Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh in December 2024
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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.
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Scottish Theatre History Weekend - Talks
Enjoy a weekend of talks and performance exploring Edinburgh’s rich theatre history, presented as part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations at The Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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An Audience with Monty Don
Join BBC Gardeners' World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don, as he shares his passion for gardens and the unique role they play in human inspiration and wellbeing.
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An Evening With: Denise Mina and Chris Brookmyre
Don't miss an evening with Denise Mina and Chris Brookmyre, in aid of The Lyceum, and hosted by our Artistic Director, David Greig!
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The Future of AI at School
This event at Edinburgh Futures Institute will bring together key figures from the Scottish education landscape to talk about AI in schools and our education futures.
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Christmas Charity Lecture: Wild Medicine in Scotland
This year, The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Christmas Charity Lecture will explore Scotland's wild medicine, through the eyes of veterinarian Prof Simon Girling.
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Festive Series: Holyrood Distillery x Pilot Brewing
Make merry with an exclusive collaboration event between Holyrood Distillery and Pilot Brewery on 5th December!
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Ex Silens: From the series ‘I Am Your Body’
Ex Silens is an experience into a radically alternative sensorium through the entanglement of multiple bodies, multiple agencies.
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An Evening With Alan Cumming - Sold Out
Join us for an evening with Alan Cumming, in aid of The Lyceum, hosted by beloved broadcaster, Kirsty Wark on Monday 9th December!
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An Evening With: Jenny Colgan & Sophie Gravia
Join Jenny Colgan & Sophie Gravia on 10th December for an insightful discussion of their writing careers, including an audience Q&A session for all your burning questions.
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The Tools of the Trade of Field-working Oral Historians and Folklorists
Join Professor Margaret Bennett of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for this talk on the contribution that fieldwork in oral history and folklore can make to identifying objects and their uses.
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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon In The Company of Books
Join book lovers Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid with special festive guests In The Company of Books -- old favourites and new -- as they explore the joys of reading!
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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 at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.
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An Evening With: Sir Alexander McCall Smith
Join us for an evening with Sir Alexander McCall Smith, in aid of The Lyceum, hosted by our Artistic Director, David Greig.
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Richard Wiseman: Edinburgh’s History of Magic
Join magician, psychologist and writer Professor Richard Wiseman in a fascinating local history talk exploring the surprising and little-known magical history of Edinburgh.
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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:
A Victorian Christmas at Eastwood House
As part of Winterfest 2024, join East Renfrewshire Heritage Service for their upcoming heritage talk: A Victorian Christmas at Eastwood House.
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An Evening With Dougie Donnelly hosted by Graham Spiers
Dougie Donnelly has a fund of stories and behind-the scenes anecdotes from all across sport, so come and enjoy this evening, which will include audience Q&A hosted by Graham Spiers.
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:
Joe French: Everest Avalanche and a Barefoot Running Recovery
Filmmaker Joe French talks about running barefoot through the forests and glens around his house to find a return to health and peace of mind.
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The Museum of Communication
Join Markinch Heritage Group on 5th December for an interesting and informative talk given by Tom Stevenson on The iconic Museum of Communication!
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Mend and Sparkle
This festive season, join Fife Climate Hub on 6th December for Mend & Sparkle, an evening dedicated to repairing, reusing, and making a positive impact on the planet!
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:
Festive Burrell Bites: Seeing Red: Why This Colour Is A Timeless Favourite
Join the Burrell Collection's Curator of Chinese Art Dr Yupin Chung for a festive talk exploring the different hues of the colour red in ceramic art and flower arrangement.
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Science Lates: Curious Christmas
Get into the festive spirit and explore your curiosity this Christmas at Science Lates. Join us for our exclusive adults-only event and enjoy a magical night at the science centre without the kids!
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Illuminate Women’s Music: Workshop, Talk and Q&A
Ahead of Illuminate Women's Music Scotland concert series they will host a workshop, talk and Q&A event at the Scottish Music Centre.
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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:
Paisley Heritage Talk: The Paisley Rocketeers Society - CANCELLED
Join Robert Law at the University of the West of Scotland for a talk about his time in The Paisley Rocketeers Society.
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Paisley Natural History Society Members’ Night
Join Paisley Natural History Society for some members' talks and festive cheer at their annual Members' Night on Thursday 5th December!
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The Ginger Cat Bookshop Presents an Evening with Bestselling Author CJ Cooke
Join The Ginger Cat Bookshop on Tuesday 3rd December at The Wynd Centre in Paisley for An Evening with International Bestselling Author CJ Cooke!
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Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Menteith - Its Places and Its Personalities
Join Gartmore Heritage Society at the Black Bull for the last Heritage evening before Christmas with Dr. Munro, Scotland’s leading authority on the writings and prose of R. B. Cunninghame Graham!
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Adapting to our Climate: Building Community Resilience in the Forth Valley - Alloa
Join FEL Scotland to explore community adaptation measures, tools, and policies to drive climate action and data sharing at Hawkhill Community Centre, Alloa on 2nd December!
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The Guilty Act
Join Scots Law Talks for an exciting evening where we deliver our Criminal Law Series: The Guilty Act event on Saturday 7th December at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum!
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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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