Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh in February 2025
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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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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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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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Weaving Colour: Ptolemy Mann at Dovecot
Meet artist Ptolemy Mann in person at Dovecot on 1st February and discover her sensational approach to colour and painting on cloth!
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Are Humans Unique? A neuroscientific exploration of mind, soul and consciousness
Are Humans Unique? is the topic of the 2025 Annual Public Lecture by Heriot-Watt University Chaplaincy in Edinburgh and delivered by Dr Sharon Dirckx.
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Night of Ideas 2025: ‘Taking Action’
Join us for the Night of Ideas, our annual night of debate and discussion at the Institut français d’Écosse on 4th February!
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Drinkmonger Cocktail Club with Jason Scott
Introducing the Drinkmonger Cocktail Club on 5th February with Jason Scott, owner of Bramble, The Last Word and Lucky Liquor bars, as he demonstrate how easy it is to make great cocktails at home!
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Three Poets Between Languages: an Encounter in English, French and Scots
Join the Institut français d'Ecosse for a fascinating exchange of personal experiences, ideas, poetic practices – and languages with multilingual Scotland-based poets Elodie Laügt, Paul Malgrat!
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Beauty and Wellness Evening
Join SOS: School of Self for a Beauty and Wellness night on 7th February, where you will leave with tips on how to make yourself look and feel better!
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Travel Agents of Change Exhibition Launch
Water of Leith Visitors Centre will see the opening of a new exhibition launched on Friday 7th February featuring the stories of local people who have bucked the holiday trend!
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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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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:
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!
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Art Demonstration By Denise Findlay: Portrait in Oils
On Thursday 13th February, Eastwood Art Club welcomes award winning artist Denise Findlay who will demonstrate the art of painting portraits in oils.
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Lets Talk Menopause
A menopause awareness evening will be hosted at Whitecraigs Rugby Club on Friday 28th February, this will be an informal, informative evening covering all areas of the menopause.
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Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Merryn Glover: A Cairngorms Journey with Nan Shepherd
Merryn Glover's talk, part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme, is a celebration of Scotland's high and rocky heart and the people who explore it.
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Witches!! Near Markinch
Elizabeth McMann and Sheila Gaul bring their iconic talk of 'Remember the Accused Witches of Scotland' to Markinch Heritage Group on Thursday 6th February.
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St Andrews Memories
Drop in to The R&A World Golf Museum and have a chat whilst looking at photographs, objects and film footage from our collections!
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Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
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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Meet the Arms & Armour Curator - From the Middle Ages to the Space Age
Meet Ralph Moffat, the Curator of Arms and Armour at Glasgow Life Museums, to find out how medieval armourers helped astronauts survive in space!
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I Dream of Wires - Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Join Thinking Culture for a free screening of I Dream of Wires, followed by a panel discussion with Lewis Cook, Suzi Cook, and Scott Myles.
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:
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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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.
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:
Paisley & District U3A Talks: Johnstone’s Past River Clyde Link Reveal
History buffs can discover there's more to Johnstone than meets the eye at Paisley u3a when they are joined by guest speaker and local historian, Iain Murray for their latest talk event.
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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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Paisley Heritage Group Talk & Presentation: The Memory of Witches - Witch Memorials & Sites
Join Gayle Pollock from The Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 charity as she gives a talk and presentation on witch memorials and sites.
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:
Stargazing at Mugdock
Learn some fascinating facts about space then search the skies for constellations and planets at Mugdock Country Park.
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Only Here, Only Now: Tom Newlands
Join us at Bridge of Allan Library as we chat to the new rising star of Scottish fiction, author Tom Newlands, about his debut novel 'Only Here, Only Now'!
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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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