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Talks And Lectures events in Lanarkshire

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Events in Lanarkshire

Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Selected dates between 23rd January 2025 - 17th December 2025
Various Locations Lanarkshire

Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.

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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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An Evening With Peter McQueen and The Hebridean Baker

30th October 2025

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture presents a special evening of storytelling at The Town House Hamilton, on 30th October, featuring Peter MacQueen and Coinneach MacLeod (the Hebridean Baker)!

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Radical Rhymes: Powerful Poems Through the Ages

7th November 2025

Martin Stepek shares a powerful talk with poetry readings, demonstrating how poetry has always offered comfort in suffering.

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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

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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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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Girls Allowed Book Event

28th November 2025

Join writer Nick Brown and a panel of guests at New Douglas Park, home of Hamilton Academical Women FC, as they discuss and celebrate women's football.

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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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Strange, But True Crime

27th February 2026

Strange, but True Crime invites you into the world of real-life cases that defy belief - where truth proves more astonishing than fiction.

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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 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: 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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Adriana Brownlee - Death Zone

Adriana Brownlee - Death Zone

14th June 2026

Adriana Brownlee will take you on a journey through one of the most hostile environments in the world, and share stories of the highs and lows of her mountaineering journey.

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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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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 Aftermath of the Auld Alliance: Franco-Scottish attitudes from the Union of the Crowns to the age of romanticism

The Aftermath of the Auld Alliance: Franco-Scottish attitudes from the Union of the Crowns to the age of romanticism

23rd October 2025

Clarisse Godard Desmarest, Professor of British Cultural Studies at the University of Picardie Jules Verne, presents this talk on The Aftermath of the Auld Alliance.

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An Evening with Mary Beard

An Evening with Mary Beard

18th October 2025

Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot.

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An Evening with David Sedaris

An Evening with David Sedaris

4th July 2026

David Sedaris returns to the Usher Hall on Saturday 4th July to read new and unpublished stories, take questions, sign books and meet his audience!

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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:

Allotment Open Day

Allotment Open Day

18th October 2025

Ever wondered about having an allotments? Would you like to learn more about the benefits of having an allotment? If yes come along to our open day to meet some of our staff and plot holders.

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St Andrews Memories

St Andrews Memories

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 2nd December 2025

Drop in to The R&A World Golf Museum and have a chat whilst looking at photographs, objects and film footage from our collections!

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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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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow

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Pollok Fold Events

Pollok Fold Events

Selected dates between 8th April 2025 - 16th October 2025

The staff at Pollok Fold have some exciting events running throughout the year, come along and learn all about their award-winning highland cattle!

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Aye Write: Men in Love and The Fathers: Irvine Welsh and John Niven with Sean MacDonald

Aye Write: Men in Love and The Fathers: Irvine Welsh and John Niven with Sean MacDonald

7th November 2025

Two of Scotland's most renowned fiction writers, Irvine Welsh and John Niven, unite on stage to discuss the themes and inspirations behind their latest novels as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Mike Joyce: The Drums - My Life In The Smiths - In Conversation

Mike Joyce: The Drums - My Life In The Smiths - In Conversation

5th November 2025

Hear what it felt like to be a member of one of the most influential bands of all time when Mike Joyce legendary drummer of The Smiths comes to The Glee Club Glasgow on Wednesday 5th November!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Riot Grrrl Thursdays: Women in Art

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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An Evening with Jeff Stelling

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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Ambrose Parry (Chris Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman) in Conversation

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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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:

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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Andrew John Williamson Memorial Public Lecture 2025

Andrew John Williamson Memorial Public Lecture 2025

6th November 2025

At a moment of acute geopolitical instability, the Andrew John Williamson Public Lecture, delivered by General Sir Patrick Sanders, will reflect on Antonio Gramsci’s enduring observation.

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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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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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Popular Events

East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail
Get ready as Inspired Events presents East Kilbride's annual Pumpkin Trail in the enchanting Calderglen Country Park between 11th and 19th October!
Lanark Clydesdale Foal Show
Come along and watch this year's Clydesdale foals being pampered and prepared for the show and then watch them perform in the ring, for probably the first time in their lives!
Halloween at Castlebank
Halloween is back at Castlebank and its bigger and scarier than ever! Dare you walk through their tunnel of terror and haunted forest with trees, bats, clowns and other horrors of the dark!
Lanark & District Round Table Annual Fireworks Display
Celebrate Guy Fawkes night safely with a bang at the Lanark & District Round Table Fireworks Display at Moor Park on Saturday 8th November!
A Squash and a Squeeze
Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze when this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, comes to Lanark Memorial Hall!

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Airdrie Town Hall Chatelherault Country Park East Kilbride Arts Centre East Kilbride Village Theatre Lanark Memorial Hall Lanternhouse Cumbernauld Rutherglen Town Hall Strathclyde Country Park The Town House Hamilton