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Talks And Lectures Events in Renfrewshire in May 2025

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Events in Renfrewshire

Paisley & District U3A Talks: No Life Half Lived

1st May 2025

Anyone affected by chest, heart and stroke issues can tap into local support on Thursday 1st May at this free talk event hosted by Paisley & District U3A.

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Paisley Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED

3rd May 2025

On Saturday 3rd May, join Paisley Heritage Group for an introductory talk and walk around of the Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood.

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History Cafe: The Cotton Thread Mills Of Paisley

17th May 2025

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 17th May for their in-person History Cafe discussing The Cotton Thread Mills Of Paisley.

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World War II Talk and Artefacts

28th May 2025

Paisley Heritage are joined by Pete Scally at Whitehaugh Barracks on Wednesday 28th May for a talk on World War II.

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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:

Heritage Talk: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past

Heritage Talk: Digging Up East Renfrewshire’s Past

20th May 2025

Join Susan Hunter to hear the highlights of her long journey into local archaeology at Eastwood House on Tuesday 20th May.

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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Selected dates between 16th January 2025 - 15th May 2025

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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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:

Falastin Film Festival: Talaeen a Junuub / Up to the South

Falastin Film Festival: Talaeen a Junuub / Up to the South

18th May 2025

An oblique, albeit powerful experimental documentary which examines the politics and economics of South Lebanon against the backdrop of the Israeli occupation.

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Chocolate Love Match - Fort Kinnaird

Chocolate Love Match - Fort Kinnaird

Selected dates between 29th March 2025 - 5th July 2025

Ready to meet your Chocolate Love Match? Book now to secure one of the limited number of spaces available for our guided chocolate tasting experiences at Hotel Chocolat, Fort Kinnaird!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: The Legend of the Anonymous Poet (Or a 20th Century Barbarian Account)

Edinburgh Tradfest: The Legend of the Anonymous Poet (Or a 20th Century Barbarian Account)

9th May 2025

This special live performance from filmmaker/storytellers Nadir Bouhmouch and Soumeya Ait Ahmed combines film, lecture and storytelling!

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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:

The Japanese Garden that Ella Grew

The Japanese Garden that Ella Grew

1st May 2025

Markinch Heritage Group are delighted to welcome Nicola Dibley on 1st May to regail us with the history of the Japanese Garden in Dollar.

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Pint Of Science St Andrews

Pint Of Science St Andrews

19th May 2025 - 21st May 2025

The Pint of Science festival in St Andrews brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research!

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Composted: A festival of biodegradable ideas

Composted: A festival of biodegradable ideas

31st May 2025 - 26th July 2025

Cambo Gardens in Fife is excited to announce Composted – a festival of biodegradable ideas, a unique six-week event happening from 31 May to 26 July.

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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:

Julie Brook, An Artist who works in the Landscape, Artist Talk and Screening

Julie Brook, An Artist who works in the Landscape, Artist Talk and Screening

16th May 2025

The House Arts Collective are thrilled to welcome Julie Brook for an artist talk, presentation and screening of a short selection of some of her work on film.

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Pint of Science Glasgow

Pint of Science Glasgow

19th May 2025 - 21st May 2025

The Pint of Science festival in Glasgow brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research!

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Glasgow 850

Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!

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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:

In Livingstone’s Footsteps: A Discussion with the Author, Ben de Ponti

In Livingstone’s Footsteps: A Discussion with the Author, Ben de Ponti

14th May 2025

Join author of In Livingstone's Footsteps: Through The Heart Of Malawi, Ben de Ponti for this special talk and Q&A at David Livingstone Birthplace on Wednesday 14th May.

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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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Adapting Our Homes For Climate Change

Adapting Our Homes For Climate Change

6th May 2025

Join Glasgow's retrofit co-operative to learn how to make your home more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

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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:

George Buchanan, Pedagogue and ‘Prince of Poets’

George Buchanan, Pedagogue and ‘Prince of Poets’

8th May 2025

Come along to Legends at The Monument on 8th May for this lecture exploring George Buchanan’s dual legacy as a humanist poet and teacher, tracing his career and influence across 16th-c Europe!

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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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Forage to Fork: Natural cooking with Theo Chana

Forage to Fork: Natural cooking with Theo Chana

14th May 2025

Join MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Theo Chana as he shares how to forage and cook using natural ingredients to support sustainable, healthy living at Central Library Stirling on 14th May!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

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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Boswell Book Festival

Boswell Book Festival

9th May 2025 - 11th May 2025

Boswell Book Festival, the world's only festival of biography and memoir, comes to Dumfries House for 2025 between the 9th and 11th May!

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Sponsored Links

Napier Uni
Pace Youth Theatre
RSPB
Pawrade
WSS Media Scotland
Paisley Radio
ATG
Hostelworld
Go Radio

Popular Events

Advice Works Drop-in Sessions
These local pop-up events from Advice Works aim to boost benefit take-up and provide vital debt support to help the public deal with rising costs.
Sound Bath Journey
Embark on a beautiful Sound Bath journey this May with The Sonic Den, and transport yourself to a state of profound tranquility, peace and inner calm!
Made In Dagenham
Elysian Theater Group return to Paisley with Made in Dagenham... based on the real-life events of the 1968 Ford sewing machinists strike in Dagenham, England!
Houston & Killellan Kirk Carnival
The hugely popular Houston & Killellan Kirk Carnival will be held on Saturday 10th May – with a fabulous selection of rides, activities, stalls – and plenty of fun for everyone!
Blinded By The Light
Writer Sylvia Dow brings her piece Blinded by the Light, a story of survival, of beliefs tested, of spirit and endurance, to Paisley Arts Centre on Friday 16th May!

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