Edinburgh Interfaith Association

Further photos from the, 'Changing the Narrative' Edinburgh film premier.

Thank you to the support of all our partners including the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society - SABS where brother Ameed one our great speakers shares a very personal testimony in the film which also shows the importance and power of the Road Show programmes.

Some photos from the Edinburgh Film Premier of, 'Changing the Narrative.' There were powerful speeches from, Simita Kumar the Minister for Equalities and International Development in Scotland, Robert Aldrige the Lord Provost of Edinburgh and Ben Macpherson MSP, Dharmveer Singh (President of Edinburgh Gurdwara) and Wege Singh (Gurdwara Secretary). Following the film a Q & A was chaired by EIFA Exeuctive Director Iain Stewart with Roadshow Volunteers and Chief Inspector Kieran Dougal (Police Edinburgh).

Directed and produced by Ray Bird, Changing the Narrative documents the transformative impact of the Edinburgh Interfaith Association’s (EIFA) Religion and Belief Roadshow. By bringing together six speakers from diverse faith traditions alongside Police Scotland officers, the programme delivers interactive presentations to primary school children—helping young people see past divisive rhetorics, disrupt negative stereotypes, and build community resilience. As one pupil reflected: “I learned no matter where you are or what religion or race you come from, you belong.”
Following a successful year that engaged 3,000 pupils across six local authorities, EIFA was awarded a national expansion grant in March 2026. Designed as a vital counterweight to rising social tensions, racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism, and anti-immigrant sentiment, the film captures the roadshow’s rollout across Tullibody, Perthshire, Glasgow, and Aberdeen—demonstrating how direct engagement fosters mutual respect and educates pupils, parents, and teachers alike.

There was a consensus on the powerful positive impact of these Roadshows and the need to roll them out further into more schools.

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Directed and produced by Ray Bird, Changing the Narrative documents the transformative impact of the Edinburgh Interfaith Association’s (EIFA) Religion and Belief Roadshow. By bringing together six speakers from diverse faith traditions alongside Police Scotland officers, the programme delivers interactive presentations to primary school children—helping young people see past divisive rhetorics, disrupt negative stereotypes, and build community resilience. As one pupil reflected: “I learned no matter where you are or what religion or race you come from, you belong.”

Following a successful year that engaged 3,000 pupils across six local authorities, EIFA was awarded a national expansion grant in March 2026. Designed as a vital counterweight to rising social tensions, racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism, and anti-immigrant sentiment, the film captures the roadshow’s rollout across Tullibody, Perthshire, Glasgow, and Aberdeen—demonstrating how direct engagement fosters mutual respect and educates pupils, parents, and teachers alike.

Changing the Narrative (Full Version) Directed and produced by Ray Bird, Changing the Narrative documents...

What a phenomenal start to this year's Fringe Care Fest! A huge thank you to our wonderful artists .terror and for kicking us off in style 🥳💃🎸🔮🎈🪭🎤🤹‍♂️ Thanks also to the marvellous staff in our care homes - we can't wait for the rest of this year's shows!

Front and centre for launch of Common Wealth Games at the Youth Event in Glasgow. Spot who was awarded the gold medal.

Photos from Police Scotland Constable Interfaith Training, 16th July, St Lenoard's Police Station. Great questions, input and discussions with our new Police probationers and panel of faith representatives. Police Scotland Edinburgh Police Division Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society - SABS Kieran Gregson Gareth JonesDharmveer SinghAllen Al Kerr

The Scottish Government's Faith and Belief Representatives' Group
Statement of Solidarity with Racially Minoritised Communities
Following Recent Incidents

The Scottish Government's Faith and Belief Representatives' Group
expresses deep concern over the recent targeting of racially
minoritised communities. While Scotland is widely celebrated as a
welcoming, multicultural nation that embraces diversity, it is not
immune from the divisive rhetoric taking hold across parts of the
UK—a narrative that can lead individuals to violence.

This alarming rise in hostility was starkly demonstrated by the
recent knife attacks against five men in Edinburgh. Our thoughts
remain with the victims and all victims of violence and hatred. Such
acts affect not only those directly involved, but entire
communities, creating fear and anxiety.

Because of the deeply rooted relationships that define our
communities, an attack on one community can feel like an attack on
all of us. In a heartening response to the attacks in Edinburgh,
faith and community leaders and local residents united in Leith to
show that the local community welcomes everyone.

Similarly, as representatives of different faith and belief groups,
we stand shoulder to shoulder to reject the hateful narrative, which
is so often stirred up online by those seeking to spread division.
We also call upon our media colleagues to ensure that all forms of
violence are equally condemned, avoiding any impression that some
acts are more worthy of condemnation than others.

We must continue to come together across all faiths and none to
ensure that love, respect, and unity triumph over division, and that
Scotland remains a safe, inclusive, and peaceful home for everyone.

[This statement has been developed by the Scottish Government's
Faith and Belief Representatives' Group—a strategic forum that
brings together a diverse range of religious and non-religious
belief communities. The group supports dialogue, collaboration and
direct engagement with government, and plays an important role in
strengthening interfaith relations and shaping collective responses
on issues such as equality, community resilience and social cohesion
across Scotland.]