Talks & Lectures in Edinburgh

Professor David Olusoga - A Global History Of The British Cup Of Tea

There is nothing more British than a cup of tea.Tea is our national drink; our national obsession. Yet the history of tea is the ultimate global story.

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

The Psychology Of Fetish & Kink

Discover what factors can drive fetish and kink behaviours, and practical steps to communicate your desires for pleasure.

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

Ian Gillan: Talking Gib’rish Tour

This very special series of live speaking events will allow audiences to hear personal stories from Ian’s remarkable life and career in music.From his childhood…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Wild Women Live

What does it take to stand metres from a tiger, dive with sharks, camp in predator territory, or film in some of the planet’s most unforgiving environments?Step…

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Hannah Fry

Come join Professor Hannah Fry as she brings her signature sass, wit, and warmth to a thought-provoking show that will help bring complex ideas to life - and ho…

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Housing for the People

The perfect example of where architecture meets social history, the tenement has been a constant in the life of urban Scotland.John Michael Allan, Acquisitions…

John Sinclair House, Edinburgh

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Studying Lorca's Little Viennese Waltz (Pequeño vals vienés)

Discover the magic of Lorca’s Pequeño vals vienés and celebrate the spirit of the Generation of 1927 with us!The Cervantes Chair at Edinburgh is delighted to an…

Old College Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh

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Exhibition Launch of Poxed: Germs in History

Exhibition launch with reception and two short talks.This event celebrates the launch of our new exhibition 'Poxed: Germs in History'.The event will begin in ou…

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

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The Science of the Multiverse: Do Parallel Universes Exist?

Discover the scientific controversy surrounding the idea of multiple universes and parallel worlds in this intriguing talk.

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

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Family History Fair

Learn about how archives and heritage organisations from around Scotland can help you research your family history.This is a free event with stalls from a range…

John Sinclair House, Edinburgh

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Killer Queen

Killer Queen - A Tribute to Queen

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

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Power of Attorney Information Event

What is power of attorney? Why is it important? Why should you set one up and how?

LifeCare Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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Member Preview Day: Curator Talks

Join the exhibition curator for an exclusive Member talk on our newest exhibition, Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire.

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Hamish Henderson Memorial Lecture with Dr Stephanie Smith

This year’s Hamish Henderson Memorial Lecture is presented by Dr. Stephanie Smith, hosted by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland).The force of Hamish H…

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

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Not As We Planned - Live

Your favourite podcast Not As We Planned is going LIVE! The Exposure Tour is hitting the road to London, Manchester and Edinburgh to hunt down the UK’s biggest…

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

Jack and the Cramond Beanstalk

A warm welcome to our cramond audience! We very much look forward to welcoming you to this our 2026 Panto, which is 'Jack and the Cramond Beanstalk'.

Cramond Kirk, Edinburgh

Choir Party By Candlelight: The Big Christmas Singalong For Everyone

Join 200 others and learn to sing pop classics in harmony! Grab a drink and get ready to create epic musical vibes - no prep needed.Choir Party is the pop-up ch…

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

Vitruvius Scoticus

Vitruvius Scoticus was conceived by William Adam in the early 18th century as a Scottish companion to Campbell’s Vitruvius Britannicus.

John Sinclair House, Edinburgh

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Art Deco Days

In this talk join Jackie Sangster, Learning Manager, on a tour of Scotland in the 1930s, using HES Archives to explore all things Deco.We’ll admire the best Mod…

John Sinclair House, Edinburgh

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Spotlight: Wound Man

Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring one of the objects on display in our Gallery…

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

Spotlight: Leprosy

Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring one of the objects on display in our Gallery…

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

Exploring Scotland's Motorway History

In this talk Stuart Baird from the Scottish Roads Archive joins us to explore the history of motorways in Scotland using material from HES Archives, particularl…

John Sinclair House, Edinburgh

Spotlight: Forensic Evidence

Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring objects on display in our Gallery.In this ta…

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

Modern Medicine: Dementia

What causes brain changes as you age? And what therapies are out there? Join dementia specialists at the cutting edge of medical research as they share their ex…

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh