Scotland's national refugee charity. Celebrating diversity and raising awareness about issues faced by refugees. Co-ordinators of #RefugeeFestScot.
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Get ready for a weekend of creativity, community and celebration! From family fun days to thought-provoking exhibitions, there’s something for everyone.
Here is just a taste of what’s happening this weekend: https://www.refugeefestivalscotland.co.uk/2026/06/whats-on-this-weekend-12-14-june/
We’ve just announced the shortlist for this year’s Media Awards! The awards celebrate outstanding coverage of issues around forced migration and its impact on individuals and communities.
Read more: https://scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/media-awards-shortlist/
Taking place on Sunday 14 June in Inverness as part of Refugee Festival Scotland, this event will bring together young people from refugee backgrounds and local residents for football, Highland games and traditional games from around the world.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/PuOA50Z66Fz
Join ScrapAntics to celebrate 10 years of creativity at their events in Dundee!
"We aim to bring New Scots and Scots together in everything we do and our events and activities all help people meet, build friendships and challenge misconceptions,” said Neil.
Find out more https://ow.ly/X72E50Z7vIW
Refugee Festival Scotland starts this week! With over 150 events happening across Scotland, there's something for everyone.
Hebridean Refugee Community is holding a mini festival as part of Refugee Festival Scotland!
Murtaza Barlas, chairperson, said: “We want to bring people together and create a sense of unity and belonging in a place where distances can sometimes feel large”
Read more: https://ow.ly/7Z6r50Z6HtA
“We have been flying kites for the past two years at Bo’ness with the Kite Club of Scotland. Sharing the simple joy of sending a homemade kite high into the air is a thing of peace and beauty."
Bringing community together doesn't need to be complicated. Read more:
https://ow.ly/nWbF50Z7b0f
⚽Sports are a great way to bring people and communities together!
Check out some of these fun sport events happening across Scotland for Refugee Festival Scotland:
https://www.refugeefestivalscotland.co.uk/2026/05/10-sports-events-bringing-people-together/
Our Chief Executive, Sabir Zazai, has issued a statement in response to violent and intimidating anti-migrant protests which have taken place across Scotland.
Read the full statement: https://scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/response-to-far-right-violence/
A nice surprise to be nominated in the @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social Media Awards for my @scotnational.bsky.social story on Refugees Rock and their welcoming, inclusive climbing sessions. It was a delight to speak to people from Sudan, Afghanistan and Ukraine. www.thenational.scot/news/2616638...
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Kites have long been a symbol of freedom and cultural expression across the world, and there are few better ways to bring a community together than flying them side by side. This June, Rainbow Muslim Women Group invites you to do exactly that. Join them at Bo’ness Foreshore on Saturday 20 June for an afternoon […]
Sport brings people together in ways few other things can. Whether you love football, cricket, cycling or simply being outdoors with your community, this year’s Refugee Festival Scotland is packed with energetic, joyful events that celebrate teamwork, wellbeing and connection. Here are ten brilliant ways to get active and get involved. 1. Football Tournament for Refugees and […]
Stornoway is gearing up for a lively week this June as the group Hebridean Refugee Community holds its own mini festival as part of Refugee Festival Scotland 2026. From 12 to 20 June, local venues across the town will host family craft sessions, school visits, film screenings, community food and powerful storytelling from people who’ve made the islands their home. The group has become a steady grassroots presence in the Outer Hebrides, […]
THE National has been nominated for five Scottish Refugee Council Media Awards.
