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Talks And Lectures events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Refugee Festival Scotland

13th June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
Nationwide

Refugee Festival Scotland is back between the 13th and 22nd of June with a packed programme of events showcasing refugee arts and culture!

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An Evening With Liam McIlvanney

15th July 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Liam McIlvanney on Tuesday 15th July in The Primavera Bistro to celebrate the release of his newest book, The Good Father.

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Waterstones Presents Skandar Q&A Event with A.F. Steadman

30th August 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns presents a Q&A event with internationally bestselling author A.F. Steadman to celebrate the release of the fifth and final book in the blockbuster Skandar series!

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An Evening with Gordon Strachan

5th September 2025

On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his colourful career and life with Graham Spiers at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 5th September!

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In Conversation with Barbara Dickson

6th September 2025

Barbara Dickson has enjoyed a glittering 50-year career in music and theatre. come and hear her in conversation with Graham Spiers and enjoy a song or two as well at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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An Evening with Tam Cowan

21st September 2025

Come and enjoy Tam Cowan's cutting wit at Eastwood Park Theatre where he'll be in conversation with Graham Spiers who, as host on the night, will get to say next to nothing.

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Catherine Cranston: The Unknown Mrs Cochrane

23rd September 2025

Find out more about the life of the pioneering lady entrepreneur Catherine Cranston, who spent many happy years in Barrhead, from Historian Lorraine Murray.

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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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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 with Noraly Schoenmaker

An evening with Noraly Schoenmaker

8th July 2025

Join Noraly Schoenmaker on Tuesday 8th July at Waterstones Edinburgh West End, as she talks about her truly inspiring story, Free Ride!

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The question of the public space in today’s society

The question of the public space in today’s society

26th June 2025

Join Professors Sandra Laugier and Richard Rechtman who will be speaking on the shifting notion of public space at the Institut français d'Ecosse on 26th June.

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Glengoyne, Tamdhu and Rosebank with Ian Macleod

Glengoyne, Tamdhu and Rosebank with Ian Macleod

9th July 2025

Join Alan Wardrop as he presents the new spirit from Tamdhu, Glengoyne and Rosebank alongside 3 well-aged and rather fancy expressions at Drinkmonger on Wednesday 9th July!

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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:

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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Crail Castaways with Billy Sloan

Crail Castaways with Billy Sloan

21st July 2025

Join us at Crail Community Hall on 21st July for an unforgettable evening of music and stories as we welcome Billy Sloan, the legendary radio host, author, and music journalist!

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Tim Peake Astronauts: the Quest To Explore Space

Tim Peake Astronauts: the Quest To Explore Space

4th September 2025

After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake brings his hugely anticipated new show, ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space! to The Alhambra Theatre!

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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:

GAFAS: Between Angels & Devils - Botticelli and Renaissance Florence with Jo Walton

GAFAS: Between Angels & Devils - Botticelli and Renaissance Florence with Jo Walton

18th June 2025

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Jo Walton on one of the most popular painters of the Italian Renaissance, Sandro Botticelli.

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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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An Evening with Racing Icons Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard

An Evening with Racing Icons Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard

24th September 2025

Fierce rivals, close friends, and racing icons - don't miss this unique chance to see Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard as you've never seen them before!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire

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Scotland’s ACEs Journey Gala Day

Scotland’s ACEs Journey Gala Day

21st June 2025

Come and hear the creative ways in which people have acted on their knowledge of relationships, trauma, ACEs and connection at Scotland’s ACEs Journey Gala Day on Saturday 21st June!

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Antiques and a Little Bit of Nonsense - CANCELLED

Antiques and a Little Bit of Nonsense - CANCELLED

10th July 2025

Three of the country's favourite television personalities from the world of antiques entertain you with tales from the saleroom, television and beyond.

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The Makings Of A Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

The Makings Of A Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

27th September 2025

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK's top true crime theatre tour returns to The Town House Hamilton with a brand-new lineup featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton!

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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:

History Cafe: The Archaeology of Paisley

History Cafe: The Archaeology of Paisley

21st June 2025

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 21st June for their in-person History Cafe discussing The Archaeology of Paisley.

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Poetry & Music with Polly Bee and Bobby Motherwell

Poetry & Music with Polly Bee and Bobby Motherwell

20th June 2025

Local writers Polly Bee and Bobby Motherwell will introduce their new books, perform some music and chat about all things creativity at Erskine Arts latest literary event on Friday 20th June!

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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:

Bloody Scotland 2025

Bloody Scotland 2025

12th September 2025 - 14th September 2025

Bloody Scotland, the international crime writing festival, returns from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September with a fabulous programme of authors to help bring a shiver to your spine.

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Lucy Lapinska & Jo Callaghan In Conversation

Lucy Lapinska & Jo Callaghan In Conversation

10th August 2025

Waterstones Stirling is delighted to be joined by Lucy Lapinska and Jo Callaghan on Sunday 10th August for a discussion about AI in fiction.

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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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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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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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Popular Events

The Quest - Princess, Dragon & Knight
Kick off the summer holidays with an unforgettable adventure at Greenbank Garden by joining the thrilling quest to rescue the princess from the dragon!
An Evening with Gordon Strachan
On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his colourful career and life with Graham Spiers at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 5th September!
Magic & Musicals: Summer Camp
Dance Inc. Studio's popular dance camp is back for the Summer holidays with lots of fun and games for your little ones while they're off school!
That Swing Sensation
Join Cosgrove Care for a big band evening at Eastwood Park Theatre on Sunday 2nd November featuring That Swing Sensation!
UnitOne and Tsuchigumo Daiko - Synergy
Experience this electrifying fusion of rhythm and artistry as Los Angeles-based UnitOne and Glasgow's Tsuchigumo Daiko join forces for a celebration of Taiko drumming!

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