Scientist Richard Dawkins is set to stop in Glasgow for his last UK show.

The evolutionary biologist and best-selling author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion will embark on his final UK tour this autumn, stopping at Royal Concert Hall on October 31.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.co.uk.

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Described as "one of the most respected scientists and thinkers of our time", Dawkins said: “I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was.

“The maxim, ‘Quit while you’re ahead’ has recently received a welcome boost, and I anticipate that this will be my last EU/UK tour.

“My swansong. My final bow.

“There’ll be a Q&A at every event. And I’ll be signing any or all of my 19 books, including The Genetic Book of the Dead, which will be just published.

“This will probably be your last opportunity to tell me how profoundly you disagree with everything I’ve written and said. Or the reverse if that is the case. Either way, I look forward to seeing you.”

Dawkins will discuss a range of topics, including science, religion, and life on Earth and beyond.

His conversations will also touch upon his forthcoming book, The Genetic Book of the Dead, which will be available September 17.

It explores the transformative potential of DNA in our understanding of evolution.

An Evening With Richard Dawkins and Friends are promoted by Live Nation’s Cuffe and Taylor in association with WME and IDEATE.

Ben Hatton, director of theatre touring at Cuffe and Taylor, said: “One of the world’s foremost scientists and thinkers of our time, we are honoured to be hosting Richard Dawkins’ final live shows across England and Scotland.

“Richard’s live shows are certain to be thought-provoking and insightful, and as a last chance to challenge this revered and respected thinker will quite simply be unmissable.”