Join the Edinburgh Interfaith Association and the Deputy Lord Provost for a powerful keynote lecture and in-conversation event with Trishna Singh OBE—a pioneering voice in Scottish community development, gender justice, and interfaith engagement.

Born in Glasgow in the 1950s as a first-generation Scottish Bhat Sikh, Trishna left school at age 13 before going on to earn a degree from Glasgow University in 2007. Over her 30-year career in the voluntary sector, she founded Sikh Sanjog (Scotland’s only Sikh family support charity) and Punjabi Junction (Scotland’s first Sikh women’s social enterprise). In 2012, she was appointed as the first Honorary Sikh Chaplain to Edinburgh University, and in 2014, she became the first Sikh woman in Scotland to receive an OBE.

Drawing from her deep lived experience and her acclaimed memoirs, A Silent Voice Speaks, Trishna will explore the intersection of Sikh faith, racial equality, civic engagement, and human rights—with a specific focus on the unique history and needs of Bhat’ Sikh women in Scotland.

The Key Note Lecture will directly follow the Annual General Meeting of the Edinburgh Interfaith Association.

Join us at Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh's Old Town for the Annual Capital City Blessing of the Animals!

Bring your animals for an inspiring service featuring leaders of all faiths and none celebrating all of the animals.

Following the service inside the kirk, participate in a Pet Parade in the kirkyard, Wreath Laying at Bobby's Grave, and Pet and Human Reception.

A leaving collection will be invited to benefit the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. Foodbank donations of tinned and dried goods are also most welcome.

Join us on our annual walk of Peace and Unity as we visit just some of Edinburgh’s many different places of worship. We’ll be hosted by variety of people who use these sacred spaces and learn more about their faith and practices, as well as being shown around the buildings and places. We will also meet members of many other faith communities in and around Edinburgh and have a chance to talk and share stories with people from all sorts of religious backgrounds.

Everyone is welcome! Whether you have a faith or not, are curious about what’s behind the doors of some of the city’s religious buildings, or want to explore religion and spirituality, feel free to join for as little or as long as you wish.

Please wear comfortable shoes and modest clothing, and please be aware some places of worship request you to remove your shoes before entering certain areas.