Talks & Lectures in Edinburgh

Caitlin Moran - How To Be Hopeful

To celebrate the release of her brand-new book, Sunday Times Bestselling author Caitlin Moran will be heading out on tour accompanied by special guest hosts.The…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

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The Makings of a Murderer

Investigating The UK’s Most Notorious Serial Killers Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as the harrowing reality behind solving murders and batt…

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Lenny Henry: Still At Large

Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this new live show sees Lenny return to the experiences that shaped him whil…

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

An Evening with Sir David Jason

Joined by Presenter Mike Bushell (BBC Breakfast) the show is an unforgettable evening of fun and laughter where Sir David takes the audience behind the scenes w…

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Miriam Margolyes: Full English

In her new book, Miriam's Full English, she turns her documentary-maker's eye on her own backyard.

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Modern Medicine: HIV/AIDS

Join us for an unmissable opportunity to hear from two award-winning experts at the cutting edge of HIV/AIDS research.

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

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The History Of Folk Horror

Explore the shadowy history of folk horror and its connection to ancient customs and rituals on the British Isles.

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

Forensic Edinburgh

Tracing Edinburgh’s forensic history, from the first forensic medicine lectures to the notable the cases of Sir Sydney Smith.Edinburgh has been at the forefront…

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

A summer of sport

With a bumper Summer of sport to enjoy at the Commonwealth Games and World Cup, join us as we delve through the records of the HES Archive.The talk will use his…

John Sinclair House, Edinburgh

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The Underground Lectures

The Underground Lectures at The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh

The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh

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Newscast at Gilded Balloon at the Museum, Edinburgh

Gilded Balloon at the Museum, Edinburgh

The Global Ideas Stage

Join us for an unconventional, dramatic, inquisitive and convivial conversation, inspired by our Festival theme.Edinburgh has long been a crucible for ideas.

King's Theatre, Edinburgh

Contemporary Kiltmaking: What Makes A Kilt?

Contemporary Kiltmaking: What Makes A Kilt? at Scottish Textiles Showcase, Edinburgh

Scottish Textiles Showcase, Edinburgh

Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration

Contemporary Kiltmaking: The Dye, Weave, Pleat Collaboration at Scottish Textiles Showcase, Edinburgh

Scottish Textiles Showcase, Edinburgh

Housing for the People in Scotland

In this talk Michael Allan, Acquisitions and Loans Officer at HES Archives, uses material from HES Archives to explore tenement housing in Scotland's cities.Thi…

John Sinclair House, Edinburgh