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Talks And Lectures events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

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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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Selected dates between 18th September 2025 - 21st May 2026

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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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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Going Underground: Giffnock and Clarkston

9th October 2025

Local historian Dr. Stuart Nisbet has spent decades digging into the history of the ground beneath our feet, and this illustrated talk distils his experience gained over many years of walks and talks.

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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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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

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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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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An Evening with Martin O’Neill

7th November 2025

Eastwood Park Theatre will welcome former footballer and celebrated Celtic manager, Martin O'Neill, for a special event on Friday 7th November!

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An Evening With Neil Lancaster

18th November 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Neil Lancaster on Tuesday 18th November to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, When Shadows Fall.

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An Evening With Allan Gaw

13th January 2026

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Allan Gaw on Tuesday 13th January to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, The Shadows and the Dust.

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Damian Hall - Running Forever

6th May 2026

In his first theatre tour, Damian Hall will deliver stories of breaking long-distance running records and representing Great Britain, to running marathons dressed as a​ toilet and near-fatal mishaps

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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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Go West - We Close Our Eyes, And Other Stories - An Intimate Evening With Singer Peter Cox

16th October 2026

Best known as the lead vocalist of pop duo Go West, Peter Cox will look back on his stellar career that spanned four decades when he comes to Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 16th October!

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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:

Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described

Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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Wine & Crisps

Wine & Crisps

2nd October 2025

Join us at 7pm on Thursday 2nd October for Mara’s Wine & Crisps Evening, hosted by the brilliant Poppy from Majestic Wines!

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Conservator Talk: Conserving the Campi Cartoon

Conservator Talk: Conserving the Campi Cartoon

6th February 2026

Victoria Button, Royal Collection Trust’s Head of Paper Conservation, discusses her work in preparing drawings for presentation in Drawing The Italian Renaissance, on display at The King's Gallery.

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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: Cambo, How To Run An Estate in the 21st Century

Anster Nicht: Cambo, How To Run An Estate in the 21st Century

15th January 2026

The Erskine family has lived at Cambo since the seventeenth century, but how does a new generation run the estate in the modern world? Hear from James Erskine, who took over the reins in 2020.

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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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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:

Aye Write: How Not to Be a Political Wife: Sarah Vine with Sean McDonald

Aye Write: How Not to Be a Political Wife: Sarah Vine with Sean McDonald

9th November 2025

Sarah Vine joins presenter and podcaster Sean MacDonald to lift the velvet curtain on life inside UK politics as part of Aye Write 2025!

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A Kick Up the Arts with Nicola Meighan

A Kick Up the Arts with Nicola Meighan

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 11th December 2025

Join writer and BBC broadcaster Nicola Meighan for a late lunch live recording of her Scottish arts and culture podcast, A Kick Up The Arts, at The Stand Glasgow!

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Aye Write: The Burning Stones and Black as Death: Antti Tuomainen and Lilja Sigurdardottir with Neil McKay

Aye Write: The Burning Stones and Black as Death: Antti Tuomainen and Lilja Sigurdardottir with Neil McKay

9th November 2025

Writer and journalist Neil Mackay chairs a discussion between two Nordic crime novelists, each with a twisty tale to tell.

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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:

International Sherry Week: Sherry Showcase at Jackton Distillery

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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Girls Allowed Book Event

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 Evening With Peter McQueen and The Hebridean Baker

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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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 Daniel Aubrey

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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Fixed In Renfrewshire: How To Run A Repair Cafe

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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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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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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DyslexiFest

DyslexiFest

4th October 2025

Got a question about dyslexia? Want to find the people and organisations that exist to help you? Then come along to DyslexiFest when it returns to Stirling on Saturday 4th October!

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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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Sponsored Links

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Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Glasgow Science Centre
East Renfrewshire Culture
Media Shop
Hilton Glasgow
Hostelworld
ATG

Popular Events

Art Demonstration By Maggie Downer
On Thursday 9th October, Eastwood Art Club welcomes artist Maggie Downer who will demonstrate her skills in figurative painting.
Giffnock Scouts Annual Jumble Sale
Come along to the Giffnock Scouts annual jumble sale on Saturday 4th October... it's one of the biggest and best in the area!
Exhibition On Screen: Turner and Constable
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable's intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.
Dolly & Shania Country Show
Grab your cowboy boots and make your way down to Arthurlie Bowling Club for a great night of entertainment with fantastic costumes and stunning vocals!
The Newton Mearns Market
Featuring a curated selection of makers and producers The Newton Mearns Market will hold its next event on Saturday 4th October at Broom Parish Church!

Popular Listings

Eastwood Park Theatre Rouken Glen Park East Renfrewshire HSCP Walking Groups Greenbank House and Garden Dams to Darnley Country Park Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre