We condemn and are deeply saddened by the tragic events at Bondi Beach resulting in the killing of 16 innocent Jewish people during the Chanukah celebrations.

An impassioned plea from Edinburgh Interfaith Association (EIFA) following recent racist protests in Falkirk!

The Edinburgh Interfaith Association was most fortunate to work closely and effectively with the late Christina McKelvie, MSP and Scottish Government Minister for Drugs and Alcohol. During her tenure as Scottish Government Minister for Faith and Belief she tirelessly championed all faiths and none across Scotland.

I wanted to share my own personal sadness at the passing of Alex Salmond. He was a great supporter of interfaith and articulated a strong vision of an inclusive multi-cultural, multi-faith Scotland, 'One Scotland many cultures.'

As faith and community leaders and representatives across Edinburgh, we are heartbroken for the people of Southport following the tragic killings of three innocent children at a dance class.

The thoughts and prayers of The Edinburgh Interfaith Association (EIFA) are with those innocent victims and their families caught up in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

As faith community members of the Edinburgh Interfaith Association, we wish to express our disappointment and disgust at the racist and antisemitic comments and social media posts of the musician Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.