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Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen
Date	Event
31 Oct 12.30–12.45	Gender in Scottish Victorian Painting Assistant Keeper of Fine Art at the Museum, Griffin Co, delivers an examination of the representation of gender in Scottish Victorian painting.
31 Oct 7.30	Daniel Herrmann: Talk on Eduardo Paolozzi Preceding Martin Kershaw's concert featuring a new commission inspired by the art of Eduardo Paolozzi, the Curator of the Dean Gallery will give a…
28 Nov 12.30–12.45	My Heart is in the Highlands Jennifer Melville discusses foreign artists and their discovery of the Scottish Highlands.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Shiprow, Aberdeen
Date	Event
15 Oct 12.30–1.00	Recent Archaeological Work at Marischal College Assistant Archaeologist Alison Cameron delivers a lunchtime talk about recent work carried out at Marischal College.
22 Oct 12.30–1.00	The Battle of Trafalgar Keeper of Science and Maritime History at the Museum, John Edwards, delivers a talk about Trafalgar.

Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy
Date	Event
9 Nov 7.30	Simon Yates: Beyond the Void In a climbing career that spans 20 years, Simon Yates has had his fair share of adventures, notably in 1985 when he was forced to cut the rope on…

Age Concern Hall, Brook Street Broughty Ferry Dundee
Date	Event
12 Nov 7.30	Illustrated Talk by Murray Airth Murray Airth presents a talk about his travels in China.

Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, Stirling
Date	Event
30 Oct 7.30	Simon Yates: Beyond the Void In a climbing career that spans 20 years, Simon Yates has had his fair share of adventures, notably in 1985 when he was forced to cut the rope on…

Appleton Tower, University Of Edinburgh Crichton Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
16 Oct 6.00	Scott and Stevenson Dissect the Doctors Caroline McCracken-Flesher give a lecture on Edinburgh's gruesome scientific history, taking in Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell Street, Greenock
Date	Event
24 Oct 7.30	Andy Kirkpatrick - When Hell Freezes Over The world called out for a mountaineer who could also do stand-up, and was answered by Andy Kirkpatrick. Sporty funny-man Kirkpatrick draws on his…

Benmore Botanic Garden, Dunoon, Argyll
Date	Event
18 Oct 2.00	Plants - The Silent Witnesses by Dr Jennifer Miller Forensic botanist of Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division, Dr Jennifer Miller, will deliver a lecture on the clues given by plants in…
20 Nov 2.00	Lecture: Feeding Families and Protecting Forests in the Amazon Dr Toby Pennington discusses how the education of local farmers in the use of native trees can lead to sustainable agricultural practices. Tea and…

Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Date	Event
5 Nov 12.30–1.00	Curator's Favourites Ralph Moffat, Curator of European Arms and Armour, discusses 'For the love of his lady: a French jousting scene in miniature'. Meet in the Burrell…
12 Nov 12.30–1.00	Curator's Favourites Patricia Collins, Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Art, gives a talk on 'The Pelican in her Piety' and other slip-decorated ceramics in the…
13 Nov 1.30	Themed Tours at the Burrell Take a tour of the embroidered works at the Burrell with Malcolm Shaw.
19 Nov 12.30–1.00	Curator's Favourites Robert Wenley and Lindsay Gordon discuss the Castle Howard bureau-cabinet.
26 Nov 12.30–1.00	Curator's Favourites Emma May, Curator of Chinese and Oriental Civilisations, gives a talk on the Han Dynasty Chinese Ceramics for the afterlife.

Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews
Date	Event
13 Nov 7.00	Doug Scott and Ven Gelong Karma Jiga Doug Scott CBE discusses his exploration of some of the world's highest mountain peaks.

Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee
Date	Event
30 Oct 7.30	Colin Fry The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience.

Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline
Date	Event
5 Nov 7.30	RSGS Lectures RSGS lecture on the mountains of Norway by Martin Moran.

Castle Douglas High School, Dunmuir Road, Castle Douglas
Date	Event
18 Nov 7.30	From Parrots to Penguins in South America Illustrated talk by local RSPB group member Brian Smith.

Castle Fraser, Sauchen, Inverurie
Date	Event
21 Nov 7.00	Collection Talk and Dinner An insight into the collection at Castle Fraser, followed by dinner in the Great Hall.
22 Nov 7.00	Architecture Talk and Dinner A talk on the architecture of the Castle, accompanied by a dinner in the Great Hall.

Castle Menzies, Weem, Aberfeldy
Date	Event
5 Nov 7.30–9.00	Alexander McCall Smith The A-list author of the hugely popular Ladies No1 Detective Agency series talks about his life.

Cumbernauld Theatre, Kildrum, Cumbernauld
Date	Event
23 Oct 8.00	Come dine with....Ed Come dine with Artistic Director Ed Robson and his special guest(s), enjoy some fine dinning and the chance to chat to the man who nourishes…

Dean Gallery, 73 Belford Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
24 Nov 12.45–1.15	The Scottish Colourists and their Contemporaries Senior Curator at the Gallery of Modern Art, Philip Long, discusses the achievements of the Scottish Colourists as related to their international…

Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, Dundee
Date	Event
11 Nov 7.00	Doug Scott and Ven Gelong Karma Jiga Doug Scott CBE discusses his exploration of some of the world's highest mountain peaks.

Dundee Rep, Tay Square, Dundee
Date	Event
22 Oct 7.00–7.30	Pre-Show Discussion: Janet Smith A discussion before tonight's Scottish Dance Theatre's performance with Artistic Director, Janet Smith.

East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride
Date	Event
14 Oct 9.00	Fleeto post-show discussion A post-show discussion exploring knife culture and how it is affected by issues of esteem, inequality and status. 'Part of the Scottish Mental…

Edinburgh College of Art, 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
Date	Event
20 Nov	Material Matters Symposium looking at how artists and curators work with non-traditional materials. Features presentations from RSA members Will McLean and Glen Onwin.

The Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road Tamfour Hill, Falkirk
Date	Event
6 Nov 7.30	Dark Skies - Canal Corridors: An Audience with the Astronomer Royal on board the Falkirk Wheel Boat Inaugural British Waterways trip on the eve of the 2009 Year of Astronomy introduces patrons to the joys of the Scottish skies.

Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
Date	Event
20 Nov 6.30–7.30	Artist's Talk: Ilana Halperin Artist Ilana Halperin discusses how she has found inspiration in gallery collections and exhibitions.

Glasgow University Boyd Orr Building, Glasgow
Date	Event
6 Nov 7.30	Aura Depictions: Using the latest technology Joan Frances Boyle will give a talk on depiction and interpretation of the human aura. Includes live demonstration.

Institut Français d'Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh
Date	Event
6 Nov 6.00	Elisabeth Horem life in Iraq: Shrapnels and Un jardin a Bagdad French-Swiss writer Elisabeth Horem spent 3 years in Baghdad, tonight she will discuss and present two accounts of her life through 'Shrapnels' and…

John Sinclair House, 16 Bernard Terrace RCAHMS, Edinburgh
Date	Event
13 Oct 1.00–2.00	RCAHMS Centenary Lunchtime Seminars: Faces and Places In honour of their centenary the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland are opening their lunchtime seminar programme…

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
6 Nov 12.30–1.30	Curators' talks Jean Walsh, Senior Curator at Glasgow Museums, discusses the Scottish Colourists and their response to European art. Maximum 60 people, on a first…
13 Nov, 20 Nov 12.30–1.30	Curators' talks Dr Frances Fowle, of the National Galleries of Scotland, discusses the 'Impressionism and Scotland' exhibition. Maximum 60 people, on a first come…
22 Nov 11.30am–12.30	Curators' talks Jennifer Melville, Keeper of Fine Art at Aberdeen Art Gallery, discusses the road to Impressionism - Scottish collecting of Realist art and how it…

Kingsmill Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness
Date	Event
23 Oct 7.30	Fur, Fins and Feathers An RSPB illustrated talk by Charlie Phillips.
20 Nov 7.30	Caithness Bio Diversity Group Mary Legg delivers an illustrated talk about the Caithness-based group.

LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
13 Oct 7.30	LGBT Centre Relaunch: LGBT History Talk and Workshop Ellen Galford, writer and activist, talks about LGBT life.

Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, Lochgelly
Date	Event
12 Nov 7.00	Talk by Doug Scott A talk and slide show with the famous mountaineer.

Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan, Stranraer
Date	Event
23 Oct 2.00–3.00	George Forrest: A Scottish Plant Collector in China Leonie Paterson discusses the travels of Scottish botanist George Forrest to Yunnan in south-west China, between 1904 and 1932.

Magnum Theatre, Harbourside, Irvine
Date	Event
26 Oct Sun 7.30	Colin Fry The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience.

The Melting Pot, 5 Rose Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
28 Oct 7.00	The Art of Meditation An introduction, presented by author Alan Spence, using the poetry, music and artwork of Sri Chinmoy.

Methodist Church Hall, West Marketgait, Dundee
Date	Event
15 Oct 7.30	Isle of May: Jewel of the Forth An illustrated talk about the Island's history and varied wildlife by Jonathan Osborne.

Methodist Hall, West marketgait, Dundee
Date	Event
12 Nov 7.30	Butterflies & Dragonflies of Britain Illustrated talk by wildlife photographer Eric McCabe.

Mills Observatory, Balgay Park Glamis Road, Dundee
Date	Event
21 Nov	The Runaway Universe - Dundee Astronomical Society A talk by Dr. Martin Hendry of the University of Glasgow. Please check with the observatory for details of times and prices.

Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road Milngavie, Glasgow
Date	Event
10 Nov 7.45	The Skies Above The Astronomical Society of Glasgow take us on a journey into the dark night sky.

Museum of Transport, Kelvin Hall 1 Bunhouse Road, Glasgow
Date	Event
1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov 11.00am, 12.30 & 2.00	Tram Man A tram conductor comes to life, and talks about the early days of Glasgow's public transport system. Under-8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen
Date	Event
28 Oct 7.30	Colin Fry The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience.

Lindsay Stewart Lecture Theatre Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh
Date	Event
15 Oct 7.30	RSPB Indoor Meeting The Annual General Meeting followed by an illustrated talk about climate change by Clifton Bain.
15 Oct 7.30	Climate Change and Wildlife in Scotland Clifton Bain, the RSPB Senior Policy Officer, explores the impact that climate change could have on Scottish wildlife and how we can take action.

National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, Edinburgh
Date	Event
25 Oct, 29 Nov 2.00–2.45; 3.00–3.45	National Galleries Highlights Tours A tour of the National Gallery's permanent collection, with an introduction to its key pieces. Meet at the main entrance.

National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Date	Event
21 Oct 7.00	Who was Caroline Norton and can her story be told? NLS writer in residence Peter Arnott and his assembled actors try to convey the controversial life of Caroline Norton, the trailblazing reformer of…

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
17 Oct 2.00	Curator's Choice: The Wool Industry in Scotland Duncan Dornan talks about the nation's wool industry. Will take place in the Dunfermline Room. Book in advance.

Open Door, 420 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
15 Oct 10.30–11.30am	The University of the Third Age: A World-wide Movement With a Great Local Presence Jean Napier, secretary for U3A, leads the discussion for the Morningside Justice and Peace Group.

Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, High Street, Paisley
Date	Event
15 Oct 12.30	The Art of the Picture Frame Kelvingrove Art Gallery's Christopher Luther discusses the role and purpose of picture frames.
22 Oct 12.30	Ethiopia - Africa's Hidden Empire Douglas Breingan takes a look at 4000 years of the hidden culture of this enigmatic African Empire.
29 Oct 12.30	Button It! The History of Clothes Fasteners Valerie Reilly delivers a talk about buttons and Velcro, celebrating 115 years since Whitcomb L Judson patented the earliest zip.
6 Nov 7.30	Treasures from the Earth Gordon Todd, Paisley Natural History Society, presents a presentation about Scotland's rich minerals and gemstones.
12 Nov 12.30	Men of Culture and Enterprise David Roberts examines some of the local men and women who have made significant contributions to the Society during its long history.
19 Nov 12.30	Darwin: On the Evolution of Species - A Victorian Talking Point Douglas Breingan presents an examination of the continuing controversy that Darwin's book caused.
26 Nov 12.30	Robert Chambers and Edinburgh Traditions Chris Lee discusses recent work on Robert Chambers, the early 19th century writer and publisher.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port-na Craig, Pitlochry
Date	Event
13 Nov 7.30	Pitlochry, A History An illustrated talk by local historian Colin Liddell.

Ramshorn Theatre, 98 Ingram Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
17 Oct 7.30	One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: Post-show Discussion A one-off discussion about the way concepts of mental health have changed following the show's performance. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts…

Royal Botanic Garden (Lecture Theatre), 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Date	Event
16 Oct 7.00–8.00	Modern Day Plant Collectors in China Dr David Long and Dr Mark Watson present a talk about the remote mountainous region of The Gaoligong Shan on the China/Burma border, where the RBGE…

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
27 Oct 7.30	Colin Fry The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience.

Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
28 Oct 6.00	Mary Rose Pre-Show Talk Dr Caroline Watt delivers a talk before tonight's performance.

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