Franco-Scottish Fair

On the occasion of the 730th anniversary of the historic Auld Alliance, come to the Franco-Scottish Fair to discover the many talents of French and Scottish communities living in Scotland! Explore a wide range of stalls offering beautiful arts, crafts, and unique creations, all in a warm and festive atmosphere.

Please note that some stallholders may only be able to accept cash payments.

10:30 – 16:30 : Opening of the stalls

Singing Willows – Children’s books

Les Petits Chats Clay – Earrings

Holyrood Distillery – Whisky and gin

Stamped Cat – Linocuts

Elodie Who Illustrator – Stationery and children’s books

Le Deli francais – French delicatessen

Breizh Alba – Association (Breton dance)

Voyages Photo en Ecosse – Photography

Tour et Détours / Thunderdices – Guided tours

Lizzie Wood Illustrator – Illustrator (comics, prints, paintings)

The Fabulous Pixie – Stationery

Auld Alliance Kiltmakers – Textiles and accessories

Melissa Gilliver Art – Watercolors

Natalie Saint-Martin – Paintings, Watercolors

Port of Leith Distillery – Champagne La Garde Écossaise, whisky and gin

Ophelie’s Emporium – Stationery, illustrated city maps

Mademoiselle Macaron – Macaroons

Wee Ecosse – La Source – Guided tours

The Edinburgh Bookshop 

Le Petit Monde Stories – Children’s books and puppeteer

La Bastille Upcycling – Stationery/clothing/accessories

Fumé Design – Sewing/textiles

Workshops and Activities

10:00 – 11:30:

Kiltmaking Workshop with the Auld Alliance Kiltmakers: a journey through the history of the kilt and tartan, a more technical section on kilt making, followed by an interactive session with tartan pleating for the public. Free workshop, 18 participants max. Registration here

10:30 – 12:00: Storytime Halloween Special: The Ghost, the Cat, and the Loch Ness Mystery with Catherine Guiat in the library followed by a craft activity. Registration here

14:00 – 16:00:

Watercolor Workshop inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh at the library, with Melissa Gilliver (8 people max). Come discover this iconic Scottish artist’s delicate floral designs, and learn step by step how to mimic his style in elegant watercolours, all this in a creative and welcoming atmosphere. We will also explore Mackintosh’s years spend in the south of France, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, during which he dedicated himself to watercolour painting. The workshop will be led by french artist Melissa Gilliver, who originates from this region of France, near Collioure. Registration here