Upcoming Events

GATHERING RESISTANCE

3rd October 2026 10am-4pm

Secure Scotland is pleased to share a local event, sign up via Eventbrite –

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gathering-resistance-tickets-1998123883323

Importance of Protest for Peace

A Panel Discussion
21st September 2026 from 6-8pm

OOR BEASTIES

September 2026

YE MICHT KEN YER SCOTS LEID, BUT DIV YE KEN THE SCOTS NAMES O AW THE BESTIES?

Stewart Bremmer is a fine match for a’the Scots bards and screivers wi his posters, shining a light on Scotland’s hale culture fur 25 years noo. Aye makin’ art tae say jist what’s special aboot Scotland an’ oor leid! Furby the beasties, tak a luik at his paintings o’ the hale kintra! As Hamish Henderson cried in 1963,

“COME ALL YE AT HAME WI’ FREEDOM. NEVER HEED WHIT THE HOODIES CROAK FOR DOOM. IN YOUR HOOSE A’ THE BAIRNS O’ ADAM CAN FIND BREID, BARLEY-BREE AND PAINTED ROOM!”

SHIANT ISLANDS CATHEDRAL EXHIBITION

14th of January – 6th of February
Opening 14th 6:30-8pm

In her art Phillit Purrmann explores notions of ‚wild nature‘ and how humans relate to wildness in times
of climate and ecological crises. Trying to make sense of rather than despairing over present and future
uncertainties she seeks to challenge traditional, romantic and colonial ideas of wildness, and whether such
ideas can still serve the world in contemporary times of environmental disruption.

STARVING FOR PEACE

Thursday Jan 8th, 5.30pm

Sarah Boyack MSP will host an evening to explore the escalation of atrocity crimes, in particular starvation and conflict-related sexual violence. A screening of archive and contemporary film clips and reportage from the front lines are included.

NOT IN MY NAME

3 to 29 August – open weekdays 10am to 4pm

Local artist Phoebe Ryrko found a way to respond to to the horrific situation Gaza through painting portraits of some people in her community. The aim is to support Palestine people through creativity.

BEYOND HUMAN RIGHTS EXHIBITION

Tue 15 Jul

Inspired by Astra Taylor’s The Age of Insecurity a mixed media exploration of humanity as part of nature. Curated by Janet Fenton, from an idea from Justi Solak, to express and increase the WandA creative community of friends, children and other peaceniks.

BEYOND HUMAN RIGHTS

31 May final submissions – Edinburgh

Open call exhibition on human behaviour as nature.

JARA

Thu 12 Jun – Edinburgh

Aigirem Seitenova is in Scotland to show her film, “JARA – Radioactive Patriarchy: Women of Qazaqstan”, accompanied by Indira Weaver, an ethnic Qazaq mum who has climbs mountains to raise awareness of Karipbek_Kuyukov taward-winning Qazak mouth-painter who suffered genetic damage from the tests.

CARNAGE IN THE WEST BANK

Mon 19 May – Edinburgh

As the effects of the genocide in Gaza are condemned by the world, the Network of Photographers for Palestine bring us new images cataloguing the ongoing destruction and devastation and suffering that is now extended to include the |West Bank. This is an emergency response to a live situation.

EMBERS OF PEACE

Tue 06 May – Edinburgh

A welcome visitor from the occupied territories, organised by the Fellowship for Reconciliation.

Why Didn‘t I Know? Britain’s Legacy in Palestine

Tue 18 Mar – Edinburgh

A unique, factual and evocative narrative that raises awareness of Britain’s historic responsibility and role in the Israel Palestine conflict.

Adam Holmes & Friends Benefit Gig

Sun 03 Nov – Edinburgh

Acclaimed singer songwriter Adam Holmes will be performing to raise funds for Secure Scotland at Words & Actions For Peace, Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh on November 3rd at 7pm. There will also be a raffle with some great prizes including a Mandolin and Whisky. A night of music and fun.

7th October Vigill

Mon 07 Oct – Edinburgh

A cup of tea and a time to be together.

The Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons

Wed 18 Sept – Edinburgh

Nuclear weapons are the most inhumane and indiscriminate weapons ever created. Hear from those affected in Japan, Kazakhstan and Scotland, and learn what must be done.

John Ainslie Archive Coming Home

Thu 12 Sept – Edinburgh

Two special events at Scottish Parliament and the National Library to mark and celebrate John’s activism and research.

The WandA Images Collective Exhibition

Tue 03 Sept – Edinburgh

A collective exhibition, All welcome to an opening 3Sep 6.30 – 8.00 (refreshments) and running for the next few weeks (Mon – Fri 10 – 2.00)

Oppenheimer’s Legacy

Wed 07 Aug – Edinburgh

An evening event for the days between Hiroshima and Nagasaki’s terrible anniversaries.

Peace and Security Hustings

Thu 06 Jun – Edinburgh

A Chance to see what General Election candidates in South Edinburgh can offer for peace and security.