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Talks And Lectures events in East Renfrewshire

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Events in East Renfrewshire

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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GHA Business Scrum in association with Thorntons: January - Artificial Intelligence

28th January 2026

Join GHA for the first event in their new 'Business Scrum' series on Wednesday 28th January... a networking event held at the clubhouse for local businesses to connect with the club and each other!

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Simon Yates of Touching the Void

31st January 2026

Touching the Void mountaineer Simon Yates comes to Eastwood Park Theatre with more stories from the last decade... of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south!

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Heritage Talk: Through the Windows of Glasgow Cathedral

5th March 2026

Discover the vibrant history and stunning beauty of Glasgow Cathedral and its links to the local area in this uplifting heritage talk with Paul Noble on Thursday 5th March!

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Heritage Class: The Story Of Clarkston: An Adventure in Time

12th March 2026

Join local historian Stuart Nisbet as he takes you on a detective trail exploring the origins of Clarkston, Stamperland and Netherlee, and the people who have lived there.

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Heritage Walk: Clarkston & Overlee

21st April 2026

Explore the history of Clarkston and Overlee on this engaging 1.5-hour guided heritage walk, perfect for uncovering the local detective trail of how the settlement grew!

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Heritage Walk: Stamperland & Netherlee

28th April 2026

Uncover local secrets on this 1.5-hour detective trail through Stamperland and Netherlee as expert Stuart Nisbet brings local history to life!

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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:

John Kay and the Golden Age

John Kay and the Golden Age

20th March 2026

This lecture given by Eric Melvin, an established and respected local historian, is to mark the Bicentenary of John Kay's Death.

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Kendal Mountain Tour 2026

Kendal Mountain Tour 2026

24th March 2026

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Traverse Theatre on Tuesday 24th March!

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Writing the French Caribbean: an Introduction

Writing the French Caribbean: an Introduction

3rd March 2026

Broaden your horizons on a journey to the French Caribbean for Francophone Month at this talk by Professor Lorna Milne FRSE, Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques!

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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:

Dalgety Bay Astronomy Club: The Secrets of Blackholes & the Story of Gravitational Wave Astronomy - Dr Christopher Berry

Dalgety Bay Astronomy Club: The Secrets of Blackholes & the Story of Gravitational Wave Astronomy - Dr Christopher Berry

27th January 2026

In this captivating talk, Astrophysicist Dr Christopher Berry, a leading expert in gravitational waves, will unravel the mysteries of the universe’s most powerful and enigmatic objects: black holes.

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Jen Stout: Night Train to Odesa: A Scottish Journalist In Ukraine

Jen Stout: Night Train to Odesa: A Scottish Journalist In Ukraine

16th February 2026

Over the last three years of Russia's war against Ukraine, journalist and writer Jen Stout has brought the conflict home to readers in Scotland with her evocative firsthand reporting.

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Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens

Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens

30th May 2026

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”!

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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:

Afternoon Tea Tasting: Spring Tea Under A Willow Tree with Dr Yupin Chung

Afternoon Tea Tasting: Spring Tea Under A Willow Tree with Dr Yupin Chung

26th April 2026

Join the team at Mackintosh at the Willow and Dr Yupin Chung for a unique tea-tasting event exploring specially selected teas from around the world!

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Afternoon Public Talk: A Talk on the Patrons of Mackintosh with Lorraine Murray

Afternoon Public Talk: A Talk on the Patrons of Mackintosh with Lorraine Murray

8th March 2026

In this talk at Mackintosh at the Willow, historian Lorraine Murray will look at the two important patrons who supported Charles Rennie Mackintosh during his career.

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Bookface Sip & Swap with Tom Hindle

Bookface Sip & Swap with Tom Hindle

28th February 2026

Join Bookface Sip & Swap on Saturday 28th February at Glaschu for a morning of bookish chat with Sunday Times bestselling novelist Tom Hindle!

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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:

Gordon Strachan - My Life In Football

Gordon Strachan - My Life In Football

6th March 2026

On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his colourful career and life with Gerry McDade at The Town House Hamilton on Friday 6th March!

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John Power - Cast, The La’s, and Me

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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An Evening with Gregor Fisher

An Evening with Gregor Fisher

13th March 2026

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 13th March!

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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:

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show

25th April 2026

Erskine Arts is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Darren McGarvey for a sold-out, razor-sharp live show and book signing exploring his gripping new release, Trauma Industrial Complex!

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An Evening With Gregor Fisher

An Evening With Gregor Fisher

27th March 2026

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 27th March!

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Dark Sky Viewing Nights

Dark Sky Viewing Nights

Selected dates between 15th December 2025 - 23rd March 2026

Take a closer look at Renfrewshire's stunning night sky at a series of Dark Sky Viewing Nights led by Led by John Pressly, Science Curator at One Ren's Paisley Museum, and the Countryside Rangers!

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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:

An Evening With Danny McNamara, from Embrace

An Evening With Danny McNamara, from Embrace

27th March 2027

Embrace are celebrating their 30th anniversary and Danny McNamara will tour the UK for a special evening of tales about one of Britain’s best-loved bands.

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Skills for the Hills

Skills for the Hills

7th March 2026

Join Mountain Aid for a fun, friendly and inspiring day filled with talks, outdoor activities, demonstrations and exhibitor stands - all aimed at helping you enjoy Scotland's hills with confidence.

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David Hockney - The Old Master of the Modern World

David Hockney - The Old Master of the Modern World

19th March 2026

This lecture, given by Douglas Skeggs, follows David Hockney’s career as an artist whose imagination has never faltered.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 7th January 2026 - 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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Dawn Hollis: Mountains Before Mountaineering

Dawn Hollis: Mountains Before Mountaineering

28th January 2026

Dawn Hollis' talk tells a different story of intrepid travellers who climbed peaks and passes with fear and delight.

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John Goodlad: The Salt Roads

John Goodlad: The Salt Roads

25th February 2026

Based on his best-selling book The Salt Roads, John Goodlad tells the extraordinary story of how salt fish from Shetland became one of Europe's staple foods.

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Jack Capener: Living with the Last Inca

Jack Capener: Living with the Last Inca

25th March 2026

High in the Peruvian Andes, in a spectacular high-altitude landscape, earth worship and subsistence farming intermingle and the essence of an ancient way of living persists.

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Popular Events

Kerry Ellis – Rock Anthems
In this new show at Eastwood Park Theatre, Kerry Ellis will explore her love of Rock Anthems as she pays homage to Queen, Meatloaf, Bonnie Tyler and the other rock legends who inspired her!
The Three Little Pigs
Join the Three Little Pigs for an oink-tastic musical adventure at Eastwood Park Theatre, featuring catchy songs, dancing, and fun audience participation for the whole family!
Drag Me To The Musicals
Don't miss a night celebrating the world's biggest musical hits when Drag Me to the Musicals comes to the Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 12th September!
GHA Monthly Quiz
Gather your team and catch up with friends as the biggest monthly quiz in the Southside returns to GHA Rugby Club on Friday 30th January!
Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road
The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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