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Talks And Lectures events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

An Evening with Sally Magnusson in Conversation with Laura Maxwell

22nd November 2025

Sally Magnusson will be discussing her newest novel, The Shapeshifter's Daughter, in conversation with BBC Scotland's Laura Maxwell at the Carrick Centre in Houston on Saturday 22nd November.

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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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Christmas Artist Meet Up: Daniel Gough, Animation and Documentary

20th December 2025

Join Refractive for an evening with Artist, Animator and Director Daniel Gough as part of the Paisley Docs: Rebels and Innovators programme.

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Rangers Legends Live!

18th January 2026

An Evening with Rangers Legends returns to the Beacon Arts centre in Greenock on Sunday 18th January, starring Mark Hateley, Ian Durrant, John Brown and Graham Roberts.

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Simon Yates of Touching the Void - Pleasure and Pain

1st February 2026

Touching the Void mountaineer Simon Yates returns to Beacon Arts Centre with more stories from the last decade... of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south!

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An Evening with Jeff Stelling

10th February 2026

Paisley Town Hall hosts an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years!

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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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John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

12th November 2026

Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at Paisley Town Hall on Thursday 12th November!

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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:

The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield

The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield

21st March 2027

The Stone Roses are one of the most iconic bands of the past 35 years, in this intimate show at Eastwood Park Theatre, bassist Mani will reflect on the band who redefined the British music scene!

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Damian Hall - Running Forever

Damian Hall - Running Forever

6th May 2026

In his first theatre tour, Damian Hall will deliver stories of breaking long-distance running records and representing Great Britain, to running marathons dressed as a​ toilet and near-fatal mishaps

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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:

A Yuletide Evening of Ghost Stories

A Yuletide Evening of Ghost Stories

9th December 2025

Join Storyteller Nicola Wright for the festive tradition of telling ghost stories by the fireside at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th December!

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British Interior Design Since 1925

British Interior Design Since 1925

27th November 2025

Join Bruce Peter as he discusses the rapid changes in British Interior Design at Dovecot Studios on 27th November. The event includes entry to IKEA: Magical Patterns.

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Find Out Fridays

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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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:

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

19th March 2026

Join Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews as he gives us an entertaining tour of new discoveries that have transformed what we know about medieval medicine!

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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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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:

The Universe For Beginners

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

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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Battle Of Hastings: An Audience with Gavin & Scott Hastings

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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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:

An Evening with Gregor Fisher

An Evening with Gregor Fisher

13th 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 Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 13th March!

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Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples

Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples

20th November 2025

Emma Kenny's Killer Couples promises an evening filled with intrigue, psychological depth, and discussions that will linger long after the show ends at Lanark Memorial Hall!

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John Power - Cast, The La’s, and Me

John Power - Cast, The La’s, and Me

24th April 2026

Liverpool singer-songwriter John Power will explore his extraordinary career in this acoustic-based show featuring hits alongside tales of the band's wild and successful Britpop years!

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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:

Alice Morrison: Crossing Saudi Arabia On Foot

Alice Morrison: Crossing Saudi Arabia On Foot

11th February 2026

Alice Morrison shares stories of the people she encountered, a country fiercely proud of its past and optimistic about its future amid a cultural revolution, particularly regarding the role of women.

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Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

4th March 2026

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026. Join him at Macrobert Arts Centre on Wednesday 4th March!

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An Evening with Polly Pullar: Wildlife Conservationist and Author

An Evening with Polly Pullar: Wildlife Conservationist and Author

24th November 2025

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of Scotland’s most inspiring voices in conservation, renowned wildlife writer, naturalist, and photographer Polly Pullar!

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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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Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland

17th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025
Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2025 festival will be held between between the 17th and 23rd November!

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Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

26th November 2025

Geologist Luisa Hendry spends her time sharing this world in an understandable way through social media platforms and her geology tour company.

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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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Popular Events

Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch On
Renfrew will host a festive day out for all the family on Saturday 22nd November and there's a sleigh-load of free activities on offer to keep even the littlest elf entertained!
Paisley’s Small Business Saturday Christmas Market Day
Being held on Saturday 6th December, Paisley's Small Business Saturday Christmas Market will feature great local traders, perfect for Christmas shopping, or why not treat yourself!
Paisley After Dark: The Darkside Tour - Launch Night
Step into Paisley after dark with a brand new evening walking experience created in collaboration between Paisley Tours and Paisley Darkside Historical Walking Tours!
Gaza Remains the Story
Creative Renfrewshire in association with Group for Gaza Inverclyde present a digital archive from The Palestinian Museum in the West Bank.
Children’s Craft Workshops: Wooden Rudolf Christmas Tree Decoration
Join Restoration Creation for a fun event where you can make your own Christmas Rudolf decoration to hang on your tree!

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