgia: The Last Unclimbed Summits

Stephen Venables: South Georgia: The Last Unclimbed Summits

17th November 2025

Stephen Venables has returned 11 times to the wild, sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a place as rich in history as it is brutal in climate.

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Layers of Time: In Conversation with Marcia Bjornerud and Laura Poppick

Layers of Time: In Conversation with Marcia Bjornerud and Laura Poppick

20th November 2025

Science authors Marcia Bjornerud and Laura Poppick join Dr Clare Cousins to discuss their geological insights and the processes which have shaped both their own lives and the Earth itself.

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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:

The State Of Water

The State Of Water

7th November 2025

Join British Indian storyteller Peter Chand and Scottish storyteller Kirsten Milliken at Biggar Corn Exchange as they discuss their new book, The State Of Water.

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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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Radical Rhymes: Powerful Poems Through the Ages

Radical Rhymes: Powerful Poems Through the Ages

7th November 2025

Martin Stepek shares a powerful talk with poetry readings, demonstrating how poetry has always offered comfort in suffering.

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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:

Stargazing with Paisley and District u3a

Stargazing with Paisley and District u3a

6th November 2025

Star gazers will soon be captivated when Coats Observatory officer, John Pressly shares some sky-at-night facts at the next Paisley and District u3a talk on Thursday 6th November.

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An Evening with Sally Magnusson in Conversation with Laura Maxwell

An Evening with Sally Magnusson in Conversation with Laura Maxwell

22nd November 2025

Sally Magnusson will be discussing her newest novel, The Shapeshifter's Daughter, in conversation with BBC Scotland's Laura Maxwell at the Carrick Centre in Houston on Saturday 22nd November.

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The Witches Of Renfrewshire - Book Launch & Talk

The Witches Of Renfrewshire - Book Launch & Talk

Selected dates between 29th October 2025 - 12th November 2025

Join Brian Hannan, author of The Witches Of Renfrewshire as he launches the book with two special events at Skirlies Cafe on Wednesday 29th October and Wednesday 12th November.

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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:

Andrew John Williamson Memorial Public Lecture 2025

Andrew John Williamson Memorial Public Lecture 2025

6th November 2025

At a moment of acute geopolitical instability, the Andrew John Williamson Public Lecture, delivered by General Sir Patrick Sanders, will reflect on Antonio Gramsci’s enduring observation.

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Remembered Exhibition Closing Ceremony

Remembered Exhibition Closing Ceremony

14th November 2025

Join us on 14th November for the final day of the Remembered exhibition at the University of Stirling in an informal peace ceremony.

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In Conversation: Planting for Peace

In Conversation: Planting for Peace

14th November 2025

Join writer Fiona Leith as she hosts the closing event for University of Stirling's Remembered: 80 years Since the Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki exhibition.

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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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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

20th October 2025 - 9th November 2025
Nationwide

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.

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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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Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

26th November 2025

Geologist Luisa Hendry spends her time sharing this world in an understandable way through social media platforms and her geology tour company.

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