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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh in September 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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Palace Page Turners

Selected dates between 7th March 2025 - 5th December 2025

Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These sessions will explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!

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Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks

Selected dates between 13th March 2025 - 4th September 2025

Join us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!

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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

Selected dates between 23rd March 2025 - 21st December 2025

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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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Tea and Talks

Selected dates between 17th July 2025 - 9th September 2025

These tea and talk sessions deliver a series of small-scale talks from the RZSS team in the stunning setting of the Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo.

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Find Out Fridays

Selected dates between 15th August 2025 - 19th December 2025

Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.

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An Evening with Boris Johnson

2nd September 2025

Join us at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 2nd September for An Evening with Boris Johnson!

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Instrumental Women of Fender

4th September 2025

Join historian Jayme Kurland at St Cecilia's Hall on Thursday, 4th September as she discusses who the women of Fender were and their impact on American popular music!

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Curator’s talk and optional guided tour

6th September 2025

Join curator & founder of Abandoned Artists, Alena Rogozhkina and her team of artists, for an inspiring conversation that reveals the story behind the production of 'a match is silent, but it speaks'!

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Irregular Sleep Pattern: Serious About Design

6th September 2025

Join Mil Stricevic, the creative mind behind Irregular Sleep Pattern, as he discusses the brand’s unique approach to sustainable fashion on Saturday 6th September at Dovecot!

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An Evening with Ocean Vuong - The Emperor of Gladness

8th September 2025

The Portobello Bookshop team are hosting an event with Ocean Vuong at the Assembly Rooms on Monday 8th September, for an evening of conversation about his second novel.

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IberoDocs - Edinburgh

10th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

IberoDocs will return to Edinburgh for its 11th edition, between 10th and 28th September, with a joyful programme of documentary films from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America!

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Women’s histories of HIV/AIDS in Scotland

10th September 2025

Join Dr Hannah J. Elizabeth at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh to explore women’s experiences of HIV/AIDS care and activism in Scotland in the first few decades of the AIDS crisis.

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The Age Old Question

11th September 2025

Join Bloom Scotland for an in-depth discussion on ageism and how it can impact women throughout their career!

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Ice Cream Breakfast Mornings

14th September 2025

Fancy a wee treat? Join Ms Crème De La Cream's breakfast ice cream taster sessions at Stockbridge market.

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Smart Works Insights: Technology and Change

15th September 2025

Join Smart Works Scotland for a thought-provoking evening on technology and change and how this is shaping the future of the recruitment industry.

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Japan on Stage: An Introduction to Kabuki and Noh Theatre

16th September 2025

Join Dr Helen Parker at Dovecot on 16th September as she offers an illustrated introduction to kabuki, a form of traditional Japanese drama!

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Launching Queer Georgians at The Georgian House

16th September 2025

Lighthouse Bookshop is bringing a sumptuous slice of queer history to life this September as they launch Anthony Delany's Queer Georgians at Edinburgh's Georgian House on 16th September!

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The Wonder Salon

16th September 2025

Join us for a Wonder Salon - where we come together for some inspiring, fun, and deep conversation. Meet new people and spark some wonder!

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Hold Fast, An Evening with Catherine Simpson

18th September 2025

Join Catherine Simpson on Thursday 18th September at Waterstones Edinburgh West End as she shares her unforgettable story, Hold Fast!

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Doors Open Days West Lothian

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Various Locations West Lothian

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across West Lothian! This year's event will be held on 20th & 21st September!

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An Evening with Carlo Rovelli

23rd September 2025

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics with an evening of science, art and music on Tuesday 23rd September at McEwan Hall!

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Black Tot Rum New Release Tasting With Dean MacGregor

23rd September 2025

Please join us at Drinkmonger on Tuesday 23rd September to try some first-class liquid and learn more about the fascinating world of Rum!

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An Evening with Racing Icons Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard

25th September 2025

Don’t miss this unique chance to see Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard as they take the stage for an uncensored, no-holds-barred conversation about their careers and the 2025 season so far!

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Earth Haven Climate Festival

25th September 2025 - 27th September 2025

Earth Haven Climate Festival, a free festival focused on community-based climate action, is taking place from 25th to 27th September at The Heart of Newhaven Community.

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European Day of Languages – Aberlangs: Aberdeen City of Languages

25th September 2025

Hosted for the European Day of Languages, join us at Institut français d'Ecosse on 25th September for this talk by Drs Fransiska Louwagie and Clémence O’Connor on Aberlangs.

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Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival

26th September 2025 - 27th September 2025

The Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival returns for 2025 with two days of thought-provoking conversation, powerful storytelling, and a welcoming space for readers and writers alike.

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Doors Open Days - Edinburgh

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh! This year's event will be held on September 27th & 28th!

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Scottish Autumn Flower Show and Sale

27th September 2025

There's something for everyone at Scotland's biggest and best Autumn flower show and sale run by the Scottish Rock Garden Club on 27th September at Reconnect Howden Park!

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All Things Baby & Beyond: Spotlight on Sleep

28th September 2025

Calling all parents-to-be and new parents. Join our Nursery team at John Lewis Edinburgh on Sunday 28th September to learn about this new stage of your life and our All Things Baby service!

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Legends, Myths and Maths: A Journey Through Scotland

28th September 2025

Join author David Macphail at the National Museum of Scotland on 28th September, to explore the myths, legends, wildlife and landscapes of Scotland, with hidden maths, as part of Maths Week Scotland!

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creative soundLAB: Featuring AI sound tech for film demo

29th September 2025

opera agency is delighted to announce the next creative soundLAB event will take place on Monday 29th September at the Edinburgh Napier University, Bright Red Triangle Startup Studio!

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School Lecture 2025: Entry to Med School

29th September 2025

Don't let the application process confuse you - Come along to the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on 29th September to find out everything you need to know when applying to medical school!

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The Gut-Brain Connection: Nourish Your Mind, Body and Microbiome

29th September 2025

Digest the latest research on the gut-brain axis and discover how to holistically nourish your physical and mental health at the Assembly Roxy on Monday 29th September, followed by Q&A!

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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:

Catherine Cranston: The Unknown Mrs Cochrane

Catherine Cranston: The Unknown Mrs Cochrane

23rd September 2025

Find out more about the life of the pioneering lady entrepreneur Catherine Cranston, who spent many happy years in Barrhead, from Historian Lorraine Murray.

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An Evening with Gordon Strachan

An Evening with Gordon Strachan

12th September 2025

On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his colourful career and life with Graham Spiers at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 12th September!

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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Selected dates between 18th September 2025 - 21st May 2026

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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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:

Doors Open Days - Fife East

Doors Open Days - Fife East

6th September 2025 - 14th September 2025

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Fife on selected dates in September!

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Doors Open Days - Fife West

Doors Open Days - Fife West

14th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Fife. Check out this year's events in Fife West!

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How Apollo Flew To The Moon with David Woods

How Apollo Flew To The Moon with David Woods

23rd September 2025

Join Apollo historian and author David Woods for a fascinating talk on how the Apollo program put humans on the surface of the Moon in only 8.5 years, at Dalgety Bay Astronomy Club!

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Talks 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:

Glasgow Firsts at the Mitchell Library: Doors Open Day Handling Session

Glasgow Firsts at the Mitchell Library: Doors Open Day Handling Session

20th September 2025

Feast your eyes on some 'Glasgow Firsts' at the Mitchell Library's Doors Open Day handling session on Saturday 20th September!

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Artist Talk - Hock-Aun Teh

Artist Talk - Hock-Aun Teh

20th September 2025

Join GoMA on Saturday 20th September for an artist talk with Hock-Aun Teh, whose work 'Fitness is energy' is currently on show in their Gallery 2 exhibition 'Through line'.

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Doors Open Days: Beyond The Music Of Hildegard

Doors Open Days: Beyond The Music Of Hildegard

20th September 2025

In this workshop, Father Peter Bradley will lead us through the secret language that Hildegard devised, her work on herbs and healing, her journalling, and her musical morality play.

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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 Makings Of A Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

The Makings Of A Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

27th September 2025

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK's top true crime theatre tour returns to The Town House Hamilton with a brand-new lineup featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton!

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Doors Open Days South Lanarkshire

Doors Open Days South Lanarkshire

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across South Lanarkshire! This year's event will be held on September 6th & 7th!

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Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Selected dates between 23rd January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.

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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:

Doors Open Days Inverclyde

Doors Open Days Inverclyde

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Inverclyde! This year's event will be held on September 6th & 7th.

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History Cafe: Open Discussion On Local History

History Cafe: Open Discussion On Local History

20th September 2025

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 20th September for their in-person History Cafe.

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Gryffe Valley Book Festival

Gryffe Valley Book Festival

5th September 2025 - 12th September 2025

The Gryffe Valley Book Festival is back for its second year, bringing a dynamic and diverse lineup of literary events to Renfrewshire and Inverclyde from Friday 5th to Friday 12th September!

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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:

Enchanted Woods - The Lost World of Rupert Bear

Enchanted Woods - The Lost World of Rupert Bear

18th September 2025

The Arts Society Stirling & Forth Valley is delighted to welcome back Tim Stimson for the first event of this year's programme on Thursday 18th September!

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Bloody Scotland 2025

Bloody Scotland 2025

12th September 2025 - 14th September 2025

Bloody Scotland, the international crime writing festival, returns from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September with a fabulous programme of authors to help bring a shiver to your spine.

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Out With The Buckleys
James and Clair Buckley are taking their vlog offline and around the UK on an unfiltered, unedited live tour and bring it to the Usher Hall on Friday 1st May!
Doors Open Days - Edinburgh
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh! This year's event will be held on September 27th & 28th!
Conifox Terror Scream Park
Terror Scream Park, Edinburgh’s most intense 18+ horror event, launches for the very first time this autumn at Conifox Adventure Park.
The Talented Mr Ripley
This electrifying new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller to life like never before. Catch it at the Festival Theatre in September!
A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Autumn!

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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall