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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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Fixed In Renfrewshire: How To Run A Repair Cafe

2nd October 2025

Whether you're looking to set up a repair cafe or are just curious about what they are, come hear the story of Gryffe Repair Cafe and find out how to set up a community repair initiative.

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Paisley & District U3A Talks: A Banker Behind Bars: From Loans to Lifers

2nd October 2025

It's nearly time for former prison governor, Ian Gunn to share stories about his life behind bars... he's speaking at Paisley and District u3a on Thursday 2nd October.

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Paisley Heritage Talk: History of Paisley’s Railways By Robert Law

2nd October 2025

Join Paisley Heritage on Thursday 2nd October at their Discover Paisley Hub on County Place for Robert Law's fascinating talk all about the history of Paisley's trains.

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An Evening With Daniel Aubrey

3rd October 2025

Join Waterstones Braehead for a fantastic night of crime with Daniel Aubrey, interviewed by Alex Kane to celebrate the release of Aubrey's new book, The Dying Light.

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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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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:

An Evening with Mhairi Black

An Evening with Mhairi Black

18th October 2025

Come and listen to Mhairi Black in conversation with Graham Spiers at Eastwood Park Theatre and hear her take on the highs and lows of political life.

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Heritage Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew

Heritage Talk: Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew

28th October 2025

Join local historian Lorraine Murray to separate fact from fiction as she discusses Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew at Barrhead Foundry on Tuesday 28th October.

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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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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:

Adam Frost

Adam Frost

26th October 2025

Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, is leaving the garden and heading back out on tour, with a date at Assembly Rooms!

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HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair

HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair

11th October 2025 - 19th October 2025

Craft Scotland is delighted to present HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair, our new living showroom and multi-disciplinary selling exhibition, coming to the City Art Centre from 11th to 19th October.

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Christmas Lecture: Dr Benji Waterhouse

Christmas Lecture: Dr Benji Waterhouse

4th December 2025

Join us at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for our annual Christmas Lecture with speaker Dr Benji Waterhouse on Thursday 4th December!

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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:

Community-Led Funding for Climate Action

Community-Led Funding for Climate Action

6th October 2025

Come along to an evening exploring different funding models that can provide long-term support for community-led projects involving climate action and nature restoration.

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Conversations on the Coast: The East Neuk Literary Festival

Conversations on the Coast: The East Neuk Literary Festival

Selected dates between 6th November 2025 - 27th November 2025

With a series of events over November, come in out of the cold, dark night, enjoy a drink from Edinburgh Gin of soft drink, and hear from celebrated and award-winning Scottish authors!

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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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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:

An Audience with Charlie Lawson

An Audience with Charlie Lawson

12th December 2025

Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to Central Community Hall on Friday 12th December!

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Aye Write: Lockerbie - A Father’s Search for Justice: Jim Swire & Peter Biddulph

Aye Write: Lockerbie - A Father’s Search for Justice: Jim Swire & Peter Biddulph

9th November 2025

Jim Swire discusses with STV's John Swire his campaign to uncover the truth behind not only a personal tragedy but one of the modern world's most shocking events.

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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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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 Audience with Charlie Lawson

An Audience with Charlie Lawson

16th December 2025

Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to Cumbernauld New Town Hall on Tuesday 16th December!

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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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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:

Stewart Copeland – Have I Said Too Much

Stewart Copeland – Have I Said Too Much

8th November 2025

In this fascinating "Evening With", Stewart Copeland will talk about his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer!

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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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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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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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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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Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Media Shop
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Glasgow Science Centre
Renfrewshire Council
ATG
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Popular Events

Braehead Autumn Fashion Weekender
Braehead Shopping Centre is turning up the style this October with its free Autumn Fashion weekender, on Saturday 4th October and Sunday 5th October!
Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight
Join London Concertante at Paisley Abbey as they celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a symphonic feast that will leave your heart soaring and your soul filled with joy!
Christmas At The Movies By Candlelight
Join London Concertante at Paisley Abbey and embark on a jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films!
Autumn Coffee Morning
Join the organisers of Kilbarchan Show for a lovely coffee catch-up with lots of chat and fabulous home baking at their Autumn Coffee Morning on Saturday 4th October!
King Of Birds
Don't miss Americana rock band King of Birds and special guest Sulidae live at The Bungalow Paisley on Tuesday 23rd December!

Popular Listings

Beacon Arts Centre Braehead Arena Johnstone Town Hall Old Swan Inn Paisley Paisley Abbey Paisley Arts Centre Paisley Town Hall Robertson Park Renfrew The Bungalow Paisley Venue Paisley