Talks And Lectures events in Renfrewshire
View all the upcoming Talks And Lectures events taking place throughout Renfrewshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Renfrewshire
Black History Month Renfrewshire: Cultural Conversation Webinar
The Our Culture, Our Future webinar will explore the black, Asian, minority ethnic experience of culture in Scotland with a focus on Renfrewshire.
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Open Book & Paisley Library Shared Reading Group
Join Open Book and Paisley Library for an hour of shared reading on Wednesday mornings!
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Guided Tours of Paisley Abbey
Built in the 12th century and steeped in history, Paisley Abbey is a fascinating building to visit, find out more on one of the regular guided tours!
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Mystic & Holistic Festival
The Mystic & Holistic Festival, celebrating everything Mind, Body & Soul returns by popular demand to Greenock and a new venue, Cruden Hall!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Dead and Buried: The Wants and Worries of the 19th Century Deceased
Join anatomist and social historian Charlie Guy and explore the fascinating world of the Victorian dead at this online Halloween talk for Friend of the Cemetery!
The Market Place Newton Mearns: Organisational Support
Whether you're preparing to start a new community group or are running a registered charity, VAER can help you achieve your goals! Join them for their Organisational Support drop in session!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Global Lab
Global Lab offers inspiring examples of creative practice in the arts, education and frontline activism, with the opportunity to share, question and dialogue.
Open Hearth
The Festival’s famous Open Hearth sessions move online in a ceilidh of cultures and featuring some of the finest traditional storytellers from around the world.
Storytelling Cafe Sessions
Rediscover the joy of ‘eye to eye, mind to mind, and heart to heart’ storytelling at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
SISF: Black History Walking Tour of Edinburgh
Hear the fascinating but littleknown stories of Edinburgh’s deep connections with Africa, Asia and the Caribbean over the past 500 years.
Potted Pathology: The Brain and Neurological Disease
Join the Surgeons Hall Museums for Potted Pathology Part 2: The Brain and Neurological Disease on Monday 2nd November!
Mythical Monarchs
Come along to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and here the tales about some of Scotland's mythical monarchs in our drop-in talks this November!
Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously - POSTPONED
In Living Dangerously, Sir Ranulph Fiennes offers a personal journey through his life, from his early years to the present day.
Costumed Visions
An evening of discussion with experts in bioethics and physiology exploring attitudes to the body, ability, disability and identity through superheroes and other popular depictions.
Forensic Art: An introduction to Forensic Art and Facial Reconstruction
Join forensic artist Karen Flemming for this online Zoom introduction to the fascinating world of forensic art.
Bodies of the Future
This event is for everyone who loves to create or craft, alongside those interested in finding out more about new technologies, gender formations, and relationships with the ‘natural’ world.
Internal Reflections: Representing Anatomy in Art
Join Surgeons Hall Museums Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving for this introduction to the fascinating history of anatomical art!
We Began as Part of the Body
This discussion will bring together artist Beverley Hood and dermatologist Professor Sara Brown to explore how bodies are imagined and visualised using sound.
Capturing Chronic Illness
This event on 20th November will be of interest to anyone interested in photography, to those affected by chronic illness and for anyone interested in health and art.
Death in The Arctic: Harry Goodsir and The Franklin Expedition
From Surgeons’ Hall Museum to death in the Arctic; Prof Ken Donaldson explores the history of Harry Goodsir and the Franklin Expedition as part of the On Demand online lecture series.
Fans Youth Film Festival
FANS Youth Film Festival will take place in November, showcasing the work of young filmmakers across three days of screenings, workshops and talks.
Potted Pathology Part 3: Allergy and Pathologies of the Immune System
Join Professor Ken Donaldson, Senior Research Fellow in the Surgeons Hall Museums, for Potted Pathology Part 3: Allergy and Pathologies of the Immune System!
Lecture: The Japan/Glasgow Connection
Dr Saeko Yazaki discusses the vibrant intellectual and cultural exchange between Japan and Glasgow in the 1870s.
Lecture: Beyond Hornel: Scottish Photographers in Meiji Japan
This talk will examine the history of Scottish expatriates in nineteenth-century Japan and their contribution to the photography networks and communities in their adopted country.
Lecture: Broughton House & Garden
Join Dr Samuel Gallacher for a talk on Broughton House & Garden. The property is home to many of the paintings and photographs on display in the exhibition E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas.
Lecture: Artist, Model, Collector: Photography in the Life and Work of Mary Cameron
This lecture offers fresh insights into a fascinating artist. Dr Helen Scott is Curator of Fine Art at the City Art Centre, and author of Mary Cameron: Life in Paint.
Documentation and Digitisation of Historic Photographs at the National Trust for Scotland Lecture
In this talk, Lily Barnes will pull back the curtain on the intricacies of working hands-on with historic photographs.
Lecture: Through the Artist’s Gaze: The Feminine Ideal in E.A. Hornel’s Work
Marianne Fossaluzza, a PhD student in Visual Culture at the University of Aberdeen, gives this lecture on The Feminine Ideal in E.A. Hornel’s Work.
Lecture: Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s
The 1920s was a period of contrasts: This lecture explores the events, ideas and styles that shaped Scottish art during this fascinating decade.
Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much
Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock'n'roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music.
Still Gaun! - CANCELLED
Still Game stars Mark Cox (Tam), Jane McCarry (Isa) & Paul Riley (Winston) are coming to the Howden Park Centre for an evening of fun, laughter and memories of the hit show!
William Shatner and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Set your phasers to fun! Prepare to be beamed up for an unforgettable night with the original ‘Captain James T. Kirk’, award-winning actor William Shatner.
Yotam Ottolenghi: A life in flavour
An exclusive opportunity to hear directly from Yotam Ottolenghi about his life in flavour, and find inspiration for your own cooking.
Still Gaun! - CANCELLED
Still Game stars Mark Cox (Tam), Jane McCarry (Isa) & Paul Riley (Winston) are coming to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh for an evening of fun, laughter and memories of the hit show!
Proposed and Seconded: The Royal Scottish Academy Nomination Books of the 1920s
This talk given by Alice Strang will focus on the women artists proposed and seconded for election by male allies, including Dorothy Johnstone, Cecile Walton and John Duncan.
Lecture: Roaring Sound: The Instruments of the Jazz Era
This talk will give a brief introduction of jazz as a style of music and explore the different instruments played in a typical jazz band of the 1920s.
Lecture: Working with Ian Hamilton Finlay
Robin Gillanders gives this talk on his experience working on collaborative projects with Ian Hamiton Finlay between 1994 until his death in 2006.
Lecture: The Four Seasons in Full Sail: A Year in the Garden at Little Sparta
The garden at Little Sparta is Ian Hamilton Finlay’s greatest work of art. In this talk George Gilliland, Head Gardener at Little Sparta, gives a brief description of its themes, content & planting.
Lecture: Patrick Geddes’ Evergreen and Charles Mackie
Murdo Macdonald gives this talk on Patrick Geddes’ Evergreen and Charles Mackie at City Art Centre on Thursday 3rd June.
Lecture: The Brave New World of Edwardian Book Illustration and Design
Join Jonathan Wild, Senior Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, for this talk on the design and illustration of books during the Edwardian period.
In Conversation with the Sopranos
Get the real story behind what Vanity Fair called “the greatest pop-culture masterpiece of its day” when three of The Sopranos’ most iconic cast members sit down for a chat.
Leith 2020: An Archival look at Leith
This talk at Lauriston Castle explores the rich heritage of Leith and its unique identity.
Leith 2020: Leith Theatre Past Present and Future
The joint speakers will outline the chequered history of Leith Theatre, where it is now and where it might go in the future.
Lecture: Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
This lecture will set Charles H. Mackie’s art in the context of his life. His Scottish artistic roots underpinned his engagement with French art and continental ideas.
Lecture: Victorian Spiritualism: The Fox Sisters and the World they Created
Ash Pryce is a stage mentalist and founder of the Edinburgh Skeptics society. In his first traditional lecture in more than a decade, he will be looking at the world of the Victorian Occult.
Lecture: Addressing slavery and Empire at the National Trust for Scotland
Join Jennifer Melville, Head of Curatorial & Conservation Services at the National Trust for Scotland, for this lecture at Lauriston Castle!
Exhibition Tour: Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
This tour will focus on key aspects of Charles H. Mackie’s development as an artist, highlighting his range and versatility in oil, watercolour and print.
Lecture: With the Royal Scots in Gallipoli
This lecture explores the journey of The Dardenelles - Edinburgh's Royal Scots Territorials - who were the first waves of the seaborne offensive that aimed to end WW1.
Lecture: Playing with the Past
What can Archaeology tell us about the world’s most popular sport? Archaeology Scotland will discuss some of its and others recent work on the archaeology and history of Football.
Lecture: Murder, Power and … Pineapples?
Come along for a talk from archaeologist Doug Rocks-Macqueen about recent excavations of pineries in the Lothians and Falkirk!
Lecture: Playing Cricket with the Nabis: Charles H. Mackie’s French Connections
This lecture given by Belinda Thomson, Honorary Professor in art history at the University of Edinburgh, examines the influences of French Art in the work of Charles H. Mackie.
Lecture: A Curious Flowering: The Hydros in Scotland in the 19th Century
Join Jane Neil-MacLachlan, writer and novelist under the pen name of Jane Tulloch, for this lecture on Hydropathic institutions in Scotland in the 19th Century!
Lecture: Earls, Maids, Dames and Gardeners
Vicky Garrington shares some key pieces from Edinburgh Museums & Galleries large and important costume collection.
Lecture: Charles Hodge Mackie and the Celtic Revival in Scotland and France
This lecture explores the influence of both Scottish and French art on Charles Mackie through a consideration of the work he produced in the 1890s.
Levison Wood: The Art of Exploration
Join critically acclaimed author and explorer Levison Wood as he takes to the stage for his third UK tour, The Art of Exploration.
Events in Fife
An Evening With Gordon Strachan: My Life In Football - CANCELLED
Gordon Strachan will be discussing his colourful career and life with Gerry McDade on an evening you will not want to miss!
Celtic Legends with: Danny McGrain, Peter Latchford, Frank McGarvey - CANCELLED
Don't miss a night of Celtic memories and quality entertainment at 'An Evening with Danny McGrain, Peter Latchford & Frank McGarvey' at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline!
Francis Rossi’s - I Talk Too Much
Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music.
Still Gaun! - CANCELLED
Still Game stars Mark Cox (Tam), Jane McCarry (Isa) & Paul Riley (Winston) are coming to the Alhambra Theatre for an evening of fun, laughter and memories of the hit show!
The Psychology Of Serial Killers
Forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees is an expert in the dark underbelly of murder and in this fascinating talk she will be revealing the results of years of research.
An Evening with Will Young - CANCELLED
Pop star Will Young will speak on the evolution of pop, gay rights and wellbeing in this spoken word show.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes – Living Dangerously
In Living Dangerously, Sir Ranulph Fiennes offers a personal journey through his life, from his early years to the present day. Join him for an inspiring evening at the Alhambra Theatre!
Events in Glasgow
Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
Glasgow Science Festival: Science on the Sofa
Glasgow Science Festival are back with a digital programme of hands-on activities, talks, shows and more, to entertain and inspire!
Get a Grip on Grants: Discussion & Guide to GCHT’s Grant Programme
Have you always wanted to know more about how GCHT's grants scheme works? Do you have a project in mind but are not sure if it would be eligible? Then this surgeries series is for you!
An Audience With Roy Keane - CANCELLED
For the first time ever in Glasgow, we bring to you a World Exclusive event with arguably the greatest club captain in the history British football!
FEARY: A Theory Reading Group
FEARY hopes to traverse and encounter many of the vast - and often contradictory - strains of feminist and gender - through monthly reading groups at Glasgow Zine Library.
An Audience with Liverpool Legends
DOn't miss the ultimate evening for Liverpool fans with Champions League Winners in 2005 Luis Garcia, John Arne Riise and Vladimir Smicer on stage together hosted by Jed Stone!
The Big Bounce
The Big Bounce is a brand new science festival for the East End of Glasgow, bringing you mind-blowing shows, talks, comedy and workshops for wee ones and big yins alike!
The Dark Philosophers Book Group: Just So You Know: Essays of Experience
The Dark Philosophers are a regular, open reading group which aims to bring the literature of Wales out of the shadows, join them for their next online meeting on November 4th!
Transforming Systems to be Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive, and Neuroscientifically Focused
Epione Training and Consultancy look forward to connecting with you with their online event, 'Transforming Systems to be Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive, and Neuroscientifically Focused'.
The Lighthouse Building Tours
The Lighthouse hold tours every Saturday, they offer a great opportunity to learn about The Lighthouse building, but also about the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the city he was born in!
Introduction To Spoken Word with Cat Hepburn
Award-winning poet, writer & educator Cat Hepburn will give you some top tips on writing and creating engaging performances via this online workshop in conjunction with Glasgow Zine Library!
An Evening with The Hairy Bikers - SUSPENDED
Enjoy a night of cooking and conversation with Si King and Dave Myers better known as The Hairy Bikers at the Theatre Royal Glasgow on November 15th 2020!
Fierce, Fearless, Free: A reading and Q&A with Dean Atta
For Book Week Scotland 2020, Glasgow Zine Library welcomes award-winning poet, Dean Atta for for a Q&A and a reading from his book, 'The Black Flamingo'.
An Evening With Debbie Harry and Chris Stein in Conversation
Moderated by Rob Roth, founding members of pioneering new wave band Blondie, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein explore their own history and discuss their lives in music.
Insight Talks at the Hunterian
Gain an insight into The Hunterian's world class collections at one of their weekly lunchtime talks!
Salad Fingers + Q&A With Creator David Firth
Head along to the Stand Glasgow on January 25th for an evening of mind melting animation, featuring Salad Fingers creator David Firth!
The Night Sky Show
The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the cosmos!
Bob Dylan’s Greatest Rejected Album Tracks: An Evening with Michael Gray
After a sold out gig at the venue last year, the pioneer of Dylan Studies, Michael Gray returns to Oran Mor Glasgow on 26th April!
Still Gaun! - CANCELLED
Still Game stars Mark Cox (Tam), Jane McCarry (Isa) & Paul Riley (Winston) are coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow for an evening of fun, laughter and memories of the hit show!
Kendal Mountain Festival Tour - Glasgow
Join the Kendal Mountain Festival Tour in Glasgow for a one-of-a-kind evening, celebrating exploration of some of the wildest places on earth, as they screen some of the world's best adventure films!
Hollie McNish
With fans ranging from Emma Watson, Pink and Benjamin Zephaniah, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed!
Gelong Thubten: A Monk’s Guide To Happiness Live
Mindfulness pioneer Gelong Thubten will bring 'A Monk's Guide To Happiness' to Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 10th September 2021.
Clydebuilt Festival
Back for a fourth year, the Clydebuilt Festival will return to the Riverside Museum and The Tall Ship at Riverside on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of September 2021!
An Evening with Karl Kennedy - The Doctor Will See You Now!
Join Neighbours actor Alan Fletcher at Oran Mor Glasgow as he discusses his life as a musician and actor with particular focus on his 25 years playing the legend that is Doctor Karl Kennedy!
Ben Fogle: Tales From The Wilderness
Join Ben Fogle at Ayr Town Hall for his uplifting and exciting show 'Tales From The Wilderness'... from crossing Antarctica to conquering Everest, Ben will take you on an inspiring adventure!
Ant Middleton: Mind Over Muscle Tour
Ant Middleton is bringing his 'Mind Over Muscle Tour' to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on November 16th & 17th, taking the audience through a motivational journey of self-help and self-discovery!
Events in Lanarkshire
MSS Lanarkshire - Time To Chat Sessions
MS Society Scotland are working with their Lanarkshire local Group, and local health care professionals, to offer self management support sessions to people living with MS in Lanarkshire.
MS Newly Diagnosed - What’s Next?
The MS Society Lanarkshire project are running newly diagnosed online sessions, designed to help you understand and self manage your MS symptoms and also speak to others with MS.
Virtual Workshop: Winter Gardening
Join Stuart Ritchie, Educational Gardener at Castlebank Horticultural Centre, on Saturday 28th November for a 'Winter Gardening: Key Jobs & Future Planning' virtual workshop!
Virtual workshop: Permaculture - the future of food production?
This workshop will discuss the principles behind permanent agriculture, and will explore whether it has the potential to feed the world in an environmentally sustainable way.
Still Gaun! - CANCELLED
Still Game stars Mark Cox (Tam), Jane McCarry (Isa) & Paul Riley (Winston) are coming to Motherwell Concert Hall for an evening of fun, laughter and memories of the hit show!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Scotland’s National Hero - POSTPONED
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Cycle Tourism - Stories, Tips and Tricks
Join David, a cycle tourism aficionado, for this practical event explaining what he has learnt during his many cycle trips around the world.
Electricity Explained. What you can and cannot fix
This webinar, hosted by Transition Stirling, is designed to help you understand a little bit about electricity in your home and what you can or can't fix!
Stirling Distillery ‘Questgins’
Join us on 6th November to start our weekend of all things gin as we are host an exclusive launch party for the 2020 Stirling Gin Festival!
Still Gaun! - CANCELLED
Still Game stars Mark Cox (Tam), Jane McCarry (Isa) & Paul Riley (Winston) are coming to The Albert Halls for an evening of fun, laughter and memories of the hit show!
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