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Talks And Lectures events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Riot Grrrl Thursdays: Women in Art

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 23rd October 2025

Join Art Riot Studio for Riot Grrrl Thursdays, each week taking a look at different women in art, delving into their approach, influences and art styles.

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Ambrose Parry (Chris Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman) in Conversation

15th October 2025

Join Dr Marisa Haetzman and husband Chris Brookmyre at the UWS Paisley Campus to hear about their creative partnership and the release of their latest book, The Death of Shame.

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History Cafe: Views Of Renfrewshire

18th October 2025

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 18th October for their in-person History Cafe discussing Views Of Renfrewshire.

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Rangers Legends Live!

23rd October 2025

An Evening with Rangers legends comes to the Beacon Arts centre in Greenock Starring: Mark Hateley, Ian Durrant, John Brown and Graham Roberts.

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The Witches Of Renfrewshire - Book Launch & Talk

29th October 2025

Join Brian Hannan, author of The Witches Of Renfrewshire as he launches the book with a special event at Skirlies Cafe on Wednesday 29th October.

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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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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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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:

Hands On Heritage

Hands On Heritage

Selected dates between 16th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

Every month the team at East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure's Heritage Collection will select some of their most interesting treasures and share the stories behind them at Hands On Heritage!

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Where Were You When…

Where Were You When…

30th October 2025

For the first time, journalist Bill McFarlan lifts the lid on the story behind the stories and the laughs and tears behind the headlines when he comes to Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Go West - We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories - An Intimate Evening With Singer Peter Cox

Go West - We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories - An Intimate Evening With Singer Peter Cox

16th October 2026

Best known as the lead vocalist of pop duo Go West, Peter Cox will look back on his stellar career that spanned four decades when he comes to Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 16th October!

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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:

The Horror Cut: A Scottish Scream Special

The Horror Cut: A Scottish Scream Special

27th October 2025

Lights, camera, terror! Join Gary Hewitt and Stephen Kerr for a special live podcast recording as they slice open their favourite Scottish horror films.

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Jason Fox: Embrace The Chaos

Jason Fox: Embrace The Chaos

7th April 2026

Challenge your limits, change your habits, and transform your life with this brand-new show from Jason Fox at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday April 7th!

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Palace Page Turners

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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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:

EATS Rosyth hosts: ‘The transformative power of mushrooms’ by Rhyze

EATS Rosyth hosts: ‘The transformative power of mushrooms’ by Rhyze

14th October 2025

Come and hear about the ways in which fungi and urban mushroom cultivation can play an important part in building more sustainable food systems and help us address the climate crisis.

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Killer Couples

Killer Couples

19th 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!

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Celtic Legends - John Hartson & Chris Sutton

Celtic Legends - John Hartson & Chris Sutton

16th January 2026

Join Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton at the Adam Smith Theatre on Friday 16th January as they share their stories from their time at the club!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow

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Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex

15th October 2025

Orwell Prize-winning author Darren McGarvey, AKA hip-hop artist Loki, offers a revealing, deeply personal exploration of the dangerous stories we tell ourselves about trauma.

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Talk: Performing Race and Empire in Victorian Glasgow

Talk: Performing Race and Empire in Victorian Glasgow

25th October 2025

This talk at the Mitchell Library will examine two forms of popular entertainment that engaged with race in ways both controversial and subversive.

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Aye Write: The Guide to Gaelic Scotland: Coinneach Maclean with Maureen Macleod

Aye Write: The Guide to Gaelic Scotland: Coinneach Maclean with Maureen Macleod

6th November 2025

Gaelic speaker and South Uist native Coinneach Maclean sits down with travel writer and BBC radio presenter Mauren Macleod to discuss his new book as part of Aye Write 2025!

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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 State Of Water

The State Of Water

7th November 2025

Join British Indian storyteller Peter Chand and Scottish storyteller Kirsten Milliken at Biggar Corn Exchange as they discuss their new book, The State Of Water.

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International Sherry Week: Sherry Showcase at Jackton Distillery

International Sherry Week: Sherry Showcase at Jackton Distillery

8th November 2025

Join the team at Jackton Distillery during International Sherry Week for a special celebration of the timeless connection between sherry and whisky.

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Extreme Ancestry

Extreme Ancestry

27th October 2025

Martin Stepek shares powerful stories from his Polish and Irish heritage, including readings from his memoir about his father's astonishing and tragic journey to Scotland.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Stirling

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Autumn Charity Talks in Gargunnock Kirk

Autumn Charity Talks in Gargunnock Kirk

Selected dates between 21st September 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Come along to a selection of Charity Talks taking place in Gargunnock Kirk throughout the Autumn!

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Murder: A Search for the Truth with David Swindle & Heather Suttie

Murder: A Search for the Truth with David Swindle & Heather Suttie

29th October 2025

International crime expert David Swindle brings his gripping live show Murder: A Search for the Truth to The Albert Halls, Stirling on Wednesday 29th October!

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Arts Society Lecture - Catherine the Great

Arts Society Lecture - Catherine the Great

16th October 2025

Join art expert Chris Newlands for this illustrated talk on Catherine the Great, a great patron of the arts and who loved to collect beautiful and precious things!

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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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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

20th October 2025 - 9th November 2025
Nationwide

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.

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A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

1st November 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Join the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum this November as they welcome a selection of authors in this celebration of Scottish literature!

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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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