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Talks And Lectures events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

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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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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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

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Smart Works Insights: Technology and Change

Smart Works Insights: Technology and Change

15th September 2025

Join Smart Works Scotland for a thought-provoking evening on technology and change and how this is shaping the future of the recruitment industry.

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David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

22nd November 2025

Join David Olusoga at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 22nd November as he uncovers the story of three firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors!

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Magical Patterns: Director Talk

Magical Patterns: Director Talk

19th July 2025

Join Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey on 19th July for a special opening weekend talk on IKEA: Magical Patterns!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

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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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The Notwitches: Meet the Author & Illustrator

The Notwitches: Meet the Author & Illustrator

23rd August 2025

On 23rd August, Waterstones St Andrews will welcome Gary Panton and Dotty Sutton to take over our childrens' department! Join us for this free event filled with fun, drawing, chats and crafts!

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An Evening with Paul Gascoigne

An Evening with Paul Gascoigne

4th October 2025

Join football icon Paul Gascoigne as he chats about his amazing career in football at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 4th October!

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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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Sequential Scotland

Sequential Scotland

2nd August 2025

Sequential Scotland is a brand new comic convention coming to Glasgow in August which will spotlight the amazing comic creators and micro-publishers from across Scotland and the UK!

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Hollie McNish

Hollie McNish

19th October 2025

With fans ranging from Emma Watson, Pink and Benjamin Zephaniah, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire

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Hamish Henderson, An Artist’s Inspiration + Q&A

Hamish Henderson, An Artist’s Inspiration + Q&A

27th July 2025

Artist Charles Nasmyth takes a fresh look at one of Scotland's literary and musical giants, Hamish Henderson, at this special event at Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 27th July.

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An Evening With Ricky Tomlinson

An Evening With Ricky Tomlinson

18th July 2025

Royle Family and Brookside star Ricky Tomlinson is coming to Airdrie Working Mens Social Club for a fantastic event... An Evening With Ricky Tomlinson hosted by Asa Murphy!

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Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples

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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Talks And Lectures Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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Paisley Pirates Podcast: LIVE!

Paisley Pirates Podcast: LIVE!

30th August 2025

Expect behind-the-scenes banter, untold tales, and a Q&A segment with questions submitted by you on the night when Paisley Pirates Podcast: LIVE! comes to The Wynd Centre!

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Renfrewshire Business Network - July Meeting

Renfrewshire Business Network - July Meeting

25th July 2025

Increase your business contacts and grow your network at the next Renfrewshire Business Network meeting which is being held at Launch-it in Paisley on Friday 25th July!

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Rangers Legends Live!

Rangers Legends Live!

23rd October 2025

An Evening with Rangers legends comes to the Beacon Arts centre in Greenock Starring: Mark Hateley, Ian Durrant, John Brown and Graham Roberts.

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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:

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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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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Liam McIlvanney in Conversation

Liam McIlvanney in Conversation

29th July 2025

Join award winning author Liam McIlvanney, who will be discussing his brand new thriller, The Good Father, in conversation with fellow crime writer Craig Robert!

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Events in Other Areas

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

Meditation Meet
Join Core Glow for Meditation Meet - an exploration of the beautiful practice of meditation, suitable for the absolute beginner and for those with an established practice!
Going Underground: Giffnock and Clarkston
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.
Barrhead’s Big Bounce
On Saturday 19th July, join the All About Barrhead team at Centenary Park for a full day of inflatable fun at Barrhead's Big Bounce!
RMC Academy Gala Day
Expect performances from past and present Academy Members, vocal workshops, food, kids activities, games, prizes, raffles and more at RMC Music Academy's Gala Day on Saturday 26th July!
Live Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Tosca
The splendour of Rome. The devastation of war. Puccini's operatic thriller returns in an epic new production. Don't miss it at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 1st October!

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