The third Festival of Europe Scotland was launched at the French Institute on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile on Friday 27 February. Chair Mark Lazarowicz announced that funds to support this year’s Festival have come from the European Movement in Scotland, the Scottish Government and the National Lottery Community Fund. Thirty-five Festival events are already scheduled to take place in towns and cities across Scotland between 7 and 17 May.
Distinguished speakers include the broadcast journalist Alan Little, David Henig, an authority on the politics of global trade, Joanna Cherry KC, advocate and former SNP MP, and Sir Ian Forrester KC, a former EU judge and President of the Brussels branch of the European Movement in Scotland.
The Festival of Europe Scotland offers something for all ages; music, dance, visual arts, exercise, history, culture and the opportunity to engage with leading thinkers talking about some of the great issues of our time.
You can find the full programme here:
Here’s a sample of what’s on offer.
Edinburgh
- A selection of comedy short films from Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain and France.
- Three Spanish films at the Edinburgh Film House.
- An exhibition of Polish photography at Dalkeith Palace.
- A guitar and flute concert at the National Gallery.
- A “Connecting Europe” fair at the French Institute.
- An exhibition of Contemporary Ukrainian Art at The French Institute.
- 9 May The Future of UK-EU-US Relations, The French Institute.
- European Communities Day, Out of the Blue Drill Hall 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh.
Glasgow
- Polish Heritage Day, 9 May, at Parkgrove Terrace, Glasgow.
- European Partnerships and Ideas into Action, Glasgow University.
- European Traditional Dance Workshop, Pearce Institute, Govan.
Dumfries
- Europe Quiz Day, Riverside Tap, Dumfries.
Stirling
- Eurowalk, The Smith Gallery, Stirling.
Kirkaldy
- Eurowalk. See web site for details.
The organisers say the Festival celebrates the values of peace, democracy and freedom.
Festival Chair, Mark Lazarowicz says:
“At a time when these principles are being challenged both within and beyond Europe, this year’s festival offers an opportunity for us to join together and reaffirm and strengthen Scotland’s connections and cooperation with our democratic European neighbours.”
Join us from 7–17 May, save the dates, book your place, bring a friend.
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