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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh in January 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Conservation Hangar Talks

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

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

Selected dates between 4th November 2024 - 5th May 2025

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

Selected dates between 15th December 2024 - 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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The Archaeology of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival

9th January 2025

In this lecture on 9th January at Augustine United Church, Dr Kenny Brophy BSc FSAScot will consider how archaeology (especially Roman) was represented at the Glasgow Garden Festival.

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A Basic Understanding of Whisky with Mark Davidson

15th January 2025

Let our Royal Mile Whiskies shop manager Mark guide you through the difference between a single malt and a blend at this event on 15th January at Drinkmonger!

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Writing the Great Tapestry of Scotland with Alistair Moffat

18th January 2025

Celebrated historian, Dr Alistair Moffat MBE presents an enlightening overview of The Great Tapestry of Scotland along with a special book signing and entry to the exhibition Stitched!

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Financial Health Check - Free Drop-in Clinic in Edinburgh

20th January 2025 - 23rd January 2025

Acumen Financial Planning is holding free Financial Health Check Clinics in Edinburgh from 20th-23rd January 2025.

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GPT Scotland

21st January 2025

It’s been a year since the launch of GPT Scotland: Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of Scotland’s AI transformation journey!

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Selector Series With Gavin Hastings

23rd January 2025

The LRC Selector Series Comes to Edinburgh on Thursday 23rd January for a special and intimate event with former Lions and Scotland legends Gavin & Scott Hastings!

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Burns Night Whisky & Beer Tasting

25th January 2025

Join us at Moonwake Taproom in Leith for unforgettable, unique Burns Night tasting event on Saturday 25th January with Cafe XO!

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In conversation with Jackie Kay: The archive and the journey

25th January 2025

This Burns day, Scotland's former Makar and award-winning writer Jackie Kay delves into her personal archive in conversation with National Librarian Amina Shah!

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An Evening With: Jackie Kay

27th January 2025

Poet, dramatist, writer and former Makar, Jackie Kay, joins The Lyceum for an evening exploring her writing and career in aid of the theatre.

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Gary Stevenson: The Trading Game

29th January 2025

In a journey equal parts extraordinary and unsettling, Gary will take us deep inside the high-stakes world of trillion-dollar trades, where profit and moral compromise collide.

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Uncovering the Origin of the Book of Kells

30th January 2025

Join noted scholar Dr Victoria Thompson Whitworth as she shares her work on links between the Picts and the Book of Kells - one of Christianity's most important medieval documents!

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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:

An Evening With Daniel Aubrey & Martin Stewart

An Evening With Daniel Aubrey & Martin Stewart

14th January 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns welcome Bloody Scotland debut nominated authors, Martin Stewart and Daniel Aubrey, to discuss their bestselling books!

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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Selected dates between 16th January 2025 - 15th May 2025

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:

Andy Torbet: Going to Extremes: A Decade of Adventures on the BBC

Andy Torbet: Going to Extremes: A Decade of Adventures on the BBC

8th January 2025

Andy Torbet recounts highlights from his many shows and adventures, lifting the veil on how some of these stunts were filmed for the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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The Lewis Chessmen

The Lewis Chessmen

9th January 2025

Come along and hear Dr. David Caldwell explain recent changes to the story of The Lewis Chessmen, one of the most valuable finds to ever come out of Scottish Soil!

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Professor Roger Crofts FRSGS: Whither Nature

Professor Roger Crofts FRSGS: Whither Nature

20th January 2025

Environmental policy-maker Roger asks what nature means to us, at home or further afield, including humans or not as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow

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The Truth is Nowt There - Brian Eggo

The Truth is Nowt There - Brian Eggo

12th January 2025

Join the Humanist Society Scotland for the next Glasgow Branch meeting which will feature a talk from Glasgow Skeptics' Brian Eggo as well as updates on the society's recent activities.

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Glasgow: City Of Poets

Glasgow: City Of Poets

22nd January 2025

In the lead-up to Burns night, The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall is delighted to present in partnership with St Mungo's Mirrorball, 'Glasgow: City of Poets'.

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Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World

Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World

30th January 2025

In January 2022, young geographer Kirsty set sail from Antigua on board a 72ft sailing yacht bound for a circumnavigation of the world.

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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:

Share’s Workplace Wellbeing Conference

Share’s Workplace Wellbeing Conference

23rd January 2025

Share's Workplace Wellbeing Conference aims to inspire and empower attendees to make positive changes in their workplace that will ultimately benefit the health and wellbeing of their employees.

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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:

Dark Sky Viewing Nights

Dark Sky Viewing Nights

Selected dates between 20th January 2025 - 10th March 2025

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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Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - Robert Burns & Witches

Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - Robert Burns & Witches

30th January 2025

Join Paisley Heritage for their talk and presentation all about Robert Burns & Witches on Thursday 30th January!

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Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - The History of Linwood

Paisley Heritage Talk & Presentation - The History of Linwood

16th January 2025

Join Robert Law in Paisley Heritage's event space A100 at UWS Paisley for this fascinating talk and presentation all about Linwood and its history.

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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:

The Incredible and Unbelievable History of Gartmore

The Incredible and Unbelievable History of Gartmore

22nd January 2025

Join the Gartmore Heritage Society on Wednesday 22nd January and hear all about the incredible and unbelievable history of Gartmore!

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Talks at The Smith: The Throckmorton Letters: A Diplomat’s Despair

Talks at The Smith: The Throckmorton Letters: A Diplomat’s Despair

29th January 2025

Throckmorton’s letters from Edinburgh show a world controlled by fragile alliances, political intrigue and betrayal, telling the story of a kingdom on the brink of civil war.

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Ed Ley-Wilson: Making Waves: Highland Horizons

Ed Ley-Wilson: Making Waves: Highland Horizons

15th January 2025

Sea kayaker Ed Ley-Wilson journeys into the heart of the sea roads that make up the Scottish highlands and islands. Hear him talk about his travels on 15th January!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

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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Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World

Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World

29th January 2025

In January 2022, young geographer Kirsty set sail from Antigua on board a 72ft sailing yacht bound for a circumnavigation of the world.

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Popular Events

Chicago
Chicago returns to razzle dazzle theatres across the country in 2025, don't miss your chance to see it when it returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse in February!
Come and Try Orienteering at Corstorphine Hill
Following on from Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club's very popular January event, online entries are now open for their next offering at Corstorphine Hill on Sunday 16th February.
Mary Poppins
Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
Kid Creole & The Coconuts
Get ready for a funky good time as Kid Creole & The Coconuts are coming to Edinburgh's Queen's Hall this summer with The Creolian Bye Bye Birdy Tour!
Chinese Brush Painting Class
Held at the Confucius Institute campus in Edinburgh, this five-week Chinese Brush Painting course starting on Wednesday 19th February, explores a variety of subjects.

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