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Events in Glasgow

The Old Glasgow Club Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 9th April 2026

The Old Glasgow Club hosts regular talks and occasional events for people interested in Glasgow, its environs, its history and its people!

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The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks

Selected dates between 16th September 2025 - 16th June 2026

The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!

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The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow Lecture Series

Selected dates between 12th November 2025 - 25th March 2026

If you enjoy listening, discussing, and debating, and want to learn more about disciplines old and new, then join The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow at one of their regular lectures!

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David Elder Lecture Series

Selected dates between 26th November 2025 - 22nd April 2026

The David Elder lecture series at Glasgow Science Centre presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters.

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

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 13th December 2026

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.

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Stargazing At Mugdock

Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 6th February 2026

Learn some fascinating facts about space then search the skies for constellations and planets on one of Mugdock Country Park's Stargazing nights!

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Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!

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An Evening with Rangers Legends - 9 In A Row Anniversary Show

8th January 2026

Don't miss an unforgettable evening at The King's Theatre Glasgow celebrating one of the most iconic achievements in Scottish football... Rangers' legendary 9 in a Row era!

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St Mungo Festival

8th January 2026 - 2nd February 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

St Mungo, patron saint of Glasgow, is celebrated during the city's official St Mungo Festival held annually in January!

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Existentialism: The Punk Philosophy

11th January 2026

Join the Humanist Society Scotland for their next meeting which will feature a lively and thought-provoking talk from Dr. Stuart Hanscomb on how existentialism breaks the rules.

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Celtic Connections

15th January 2026 - 1st February 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

The January blues are set to be well and truly banished as Glasgow comes alive when Celtic Connections returns for 2026 between Thursday 15th January and Sunday 1st February!

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Dan O’Neill: Snow Leopards in the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

15th January 2026

Follow Dan O'Neill as he leads an extreme conservation mission through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, exploring snow leopard behavioural and spatial ecology using video camera traps.

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Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Pollokshields and Glasgow from the Archive of Historic Environment Scotland

20th January 2026

Pollokshields Heritage hosts a range of talks, which explore history and heritage as well as arts and culture. Join them on January 20th for 'Pollokshields and Glasgow from the Archive of HES'.

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The Science of Magic Mushrooms with Dr Mourad Wahba

20th January 2026

Unlock the mysteries of magic mushrooms, their potential to heal depression, enhance brain connectivity and much more, in this interesting talk at The Glee Club Glasgow on Tuesday 20th January.

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An Evening With Damon Hill hosted by Tom Clarkson

21st January 2026

In conversation with Tom Clarkson, acclaimed host of the official F1 podcast Beyond The Grid, Damon Hill will share stories from his remarkable Formula 1 journey at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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Derek Fabel: Nuclear Fallout Exposes Fake ‘Antique’ Whisky

21st January 2026

The Scotch whisky industry faces a growing problem: fake vintage whiskies. Some bottles sold as rare single malts from the 1800s or early 1900s are actually much younger.

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In Tronversation with Jonathan Watson

23rd January 2026

Join the Tron Theatre for their next 'In Tronversation' event on Friday 23rd January with Glasgow boy and star of stage and screen... Jonathan Watson!

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Louise Welsh in conversation: The Cut Up

29th January 2026

Join Louise Welsh at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as she launches The Cut Up featuring the gay auctioneer Rilke from the previous award winning novels.

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The Fiddle Line: Hosted by John McCusker with special guest Aly Bain

29th January 2026

Join renowned fiddle player, composer, and producer John McCusker for an intimate live recording of his new podcast The Fiddle Line, in conversation with the legendary Aly Bain.

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Vicky Allan & Jackie Kemp: Take Me to The River

29th January 2026

Co-authors Vicky Allan & Jackie Kemp discuss the myriad themes in this selection of joyful, immersive, and life-affirming writing about wild swimming.

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Sarah Irvine and The New Mothers’ Writing Circle Present: The Motherhood Set

1st February 2026

Co-hosted by Australian songwriter Sarah Irvine in partnership with The New Mothers' Writing Circle, enjoy an afternoon of live music and readings inspired by motherhood.

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The Universe For Beginners

4th February 2026

Glasgow Science Centre will guide you expertly through the night sky, learning the major constellations as you go, before journeying into space and exploring the vast cosmos!

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Jess Robinson in conversation: Life Is Rosi

5th February 2026

Join Jess Robinson at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as she discusses her latest book, a fresh and fun family history following the lives of her and her German Jewish Grandmother, Rosi.

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Laura Young: Talking Science and Taking Action

5th February 2026

Environmental scientist Laura Young shares what she's learned about bridging the gap between research and public understanding.

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Matt Rendell’s Inside Stories of the Tour De France

11th February 2026

Matt Rendell, ITV Tour de France commentator and acclaimed author, will share stories from his 25 years' covering the Tour at Oran Mor Glasgow on Wednesday 11th February!

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Battle Of Hastings: An Audience with Gavin & Scott Hastings

12th February 2026

Don't miss the ultimate evening with former Scottish rugby captains and British and Irish Lions captains Gavin and Scott Hastings at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 12th February!

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Keza MacDonald in conversation: Super Nintendo

12th February 2026

Super Nintendo finds lifelong gamer Keza MacDonald exploring Nintendo's legendary roster of games, join her in store at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as she discusses her new book!

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Love, Lust and Witchcraft: Mocktails and Clay Badge Workshop

14th February 2026

Celebrate Valentines day with a comical and captivating talk on the history of Love, Lust, and Witchcraft — complete with a hands-on session creating historically inspired mocktails!

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Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Fragments of Glasgow - A Snapshot of the Victorian City

17th February 2026

Pollokshields Heritage hosts a range of talks, which explore history and heritage as well as arts and culture. Join them on February 17th for 'Fragments of Glasgow - A Snapshot of the Victorian City'.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Savage Messiah - The Life, Work and Legend of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska

18th February 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a lecture exploring the life, work and legend of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska.

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Jen Stout: Night Train to Odesa: A Scottish Journalist in Ukraine

18th February 2026

Over the last three years of Russia's war against Ukraine, journalist and writer Jen Stout has brought the conflict home to readers in Scotland with her evocative firsthand reporting.

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Glasgow Film Festival

25th February 2026 - 8th March 2026

The 22nd edition of Glasgow Film Festival, Scotland's largest film festival, will run from 25th February to 8th March at Glasgow Film Theatre and venues across Glasgow and beyond!

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Gray Day

25th February 2026

Gray Day, the annual celebration of the late Alasdair Gray, returns with an evening of celebration at Oran Mor Glasgow featuring readings, comedy performances, film screenings and more!

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John Goodlad: The Salt Roads

26th February 2026

Based on his best-selling book The Salt Roads, John Goodlad tells the extraordinary story of how salt fish from Shetland became one of Europe's staple foods.

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Vicky Allan & Jackie Kemp: Take Me to The River

5th March 2026

Co-authors Vicky Allan & Jackie Kemp discuss the myriad themes in this selection of joyful, immersive, and life-affirming writing about wild swimming.

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Afternoon Public Talk: A Talk on the Patrons of Mackintosh with Lorraine Murray

8th March 2026

In this talk at Mackintosh at the Willow, historian Lorraine Murray will look at the two important patrons who supported Charles Rennie Mackintosh during his career.

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Jason Fox: Embrace The Chaos

16th March 2026

Challenge your limits, change your habits, and transform your life with this brand-new show from Jason Fox at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 16th March!

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Alasdair Whyte: Glasgow’s Gaelic Place Names

18th March 2026

Join Dr Alasdair Whyte, Scottish Government Gaelic Ambassador of the Year 2019 and 2020 and Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, who will focus on the names of Glasgow's elevated places.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: In Search Of Anne Of Cleves

18th March 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Dr Jonathan Foyle on Anne of Cleves.

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: An Evening to Transform Your Life

26th March 2026

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is bringing his 'An Evening to Transform Your Life' Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 26th March.

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Jack Capener: Living with the Last Inca

26th March 2026

High in the Peruvian Andes, in a spectacular high-altitude landscape, earth worship and subsistence farming intermingle and the essence of an ancient way of living persists.

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State Of The Nation: An Evening With Akala

10th April 2026

Step into an unflinching night of truth, history, and hope with one of Britain's most formidable voices, Akala (Kingslee Daley), when he brings State Of The Nation to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now

15th April 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Peter Trowles on Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now.

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David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

20th April 2026

Join David Olusoga at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 20th April as he uncovers the story of three firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors!

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Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Scotland Beneath The Surface

21st April 2026

Pollokshields Heritage hosts a range of talks, which explore history and heritage as well as arts and culture. Join them on April 21st for 'Scotland Beneath The Surface'.

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An Evening With Gregor Fisher

23rd April 2026

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 23rd April!

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An Audience With Irvine Welsh

24th April 2026

Irvine Welsh is coming to Barras Art & Design in Glasgow on 24th April to chat about Trainspotting, The Acid House, Crime, Filth and plenty more!

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Afternoon Tea Tasting: Spring Tea Under A Willow Tree with Dr Yupin Chung

26th April 2026

Join the team at Mackintosh at the Willow and Dr Yupin Chung for a unique tea-tasting event exploring specially selected teas from around the world!

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Monty Don: A Journey Through British Gardens

26th April 2026

Join Britain's best-loved gardener Monty Don when he brings his brand-new show, celebrating his landmark book and BBC2 series, British Gardens, to the SEC Armadillo on Sunday 26th April!

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Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens

29th April 2026

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he brings his first nationwide theatre tour, My Life Behind the Lens, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 29th April!

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David and the Hedgehog; Readings and Discussions

16th May 2026

Using Baby Mash-up, what on Earth are you doing? as a starting point for discussion, stillpoint offers an opportunity to hear readings of work not often presented and to openly discuss innovation.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: 101 Years of the Scottish Colourists

20th May 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Alice Strang on 101 Years of the Scottish Colourists.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Rococo, the First Pop Art?

17th June 2026

This talk may raise some eyebrows, but it is hoped that those who like Rococo might see Pop Art differently, and those who like Pop Art might look at Rococo again.

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Miriam’s Full English LIVE

4th October 2026

Join Miriam Margolyes OBE in conversation at the King's Theatre Glasgow for stories from her new book, naughty confessions, and a no-holds-barred Q&A where no question is off-limits!

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Mary Beard - The Secret Histories of Ancient Rome

11th October 2026

Renowned historian Mary Beard returns to the stage, stepping once more into the world of Ancient Rome — a civilisation whose stories still shape the way we see ourselves today.

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Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour

18th October 2026

After performing his smash-hit show 'Horizons' to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new tour world tour Emergence!

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Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside

22nd October 2026

Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as Brian Bilston takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day!

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It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

22nd October 2026

Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle brings 'It's Not Where You Start', his most personal and powerful work, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow.

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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:

Adriana Brownlee - Death Zone

Adriana Brownlee - Death Zone

14th June 2026

Adriana Brownlee will take you on a journey through one of the most hostile environments in the world, and share stories of the highs and lows of her mountaineering journey.

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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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An Evening With Allan Gaw

An Evening With Allan Gaw

13th January 2026

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Allan Gaw on Tuesday 13th January to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, The Shadows and the Dust.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

John Kay and Deacon Brodie

John Kay and Deacon Brodie

9th July 2026

Join us to explore the life of John Kay (1742 – 1826), a self-taught artist and engraver who sketched the famous Deacon William Brodie.

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Dan O’Neill: Snow Leopards In the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

Dan O’Neill: Snow Leopards In the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

15th January 2026

Follow Dan O'Neill as he leads an extreme conservation mission through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, exploring snow leopard behavioural and spatial ecology using video camera traps.

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Ash Sarkar: In Conversation

Ash Sarkar: In Conversation

27th February 2026

Join political commentator Ash Sarkar at Assembly Roxy Edinburgh to discuss her explosive debut Minority Rule, which reveals how the collective power of ordinary people is under attack.

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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:

Kevin Heath: The Lost Ships Active & Scotia

Kevin Heath: The Lost Ships Active & Scotia

16th March 2026

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Derek Fabel: Nuclear Fallout Exposes Fake ‘Antique’ Whisky

Derek Fabel: Nuclear Fallout Exposes Fake ‘Antique’ Whisky

19th January 2026

The Scotch whisky industry faces a growing problem: fake vintage whiskies. Some bottles sold as rare single malts from the 1800s or early 1900s are actually much younger.

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Dan O’Neill: Snow Leopards In the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

Dan O’Neill: Snow Leopards In the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

14th January 2026

Follow Dan O'Neill as he leads an extreme conservation mission through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, exploring snow leopard behavioural and spatial ecology using video camera traps.

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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:

It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

11th September 2026

Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle brings 'It's Not Where You Start', his most personal and powerful work, to Rutherglen Town Hall on Friday 11th September!

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Strange, But True Crime

Strange, But True Crime

27th February 2026

Strange, but True Crime invites you into the world of real-life cases that defy belief - where truth proves more astonishing than fiction.

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Gordon Strachan - My Life In Football

Gordon Strachan - My Life In Football

6th March 2026

On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his colourful career and life with Gerry McDade at The Town House Hamilton on Friday 6th March!

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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:

An Evening With Gregor Fisher

An Evening With Gregor Fisher

27th March 2026

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 27th March!

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Dark Sky Viewing Nights

Dark Sky Viewing Nights

Selected dates between 15th December 2025 - 23rd March 2026

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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It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

12th September 2026

Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle brings 'It's Not Where You Start', his most personal and powerful work, to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 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:

Brian Bilston: How To Lay An Egg with a Horse Inside

Brian Bilston: How To Lay An Egg with a Horse Inside

24th October 2026

Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as Brian Bilston takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day!

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An Introduction to Ice Age Art

An Introduction to Ice Age Art

15th January 2026

Paul Bahn gives this lecture on the main techniques employed, the pigments, the lighting methods and some of the reasons why this art corpus comprises some of the greatest imagery ever produced.

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Gnosis - A Free Course in Esoteric Self-Knowledge

Gnosis - A Free Course in Esoteric Self-Knowledge

Selected dates between 30th September 2025 - 28th April 2026

Gnosis Scotland is offering a free course in practical, esoteric Self-knowledge on Tuesdays at the Raploch Community Campus in Stirling.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 8th October 2025 - 24th June 2026

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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Dawn Hollis: Mountains Before Mountaineering

Dawn Hollis: Mountains Before Mountaineering

28th January 2026

Dawn Hollis' talk tells a different story of intrepid travellers who climbed peaks and passes with fear and delight.

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John Goodlad: The Salt Roads

John Goodlad: The Salt Roads

25th February 2026

Based on his best-selling book The Salt Roads, John Goodlad tells the extraordinary story of how salt fish from Shetland became one of Europe's staple foods.

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Jack Capener: Living with the Last Inca

Jack Capener: Living with the Last Inca

25th March 2026

High in the Peruvian Andes, in a spectacular high-altitude landscape, earth worship and subsistence farming intermingle and the essence of an ancient way of living persists.

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