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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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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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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:

Ecology Bus Tour

Ecology Bus Tour

12th October 2025

Join Whitelee Windfarm for another of their special 'themed' Bus Tours on Sunday October 12th, this time they are going to be looking specifically at the Ecology of the Windfarm.

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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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Art Demonstration By Maggie Downer

Art Demonstration By Maggie Downer

9th October 2025

On Thursday 9th October, Eastwood Art Club welcomes artist Maggie Downer who will demonstrate her skills in figurative painting.

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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:

An Evening of Recipes and Rituals with Samin Nosrat

An Evening of Recipes and Rituals with Samin Nosrat

29th March 2026

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Digital Scotland 2025

Digital Scotland 2025

19th November 2025

Digital Scotland is Scotland’s largest digital transformation summit for public sector policy and technology leaders, taking place at Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 19th November.

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After Dark at 7 Charlotte Square

After Dark at 7 Charlotte Square

18th October 2025

Step inside 7 Charlotte Square and uncover the dark history of the house and Edinburgh in the 18th and early 19th centuries - a night of murder, mourning, and macabre history!

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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:

Anster Nicht: Silverburn Flax Mill

Anster Nicht: Silverburn Flax Mill

16th October 2025

Silverburn Flax Mill is undergoing a £10m renovation to save and restore the building for community use. Join Fiona Young for this talk on story of the Mill, the Russell family and flax!

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Tree Seed Collection Walk & Talk

Tree Seed Collection Walk & Talk

5th October 2025

Join local tree grower Elana Bader from Darroch Nurseries on 5th October to learn about how we can help grow the next generation of native trees in Scotland!

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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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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow

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Aye Write Glasgow’s Book Festival

Aye Write Glasgow’s Book Festival

6th November 2025 - 16th November 2025

Glasgow's Book Festival, Aye Write, will celebrate its 20th edition across 11 days this November, with a series of pop-up events coming before!

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Aye Write: Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age: Bruce Peter

Aye Write: Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age: Bruce Peter

15th November 2025

In Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age, Professor Bruce Peter (Glasgow School of Art) explores the remarkable range of Art Deco objects and images created here in Scotland.

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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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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:

An Evening with Sally Magnusson in Conversation with Laura Maxwell

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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History Cafe: Views Of Renfrewshire

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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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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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:

Kendal Mountain Tour 2026

Kendal Mountain Tour 2026

25th March 2026

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Tolbooth Stirling on Wednesday 25th March!

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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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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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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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