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In 2025 & 2026 we have...

Organised Edinburgh Tartan Parade After-Party Ceilidh & Concert 2025 & 2026

Hosted a joyful Ceilidh in the Gardens and Usher Hall Celebration Concert, with Gail Porter hosting the concert both years, featuring RURA and headliners Red Hot Chilli Pipers in year one, and Ally the Piper with returning headliners Red Hot Chilli Pipers in year two.

Advanced the World Fair Trade Tartan Initiative, now working with Peru

Organised Edinburgh Tartan Parade After-Party Ceilidh & Concert 2025 & 2026

Worked in partnership with Allpa Peru, a WFTO member, to produce new baby alpaca wraps and scarves that have been woven using the 10 Principles of Fair Trade. Learn more about the principles: https://wfto.com/our-fair-trade-system/our-10-principles-of-fair-trade/.

Supported the International Fair Trade Towns Conference

Organised Edinburgh Tartan Parade After-Party Ceilidh & Concert 2025 & 2026

Supported the International Fair Trade Towns Conference

In celebration of Fair Trade, we were delighted to sponsor two memorable conference delegate events - the Ceilidh & Curry Evening and Forth Boat Tours Boat Trip - while continuing our wider aim to spread the Fair Trade message, reach new audiences and bring it into the mainstream through events, partnerships and connections.

About the World Fair Trade Day

Celebrating World Fair Trade Day through concerts, parades and positive mainstream engagement.

World Fair Trade Day, celebrated on the second Saturday of May, is a global platform that promotes and engages consumers with the wider Fair Trade Movement, particularly the arts and crafts made by over 350 members in 70+ countries.

Every year there are numerous events happening around the globe in celebration of this special day, and here in Scotland we have celebrated this special occasion at the Ross Band Stand, in the heart of our capital city, and we have also gathered at the iconic Usher Hall, showcasing a mix of local talent and international music; stalls selling Fair Trade crafts, artisan goods and snacks; and messages on screen from World Fair Trade Organisations (WFTOs) from around the globe representing WTFO members.

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