Tag: Amnesty International
Amnesty International call for action in the Mediterranean to save refugees
Amnesty International supporters were zipped into body bags on Portobello Beach this afternoon. The stunt was intended to bring attention to the lack of action on the part of the UK Government about the migrants in...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Hidden Haiti: Fourth World Art. Discover more about how Haitian artists recycle materials by turning them into beautiful artwork and homeware at this launch exhibition, and learn how Fourth World Art is supporting artisans to...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Spanish Fine Foods and Gifts Open Day: join El Olivo olive oil company for a glass of wine, and taste the oils and other Spanish delicacies. Gifts, oils, chorizos, tapenades spices, antipasti, rice, vinegars and much...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Firrhill Christmas Market: enjoy seasonal refreshments as you browse the fabulous stalls - crafts, gifts, cards, jewellery, cakes, decorations and much, much more....7.15-9.15pm, Firrhill High School, 9 Oxgangs Road. Entrance £2, under 12s free.
Previously....Scotland's History Festival...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2014
Pakistan Society Heritage Project presents Rural Reflections: an exhibition of rural scenery of Pakistan and Scotland. 'Here we share the stories of ten members of the 50+ group of the Pakistan...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Golden Hare Books presents An Evening with Allan Massie. An eminent Scottish author and journalist, Allan has written over thirty books; his latest, Klaus, is the story of Thomas Mann's son, a bold political activist who...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
What's On is truly international this week, with Poland, Italy, Spain, Afghanistan, Palestine, Denmark, China, France, the USA, Canada, Japan and the entire African continent all being involved in events in Scotland's capital. Closer...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
The Art of Golf Course Design: golf course designer Scott Macpherson discusses how landscapes are adapted to create the best possible golf course whilst retaining a site's natural beauty. 12.45-1.30pm, Hawthornden Lecture Theatre, Scottish National Gallery, The Mound....
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2014
Mrs Mash the Storytelling Cook: stories, songs and participative fun for Portobello's youngest residents. 10.30-11am, The Skylark, 241-243 Portobello High Street.
Toddler Time: Poppy Cat. Join fabulous feline Poppy Cat on her adventures...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
As we say goodbye to the festivals, there's still plenty on offer in the capital, and as ever, most of our listings are FREE!
MONDAY 25TH AUGUST 2014
Leith in World War One: Andrew Grant talks...
Alexei Sayle at Amnesty International Secret Comedy Podcast
Comedian Alexei Sayle appeared at the Amnesty International Secret Comedy Podcast on Sunday 18 August at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The 15 live shows throughout August are being recorded at 13.20 in the Underbelly Cow Barn...
Secret Policemen Flashmob to launch Amnesty International Fringe shows
A 'flashmob' of secret policemen in trademark macs and moustaches descended on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe today to launch Amnesty’s run of 15 lunchtime live shows and promoted a competition which runs throughout August...
Edinburgh Human Rights Festival
On Saturday, 17 November 2012, from midday until 5pm, the Amnesty International groups in the Edinburgh area are hosting the second annual Edinburgh Human Rights Festival at St Augustine's Church, George IV Bridge.
This year...
Film for Burma showing at The Cameo 7 July 2011
On Thursday 7 July 2011 the Burma subgroup of Amnesty International Edinburgh St Marks is proud to be announcing a showing of the astounding feature documentary ‘They Call it Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain’ at...
Amnesty International celebrates 50th anniversary in Edinburgh
To mark Amnesty International's 50th anniversary, Scottish campaigners, artists and politicians will be raising a 'Toast to Freedom' at an Edinburgh event on Wednesday 1st June.
Speaking at the event will be Jack Mapanje, writer,...
Loopy Lorna’s Amnestea Party 27 May 2011
On Friday 27th May 2011 Edinburgh St Mark’s, a local Amnesty International group, will be celebrating 50 years of Amnesty International with a fabulous tea party at the renowned Edinburgh café Loopy Lorna’s Tea...
Amnesty International in Edinburgh
Amnesty International led a delegation of Scottish organisations in Edinburgh yesterday. They, and others, are concerned about the rights of gypsy travellers and Roma and wanted to lobby the various European consulates in the...
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