Exploring the Celtic Alliance - what can we learn from our meetings at the European Parliament on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote?

All three devolved UK nations now have nationalist, progressive administrations – how might this impact aspirations for Scottish / Welsh independence, Irish unification, and EU membership? Hear from expert speakers, and join the conversation!

This event is part of the Scotland in the EU project, a collaboration between Yes for EU, Europe for Scotland, and Scottish Independence Podcasts.

On 23rd June 2026, in Brussels, senior political figures from all four nations of the UK met with MEPs from European Union countries. These meetings were the latest stage in our major ‘Scotland in the EU’ project.

The event on 12th September in Edinburgh will report the outcomes of those meetings. We will hear from former MP, Dr Philippa Whitford, who took part in the Brussels meetings, and other speakers to be confirmed. A panel discussion and Q&A will provide opportunities for discussion.

We are grateful to Laura Pollock, Digital Audience and Content Editor at The National Newspaper, for facilitating our event.

Venue: The Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Street, Edinburgh

Times:

2.15pm - Doors open, grab a tea or coffee and a biscuit!

2.30pm - Event starts

4.00pm - Event finishes promptly

Our event is free but donations will be greatly received on the day! Please bring cash with you.

If you cannot attend in person, you will receive a link to a Zoom Webinar a few days in advance of the event. Please sign up to attend Online via Eventbrite. If you are attending online please consider making a donation to Yes for EU. Visit our website for our bank details.

Registration deadlines:

Online: 10 September at 2.30pm

In-person: 11 September at 2.30pm

N.B. This event will be preceded by Yes for EU’s AGM (1.45-2.15pm). If you are a Yes for EU Member, please book a place for the talk via Eventbrite AND also let us know via email that you will be joining our AGM.

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