Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Shanshula - Webinar
2025-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | https://www.scottishpsc.org.uk/event/shanshula-webinar/
The Scottish PSC and friends warmly invite you to join an online discussion with Musheir el Farra, producer of the film Shanshula.

In February of this year, the film toured Scotland and Ireland to honour World Social Justice Day. During the screenings, we were fortunate to be joined by a spokesperson from the fishing community in Gaza depicted in the film via video call.

Now, several weeks later, we invite you to join us again for this webinar. In addition to discussing the film, we’ll also be hearing updates from Musheir and hopefully from the spokesperson in Gaza.

Join the online webinar by following the link to register on Zoom. Once successfully registered, you will receive an email with a link to watch Shanshula online and a link to the live online discussion on Thursday, 24th April at 7:30 pm.

We welcome you to invite your friends, family and community to meet in person to watch the film and join the webinar together! Please note spaces for the live discussion are limited, so please register in advance to avoid disappointment.

Scottish Borders Time to Divest Launch
2025-04-25 10:30 | Scottish Borders Council HQ, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA, United Kingdom
This Friday (25), we will launch our Time to Divest Campaign at Scottish Borders Council HQ by delivering our first letter to the Pension Fund. Join us!

Edinburgh Supermarkets Protest
2025-04-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Sainsbury’s Quartermile Local, Middle Meadow Walk, 29-30 Simpson Loan, Edinburgh, EH3 9GG, United Kingdom

Cairde na Héireann's Easter Rising Commemoration
2025-04-26 11:30 | Shuttle Street G1 1QA, Shuttle Street, Glasgow, G1 1QA, United Kingdom
“(a) loyal Jewish Ulster in a sea of potentially hostile Arabism”
-Herbert Samuel (1st British Governor of Palestine & UK Home Secretary during 1916)
The Palestinian and Irish struggles for liberation from occupation are irrefutably linked, not just ideologically but politically. Many of the key figures in the creation of the Zionist neocolonial project of Israel had also played prominent roles in the occupation and subjugation of Ireland, such as Arthur James Balfour, Herbert Samuel, and Henry Hugh Tudor, to name a few.
The legacy of the Easter Rising not only dominated 20th-century Ireland, but its effects are still felt today. The British Government’s decision to employ the internment policy, which saw thousands of Irish republicans arrested and imprisoned without trial, set in motion a chain of events that ultimately led to the Irish War of Independence and the partition of Ireland.
A partition which would result in a decades-long war, the barbaric treatment of Irish political prisoners, wrongful convictions, the dehumanisation of Irish people and the loss of hundreds of civilian lives. All the while, the British-backed Zionist state of Israel employed the same tactics on Palestinians.
Join the Scottish PSC in the Palestine Bloc on Saturday, 26 April, as part of Cairde na Héireann’s Easter Rising Commemoration March through Glasgow. Stay for the rally afterwards, where we will hear from Irish activists and SPSC Co-Founder Mick Napier.

Workers Memorial Ceremony - Edinburgh
2025-04-26 12:30 | West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, EH2 2HG, United Kingdom
Edinburgh International Workers’ Memorial Day ceremony takes place at the Memorial Tree in West Princes Street Gardens.
A wreath will be laid in memory of the thousands of Palestinian workers murdered by Israel
International Workers’ Memorial Day is the day we remember workers across the world who have paid the ultimate price in their workplaces.
This may be as a result of health and safety negligence, or in the case of Palestinian workers, the deliberate targeting and slaughter of those doing their jobs.
Come along and help us to “Remember the Dead and Fight for the Living”
The memorial tree is adjacent to the lower path, at the Mound end of the Gardens.

Viva Palestina Fundraiser – Edinburgh
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:30 | St Peter’s Church Hall, Lutton Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9PE, United Kingdom
CinemaAttic is proud to collaborate with the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign to present a short film night in aid of two fantastic organisations. With films ranging from drama and documentary to fantasy and romance, this event celebrates the diversity of Palestinian cinema while drawing attention to the brutality of the Israeli occupation and its effects on the Palestinian people.
The ticket profits from this event will be split equally between the Amplify Gaza Community Resilience Projects Fund @amplify_gaza and Plant a Tree in Palestine @plantatreeinpalestine , two organisations whose work remains more vital than ever in the face of the ongoing genocide.
GLASGOW
📅 24th April, 7.30pm (screening starts at 8pm)
📍 CCA Glasgow
EDINBURGH
📅 26th April, 7.30pm (screening starts at 8pm)
📍 St Peter’s Church Hall, Edinburgh
To raise extra funds, we will also be hosting a raffle at our Edinburgh event, so come prepared to buy tickets and be in with a change of winning some great prizes! Thanks to our prizegivers: @hadeel_palcrafts @takeoneaction @lighthousebks @scottish_psc @falastinfilmfest @lilayogaedinburgh
Please contact us if you’re interested in donating a raffle prize!
We will also have Colombian street food at our Edinburgh event provided by our friends at @saboral_toque 🌮🌮
Tickets available here: https://cinemaattic.com/event/viva-palestina-fundraiser-edinburgh/

Hamilton Supermarket Protest
2025-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Sainsbury’s Hamilton, 5 Douglas Park Lane, Hamilton, ML3 0DF, United Kingdom

Lanarkshire Branch Meeting
2025-04-29 18:30 - 20:00 | The Villa Hotel, 49-51 Burnbank Road, Hamilton, ML3 9AQ, United Kingdom

First Picture Documentary Film Screening Tour
2025-04-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Aberdeen Quaker Meeting House, 98 Crown Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6HJ, United Kingdom
Screenings and Q&A with director in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Aberdeen, Forres and Ardrishaig.
Welcome to the FIRST PICTURE DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING event.
This is a national tour throughout Scotland with the following dates and locations:

Friday, 18th April @7pm – CCA, Glasgow.
Wednesday, 23rd April @ 7pm – St Augustines, Edinburgh
Thursday, 24th April @ 7pm – ESOL, Perth
Tuesday, 29th April @7pm – Quaker Meeting Hall, Aberdeen
Wednesday, 30th April @ 7pm – The Courthroom, Forres
Tuesday, 6th May @ 6pm – Ardrishaig Village Hall, Ardrishaig

Palestinian Prisoner’s Day is marked each year on the 17th of April, and the situation for prisoners in Israel’s torture jails has never been more urgent, as we see systematic physical, sexual & emotional abuse as well as the rising death toll of detainees, including the first child.
This year, Scottish PSC will screen the documentary ‘First Picture’ (2006) by Akram Al-Ashqar, who is doing his PhD in film at the University of Glasgow, at locations across Scotland. Akram will join us for Q&A sessions following the film.
First Picture (2006) tells the story of a Palestinian child born in one of the Israeli Occupations prisons. He is released without his mother after nearly 3 years in prison. Set in Tulkarm Camp for Palestinian refugees, the film follows this child’s life as he is reunited with the rest of his family and formally imprisoned friends of his mother.
At the time of writing, there are 9500 political prisoners, including 350 child prisoners. Walid Ahmad was one of those children and was killed in March of this year, following 6 months of detention without charge. He was just 17 years old. His body, as is policy of the occupying forces, has been withheld from his family.
Join us as we discuss the film, the current situation for Palestinian prisoners & what we can do in Scotland to build effective solidarity.
Book your ticket here

First Picture Documentary Film Screening Tour
2025-04-30 19:00 - 20:30 | The Forres Tollbooth, The Courtroom, 80 High Street, Forres, IV36 1NX, United Kingdom
Screenings and Q&A with director in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Aberdeen, Forres and Ardrishaig.
Welcome to the FIRST PICTURE DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING event.
This is a national tour throughout Scotland with the following dates and locations:

Friday, 18th April @7pm – CCA, Glasgow.
Wednesday, 23rd April @ 7pm – St Augustines, Edinburgh
Thursday, 24th April @ 7pm – ESOL, Perth
Tuesday, 29th April @7pm – Quaker Meeting Hall, Aberdeen
Wednesday, 30th April @ 7pm – The Courtroom, Forres
Tuesday, 6th May @ 6pm – Ardrishaig Village Hall, Ardrishaig

Palestinian Prisoner’s Day is marked each year on the 17th of April, and the situation for prisoners in Israel’s torture jails has never been more urgent, as we see systematic physical, sexual & emotional abuse as well as the rising death toll of detainees, including the first child.
This year, Scottish PSC will screen the documentary ‘First Picture’ (2006) by Akram Al-Ashqar, who is doing his PhD in film at the University of Glasgow, at locations across Scotland. Akram will join us for Q&A sessions following the film.
First Picture (2006) tells the story of a Palestinian child born in one of the Israeli Occupations prisons. He is released without his mother after nearly 3 years in prison. Set in Tulkarm Camp for Palestinian refugees, the film follows this child’s life as he is reunited with the rest of his family and formally imprisoned friends of his mother.
At the time of writing, there are 9500 political prisoners, including 350 child prisoners. Walid Ahmad was one of those children and was killed in March of this year, following 6 months of detention without charge. He was just 17 years old. His body, as is policy of the occupying forces, has been withheld from his family.
Join us as we discuss the film, the current situation for Palestinian prisoners & what we can do in Scotland to build effective solidarity.
Book your ticket here

Palestine Museum Scotland Fundraiser
2025-05-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL, United Kingdom
Join us in bringing Palestinian arts and culture to life in Edinburgh, Scotland! The Palestine Museum Scotland, set to open on May 17, 2025, will amplify Palestinian voices and promote cultural diversity. Your donation will make a tangible difference. Attend our fundraiser on May 1, 2025 featuring Palestinian performances and food, and be part of a growing community celebrating cultural understanding and community building.
7pm to 10pm
Augustine United Church
41 George IV Bridge
Edinburgh
EH1 1EL
Please purchase tickets here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/palestinemuseumscotland/1674199

Palestine Youth Festival
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04 | ABERDEEN, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
A weekend of activities!
Friday 2nd May
Vigil for the Children of Gaza – Marischal College. 6pm-7pm
At least 17400 children have been killed in Gaza since Oct 7th 2023 and many, many more have lost their families, homes and communities. Join us at this vigil where we will read poems by Palestinian children and draw messages and pictures in chalk.
This event is supported by Aberdeen Healthcare Workers for Peace.
Kids MayFilm Night – Outer Spaces, Unit E, Shiprow, AB11 5BY, 7pm-8.30pm
An informal evening of popcorn and Palestinian short films chosen specifically for children.

Saturday 3rd May
May Day March
Meet at the entrance to Rubislaw Terrace Gardens (nearest Union Street) from 11am. The march starts at 11.30am.
May Day is a celebration of workers and their families. It’s about the working class struggle for a better life for everyone and occurs every year on the first weekend in May. The Aberdeen Trades Union Council has held an annual May Day March and Rally since 1890!
Join our family bloc and march together with lots of other groups to Marischal College with our ‘Aberdeen Kids Say Free Palestine’ banner.
Creative Protest – outside Marischal College until 1pm
At the end of the march we will have creative activities for families during the rally.

Sunday 4th May
Palestine in the Park – Union Terrace Gardens 1-3pm
Various creative activities and games for families to drop in and out, including drawing, parachute games and a letter writing workshop for young people.

Edinburgh & Lothians May Day
2025-05-03 11:30 | City Chambers Edinburgh, 253 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ, United Kingdom
Join us as Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign mobilises for the annual Edinburgh & Lothians May Day March and Rally.
We will assemble at the City Chambers on the Royal Mile from 11.30.
May Day is marked by the Trade Union movement in a spirit of Internationalism, raising awareness not only of the issues effecting workers here, but of global struggles for justice.
At this time of genocide, the Edinburgh organising Committee has again expressed its unwavering solidarity with the people of Palestine.
The march leaves at midday for the Pleasance Theatre where there will be a rally from 13.00.
Visit our stall at the Pleasance, let SPSC help you deepen your solidarity with Palestine.

First Picture Documentary Film Screening Tour
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Ardrishaig Village Hall, 43 Chalmers Street, Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead, PA30 8EY, United Kingdom

SPSC Glasgow Branch meeting
2025-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Ark, 70 Coplaw Street, Glasgow, G42 7JG, United Kingdom

No One Left Behind: Mick Napier on trial
2025-05-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Glasgow Sheriff Court, 1 Carlton Place, Glasgow, G5 9DA, United Kingdom
Join us on the steps of Glasgow Sheriff Court on 7th May at 9 am
What’s Happening?
On Wednesday, 7th May, two separate trials have been merged to be dealt with together in Court 13. One alleges threatening and abusive behaviour inside the Barclays branch on Argyle Street during our
protest against its financing of genocide. The other charge is of religious hatred and excessive noise, eight days later (6 October) outside Kelvingrove Art Gallery.
Why We’re Here

Barclays Trial (Argyle Street): all protestors stood facing away from branch staff at all times,
making clear our anger was directed at Barclays’ profiteering from genocide, not at individual
employees. It will be difficult to sustain a charge of threatening and abusive behaviour when the
accused turn their backs on the victim throughout!
Kelvingrove Trial: Charges of “religious hatred” stem from complaints by Glasgow Friends of
Israel – a group notorious for manifestations of extreme racism over a long period of time,
including calls to “euthanise” Palestinians and welcoming the 2019 White supremacist massacre
of 51 Muslims in New Zealand mosques. Our protest was against an event organised by advocates and partners of the genocidal Israeli regime.

These absurd charges echo two decades of legal harassment, ranging from racial hatred and assault
allegations to being stopped for “driving too slowly”—and follow convictions for organising unauthorised
demonstrations, including two Covid-regulation breach convictions the same week as drunken
Downing Street parties.
What Next?

9am – 10am: Rally on the courthouse steps – hear brief speeches, connect with fellow campaigners,
and show solidarity.
10am: Head into Court 13 to show support for the accused and opposition to the wave of repression
of those opposing Israeli genocide.

What’s at Stake?

Setting yet another dangerous precedent for criminalising protest against genocide and the use of religious aggravation charges to deter opposition to the Israeli genocide.
Permitting “hate-speech” charges to be used against vocal opponents of Israeli government
policy.
Further threats under the Terrorism Act and fresh Barclays-related racial-hatred charges loom.

How You Can Help

Be There – Your presence amplifies our message: opposing genocide is not a crime.
Spread the Word – Share this invitation on social media and in your networks.
Donate – Legal costs are mounting; every contribution helps us fight back.
Stay Informed – Follow updates on the website www.scottishpsc.org.uk

Solidarity Now – Resistance Always
Your support on 7 May will send a clear message: when they target one of us, they target all of us, and we’ll stand together, leaving no one behind.
Join Us on the Steps of Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday 7 May at 9:00 AM

Edinburgh Branch Meeting (Online)
2025-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | EDINBURGH, edinburgh city
Join our meeting to discuss local events, actions and solidarity in the Edinburgh area.
This meeting will take place on Zoom, members should now have received the link to join.
If you haven’t received the link, please email edinburgh@scottishpsc.org.uk to request.
Note our normal meeting schedule is first Wednesday of month (online), third Wednesday of month (in person).

Speaking Up & Speaking Out Louder
2025-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | The Ark, 70 Coplaw Street, Glasgow, G42 7JG, United Kingdom
Workshop on Public Speaking organised by SPSC Glasgow Branch.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Edinburgh Supermarket Action
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Co-op Food – Edinburgh – Stockbridge, 6-8 Comely Bank Road, Edinburgh, EH4 1HG, United Kingdom
We will be leafleting customers at Co-Op Stockbridge, helping spread the word about effective and consistent boycotting.
This comes in the lead up to the Co-Op AGM, where members will vote on a motion to cease all trade with Israel.
We must increase the pressure for this to be passed, and continue to speak out against the complicity on our Supermarket shelves.

NAKBA Day Demonstration
2025-05-15 12:00 - 14:00 | County Buildings Almada Street Hamilton, County Buildings Almada Street, Hamilton, United Kingdom

NAKBA Day Silent Vigil
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Outside Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ, United Kingdom
Join us as we hold a silent vigil to commemorate the Nakba, the day Palestinians were violently expelled from their homes & land and forced to become refugees in their own country. Please bring flags & placards.

NAKBA Day Fundraiser
2025-05-15 18:00 - 22:00 | The Villa Hotel, 49-51 Burnbank Road, Hamilton, ML3 9AQ, United Kingdom

EGGEC NAKBA Demo
2025-05-17 13:30 - 16:30 | Foot of the Mound, Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL, United Kingdom
Assemble at the Foot of the Mound EH2 2EL and march to Scottish Parliament EH99 1SP
In May 1948, 77 years ago, 750,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes through violence and force by Israel. This was ethnic cleansing. This period is referred to as aitill, or the Nakba, meaning catastrophe in Arabic. On Monday, just two days ago, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Gaza’s more than two million people “will be moved” in a new ground offensive that will involve Israeli troops holding on to seized territory, establishing a “sustained presence” in Gaza.”
19 months of brutal murder, 60 days of a complete blockade on every single piece of food and medicine, and now plans announced for a Nakba of an even greater scale. What word can describe something bigger than a catastrophe?
And all we get from our politicians are platitudes while they give taxpayer money to Iz-reel. Enough is enough.
Join us 17 May, 2025 in Edinburgh.
Special guest speakers will include Mustafa Barghouti, Palestinian physician and politician and Neil Barnes, who will speak on the intersections of sports and Palestine in Scotland.

Welcome Back the Palestine Solidarity Delegation
2025-05-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN
Welcome the Palestine solidarity delegation back to Scotland from the West Bank. Six members will report back on crimes of Israel’s genocidal army and settlers. Meet at the arrivals gate at Edinburgh Airport.
Contact info: Info@scottishpsc.org.uk, 0795 800 2591
Travel info: Shuttle bus 100 or tram every 7 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre, free Park & Ride

Argyll & Bute Branch Meeting
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | MS Centre, Campbell Street, Lochgilphead, PA31 8JU
Join our monthly meeting to discuss local events, actions and solidarity from Argyll and Bute! The meeting will take place in the MS Centre, Campbell Street, Lochgilphead. You can also join us via Zoom: please, email argyllandbute@scottishpsc.org.uk to get the joining link. Everyone welcome!

Urgent Demo - Fascists off our Streets - Glasgow
2025-05-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Buchanan Street Steps, Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow, G1 2FF, United Kingdom
A coalition of far right groups calling themselves The Great British National Strike have organised a “national day of action” – this Saturday 24th May. Gatherings around the UK are trying to build on Starmer’s recent dog whistle racism to cause division in our communities.
They seem to think that Scotland is a suitable place to promote their poison, with 12noon gatherings planned in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness.
A strong response in all these cities is needed to protect our communities and challenge the active support and cowardly silence that allows the Israeli genocide.
This week the UN stated that 14000 Palestinian children could die imminently due to Israel’s ongoing siege on Gaza, as they continue to withhold baby formula, food, medicines, and other life saving essentials that are prevented from reaching the starving Palestinians of Gaza.
Israel’s free reign to commit genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians has for decades been made possible through Islamaphobic propaganda and anti-Palestinian racism, repeated by UK politicians and mainstream media.
Gather at the Buchanan Steps from 10am on Saturday
‘Fascists off our Streets!
‘Stop Arms Sales to Israel’

Urgent Demo - Fascists off our Streets - Edinburgh
2025-05-24 10:00 - 14:00 | St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, United Kingdom
A coalition of far right groups calling themselves The Great British National Strike have organised a “national day of action” – this Saturday 24th May. Gatherings around the UK are trying to build on Starmer’s recent dog whistle racism to cause division in our communities.
They seem to think that Scotland is a suitable place to promote their poison, with 12noon gatherings planned in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness.
A strong response in all these cities is needed to protect our communities and challenge the active support and cowardly silence that allows the Israeli genocide.
This week the UN stated that 14000 Palestinian children could die imminently due to Israel’s ongoing siege on Gaza, as they continue to withhold baby formula, food, medicines, and other life saving essentials that are prevented from reaching the starving Palestinians of Gaza.
Israel’s free reign to commit genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians has for decades been made possible through Islamophobic propaganda and anti-Palestinian racism, repeated by UK politicians and mainstream media.
Gather at St Giles Cathedral, High St, Edinburgh from 10am on Saturday.
‘Fascists off our Streets!
‘Stop Arms Sales to Israel’

Home Bargains Action Galashiels
2025-05-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Home Bargains Galashiels, Stirling Street, Galashiels, TD1 1BY, United Kingdom
Join the day of action at home bargains stores.
Home Bargains is being specifically targeting as they stock a vast range of Israeli produced skincare and cleaning products.

ABERDEEN: Join us on Saturday 24th May
2025-05-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Marischal College, Broad Street, ABERDEEN, AB10 1AB, United Kingdom
In response to a planned meeting of “The Great British Strike” a Reform-backed alt-right mashup, there will be a community event on Broad Street, Aberdeen on Saturday 24 May at 11am, called by Aberdeen Anti-Fascist Alliance.
SPSC is encouraging all our members to join this event. The fight against the rise of the far right in the UK aligns with our fight for the rights of the people of Palestine, and especially Gaza.
We want to support this action. We will take our flags and banners to ensure that the people of Gaza and the West Bank will not be forgotten.
We would also ask you to bring flowers, ribbons etc to redo the memorial outside Marischal College to the children massacred in Gaza in a genocide that continues even today, not just with bombings that wipe out entire families but also with starvation as an act of war. Aberdeen City Council keep removing the memorial but we will not forget the children of Gaza.
The misery continues as Israel still prevents sufficient food aid entering Gaza, even as the UN warns that thousands of children could die of malnutrition in the next few days. Despite this, our UK Labour Government continues to supply arms and military support to Israel.
This is a way to keep up the pressure for BDS and to ensure the people of Palestine are never forgotten.
Please come along and share far and wide.
#FreePalestine

Boycott Action
2025-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Home Bargains Hamilton, Unit 3 Douglas Park Ln, Hamilton, ML3 0DF
We are inviting everyone to join us in a National boycott of home bargains stores.
We are specifically targeting Home Bargains who stock a huge range of Israeli produced skincare and cleaning products
