Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
Events
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Busk against Brexit
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. We 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… Read More »
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Talking Europe – A Festival of Europe
Summerhall 1 Summerhall, EdinburghIn 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… Read More »
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Talking Europe – Round table with cross-party MP/MSPs
Summerhall 1 Summerhall, EdinburghRound table with cross-party MP/MSPs on building practical Scotland-EU links. What are the practical steps that can be taken to strengthen Scotland’s future links with the EU and the wider Europe ? What are the particular opportunities and challenges for business, local government, and civil society to maintain and develop their links with Europe What… Read More »
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Glasgow 850 Eurowalk – Festival of Europe
Glasgow CathedralIn 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. Join Glasgow for Europe group members and together, we will explore… Read More »
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Polish Tour of Fife – Festival of Europe
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… Read More »
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Pentland Ukrainian Support Group Europe Day Party – Festival of Europe
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. … Read More »
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Edinburgh Central Eurowalk – Festival of Europe
Wojtek the Bear Monument 4 Princes Street, EdinburghOn 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. Register here.
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Liberation Convoy
Lerwick Harbour LerwickUnique 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… Read More »
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Europe Day Concert: Christine Bovill
French Institute of Scotland West Parliament Square, EdinburghAward winning chanteuse, Christine Bovill, returns to the French Institute in Edinburgh to celebrate Europe Day 2025. The 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… Read More »
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Beyond Brexit: addressing the challenges for EU citizens in Scotland
French Institute of Scotland West Parliament Square, EdinburghThis 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. More information and registration here. This event is part of our Festival of… Read More »
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Scotland’s EU Future
Augustine's United Church, Edinbugh 41 Georeg IV Bridge, EdinburghJoin 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.… Read More »
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Europe Day Concert: Christine Bovill
French Institute of Scotland West Parliament Square, EdinburghAward winning chanteuse, Christine Bovill, returns to the French Institute in Edinburgh to celebrate Europe Day 2025. The 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… Read More »
