Black History Month Scotland

BHM gives an opportunity to bring together people of all cultures and ethnicities to celebrate the key role that African, Caribbean and Asian people have played in Scottish history and society.

About Black History Month Scotland

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Throughout BHM, CRER sets out to broaden understanding and knowledge around the achievements and resilience shown by African, Caribbean and Asian and other adversely racialised communities in Glasgow and across Scotland. BHM further aims to shine a light on the key role Black and minority ethnic communities and individuals have played in influencing Scotland’s past and present.

These events aim to promote a greater learning and understanding of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of BME people throughout Scottish history.

Thank you to everyone that has contributed events and that we have worked with to put together the exciting programme of events for this year's Black History Month.

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Upcoming Events at Black History Month Scotland

Tour

Acts of Achievement: Black History Month Tours of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Selected dates between 1st October 2025 - 27th October 2025

Royal College Of Physicians and Surgeons Of Glasgow, Glasgow City Centre

Join this insightful journey through the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow as they celebrate Black History Month

Talks and Lectures

Slavery, Scotland and Inheritance

3rd October 2025

City Art Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Alex Renton in conversation with Dr Cat Dunn about Slavery, Scotland and Inheritance what to do with that inheritance in Scotland today, at the City Art Centre on 3rd October!

Tour

Kelvingrove Museum of Empire Tour

Selected dates between 4th October 2025 - 31st October 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

This tour led by Nelson Cummins, Curator of Legacies of Slavery and Empire will explore the history in the present day Kelvingrove through a tour of some of the current galleries and displays.

Tour

Glasgow Black History Walking Tour

Selected dates between 5th October 2025 - 29th October 2025

Glasgow City Centre

Take a historical journey through Glasgow's mercantile past and examine the city's connections with tobacco, slavery and the abolition movement on this tour as part of Black History Month Scotland.

Talks and Lectures

History and Future of BME Teachers in Scotland

6th October 2025

Strathclyde University Union, Glasgow City Centre

As part of Black History Month Scotland, don't miss this event to celebrate the history and contributions BME educators and teachers have made in Scotland.

Talks and Lectures

Visualising Resistance in Art and Black Power Across Britain

10th October 2025

City Art Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

Dr Maryam Ohadi-Hamadani traces some networks of Black artists and activists extending across the 1960s-70s UK into Scotland and beyond at the City Art Centre on Friday 10th October.

Tour

Tracing Glasgow’s Imperial Past in Kelvingrove Park

11th October 2025

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow West End

This heritage trail takes you through Kelvingrove Park, stopping at various locations that reflect Glasgow's past as an imperial metropolis.

Tour

Anti-colonial Tour of Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

11th October 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

This walking tour of Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum examines the entanglements between museums and empire.

Talks and Lectures

The Return of Sudanese Cinema

17th October 2025

City Art Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

Umloda Ibrahim, a James McCune Smith scholar, will explore the history of Sudan’s film industry on 17th October at the City Art Centre as part of Black History Month Scotland.

Talks and Lectures

‘Grenada Ain’t Far from Africa’

21st October 2025

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow City Centre

'Grenada Ain’t Far from Africa': Historical Memories, Human Flight, and the Recovery of Liberated African Biographies.

Film

From Belize to Scotland: The Treefellers Story

23rd October 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

From Belize to Scotland tells the story of the 900 Belizean lumberjacks who in 1942 left British Honduras to fight fascism by felling trees in Scotland.

Books

Stella Dadzie: A Whole Heap of Mix Up

25th October 2025

Tron Theatre, Glasgow City Centre

The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) are delighted to host Stella Dadzie at Glasgow's Tron Theatre to discuss her latest book 'A Whole Heap of Mix Up'.

Festivals

Edinburghs Hogmanay

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is back to celebrate the end of 2025 and the new year with an unforgettable experience for Edinburgh and beyond.

Festivals

Edinburgh International Childrens Festival

30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH3 9AX

Edinburgh International Children's Festival of performing arts for children and young people.

Festivals

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

, Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet.

Festivals

Luminate Festival: Edinburgh & Lothians

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Luminate: Scotland's creative ageing festival celebrating creativity as we age.

Festivals

ScotlandsFest

, Various Locations Edinburgh

2024 marks the 7th year of ScotlandsFest, more than 40 captivating events celebrating the vibrant literary, cultural and political landscape of Scotland.

Festivals

Lammermuir Festival

, Various Locations East Lothian

Lammermuir Festival is East Lothian's celebration of Beautiful Music in Beautiful Places.

Festivals

Edinburgh International Harp Festival

George Watson's College 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh South EH10 5EG

The Edinburgh International Harp Festival returns for its 42nd year in April, showcasing an eclectic array of harp talent from across the globe.

Festivals

First Stages Festival

Traverse Theatre 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh West EH1 2ED

The Traverse kicks off its 2022 programme with a wide range of interactive workshops and Q&As, in-person readings and creative prompts for first time writers to seasoned theatremakers.

Festivals

Edinburgh International Book Festival

Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh South EH3 9EF

The Edinburgh International Book Festival began in 1983 and is now a key event in the August Festival season.

Festivals

The Saltire Festival

, Various Locations East Lothian

The Saltire Festival returns for 2022 celebrating St. Andrew's Day in the Home of the Flag!

Festivals

Falastin Film Festival

Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR

Falastin Film Festival (FFF) is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit collective of Palestinians and allies dedicated to bringing Palestinian art to the Edinburgh and Highland audiences.

Festivals

Edinburghs Christmas

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Christmas transforms the beautiful city centre with festive fun for all the family, including traditional Christmas Markets, funfair rides, spectacular live outdoor events and much more!

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