Franco-Scottish Fair

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:30 pm UTC+01:00

West Parliament Square, EH1 1 Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Edinburgh

Institut fran\u00e7ais d'Ecosse
Publisher/HostInstitut français d'Ecosse
Franco-Scottish Fair
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On the occasion of the 730th anniversary of the historic Auld Alliance, come to the Franco-Scottish Fair to discover the many talents of French and Scottish communities living in Scotland! Explore a wide range of stalls offering beautiful arts, crafts, and unique creations, all in a warm and festive atmosphere.
Please note that some stallholders may only be able to accept cash payments.
Free event
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Workshops and Activities
🧵🪡 10:00 – 11:30:
Kiltmaking Workshop with the Auld Alliance Kiltmakers: a journey through the history of the kilt and tartan, a more technical section on kilt making, followed by an interactive session with tartan pleating for the public. Free workshop, 18 participants max.
👻 10:30 – 12:00: Storytime Halloween Special: The Ghost, the Cat, and the Loch Ness Mystery with Catherine Guiat in the library followed by a craft activity.
🎨 14:00 – 16:00:
Watercolor Workshop inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh at the library, with Melissa Gilliver (8 people max). Come discover this iconic Scottish artist’s delicate floral designs, and learn step by step how to mimic his style in elegant watercolours, all this in a creative and welcoming atmosphere. We will also explore Mackintosh’s years spend in the south of France, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, during which he dedicated himself to watercolour painting. The workshop will be led by french artist Melissa Gilliver, who originates from this region of France, near Collioure.
Info & Booking(s): https://www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agenda/franco-scottish-fair/#/
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West Parliament Square, EH1 1 Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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