Events
Find out about upcoming events taking place across Scotland and online
Upcoming events
21st February 2026, 1:30 pm - 04:30 PM
Disabled Memory-ing: Creative Workshop
Southside Community Centre, Edinburgh, EH8 9ERJoin art worker Ink Asher Hemp for a workshop that makes space for disabled memory - using pictures and words to collage our musings, our world making, and caring.
This opportunity is aimed towards disabled and neurodivergent climate activists, disabled and neurodivergent people, and climate activists whose understanding of what they do has been influenced/shaped by disabled activists/disability justice.
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24th February 2026, 6:00 pm - 08:00 PM
Scotland’s Big Climate and Nature Debate – Election Hustings
Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh & OnlineJoin leading environmental groups in a crucial conversation ahead of the 2026 elections. From nature restoration and climate justice to food sovereignty we will be discussing some of the world’s most pressing issues. This is your chance to engage directly with political candidates in a dynamic panel discussion, Q&A, and audience participation hustings. View Event
25th February 2026, 6:30 pm - 08:00 PM
National Meeting: Scotland Demands Better Buses
Online eventJoin us to hear from people taking action for better buses across Scotland and find out how you can get involved in campaigning this spring.
Collaborative event with Get Glasgow Moving and The Poverty Alliance.
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12th March 2026, 5:30 pm - 08:30 PM
Power Station: film screening & discussion
Glasgow School of Art - Reid BuildingPlease join us for ‘Power Station’ - an inspiring and uplifting new film about how we can turn our homes and our streets into renewable power stations. We will be joined by Hilary Powell, one of the film's stars and co-director for an online Q&A.
We’ll have teas, coffees and vegan food available along with time for discussion after the film. Everyone is very welcome! This event is organised by Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow Community Energy, Friends of the Earth Scotland, Unison Glasgow and Extinction Rebellion Glasgow. View Event
Past Events
14th February 2026, 7:00 pm - 11:30 PM
Valentine’s Ceilidh
Portobello Town HallDance with your loved ones for our planet... All three hours of ceilidh dancing will be called and are non-gendered, dress code is informal! Starring the interstellar Cosmic Ceilidh Band and featuring a Bollywood danceathon with ceilidh friend, Charan Pradhan.
Run by the ceilidh collective, this event is supporting and fundraising for the active work of Friends of the Earth Scotland and Porty Community Energy.
Ceilidh tickets range from £11 - £25, depending on what you can afford.
12th February 2026, 12:00 pm - 01:00 PM
How can we build a green economy?
Online via ZoomIn this webinar we will look at how economic activity can be made to fit within its environmental limits - starting by looking at the efforts to stop further climate breakdown. It is clear that mainstream economic approaches are failing people in Scotland as they are around the world. Matthew Crighton from Friends of the Earth Scotland and the Just Transition Partnership will examine what this means for our campaigning and our allies.
02nd February 2026, 6:00 pm - 07:30 PM
No New Peterhead Gas: Campaign Update
Online callJoin us for an update on the campaign against the new Peterhead gas burning power station. We'll discuss what stage the Peterhead application is at, what the likely timelines are for decision making, and how the upcoming Scottish elections might affect the process. We’ll also reflect on a year of excellent action in 2025 and look ahead to how we can continue to resist new gas power in 2026. No campaign experience necessary
28th January 2026, 6:30 pm - 08:00 PM
National Meeting: Challenging conversations in polarised times
Online call - FoES members onlyJoin this workshop to help you build up the skills to have challenging conversations with people who disagree with us, in our communities, workplaces and homes. If we want to push forward progressive campaigns, we all need to build up our ability to talk, not debate, with those with opposing views to ours. We'll share skills & tips to succeed as well as giving you a chance to practice safely with others. Become a member if you wish to take part.
26th January 2026, 5:00 pm - 08:00 PM
Glasgow Local Meet Up
Glasgow Royal Concert HallCome along and get to know your fellow Friends of the Earth Scotland members in a relaxed social environment, as we enjoy a free Celtic Connections concert together and go to the pub afterwards.
10th December 2025, 12:30 am - 01:30 PM
What should a just transition for fossil fuel workers look like?
Online event by Just Transition Partnershipnstead of real progress on just transition, so far in Scotland we have had just empty words from government, not backed up by results. Redundancies in fossil fuel sectors have not been met with the creation of clear pathways into new jobs in renewable energy.
We will hear about the frustration rising among workers and communities most affected and the outlines of what a just transition should feel like for the workforce will be presented.
07th December 2025, 4:00 pm - 06:30 PM
Film: Power Station – Polmont
Join Friends of the Earth Falkirk & Polmont Community Hub for a special screening of an inspiring and uplifting new documentary, about two artists in Walthamstow who set out to take their street off the grid and start a solar-powered energy revolution. Come along and learn what power transition looks like, given the similarity to Polmont community plans. With an introductory talk and eat food at the after-film Q&A
26th November 2025, 6:30 pm - 08:00 PM
National Meeting – Being a member
What does it mean to be a member of Friends of the Earth Scotland? At this year’s Annual Meeting you voted that we re-centre our organisation back in its membership – so what happened?
Join us to hear about new events, new campaigns and what next after the success of the Climate March. This is a member-only event.
26th November 2025, 2:00 pm - 03:00 PM
Prospects for a Green Economy
The Smith Art Gallery + Museum, 40 Albert Place Stirling FK8 2RQWill a future without oil or gas bring continuing decline or a decisive shift to a cleaner Scotland and a more prosperous economy?
These competing scenarios will be explored through the lens of 'Just Transition' by Matthew Crighton, the Sustainable Economy Advisor to Friends of the Earth.
Admission £5 / Students £3
21st November 2025, 7:00 pm - 09:30 PM
Film: Power Station – Stirling
Join us for a special screening of an inspiring and uplifting new documentary, about two artists in Walthamstow who set out to take their street off the grid and start a solar-powered energy revolution. Power Station is a testament to the power of art and community spirit in changing minds about how we can develop renewable energy for all and build a better future. Free to attend and everyone is welcome.
18th November 2025, 6:30 pm - 08:30 PM
Peterhead Film Club – This Changes Everything
Peterhead Community Theatre, AB42 1QQOur monthly film club in Peterhead – Reel Change! This fun and free event allows people to come together and discuss issues around climate and social justice.
Our film this month is This Changes Everything. This documentary is an epic attempt to re-imagine the challenge of climate change and see it as the best chance we’ve ever had to demand – and build – a better world.
17th November 2025, 7:00 pm - 08:00 PM
“Or something worse” Book launch & discussion
Lighthouse Bookshop, 43 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DB'Or Something Worse' exposes the realities of the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Greening the economy has become a one-sided war, as governments and businesses squeeze the living standards of ordinary people. Kate Whitaker from our team will talk to author Nicholas Beuret & Nik Matheou why we need to seize control of the transition in order to reshape it to equitable ends.
15th November 2025, 11:00 am - 04:00 PM
Scotland’s Climate March
Assembling at Glasgow GreenAs the UN climate summit takes place in Brazil, at home we are seeing more extreme weather driven by climate change as communities are hit with floods, fires and droughts.
Heading into winter many of us are faced with unpayable heating bills, while energy companies make obscene profits. Loud voices are trying to blame the most vulnerable in our society, rather than the politicians and big business that are choosing profit over people.
Join us to march for a fairer future for all!
13th November 2025, 6:00 pm - 08:00 PM
Scotland’s Climate March: YFoES Glasgow Banner Making and vegan pizza!
Are you aged 18-30 and planning on coming to Scotland's Climate March on 15th November? Why not bring along some friends to make their first ever placard?
Come along to our banner making session organised by Young Friends of the Earth Scotland (YFoES).
There will be an introduction to Young Friends of the Earth Scotland and ways you can get involved in the network!
Get creative and make some banners and placards to take along to the Climate March.
09th November 2025, 11:00 am - 05:00 PM
Power in Practice: Building your skills for change – YFoES Gathering
Build Skills. Connect. Grow the Movement .
Want to develop your organising skills and create change? Looking to get involved in supporting the youth movement in Scotland?
Whether you are completely new to organising or more seasoned, if you’re aged 18-30 and live in Scotland, come along to the Young Friends of the Earth Scotland (YFoES) Network Gathering for a day of workshops led by young people!
01st November 2025, 10:00 am - 12:30 PM
Scotland’s Climate March: Glasgow Banner Making
Are you planning on coming to Scotland's Climate March on 15th November? Come along to Glasgow Autonomous Space on 1st November to make some beautiful banners and placards to take along on the day.
This will be a drop in session starting at 10am, so feel free to come along for as much or as little time as you like! Children and families very welcome. Some paint and banner making materials will be provided but if you have any spare cardboard or fabric to paint on it will be much appreciated!
Tea, coffee and snacks will be available.
29th October 2025, 7:00 pm - 08:30 PM
National Meeting – Fossil Fuel Lobbying (Online)
We’re joined by an investigative journalist from The Ferret and Transparency International campaigners to dig deeper into the problem of fossil fuel company lobbying of Scottish politicians.
We'll find out how to identify it, and how we can work together to kick fossil fuels out of our politics for good.
This is an online event, with speakers starting at 7:00pm. Everyone welcome.
29th October 2025, 6:30 pm - 08:30 PM
National Meeting – Fossil Fuel Lobbying (Edinburgh)
We’re joined by an investigative journalist from The Ferret and Transparency International campaigners to dig deeper into the problem of fossil fuel company lobbying of Scottish politicians.
We'll find out how to identify it, and how we can work together to kick fossil fuels out of our politics for good.
This is an in person event, with light snacks served from 6:30pm, with speakers starting at 7:00pm. Everyone welcome.
25th October 2025, 10:00 am - 04:30 PM
Scotland Demands Better march and rally
EdinburghScotland Demands Better is our chance to come together and demand that politicians make the changes we need for a society where every household can thrive and prosper. The march and rally will be a vibrant, family friendly day, bringing together individuals and communities from across Scotland to demand action.
The march will set off from outside the Scottish Parliament, march through the centre of Edinburgh and end at the Meadows where the rally will take place with musical acts, speeches, food vendors and free activities for children.
21st October 2025, 6:30 pm - 08:30 PM
Peterhead Film Club – Magnitude of All Things
Peterhead Community Theatre, AB42 1QQOur monthly film club in Peterhead – Reel Change! This fun and free event allows people to come together and discuss issues around climate and social justice.
Our film this month is The Magnitude of All Things - a Canadian documentary which explores the emotional dimensions of the climate crisis. Click through to see the trailer and book your ticket.
24th September 2025, 6:30 pm - 08:00 PM
National Meeting – Scotland’s Climate March
On Saturday 15th November, as the UN climate conference COP30 takes place in Brazil, people will be mobilising in a Global Day of Action. We will be taking part by organising Scotland's Climate March in the streets of Glasgow!
Join to find out why we are marching and how you can be a part of it. From flyering and promotion, to banner making or stewarding, we will run through practical actions you can take in the run up and on the day to make this as big and powerful as possible. Everyone welcome!
23rd September 2025, 6:30 pm - 08:30 PM
Peterhead Film Club – Just Eat It
Peterhead Community Theatre, AB42 1QQOur monthly film club in Peterhead – Reel Change! This fun and free event allows people to come together and discuss issues around climate and social justice.
Our film this month is Just Eat It which is a eye-opening documentary that looks at the huge issue of food waste. Click through to see the trailer and book your ticket
17th September 2025, 7:00 pm - 21st September 2025, 8:00 pm
Take One Action Film Festival – Edinburgh
Journeying across the UK, to Kenya, to rural Mexico, the festival promises to seek out the seeds of a more just and liberated future: from taking renewable energy into our own hands to celebrating world-making trans joy, decolonising a library to interrogating the false promises of AI, and paying tribute to local radical histories. Check out the programme which offers glimpses utopian futures already shimmering within reach – and roots into how we can nourish these futures right here in Scotland.
06th September 2025, 12:00 am - 12:00 AM
Stop Rosebank Day of Action
People up and down the country will be taking to the streets to demand the UK Government stop the Rosebank oil project once and for all. That’s why we’re stepping things up and taking to the streets for a coordinated national Day of Action. We need to show that if politicians side with the oil lobby, they’re siding against everyone’s future.
There's local actions planned in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Shetland - check out the link for more details, or even organise your own action!
27th August 2025, 6:30 pm - 08:00 PM
National Meeting – Climate Crisis in 2025
With extreme weather intensifying and millions of people taking positive climate action, we'll be taking stock of the climate crisis in 2025.
We're joined by renowned climate scientist Professor Kevin Anderson who will give an honest account of what is needed to limit global warming. We'll also hear from Erika Lennon, at the Centre for International Environmental Law to discuss the details and implications of the recent international ruling that countries can be sued for climate inaction. Caroline from our team will provide context on the Scottish Government's climate plans and what's next for our movement.