Stand Up To Racism - Edinburgh

20/06/2026

Stand Up To Racism Edinburgh stands in solidarity with the victims of a racist attack on Leith Walk last night.

2 men were apprehended at the scene, with footage of one of the men brandishing a large knife circulating widely on social media. The man shouted islamophobic abuse as he was arrested and claimed he’s “doing this for his country”.

Attacks like these are the direct consequence of Nigel Farage’s call for people to respond with “pure, cold rage” to the tragic murder of Henry Nowak. Politicians and pundits who pour fuel on the fire of some tragic incidents are strangely quiet now that the perpetrators are white British men.

Stand Up To Racism stands with the diverse community of Leith in the aftermath of this frightening attack. As one woman shouted from her window following the attack; “Leith won’t stand for racism!”

20/06/2026

Stand Up To Racism Edinburgh stands in solidarity with the victims of a racist attack on Leith Walk last night.

2 men were apprehended at the scene, with footage of one of the men brandishing a large knife circulating widely on social media. The man shouted islamophobic abuse as he was arrested and claimed he’s “doing this for his country”.

Attacks like these are the direct consequence of Nigel Farage’s call for people to respond with “pure, cold rage” to the tragic murder of Henry Nowak. Politicians and pundits who pour fuel on the fire of some tragic incidents are strangely quiet now that the perpetrators are white British men.

Stand Up To Racism stands with the diverse community of Leith in the aftermath of this frightening attack. As one woman shouted from her window following the attack; “Leith won’t stand for racism!”

19/06/2026

This Refugee Week, we're reflecting on this year's theme: Courage.

Last night, we had the privilege of hosting our first ‘In Conversations With Refugees in Scotland & Live Music’ event in Edinburgh. We enjoyed some great live music from Felix Christie as well as Samba Sen & Diwan, a local Edinburgh band whose music is ‘an exuberant fusion of funky mbalax/Afrobeat grooves with undercurrents of ska, rock and Senegalese soul’! 

‘In Conversation’, we met Sadia and Bakhit, who sought sanctuary in Scotland after being forced to flee their homes in Pakistan and Sudan. 

Their stories are very different, but share a common thread and remind us that courage is not just crossing borders or escaping war, persecution or violence, but what comes after. 

Courage is arriving in a new country where you know no-one and rebuilding your life while carrying trauma, uncertainty and grief.  

As we mark Refugee Week, we celebrate that courage. We stand in solidarity with refugees, asylum seekers and migrant communities, and we renew our commitment to building communities where nobody is made to feel alone, abandoned or unwelcome.

16/06/2026

*Refugee Week Event hosted by Stand Up To Racism on Thursday 18th June 5-8pm*

Now more than ever we need to come together to celebrate and stand with our diverse community in Edinburgh. Join us at this event hosted by Stand Up to Racism Edinburgh & Lothians.

The event will feature live music from the West African group Diwan, who have performed in venues across the UK (including the Jazz Bar, BBC and along Angelique Kidjo) and a Kurdish musician.
After the performance there will be a conversation with and by refugees in Edinburgh about their experience.

Come along to meet new people, enjoy the music, and find out more about how to get involved in local antiracist community work.

*Location* : Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street Edinburgh

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available for all.

The event is free - All welcome!

Falkirk For All

13/06/2026

10/06/2026

The family of Stephen Ogilvie are right. The far right are using this appalling attack to spread racist violence. Don't let them.

Stand together against racism and division

10/06/2026

08/06/2026

Refugee Week Event hosted by Stand Up To Racism on 18th June 5-8pm

Come celebrate our diverse community in Edinburgh at this event hosted by Stand Up to Racism Edinburgh & Lothians. The event will feature live music from the West African group Diwan, who have performed in venues across the UK (including the Jazz Bar, BBC and along Angelique Kidjo) and a Kurdish musician. After the performance there will be a conversation with and by refugees in Edinburgh about their experience. Come along to meet new people, enjoy the music, and find out more about how to get involved in local antiracist community work.

Location: Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street Edinburgh

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available for all.

The event is free - All welcome!

05/06/2026

Statement from Stand Up to Racism Edinburgh:

“Edinburgh Stand Up to Racism sends warm solidarity to Sabzi Streetfood and the Sikh community of our city. We were saddened and angered to learn that the restaurant's van had recently been targeted and vandalised.

Like Sabzi, we are devastated by the senseless murder of Henry Nowak, and we are horrified by the opportunistic and invalid attempt to pin his death on racist grounds.

We send our deepest condolences to the family of Henry Nowak. No family should have to experience the loss of their son. The bodycam footage and the failures of the police are shocking and tragic.

The disgracraceful response of Nigel Farage in calling for "pure, cold rage" has not only encouraged racist thugs to descend on Southampton. It has inspired racists around the UK, including in Edinburgh, to feel they have free rein to attack Sikh members of our community.

It is very clear that there was no racism involved in the actual events which led to Nowak’s tragic death, and we need to reinforce this narrative, especially to prevent unjustified and senseless targetting of Asian communities as retribution."

05/06/2026

*Refugee Week Event hosted by Stand Up To Racism on 18th June 5-8pm*

Come celebrate our diverse community in Edinburgh at this event hosted by Stand Up to Racism Edinburgh & Lothians. The event will feature live music from the West African group Diwan, who have performed in venues across the UK (including the Jazz Bar, BBC and along Angelique Kidjo) and a Kurdish musician. After the performance there will be a conversation with and by refugees in Edinburgh about their experience. Come along to meet new people, enjoy the music, and find out more about how to get involved in local antiracist community work.

Location: Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street Edinburgh

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available for all.

The event is free - All welcome!