Join us for our regular gathering where Catalan speakers, both natives and learners, can come together to chat in Catalan. All levels are welcome, so whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, this is the perfect opportunity to practice and immerse yourself in the Catalan language. Everyone is welcome to join us for a friendly and inclusive gathering centered around sharing and celebrating Catalan culture.

Catalan for Beginners is for anyone who would like to learn or practice Catalan. All levels welcome!

📆We meet fortnightly on alternating Saturdays, from 11am-1pm.

📍Location. The sessions are alternately organised by Ziska (in Canonmills) and Laura (in Bruntsfield). Send us a message if you are not sure where to go.

Vine a passar una tarda amb nosaltres!

Ens trobarem a Broughton St Mary's Parish Church, llegirem contes i jugarem en català. Us hi esperem!

Our pitch number is ME223, postcode EH8 9LJ

Home - Meadows Festival Edinburgh

🌟 COME SEE US AT MEADOWS FESTIVAL 2026! 🌟

We’re so excited to be performing our castells at @themeadowsfestival one more year! 💙💛

📍 Performance Area
🗓 Sunday 7th June
⏰ 2:30 PM

Come and watch us build human towers, share Catalan culture, and literally reach the sky together!

You will find our shared stall with @ccescocia all weekend at:

📌 Pitch ME223
🗓 Saturday 6th: 10 AM – 6 PM
🗓 Sunday 7th: 11 AM – 6 PM

Stop by to say hello, learn more about Catalan culture and what we do, support the community and find out how to get involved.

Bring your friends, family, and festival spirit, see you at the Meadows! 🎉

Our pitch number is ME223, postcode EH8 9LJ

Home - Meadows Festival Edinburgh

Join us for our regular gathering where Catalan speakers, both natives and learners, can come together to chat in Catalan. All levels are welcome, so whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, this is the perfect opportunity to practice and immerse yourself in the Catalan language. Everyone is welcome to join us for a friendly and inclusive gathering centered around sharing and celebrating Catalan culture.

T'agraden els llibres? Estàs aprenent a llegir en català? Ens trobarem per a parlar de llibres, d'autors i tendències literàries. Enlloc de triar un llibre, conversarem sobre què llegeix cadascú i compartirem idees. T'hi apuntes? Envia'ns un missatge per a saber l'adreça completa.

Especial amb l’escriptor Ferran de Vargas, que presentarà el llibre Japó Roig.

T'agraden els llibres? Estàs aprenent a llegir en català? Ens trobarem per a parlar de llibres, d'autors i tendències literàries. Enlloc de triar un llibre, conversarem sobre què llegeix cadascú i compartirem idees. T'hi apuntes? Envia'ns un missatge per a saber l'adreça completa.

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Festa de Sant Jordi 2026

Celebra amb nosaltres la Diada de Sant Jordi, la festa més estimada de l'any! Una jornada familiar plena de cultura, tradició, amor i bon ambient.

📅 Programa

• 10:00h — Obertura de portes. Comença la venda de llibres i roses, pastissos casolans i begudes

• 10:30h — Espectacle de titelles "La llegenda de Sant Jordi"

• 11:00h — Actuació de la Colla Castellera d'Edinburgh

• 12:00h — Open mic poètic

• 13:30h — Fi de festa

🌹 Els socis del Centre Català d'Escòcia rebran una rosa de franc!

📍 CCE King's Hall, 41 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9NZ

Com cada any, podreu comprar llibres en català i en anglès. L'entrada és gratuïta. Si us plau, reserveu plaça per facilitar l'organització de l'esdeveniment.

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St Jordi's Day Festival 2026

Come and celebrate Sant Jordi's Day with us, Catalonia's day of love and literature! A fun-filled family day of culture, tradition, love and great atmosphere for everyone.

📅 Programme

• 10:00 — Doors open. Books and roses, home-baked cakes and drinks on sale. 

• 10:30 — Puppet show "The Tale of Saint George"

• 11:00 — Human towers (castells)

• 12:00 — Open mic - read a poem!

• 13:30 — Event winds down

🌹 Members of the Centre Català d'Escòcia will receive a free rose!

📍 CCE King's Hall, 41 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9NZ

Books in Catalan and in English on sale. Entry is free. Please book your place to help us with organisation.

Location

CCE King's Hall, EH8 9NZ

Join us for our regular gathering where Catalan speakers, both natives and learners, can come together to chat in Catalan. All levels are welcome, so whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, this is the perfect opportunity to practice and immerse yourself in the Catalan language. Everyone is welcome to join us for a friendly and inclusive gathering centered around sharing and celebrating Catalan culture.

Catalan Conversations meets Taller de Crespells. Apren a cuinar aquests dolcos mallorquins, tipics de Setmana Santa.

T'hi apuntes? Envia'ns un missatge per a saber l'adreça completa.

Join us for our regular gathering where Catalan speakers, both natives and learners, can come together to chat in Catalan. All levels are welcome, so whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, this is the perfect opportunity to practice and immerse yourself in the Catalan language. Everyone is welcome to join us for a friendly and inclusive gathering centered around sharing and celebrating Catalan culture.

Catalan for Beginners is for anyone who would like to learn or practice Catalan. All levels welcome!

📆We meet fortnightly on alternating Saturdays, from 11am-1pm.

📍Location. The sessions are alternately organised by Ziska (in Canonmills) and Laura (in Bruntsfield). Send us a message if you are not sure where to go.

T'agraden els llibres? Estàs aprenent a llegir en català? Ens trobarem per a parlar de llibres, d'autors i tendències literàries. Enlloc de triar un llibre, conversarem sobre què llegeix cadascú i compartirem idees. T'hi apuntes? Envia'ns un missatge per a saber l'adreça completa.

(Catalan below)

TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!

Calçotada in Scotland 2026

Start building up your appetite because on the 21st of March 2026, Scotland’s most anticipated calçotada is back! Entrance to the venue is free, and the Onion Menu is £25. Book it now before it sells out!

The Onion Menu includes a portion (approximately 12-14) of calçots, Catalonia's favourite charred onion, special sauce, bread with tomato, crisps, fuet (cured sausage), cheese, and fruit. Everything will be prepared with great enthusiasm by the volunteers of the Centre Català. 

Ticket holders can also bring meat and veggies to cook on the grill once the calçots are finished. Please follow our Health and Safety instructions when you are near the grills.

If calçots aren’t quite your thing (nobody’s perfect), you’re still very welcome to come and buy lunch from one of The Pitt’s Market food stalls.

After lunch, you’ll be able to buy homemade Catalan desserts and enjoy a glass of ratafia (walnut liquor from Catalonia).

The Pitt will sell drinks at the bar throughout the day. 

We want the calçotada to be a true community celebration, so we kindly ask for your help during the event. We’ll need hands and energy to help keep the space in good condition.

SCHEDULE (approximate)

12 pm:  Have a drink while we cook the calçots, learn about Catalan culture and traditions or play a game with us.

1–3:30 pm: Lunch. A full Calçots menu (pre-book it now, they are likely to sell out!). We will also offer a 'Try a Calçot' option (sold at the stall on the day, limited tickets), for those who are curious about the long onions but don't want to commit to a full portion. Once all calçots are cooked, you'll be allowed to cook your own meat or veggies in the grill. 

2:30–5 pm: Community games organised by the Catalan Centre, such as a Musical Bingo! Get a Catalan dessert or and a walnut liquor (ratafia) from our stall.

5–6 pm: Help us clean up the space

Throughout the day there will be activities for all ages. Make a donation to help us organise more Catalan-inspired events. 

Important information:

This year the calçotada will take place in a fully covered space, but it may be cold. Please dress appropriately.

Parking is not allowed inside the venue. You can easily reach The Pitt by bus from Edinburgh city centre or park on the street nearby.

For those coming with children, please remember there will be open fires on the ground — we ask for maximum attention and cooperation to prevent accidents.

We will take photos and videos during the event for promotional and documentation purposes. If you would prefer not to appear in them, please email us in advance at escociacc@gmail.com.

Due to licensing regulations, only alcoholic drinks purchased from The Pitt’s bars may be consumed.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises (indoors or outdoors).

No refunds.

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ENTRADES EXHAURIDES!

Calçotada a Escòcia 2026

Aneu fent gana perquè el 21 de març del 2026 torna la Calçotada més esperada d’Escòcia! L'entrada al recinte serà gratuïta, i el preu general del Menú Calçotada són £25. Reserva'l abans que s'esgoti!

El menú inclou una bona porció de calçots (12-14 aproximadament), salsa de calçots, pa amb tomàquet, patates fregides de bossa, fuet, formatge i fruita. Tot preparat amb moltes ganes pels voluntaris del Centre Català. Després de dinar, podreu comprar postres casolanes i fer un glop de ratafia.

El tiquet també us dóna accés a la brasa per cuinar carn o verdures que porteu, un cop els calçots estiguin fets. Si us plau, seguiu les instruccions dels organitzadors per evitar accidents al foc. 

Si els calçots no us acaben de fer el pes (ningú és perfecte), podeu venir igualment i comprar el dinar a alguna de les paradetes de The Pitt Market.

Al Bar de The Pitt podreu comprar begudes durant tot el dia.

Volem que la calçotada sigui una festa popular així que demanem la vostra ajuda durant la trobada. Necessitarem mans i energia per mantenir l'espai en bones condicions.

HORARIS (aproximats)

12 pm: Comença amb una beguda mentre cuinem els calçots. Demosta el teu coneixement sobre cultura catalana i juga als jocs que organitzarem

1-3:30 pm: Servirem el menú del calçot (reserva'l ara, és possible que s'exhaureixi!). També hi haurà l'oportunitat limitada de fer un 'Tast de calçot' (aquests menus reduïts es vendran aquell dia a l'stand del Centre Català, hi haurà poques existències). Qui vulgui cuinar carn a la brasa, podrà fer-ho un cop els calçots s'hagin acabat de coure. 

2:30-5 pm: Jocs organitzats pel Centre Català, com un Bingo Musical. Cafès, postres, ratafia.

5-6 pm: Recollida col·lectiva de la zona del foc i taules.

Durant tota la jornada hi haurà activitats per a totes les edats. Feu una donació si podeu, per ajudar-nos a organitzar més esdeveniments com aquest. 

Informació important:

Aquest any la calçotada serà en un espai completament cobert, però hi pot fer fred. Porteu vestimenta adequada.

No es pot aparcar dins del recinte. Podeu arribar a The Pitt en autobús fàcilment des del centre d’Edimburg o aparcar al carrer.

Pels que veniu amb criatures, recordeu que hi haurà foc a terra - us demanem maxima atenció i col·laboració per evitar accidents.

Farem fotos i vídeos durant l’esdeveniment, per promoció i documentació de les nostres activitats. Si teniu algun invonvenient amb sortir-hi, escriviu-nos prèviament a escociacc@gmail.com.

Per motius de llicència només es permet el consum de begudes alcohòliques obtingudes al bar de The Pitt.

No es permet fumar en cap zona del recinte (interior i exterior).

No es tornen els diners. 

Location

The Pitt Market, EH5 1QD

Vine a passar una tarda amb nosaltres!

Ens trobarem a l'Edinburgh Central Cafe Bar, llegirem contes i jugarem en català. Us hi esperem!

Catalan for Beginners is for anyone who would like to learn or practice Catalan. All levels welcome!

📆We meet fortnightly on alternating Saturdays, from 11am-1pm.

📍Location. The sessions are alternately organised by Ziska (in Canonmills) and Laura (in Bruntsfield). Send us a message if you are not sure where to go.

Join us for our regular gathering where Catalan speakers, both natives and learners, can come together to chat in Catalan. All levels are welcome, so whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, this is the perfect opportunity to practice and immerse yourself in the Catalan language. Everyone is welcome to join us for a friendly and inclusive gathering centered around sharing and celebrating Catalan culture.

T'agraden els llibres? Estàs aprenent a llegir en català? Ens trobarem per a parlar de llibres, d'autors i tendències literàries. Enlloc de triar un llibre, conversarem sobre què llegeix cadascú i compartirem idees. T'hi apuntes? Envia'ns un missatge per a saber l'adreça completa.

Join us for our regular gathering where Catalan speakers, both natives and learners, can come together to chat in Catalan. All levels are welcome, so whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, this is the perfect opportunity to practice and immerse yourself in the Catalan language. Everyone is welcome to join us for a friendly and inclusive gathering centered around sharing and celebrating Catalan culture.

Catalan for Beginners is for anyone who would like to learn or practice Catalan. All levels welcome!

📆We meet fortnightly on alternating Saturdays, from 11am-1pm.

📍Location. The sessions are alternately organised by Ziska (in Canonmills) and Laura (in Bruntsfield). Send us a message if you are not sure where to go.

Catalan for Beginners is for anyone who would like to learn or practice Catalan. All levels welcome!

📆We meet fortnightly on alternating Saturdays, from 11am-1pm.

📍Location. The sessions are alternately organised by Ziska (in Canonmills) and Laura (in Bruntsfield). Send us a message if you are not sure where to go.

Join us for our regular gathering where Catalan speakers, both natives and learners, can come together to chat in Catalan. All levels are welcome, so whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, this is the perfect opportunity to practice and immerse yourself in the Catalan language. Everyone is welcome to join us for a friendly and inclusive gathering centered around sharing and celebrating Catalan culture.

T'agraden els llibres? Estàs aprenent a llegir en català? Ens trobarem per a parlar de llibres, d'autors i tendències literàries. Enlloc de triar un llibre, conversarem sobre què llegeix cadascú i compartirem idees. T'hi apuntes? Envia'ns un missatge per a saber l'adreça completa.

😜Al febrer arriba Carnestoltes! Que els més petits no es perdin aquesta oportunitat de celebrar-ho 🎭

🧝🏽🧙🏽🧚🏽Veniu amb disfresses i participeu al concurs de màscares amb altres famílies catalanes 🥰

📍Diumenge 1 de febrer, a les 3 pm al cafè del Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel. No cal reservar.

Join us for our regular gathering where Catalan speakers, both natives and learners, can come together to chat in Catalan. All levels are welcome, so whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, this is the perfect opportunity to practice and immerse yourself in the Catalan language. Everyone is welcome to join us for a friendly and inclusive gathering centered around sharing and celebrating Catalan culture.

T'agraden els llibres? Estàs aprenent a llegir en català? Ens trobarem per a parlar de llibres, d'autors i tendències literàries. Enlloc de triar un llibre, conversarem sobre què llegeix cadascú i compartirem idees. T'hi apuntes? Envia'ns un missatge per a saber l'adreça completa.