Franco-Scottish Fair

Schedule

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

UTC+01:00

Location

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

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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.

10:30 – 16:30 : Opening of the stalls
Singing Willows – Children’s books
Les Petits Chats Clay – Earrings
Holyrood Distillery – Whisky and gin
Stamped Cat – Linocuts
Elodie Who Illustrator – Stationery and children’s books
Le Deli francais – French delicatessen
Breizh Alba – Association (Breton dance)
Voyages Photo en Ecosse – Photography
Lizzie Wood Illustrator – Illustrator (comics, prints, paintings)
The Fabulous Pixie – Stationery
Auld Alliance Kiltmakers – Textiles and accessories
Melissa Gilliver Art – Watercolors
Natalie Saint-Martin – Paintings, Watercolors
Port of Leith Distillery – Champagne La Garde Écossaise, whisky and gin
Ophelie’s Emporium – Stationery, illustrated city maps
Mademoiselle Macaron – Macaroons
Wee Ecosse – La Source – Guided tours
The Edinburgh Bookshop
Le Petit Monde Stories – Children’s books and puppeteer
La Bastille Upcycling – Stationery/clothing/accessories
Fumé Design – Sewing/textiles

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.
💃 11:30 – 12:15:
Breton Dance workshop with Breizh Alba. Step into the lively world of Breton dance! This fun, relaxed session is designed for anyone curious about the traditional dances of Brittany — no experience (or partner) needed.
🎨 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.
📚 14:00 – 15:00:
Meet the authors Lisa Ballantyne and Elise Hugueny-Léger. Scottish author Lisa Ballantyne and French author Elise Hugueny-Léger will be at the Institut français d’Écosse to talk about their novels and connections to France, and to sign copies of their books.
💃 15:00 – 15:45:
Breton Dance workshop with Breizh Alba. Step into the lively world of Breton dance! This fun, relaxed session is designed for anyone curious about the traditional dances of Brittany — no experience (or partner) needed.
📖✨ 16:00 – 17:00:
Jenny Colgan, is one of the most successful and prolific authors of feel-good fiction in the UK. Her numerous Sunday Times, New York Times and internationally bestselling books include almost fifty novels, novellas, short stories and children’s books. She has sold more than four million copies in the UK alone, and ten million copies worldwide. Her books have spent more than thirty weeks on the Sunday Times bestseller list. In addition to her success in the UK and beyond, Jenny Colgan has become one of the bestselling Scottish writers in France, where her novels have found an especially devoted readership. Having lived in France for many years, she developed a deep connection with the country and speaks fluent French.
Info & Booking(s): https://www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agenda/franco-scottish-fair/#/
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