Talks And Lectures events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
READ MOREInformation Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening
A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.
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An Evening With: James Naughtie
Join us for an evening with James Naughtie, in aid of The Lyceum, hosted by our Artistic Director, David Greig.
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Hillforts: From the Pentland Firth to the Western Mediterranean
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland invites you to this talk on Hillforts given by Professor Ian Ralston at Augustine United Church on Thursday, 13th February.
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Beauty and the Beasties
Be our guest at Edinburgh Zoo this Valentine's Day for a truly ZOOnique date night!
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SRF Presents Bits & Bobs: The Anatomy of Sex
Join The Society for Reproduction and Fertility on 14th February for an intriguing event at The Anatomical Museum, where we delve into the fascinating world of reproductive anatomy!
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Manipulate Festival: ChaosPlay
Join artist Anthony Schrag and guests for a cosy conversation as we find common threads between forms, and then explore these meeting points, where we’ll we host an active play session together.
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Exploring Japanese Whisky with Nathan Shearer
Come along and explore Japanese whisky with Nathan Shearer at Drinkmonger on Tuesday 18th February!
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The Science of Trauma & The Body
Discover the impact of trauma and how it manifests in the body, from the prefrontal cortex to the vagus nerve at this illuminating talk at the Assembly Roxy on 20th February!
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By Creating We Think: Patrick Geddes and the Futures of Edinburgh
This event, at Scottish Storytelling Centre on 22nd February, is open to all with an interest in the future direction of culture and creative society in Edinburgh and beyond.
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Caroline Hirons: Glad We Had This Chat LIVE
Join Caroline Hirons as she brings her hugely successful podcast - Glad We Had This Chat - live to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 23rd February!
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Merlin Sheldrake - Fungi: Web of Life LIVE
Embark on a fascinating two-part journey into the hidden world of fungi with renowned biologist, writer and speaker Merlin Sheldrake at Assembly Rooms in February!
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NOIR: Truth, Lies and Moral Ambiguity with the Scottish Writer Lisa Ballantyne
Scottish Writer Lisa Ballantyne will be at the Institut français d’Écosse on Tuesday 25th February to talk about the themes of three of her novels.
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The Science of Happiness
Enjoy a thought-provoking talk with visiting nun, Gen Lekma and discover the power of your mind on 25th February at Kadampa Meditation Centre Edinburgh.
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Caring for Animals at the Italian Renaissance Court
Join Dr Sarah Cockram at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on Wednesday 26th February to explore the lives of animals and humans at the Italian Renaissance court!
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Wild Fermentation in Agave and Rum with Dean MacGregor and Gabriela Moncada
Enjoy a fascinating evening comparing pairs of different agaves and rums at Drinkmonger with Dean MacGregor and Gabriela Moncada on Wednesday 26th February!
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The Melting Pot’s Consultancy Launch
Join us for the launch of The Melting Pot's Consultancy on Thursday 27th February! An event which will celebrate stimulating social innovation, productivity and sustainable change in Scotland.
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The Science of Magic Mushrooms with Dr Mourad Wahba
Unlock the mysteries of magic mushrooms, their potential to heal depression, enhance brain connectivity and much more, in this interesting talk at the Assembly Roxy on Thursday 27th February!
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A Millennium of Textiles: Digging into the RSN Collection with Isabella Rosner
Join Dr Isabella Rosner, Curator of the Royal School of Needlework, at Dovecot Studios on 1st March for this special talk that explores the history of the Royal School of Needlework’s collection!
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Costume Society Scotland Events
Come along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!
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ICONIC: Zandra Rhodes in Conversation
Join celebrated designer Dame Zandra Rhodes in conversation with Dovecot Director Celia Joicey about her latest book 'ICONIC' on Wednesday 5th March!
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James Martin Live
Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new LIVE tour for 2025 and stops off at the Usher Hall on Sunday 9th March!
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Teaching Francophone Audiovisual Cultures
This conference with Dr David Evans and Dr Pauline Souleau (University of St Andrews) aims to discuss the value of harnessing oral French and new forms of media in the classroom!
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The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK
The chart-topping daily news podcast The News Agents, is going on tour for the first time with The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK with a date at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 11th March!
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John Barrowman - Laid Bare
John Barrowman is back, unwavering and uncensored, with his newest show Laid Bare, don't miss him live at the Howden Park Centre on Saturday 15th March!
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The Psychology of Attachment Styles with Cate Mackenzie
In this talk you will learn about how your early attachment and how you were treated when you were young may be influencing how you show up in relationships now.
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How To Fail Live with Elizabeth Day
For the first time EVER, your favourite podcast is going on a nationwide tour. Join creator and host Elizabeth Day for an uplifting, hilarious, moving and unforgettable evening!
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Scotonomics Festival of Economics
Join Scotonomics for Scotland's largest Festival of Economics at Leith Dockers Club on Thursday 20th March!
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John Barrowman is back, unwavering and uncensored, with his newest show Laid Bare, don't miss him live at the Assembly Rooms on Friday 21st March!
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John Simpson: The Leaders & Lunatics Tour
After a sell-out tour in 2024, legendary journalist and broadcaster John Simpson CBE is returning to the stage for an exclusive evening at the Assembly Rooms on 23rd March!
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Scot-Secure Summit 2025
Scotland's 11th Annual Cyber Security for Business Summit with live keynotes, workshops and exhibition comes to the EICC on 27th March.
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An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen
Spend an evening with the Queen of History, Lucy Worsley, as she delves into the fascinating life of Jane Austen at the Assembly Rooms on 28th March!
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Buy Social Fair
Discover amazing stalls at the Buy Social Fair. Join us at The Melting Pot for a day of inspiration, community, and social impact!
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Thrive Tour
Join Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on 29th March for two hours that will transform the way you feel about your own life!
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Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears
Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with his biggest ever live tour. Join him at Assembly Rooms on Saturday 29th March!
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Wild Things: A Year of Wild Food and Medicine
Join community herbalist and foraging tutor, Soraya Bishop for this eight month exploration of wild medicinal and edible plants growing abundantly in and around Edinburgh through the seasons.
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An Evening With Sir Chris Hoy
Don't miss this chance to hear fantastic stories from Sir Chris Hoy, the 11-time world champion and a six-time Olympic champion, at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 1st April!
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Stacey Dooley: Stories from Remarkable Mothers
Stacey Dooley MBE is returning to the stage for an intimate evening inspired by her new book, Dear Minnie: Conversations with Remarkable Mothers.
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Professor Richard Dawkins: The Genetic Book of the Dead
One of the world’s most eminent writers and thinkers, Professor Richard Dawkins, joins the Edinburgh Science Festival 2025 on 14th April for a special event as part of his last tour on the road!
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An Audience with Aggers and Tuffers
Whether you're a devoted cricket fan eager for insider stories or just looking for a fun evening out, don't miss your chance to catch these two stars live in action!
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Gaz Oakley’s Tales of the Homestead - CANCELLED
In this one-of-a-kind show, Gaz Oakley will take you on a personal tour of his garden offering a behind-the-scenes look at life on the homestead and the journey he went on to get there.
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Levison Wood: Walking The World
Join Levison Wood, the world-renowned explorer, best-selling author and TV presenter, for on his fifth UK theatre tour, Walking the World: A Life of Exploration and Adventure.
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Guenther Steiner LIVE: Unfiltered
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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Chris Hadfield: A Journey into the Cosmos
Join Colonel Chris Hadfield for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe beyond at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Wednesday 18th June!
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Andy Murray - Centre Stage
Join Andy Murray in conversation with sports broadcaster Andrew Cotter, where they’ll recount intimate and untold moments from Andy’s career in this unforgettable live experience!
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The Night Sky Show
The Night Sky Show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse to take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the cosmos!
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An Evening with Mary Beard
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot.
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Adam Frost
Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, is leaving the garden and heading back out on tour, with a date at Assembly Rooms!
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Stewart Copeland - Have I Said Too Much
In this fascinating "Evening With", Stewart Copeland will talk about his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer!
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Digital Scotland 2025
Digital Scotland is Scotland’s largest digital transformation summit for public sector policy and technology leaders, taking place at Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 19th November.
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David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time
Join David Olusoga at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 22nd November as he uncovers the story of three firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors!
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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:
Alternative Pathways: My Journey from Apprentice to College Lecturer
Dyslexia Scotland Glasgow East Ren Branch are joined by Neil Porter who will discuss his inspirational journey from apprentice to college lecturer.
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Heritage Talk: Slavery and the Local Area
Join local historian and author Stuart Nisbet for a heritage talk on Slavery and the Local Area at Eastwood House on Tuesday 18th March.
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Heritage Talk: From Dark into Light: A Southside Tale
Join Paul Noble on a time travelling journey from the vikings to the Victorians from objects he discovered in the crawl space under his house!
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:
Shaun Ryder
He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Rothes Halls on 11th April 2025!
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A History of British Mass Murders with Professor Craig Jackson - CANCELLED
Professor Craig Jackson returns to Carnegie Hall on 1st March with A History of British Mass Murderers.
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The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup and brings it to the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 12th June!
READ MORETalks And Lectures Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Ajay Close - What Doesn’t Kill Us
As part of their Women's History Month celebrations Glasgow Libraries are delighted to welcome author Ajay Close to Drumchapel Library to discuss her new novel, What Doesn't Kill Us!
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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening
A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.
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Screening: The Brutalist
Immerse yourself in a story of ambition and resilience with a special screening of The Brutalist in the ideal setting of Brutalist building, The Pyramid at Anderston!
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:
SPRINGBOARD Local Assembly for Creative Climate Action
Join co-hosts Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub and North Lanarkshire Council/Arts to explore how you can embed creativity into local climate action through collaboration.
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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.
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Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples
Emma Kenny's Killer Couples promises an evening filled with intrigue, psychological depth, and discussions that will linger long after the show ends at Lanark Memorial Hall!
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:
History Cafe
Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre for our first in-person history Cafe of 2025!
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Dark Sky Viewing Nights
Take a closer look at Renfrewshire's stunning night sky at a series of Dark Sky Viewing Nights led by Led by John Pressly, Science Curator at One Ren's Paisley Museum, and the Countryside Rangers!
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Practicing Hope: Family-friendly Workshop
Join Renfrewshire Climate Action Network for a shared lunch (provided by Trail Grazers), followed by two parallel workshops: 'Practicing Hope' for adults and 'Nature Play' for children (5+).
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:
Meet the Makar
Come along and join us at Central Library on 20th February as we introduce our new Stirling Makar - Kevin P. Gilday!
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Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Writers: Lavinia Derwent
Writer Adrian Ross gives this talk on children’s author and broadcaster Lavinia Derwent, who found huge success late in life, with memoirs about growing up on a farm in the Borders.
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Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
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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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Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland
Geologist Luisa spends her time sharing this world in an understandable way through social media platforms and her geology tour company.
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Dr Adrian Webb: Churchill’s Secret Chart Makers
Author and researcher Adrian records the trials and tribulations of staff in the UK Hydrographic Department.
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Boswell Book Festival
Boswell Book Festival, the world's only festival of biography and memoir, comes to Dumfries House for 2025 between the 9th and 11th May!
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