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LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T191923Z
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SUMMARY:European Traditional Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Glasgow European Citizens Forum at the Jordanhill Parish Church Hall\, Glasgow for a fun-filled day of learning and dancing. \nThrough music and dance we can explore our rich European heritage and foster connections. \nThis workshop is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of European traditional dances. \nMore details and registration here.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/european-traditional-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:Jordanhill Parish Church Hall\, 28 Woodend Drive\, Glasgow\, G13 1QT
CATEGORIES:External Event,Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20251004T191205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T191205Z
UID:24718-1762023600-1762023600@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The European Movement in Scotland (EMiS) annual dinner will be held in Edinburgh on Saturday 1st November 2025\, with former Belgian prime minister and former senior MEP Guy Verhofstadt as our keynote speaker. Also joining us is Leena Linnus\, the newly appointed head of the European Parliament’s office in London. \nThe Dinner will be preceded by a Prosecco Drinks Reception and a limited amount of wine/refreshments is included in the ticket price. Dinner places for members are £65 each (£85 for non-members) with a special discount for young members (under 35 years of age) who can attend for £50. Dress code is smart casual. \nWe will also announce the winner of the second Scottish European of the Year award (members can send in nominees until 8 October)\, and the names of those whose work we have decided to honour through Honorary Life Membership. \n  \nTickets are available until 10th October here.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Royal Scots Club\, 29 – 31 Abercromby Place\, Edinburgh\, EH3 6QE
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250425T201336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T201336Z
UID:24515-1746986400-1746993600@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Film Screening: 7 Symptoms of Belaruskast
DESCRIPTION:Libereco and People’s Consulate for Belarus in Scotland event\, screening of ‘7 Symptoms of Belaruskast’. Opening remarks will be delivered by Lord George Foulkes\, who is a Libereco ‘godparent’ sponsor for the Belarusian political prisoner Stsiapan Latypau. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session. \n  \n  \nMore details and tickets here. \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/film-screening-7-symptoms-of-belaruskast/
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1RF
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/belaruskast.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250425T201103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T201355Z
UID:24512-1746982800-1746986400@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:City of Freedom / Folktales for New Scots
DESCRIPTION:Miasto wolności (City of Freedom) is an art documentary film with the theme of joining and belonging to the European Union and its values\, hopes and freedoms. The film presents Polish communities’ feelings in post-Brexit Scotland. \nSupported by the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh. \nFolktales for New Scots is an animated retelling of a folktale from Isle of Skye using artwork created by migrants during workshops with artists from Beetroots Collective CIC\, storyteller\, Claire McNicol and Featuring Alys Morrison. \n  \nMore details and registration here. \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/city-of-freedom-folktales-for-new-scots/
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1RF
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250425T200835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T200835Z
UID:24509-1746977400-1746982800@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Family Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free Polish traditional paper cutouts (wycinanki) family workshop. Leading artists Marta Adamowicz and Robert Motyka invite you to this 90 minute family craft workshop. All materials provided\, no previous experience required. \nThe event is supported by the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh and the European Parliament Liaison Office in the United Kingdom. \nMore details and registration here. \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/family-art-workshop/
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1RF
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250425T200528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T200528Z
UID:24506-1746972000-1746981000@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Beyond the UK\, beyond the EU – what in the world lies ahead?
DESCRIPTION:In this conference the economic and strategic challenge that the USA now presents will be tackled by an expert speaker\, with responses and dialogue with experts on other regions and powers from the majority\, non-aligned world beyond \nMore information and tickets here. \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/beyond-the-uk-beyond-the-eu-what-in-the-world-lies-ahead/
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1RF
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/beyond_uk_20250511.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250425T195926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T195926Z
UID:24500-1746959400-1746968400@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Seminar on the future for the economy\, industry and business in Europe
DESCRIPTION:This seminar focuses on key issues for Europe as outlined in Mario Draghi’s ‘The future of European competitiveness’ and Enrico Letta’s ‘Much more than a market’ reports. The seminar will look at how and whether the report recommendations can be implemented\, and examine implications for the wider Europe\, including Scotland and the UK. \n  \nTickets and more information available here. \n  \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/seminar-on-the-future-for-the-economy-industry-and-business-in-europe/
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1RF
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/future_economy_20250511.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250425T201930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T201930Z
UID:24522-1746892800-1746898200@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Dahomey (PG)
DESCRIPTION:JCreative Stirling event with the support of the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK as part of the LUX Audience Awards competition. The award winning Dahomey film\, directed by Mati Diop\, takes the viewer on the journey of 26 plundered royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey exhibited in Paris\, now being returned to Benin. PG rated film. Tickets are free\, but you need to register. \nMore details and registration here. \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/film-screening-dahomey-pg/
LOCATION:Creative Stirling\, 44 King Street\, Stirling\, FK8 1AY
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/dahomey.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250425T195557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T195557Z
UID:24496-1746885600-1746896400@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Conference on Improving relations between the EU and Scotland/UK
DESCRIPTION:This conference will provide an overview of the UK-EU ‘reset’. The panel of experts will cover areas such as: what progress has been made so far\, what are the prospects of new agreements\, and what are the political factors influencing EU and UK sides. \n  \nTickets and more information available here. \n  \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/conference-on-improving-relations-between-the-eu-and-scotland-uk/
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1RF
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/improving_relations_eu_uk_20250510.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250425T202141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T202141Z
UID:24527-1746882000-1746889200@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Flow
DESCRIPTION:Creative Stirling event with the support of the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK as part of the LUX Audience Awards competition. The Oscar winning animated film Flow is a family friendly film about Cat\, a solitary animal whose home is devastated by a great flood meaning he has to team up with other species despite their differences. U rated film. Tickets are free\, but you need to register. \nMore details and registration here. \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/film-screening-flow/
LOCATION:Creative Stirling\, 44 King Street\, Stirling\, FK8 1AY
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/flow_film_20250510.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250425T195008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T195235Z
UID:24494-1746869400-1746882000@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Conference on the Future of European Democracy
DESCRIPTION:This conference will explore the challenges facing liberal democracy in Europe. The panel will examine the evidence of the far-right threat to democracy in Europe and whether citizens’ movements across Europe can work together to reform and revitalise the European project. \n  \nTickets and more information\, including details of speakers here. \n  \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/conference-on-the-future-of-european-democracy-2/
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1RF
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/conference_20250510.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250402T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T185151Z
UID:24447-1746835200-1747007999@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Festival of Europe
DESCRIPTION:Scotland’s second Festival of Europe is being held at the French Institute\, Edinburgh\, on 10th and 11th May. Backed by the European Movement in Scotland and a wide range of other organisations\, a major theme of the two-day event is “The Future of European Democracy”.\n\n\n\nThe Festival of Europe lines up top-flight speakers to discuss recent dramatic developments on the world stage and how UK should respond.\n\nFor more information and to book tickets for “The Future of European Democracy” Conference and all the other events taking place as part of the Festival of Europe go to https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/whats-on/.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/festival-of-europe-2/
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1RF
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/festival_of_europe.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250414T192142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T192327Z
UID:24466-1746820800-1746828000@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Europe Day Concert: Christine Bovill
DESCRIPTION:Award winning chanteuse\, Christine Bovill\, returns to the French Institute in Edinburgh to celebrate Europe Day 2025. \nThe Glasgow-born singer\, “Scotland’s pre-eminent chanteuse” (Herald Scotland) has built her reputation on her interpretation of Chanson Francaise and classic 20th century songs. With the release of her self-penned albums\, ‘Derby Street’ and ‘The Sentence That I Serve’ she revealed a major talent as a songwriter. Her work has been featured on stage\, tv and film. \nChristine will perform an intimate evening of song\, singing in French\, Italian and German\, as befits the occasion! Expect a vibrant collection of some of Europe’s greatest songs of the 20th century – all bound together by her remarkable voice. \n“Something that will stay with you for the rest of your life” Sunday Times \nThis concert is being hosted by the French Institute in Scotland\, as one of many events in this year’s Festival of Europe Scotland. For details of the full festival programme\, visit the website. \nTickets £25 (£20 concession) for the concert are available here: Europe Day concert: Christine Bovill – Institut français · Écosse Tickets available for 8th and 9th May (for tickets on 9th May\, click “check more dates”) \n30% of all ticket sales will be donated by the French Institute to good causes. On 8th May\, the beneficiary will be French Benevolent Society of Scotland\, and on 9th May\, the beneficiary will be the Citizens Rights Project charity.  \n 
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/europe-day-concert-christine-bovill-2/
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1RF
CATEGORIES:External Event,Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Christine-Bovill.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250425T201619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T201619Z
UID:24518-1746813600-1746820800@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scotland’s EU Future
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners ‘Yes for EU’ and ‘Europe for Scotland’ for a lively discussion on the benefits of Scotland’s membership of the EU. Taking place at Augustine United Church\, Edinburgh\, attendees will hear messages of support from current MEPs and others in Brussels on why EU membership is good for Scotland and good for Europe. This is a free event but donations are welcome. \nMore details and registration here. \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/scotlands-eu-future/
LOCATION:Augustine’s United Church\, Edinbugh\, 41 Georeg IV Bridge\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1EL
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/scotlands_eu_future_20250509.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250425T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T200244Z
UID:24503-1746783000-1746806400@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Beyond Brexit: addressing the challenges for EU citizens in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:This Citizens’ Rights one day conference will highlight issues\, problems and prospects for European citizens in Scotland. Sessions will feature a wide range of expert speakers and voices from EU communities in Scotland and the work undertaken by the Citizens Rights Project. \nMore information and registration here. \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/beyond-brexit-addressing-the-challenges-for-eu-citizens-in-scotland/
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1RF
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/beyond_brexit_20250509.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250414T192031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T195048Z
UID:24462-1746734400-1746741600@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Europe Day Concert: Christine Bovill
DESCRIPTION:Award winning chanteuse\, Christine Bovill\, returns to the French Institute in Edinburgh to celebrate Europe Day 2025. \nThe Glasgow-born singer\, “Scotland’s pre-eminent chanteuse” (Herald Scotland) has built her reputation on her interpretation of Chanson Francaise and classic 20th century songs. With the release of her self-penned albums\, ‘Derby Street’ and ‘The Sentence That I Serve’ she revealed a major talent as a songwriter. Her work has been featured on stage\, tv and film. \nChristine will perform an intimate evening of song\, singing in French\, Italian and German\, as befits the occasion! Expect a vibrant collection of some of Europe’s greatest songs of the 20th century – all bound together by her remarkable voice. \n“Something that will stay with you for the rest of your life” Sunday Times \nThis concert is being hosted by the French Institute in Scotland\, as one of many events in this year’s Festival of Europe Scotland. For details of the full festival programme\, visit the website. \nTickets £25 (£20 concession) for the concert are available here: Europe Day concert: Christine Bovill – Institut français · Écosse Tickets available for 8th and 9th May (for tickets on 9th May\, click “check more dates”) \n30% of all ticket sales will be donated by the French Institute to good causes. On 8th May\, the beneficiary will be French Benevolent Society of Scotland\, and on 9th May\, the beneficiary will be the Citizens Rights Project charity.  \n 
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/europe-day-concert-christine-bovill/
LOCATION:French Institute of Scotland\, West Parliament Square\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1RF
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Christine-Bovill.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250425T202357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T202357Z
UID:24530-1746576000-1747007999@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Liberation Convoy
DESCRIPTION:Unique chance to visit secret wartime vessels. A World War II convoy of fishing and merchant vessels arrives in Shetland from Norway to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. These vessels once smuggled special forces soldiers\, secret agents and supplies from Shetland to Norway. Visitors can board the boats and discover more about the unsung British and Norwegian heroes who travelled in them. Click the link to learn more. \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/liberation-convoy/
LOCATION:Lerwick Harbour\, Lerwick
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Liberation-Convoy.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250420T110900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T111238Z
UID:24481-1746356400-1746363600@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh Central Eurowalk - Festival of Europe
DESCRIPTION:On this free 2-hour walk\, your guide will highlight monuments and buildings with long-held connections between Edinburgh and Europe. Starting from the Wojtek the Soldier Bear monument in Princes Street Gardens the route will finish outside St. Andrew’s House. This walk event will be approximately 5km. \nRegister here.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/edinburgh-central-eurowalk-festival-of-europe/
LOCATION:Wojtek the Bear Monument\, 4 Princes Street\, Edinburgh\, EH2 2HG
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Edinburgh_eurowalk_20250504.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250420T110321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T110321Z
UID:24475-1746288000-1746295200@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Pentland Ukrainian Support Group Europe Day Party - Festival of Europe
DESCRIPTION:Pentland Ukrainian Support Group (PUSG) will hold a Europe-themed party.  PUSG exists to provide support and social contact for Ukrainians in the Pentlands area\, their local hosts and friends. Depute Lord Provost Lezley Marion Cameron will attend to show the support of the City of Edinburgh Council. Non-members contact pusg2022@gmail.com to request an invitation. \n  \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/pentland-ukrainian-support-group-europe-day-party-festival-of-europe/
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pentlands-Ukrainian-Support-Group.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250420T105955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T105955Z
UID:24473-1746282600-1746288000@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Polish Tour of Fife - Festival of Europe
DESCRIPTION:Polish Tour of Fife website launch event. This new free self-guided tour commemorates and celebrates positive links between Poland and Scotland. Created by Fife 4 Europe and EuroWalk\, the tour visits locations associated with the presence of Polish military forces during the Second World War. The website will be available HERE. Contact fife4europe@gmail.com to request an invitation. \n  \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe. \n  \n 
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/polish-tour-of-fife-festival-of-europe/
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20250420T105408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T110539Z
UID:24469-1746266400-1746273600@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Glasgow 850 Eurowalk - Festival of Europe
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Glasgow’s 850th Anniversary\, and as part of this year’s Festival of Europe Scotland\, we invite you to the launch of the Glasgow 850 EuroWalks Highlights walking tour. This 2.5km walk will uncover European connections at selected locations within Glasgow’s city centre. \nJoin Glasgow for Europe group members and together\, we will explore the links between Glasgow and several European countries\, including Austria\, Italy\, Poland\, Hungary\, the Netherlands\, Denmark\, Estonia\, France\, Spain\, the Czech Republic\, and Germany. \nFree event\, more details and registration here. \n  \nThis event is part of our Festival of Europe.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/glasgow-850-eurowalk-festival-of-europe/
LOCATION:Glasgow Cathedral
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20240410T203514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T182722Z
UID:23982-1715533200-1715538600@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talking Europe - Round table with cross-party MP/MSPs
DESCRIPTION:Round table with cross-party MP/MSPs on building practical Scotland-EU links. \n\nWhat are the practical steps that can be taken to strengthen Scotland’s future links with the EU and the wider Europe ?\nWhat are the particular opportunities and challenges for business\, local government\, and civil society to maintain and develop their links with Europe\nWhat should the Scottish and UK Parliaments to support those links?\n\nConfirmed members of panel so far: \n\nFoysol Choudhury: Scottish Labour MSP for Lothian. He is currently the party’s spokesperson on Culture\, Europe\, and International Development\nChristine Jardine: Scottish Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West. She is currently the party’s spokesperson for Women & Equalities\, the Cabinet Office\, and Scotland. She was previously the party’s spokesperson on Europe.\nBen Macpherson: Scottish National Party MSP for Edinburgh Northern & Leith. He has held a number of Ministerial roles\, including Minister for Europe\, Migration and International Development\, and Minister for Public Finance and Migration\n\n  \nOthers to be confirmed. \nFree registration here. \nThis event is part of the European Movement in Scotland’s Talking Europe Festival. \n 
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/talking-europe-round-table-with-cross-part-mp-msps/
LOCATION:Summerhall\, 1 Summerhall\, Edinburgh
CATEGORIES:EMiS Conversations,Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20240316T204914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T200030Z
UID:23914-1715385600-1715558399@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talking Europe - A Festival of Europe
DESCRIPTION:In an initiative to mark Europe Day 2024\, the European Movement in Scotland has brought together an outstanding cast of speakers and organisations from Scotland\, the UK and Europe to deliver a stimulating and important weekend of talks\, analysis\, debate and conversation. Events are being held at Summerhall\, which describes itself as “a vibrant cultural village in the heart of Edinburgh. A place where things happen: all kinds of interesting\, wonderful and downright inspiring things.” So\, come along and be inspired. \n\n Events: \n\nSat 11 May\, 9:30 -13:00  –  Talking Europe – The big issues facing Europe\nSat 11 May\, 14:00 – 17:00  –  Talking Europe – The issues and opportunities facing EU citizens in the UK\nSun\, 12 May\, 10:30 – 13:00 – Talking Europe – European defence and security\nSun\, 12 May\, 14:00 – 16:45 – Talking Europe – Practical ways of promoting Scotland – Europe links\nSun\,12 May\, 17:00 – 18:30 – Talking Europe – Round table with cross-party MP/MSPs\n\n\n  \nThe events – which are free– will discuss big issues at the heart of the UK’s current and future relations with the EU. The subject range includes Scotland’s place in Europe; peace and security; settlement and EU citizen employment rights; democracy and the citizen; EU enlargement; European Parliament elections and much more. \n  \nHear speakers from a wide range of organisations\, including:  \n\nThe European Movement in Scotland\nCitizens’ Rights Project\nNew Europeans \nThe universities of Edinburgh\, Glasgow and St Andrews\nThe Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies\, European University Institute\nThe Royal Society of Edinburgh\nConvention of Scottish Local Authorities\nScottish Advisory Forum on Europe\nBritish Chambers of Commerce\n\nThere will also be social events. \nThe galleries of the Demarco European Foundation Exhibition at Summerhall will be open to visit during the Talking Europe weekend. \nOn display during the events:  “Brexiles” exhibition by artist and “EU Supergirl” Madeleina Kay. It features oil portraits depicting British citizens now living across the 27 EU member states who left the UK after Brexit\, with excerpts from interviews with them alongside. \n  \nPeople attending any of the Talking Europe events will be able to use and visit the café and pub at Summerhall during the weekend:  \n\nMF café\, Saturday and Sunday\, 9 am – 6 pm\nRoyal Dick pub and courtyard bar\, Saturday 12 noon – 1 am\, Sunday 12 noon – midnight\n\nSummerhall is one of Edinburgh’s leading visual arts destinations. Have a look round when you are at Talking Europe. \nAll events are free\, but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each event. \n\n Events: \n\nSat 11 May\, 9:30 -13:00  –  Talking Europe – The big issues facing Europe\nSat 11 May\, 14:00 – 17:00  –  Talking Europe – The issues and opportunities facing EU citizens in the UK\nSun\, 12 May\, 10:30 – 13:00 – Talking Europe – European defence and security\nSun\, 12 May\, 14:00 – 16:45 – Talking Europe – Practical ways of promoting Scotland – Europe links\nSun\,12 May\, 17:00 – 18:30 – Talking Europe – Round table with cross-party MP/MSPs
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/talking-europe-a-festival-of-europe/
LOCATION:Summerhall\, 1 Summerhall\, Edinburgh
CATEGORIES:EMiS Conversations,Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20240325T201225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T193942Z
UID:23943-1713272400-1713286800@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Busk against Brexit
DESCRIPTION:To support the launch of our Face the Music campaign\, we are holding a mass ‘Busk against Brexit’ in Edinburgh on the Royal Mile on the 16th of April. \nWe want anyone who can play a note or hold a tune to join us. Through the universal language of music\, we can raise awareness and demonstrate our solidarity with Scotland’s music industry who enrich our cultural landscape and play a vital role in fostering connections across Europe. \nWe will start the Busk against Brexit at the City Chambers and will then be travelling down the Royal Mile to Parliament. At Parliament\, Stuart McMillan MSP\, the Parliament’s official piper will lead the musicians in final song around 4:30/4:45. \n\nTo join the Busk against Brexit simply register at https://forms.gle/QbhesJMXgUEFxFP97
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/busk-against-brexit/
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20240303T100811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T100811Z
UID:23875-1711008000-1711040400@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Noni Stacey: Leave to Remain (Book Launch)
DESCRIPTION:The University of Glasgow and Glasgow Loves EU will co-host the launch of  Noni Stacey’s book Leave to Remain: A Snapshot of Brexit Britain. \nThis will be a hybrid event\, held at John Smith Bookshop and also online. \n  \nMore details and registration here.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/noni-stacey-leave-to-remain-book-launch/
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20240227T220814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T220814Z
UID:23863-1709078400-1709423999@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Harpsichord en fête (French Institute Edinburgh)
DESCRIPTION:The French Institute in Edinburgh (Institut Français Ecosse) is hosting a week-long celebration of the harpsichord and baroque music in Scotland. \nFind the full programme here.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/harpsichord-en-fete-french-institute-edinburgh/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20231114T182307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T204404Z
UID:23417-1701343800-1701351000@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Star in Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:The Star will end its trek in Edinburgh\, firstly making a stop at the Scottish Parliament on the 29th\, before visiting the City Chambers. \nOn St Andrews Day\, we will welcome guests including Susanne Oberhauser\, the head of the European Parliament’s Office in the UK and EMiS President Michael Russell to a special ‘Our Star’ forum. \n  \nMore details and registration here.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/the-star-in-edinburgh/
LOCATION:CIty Chambers\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1YJ
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20231024T213840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T213951Z
UID:23310-1698505200-1698510600@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh EuroCafé
DESCRIPTION:Join Edinburgh members of the European Movement in Scotland on Saturday\, October 28th for a EuroCafé at Valvona & Crolla on Elm Row an afternoon of conversation. Interested in getting to know fellow pro-Europeans or in finding out more about the European Movement? Come along for a chat! \n  \nMore details here
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/edinburgh-eurocafe/
LOCATION:Valvona & Crolla\, 19 Elm Row\, Edinburgh\, EH7 4AA
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20231024T173027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T214044Z
UID:23305-1698501600-1698505200@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh EuroWalk
DESCRIPTION:Join Edinburgh members of the European Movement in Scotland on Saturday\, October 28th for a free one hour EuroWalk starting at the Wojtek the Soldier Bear monument in Princes Street Garden and finishing at Valvona & Crolla on Elm Row at 3pm where in EuroCafé style you are invited to continue the conversation and connection over a hot beverage. \nLeading this walk is Dominic McGinley\, a walking encyclopaedia of our links to Europe. A long-standing Executive member of the European Movement in Scotland\, and recent Oxford University graduate\, he will share with you some of the many visible connections on our route that give an insight into the richness of our European ties. \nThe route for this walk is city centre starting in Princes Street Gardens\, and then along Princes Street and finally slightly downhill to Elm Row. \n\nMore details and link to sign up here.
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/edinburgh-eurowalk/
LOCATION:Wojtek the Bear Monument\, 4 Princes Street\, Edinburgh\, EH2 2HG
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220918T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220918T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162546
CREATED:20220916T214541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T214541Z
UID:22351-1663509600-1663515000@euromovescotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leith EuroWalk Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh4Europe will stage a guided tour of their Leith EuroWalk as part of the Celebrating Leith Weekender festival. \nLeith is a wonderful\, distinctive buzzing port district\, home to long time locals and hip creatives. \nIt is also a community that have consistently shown that they want positive\, peaceful and thriving relations with Europe. \nJoinEdinburgh4Europe for this walk to (re-)discover and appreciate some of the many European landmarks in Leith. \nSign up here or show up on the day! \n 
URL:https://euromovescotland.org.uk/event/leith-eurowalk-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Custom House Leith\, 65-67 Commercial Street\, Edinburgh\, EH6 6LH
CATEGORIES:Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
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