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SUMMARY:Future UK-EU relations – the state of play 
DESCRIPTION:The UK and EU are taking part in ongoing negotiations about closer links. This conference will look at the current position\, and what more agreements can be expected.  \nSpeakers and panellists: David Henig\, European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE);  Alyn Smith\, former SNP MEP & MP; Martin Johnson\, Director\, Scottish Government EU Directorate; William Bain\, Head of Trade Policy\, British Chambers of Commerce; Angela Mathis\, Chief Executive\, ThinkTank Maths\, and  and Allie Renison\, Director SEC Newgate UK\, former policy adviser to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade. \nThe event will be chaired by Fiona Wishlade\, former Professor at European Policies Research Centre\, University of Strathclyde\, and currently Vice-Chair of the European Movement in Scotland.  For more details\, and to book places\, visit this link.    
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/future-uk-eu-relations-the-state-of-play/
LOCATION:Private: The French Institute\, W Parliament Sq\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1RN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T170000
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SUMMARY:Human rights and migration issues in Europe
DESCRIPTION:This event will look at the European Convention on Human Rights: its origins\, its real effects and impacts on European citizens\, and its future; along with migration issues and policy\, for both the UK and Europe.  Speakers: Sir Tim Eicke KC\,(formerly UK judge at European Court of Human Rights)\, Sunder Katwala (Director\, British Future) \, Joanna Cherry KC\, (former SNP MP). Chair: Sir Ian Forrester KC\, (last UK judge on European Court of Justice General Court) . For more details and to book places visit this Eventbrite link.
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/human-rights-and-migration-issues-in-europe/
LOCATION:Private: The French Institute\, W Parliament Sq\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1RN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T035711
CREATED:20260219T152522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T200400Z
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SUMMARY:Europe Day Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Come to our Europe Day Quiz\, celebrating the strong bonds between Scotland and Europe; rounds include questions on languages\, geography\, history and in keeping with the venue\, even beer themed questions!Venue Website: https://www.beerwithoutborders.co.uk/riverside-tap/  \n   
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/europe-day-quiz/
LOCATION:Private: Riverside Tap\, 5 Friars Vennel \, Dumfries\, DG1 2RQ 
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T035711
CREATED:20260325T225525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T104752Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival: A special series of three Spanish films - 'Always Winter'
DESCRIPTION:Miguel\, a landscape architect\, travels to Belgium with his girlfriend Marta to attend a conference. There\, their relationship comes to an abrupt end and\, after the breakup\, he decides to stay on his own for a few more days to figure out his future. Lost and heartbroken\, he meets Olga\, a conference volunteer with whom he begins to rebuild himself and understand what his new life project might be.  \nWith support from the Consulate-General of Spain in Edinburgh.   \nVenue: Edinburgh Filmhouse\, 88 Lothian Rd\, Edinburgh EH3 9BZ  \nBook tickets at this link   \n   \n 
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/edinburgh-spanish-film-festival-a-special-series-of-three-spanish-films-always-winter/
LOCATION:Private: Edinburgh Filmhouse\, 88 Lothian Road\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9BZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T035711
CREATED:20260221T194109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T160843Z
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SUMMARY:Citizens Rights Project conference
DESCRIPTION:What are the current key issues and concerns of EU and other European citizens in Scotland? What is their experience of working\, living\, and travel in the 10 years since Brexit? How will current debates about immigration policies affect their lives?   \nThis event is for EU/European citizens in Scotland\, organisations working with European communities in Scotland – and anyone interested in these issues.  \nSpeakers from the Scottish Government\, EU\, European community organisations\, migration experts.   \nFor more details\, and to book places (free)\, visit this link  \n \n 
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/citizens-rights-project-conference/
LOCATION:Private: The French Institute\, W Parliament Sq\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1RN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T035711
CREATED:20260221T203209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T203836Z
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SUMMARY:Russia's campaign against Europe: hybrid war\, disinformation\, influence
DESCRIPTION:Features talks from leading experts from Poland and Germany on this topic\, along with a panel discussion led by leading journalist Allan Little\, who has had widespread experience and knowledge of Central\, Eastern\, and South-Eastern Europe. He has won many awards for his work as a journalist. The event will look at the scale of the campaign\, and how Europe can respond.  Experts on panel include:  \n– Aleksandra Kozioł\, European Security Analyst at the Polish Institute for International Relations\, Warsaw. She works on European security\, with a focus on EU security policy as well as Russian domestic and foreign policy   \n– Stefan Wolff\, Professor of International Security in the Department of Political Science and International Studies\, Birmingham University. He specialises in the management of contemporary security challenges.  \nFor more details\, and to book places\, visit this Eventbrite link.  \nThis event is supported by both the Consulate-General of the Republic of Poland\, the Consulate-General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Edinburgh\, and the Institut français d’Ecosse. \n    \n 
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/russias-campaign-against-europe-hybrid-war-disinformation-influence/
LOCATION:Private: The French Institute\, W Parliament Sq\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1RN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T161500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T173000
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SUMMARY:Reconnecting Scotland to Europe through Erasmus+
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive session on how Scottish schools can reconnect with Europe through Erasmus+ and rebuild meaningful partnerships with EU schools. Led by Richard Tallaron\, Director of LFEE Europe\, an experienced Erasmus+ training provider supporting schools\, local authorities and education professionals across Europe. Register your place via this Eventbrite link.
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/reconnecting-scotland-to-europe-through-erasmus/
LOCATION:Private: The French Institute\, W Parliament Sq\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1RN\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T194500
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SUMMARY:Cockburn Association: Homes or Homecomings? Learning to manage tourism tensions
DESCRIPTION:Hospitality is a core part of Scotland’s culture\, but the pressures to meet the demands of high visitor footfall are putting pressures on our capital city. Our session will explore new research into the impact of tourism in Edinburgh and discuss European approaches to managing tourist tensions and balancing the needs of residents and visitors. For more information and to book places\, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/homes-or-homecomings-managing-tourism-tensions-with-european-partners-tickets-1983449951197
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/cockburn-association-homes-or-homecomings-learning-to-manage-tourism-tensions/
LOCATION:Private: Edinburgh City Chambers\, 253 High Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1YJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T035711
CREATED:20260410T130041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T213725Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop - Bonds\, Borders\, Belonging
DESCRIPTION:This creative writing workshop will explore how relationships – with lovers\, friends\, family\, neighbours and the nation – fold and unfold under the pressure of protracted hostile environment and rhetoric. \nUsing the prism of time\, body\, and connections\, Dr. Vanessa Montesi will facilitate participants engage in a series of free-writing activities and guided reflection. With permission from the authors\, the resulting texts will be published in a booklet\, comprising poetry\, illustrations and prose. Bring your own picnic and stay for a shared lunch in the garden at the end! \nThis workshop is taking place thanks to the support of the University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH).  Tickets are £3\, and fully subsidised tickets are available too. You can find out more about this workshop\, and book your place\, with this Eventbrite link: Creative Writing Workshop: Bonds\, Borders\, Belonging Tickets\, Wednesday\, May 13  •  11 AM – 12:30 PM | Eventbrite   \n \n 
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/creative-writing-workshop-bonds-borders-belonging/
LOCATION:Institute of Advanced Studies in the Humanities\, 2 Hope Park Square\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9NW\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T130000
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh EuroWalk
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh Central EuroWalk – A free 2-hour guided walk exploring historic links between Edinburgh and Europe. Starting at the Wojtek monument\, Princes Street Gardens\, the 4km route highlights key landmarks and finishes outside the Scottish Parliament Building. Wednesday\, 13 May\, 11am – 1pm. Book your free place via this Eventbrite link. \n        \n  \n 
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/edinburgh-eurowalk/
LOCATION:Private: Wojtek Soldier Bear Monument
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T035711
CREATED:20260325T230951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163422Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerating conversion to organic farming in Scotland: learning from Austria
DESCRIPTION:With Scotland’s organic farmland at only 2%\, David MacKay\, Co-Director of the Scottish Soil Association asks Thomas Waitz\, Green MEP for Austria\, how Austria increased organic farmland to more than 30% in just 23 years. This event will be followed by a Q&A with policy-makers. \nEvent is from 5.30 – 6.30pm. Refreshments will be available from 5pm. \nFree event\, but registration via this Eventbrite link is required: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accelerating-conversion-to-organic-farming-in-scotland-tickets-1985988485020\n\n\n\n   
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/accelerating-conversion-to-organic-farming-in-scotland-learning-from-austria/
LOCATION:The Quaker Meeting House\, 7 Victoria Terrace\, above Victoria Street\, Edinburgh\, Midlothian\, EH1 2JL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T114500
DTSTAMP:20260416T035711
CREATED:20260315T224837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T180616Z
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SUMMARY:European Partnerships and Ideas into Action - Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe (SAFE) Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating European cooperation\, on topics including Horizon Europe\, research\, youth mobility programmes\, Erasmus+\, and cultural exchange. Celebrating European cooperation\, including Horizon Europe\, research\, youth mobility programmes\, Erasmus+\, cultural exchange. Speakers include: Professor Anna Dominiczak DBE\, Regius Professor of Medicine; Tanja Buzek\, European Economic & Social Committee; Leena Linnus\, Head of European Parliament Liaison Office in UK; Eddie Barnes\, Director of the John Smith Centre\, Glasgow University. \nThis event has been organised by SAFE – the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe in partnership with the Centre for the Study of Public Policy at the University of Glasgow. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/european-partnerships-and-ideas-into-action-scottish-advisory-forum-on-europe-safe-event  \n \n 
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/european-partnerships-and-ideas-into-action-scottish-advisory-forum-on-europe-safe-event/
LOCATION:University of Glasgow\, Studio 2\, Advanced Research Centre\, Glasgow\, G11 6EW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T035711
CREATED:20260225T211015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T123412Z
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SUMMARY:European Communities Day
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to join this vibrant FREE event celebrating community\, culture\, and creativity! Enjoy a day filled with information sharing\, hands-on art workshops\, craft demonstrations\, and lively ceilidh dancing for families. \nThis special event brings together Edinburgh’s diverse European communities while strengthening connections with the Scottish communities that they now call home. It’s a chance to share experiences\, build relationships\, and celebrate the diverseness of our cultures together. \nDrop by anytime between 11am – 4pm\, and be part of a joyful\, creative\, and welcoming day. \nThis event has been made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players. \n             \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/european-communities-day/
LOCATION:Private: Out of the Blue Drill Hall\, 36 Dalmeny Street\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8RG
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T035711
CREATED:20260307T201820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T201820Z
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SUMMARY:European Traditional Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Glasgow European Citizens’ Forum for a fun and interactive workshop where you will learn European dances from difference countries. Italian\, Breton\, Swedish\, Irish\, Bulgarian\, Ukrainian and Polish dance groups will teach and guide you through steps and moves that make their traditional dances unique. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer\, there’s something for everyone at this workshop.  Free to attend\, but advance registration required via this Eventbrite link: European Traditional Dance Workshop Tickets\, Saturday\, May 16 from 11 am to 4 pm | Eventbrite
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/european-traditional-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:Pearce Institute\, 840-860 Govan Road\, Glasgow\, G51 3UU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T035711
CREATED:20260221T210759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T200026Z
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SUMMARY:Stirling EuroWalk
DESCRIPTION:Join a free\, family‑friendly 2.3km guided walk with some uphill sections\, exploring Stirling’s European connections and led by a historian from the University of Glasgow. Start and end point: The Smith Gallery. All ages welcome\, but booking required via this Eventbrite link. \n  \n 
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/stirling-eurowalk/
LOCATION:Private: The Smith Gallery\, 40 Albert Place\, Stirling\, FK8 2RQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T035711
CREATED:20260225T205001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T225239Z
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SUMMARY:Kirkcaldy EuroWalk
DESCRIPTION:Come for a stroll through Kirkcaldy to explore the many historic and contemporary links the “Lang Toun” has with other European nations. The online EuroWalk\, designed for a mobile device\, guides you through the streets\, explaining the associations. The website is available HERE. Venue for launch tbc. For more details contact fife4europe@gmail.com \n     
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/kirkcaldy-eurowalk/
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