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Equality Network, Equality Network, 30 Bernard Street, Edinburgh (2026)

01/10/2026

LGBTI+ Black & People of Colour have always been part of Scotland’s story – Black history is Scottish history, and it is LGBTI+ history too.

This Black History Month, we are celebrating the incredible groups and spaces run by and for LGBTI+ BPoC across Scotland. So much hard work is put into building these vital spaces of community, connection and solidarity, and they have a huge impact for so many people.

Throughout Black History Month, and beyond, we want to hear to the experiences, memories and hopes of LGBTI+ BPoC in Scotland as we continue to develop ‘Finding Community’ — a new guide shaped by the people and communities it is for.

If you are an LGBTI+ person of colour who would like to find out more about the project, or would like to get involved, or if you run a group/space for LGBTI+ people of colour in Scotland, please contact ruth[@]equality-network.org.

If you have a group, space or event that you’d like us to share across our social media and newsletter, you can message us, or email Ruth or chris[@]equality-network.org.

30/09/2026

We were in Liverpool yesterday with our friends from Trans Solidarity Alliance and TransActual ahead of Andy Burnham's first conference speech, urging him to fix our broken laws and prevent further rollbacks for trans people. Thank you to everyone who stopped to talk to us - it was heartening to see so much support from conference attendees. Our message is loud and clear - we aren't going anywhere.

28/09/2026

📢 We're so excited to have these wonderful stallholders at Joy for All - our accessible, LGBT+, autumn makers market!

🐌 Enbean art - Enbean art is a small q***r art business which aims to provide representation of all bodies, gender identity and expression. We make all of our products in our wee Edinburgh flat meaning we have a reduced environmental impact and allow us to maintain a high quality!! We specialise in prints, stickers and badges!

🐸 Chronicrafts - Chronicrafts is an Edinburgh based q***r disabled crafter who makes a range of items all geared towards spreading a bit of joy and positivity when and where they can.

🌈 Pixie Authoress - Lizzie Brand is a genderq***r zine-maker from Edinburgh, Scotland. A former Tradwife (yes, really) they now turn books from their fundie Christian years into subversive blackout poetry, exploring themes of q***r joy, and sexual and bodily autonomy. This highly cathartic art is available as zines and prints, as well as badges, necklaces and earrings featuring particularly delightful words from these horrendous books.

Join us at 11am – 3.30pm on Saturday 17th October at Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1AF. The market will feature stalls from local LGBT+ organisations, artists and makers, crafting activities and a quiet space.

Access statement: https://www.equality-network.org/joy-for-all-autumn-market-2026-access-statement/

25/09/2026

📢 Announcing our next group of wonderful stallholders for Joy for All - our accessible, LGBT+, autumn makers market!

💎 Altar.ed Forms - Zoe is a multimedia artist and new jeweller making art prints and one-of-a-kind trinkets, talismans and sacred objects.

🗡️ By Needle & Blade - By Needle & Blade is on a quest to bring a touch of enchantment to your regular tabletop gaming night and help your home feel a little more like the castle of your dreams, with dice trays, dice bags and tasseled banners sewn from scratch in colourful 100% cotton fabric and hand-printed with hand-carved designs inspired by the natural, the historical, and the fantastical.

🦋 Nicki Newell Art - Nicki is a non-binary mixed media artist and illustrator selling prints, stickers, and handmade items.

Join us at 11am – 3.30pm on Saturday 17th October at Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1AF. The market will feature stalls from local LGBT+ organisations, artists and makers, crafting activities and a quiet space.

Access info: https://www.equality-network.org/joy-for-all-autumn-market-2026-access-statement/

23/09/2026

Every year we mark Bi Visibility day on the 23rd of September, to celebrate the wonderful diversity of the bi+ community, and challenge the stigma and erasure that bi+ people can face both within, and outwith, the LGBTQI+ community. We are so proud to stand with and advocate for the bi+ community across Scotland, and we hope that you can find some time today to celebrate yourself and your bi+ loved ones.

The badge in this post was designed by artist Liz Nania in the 1980’s. It features the ‘Biangles’ - two overlapping pink and blue triangles, creating a purple triangle in the overlap - which were one of the very first symbols for bisexual visibility. The colours of the ‘Biangles’ became the basis of the bisexual flag that we still use today! The blue and pink triangles symbolise attraction to multiple genders, while the lavender triangle at the centre ‘represents the wholeness and q***rness of bisexuality’ and q***r activism, including the Lavender Menace movement in the 1970s.

22/09/2026

📢 Announcing our next group of wonderful stallholders for Joy for All - our accessible, LGBT+, autumn makers market!

🧚 Anastacia Illustrations - Anastacia is an illustrator who sells on the day portrait sketches, as well as illustrated prints, stickers, and zines/books. Her work is inspired by horror and fantasy, often combined with sapphic and feminist narratives.

💘 Whimsy Tattoo - Welcome to Whimsy Tattoo! I am a Scottish artist who loves all things whimsical and beautiful. I use sparkles and lots of colour to make dreamy pieces inspired by nature, girlhood and nostalgia, with the hope of creating art that will bring some magic and beauty into your space!

🌊 Aliston Designs - Amy Liston, the artist and owner of alistondesigns, aims to make original art as accessible as possible by painting her seascapes and scenes onto functional everyday items such as jewellery, book bags and magnets as well as printing and producing all prints, stickers and suncatcher window stickers in house!

🏳️‍⚧️ Resisting Transphobia Edinburgh - As well as zines on fighting transphobia, our projects include participation in Pride events, and ongoing outreach efforts. We aim to raise awareness and foster unity within the trans community and beyond. All political affiliations are welcome, and we emphasise intersectionality and intergenerational collaboration. Join us in creating a better, safer, and brighter world for everyone, regardless of gender identity.

Join us at 11am – 3.30pm on Saturday 17th October at Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1AF. The market will feature stalls from local LGBT+ organisations, artists and makers, crafting activities and a quiet space.

Read the access statement here: https://www.equality-network.org/joy-for-all-autumn-market-2026-access-statement/

18/09/2026

📢 Our next stallholder announcements for Joy for All - our accessible, LGBT+, autumn makers market!

🧶 St. Arktos is a small crochet business, created in 2024 and ran by Abbiey Auterra, and wife, Hattie Auterra. Everything is handmade by Abbiey, from home decor, hair accessories, keyrings to many seasonal items.

🎲 Drunken Alchemist are a mother and daughter who sell resin and illustrated craft work around our theme of alchemy.

🎨 Creatures and Creations is a small business selling hand-felted creatures, paintings and decorations, from illustrator and crafter Charlie. They use their art to show people the world that they see: the intricate little details, and the q***rness and beauty of nature.

🍨 Rosie Cockrell makes bright and colourful artworks which she sells as products. They are often around the themes of food, people and animals. She loves experimenting with the shape of paper and her products include unique, present-shaped birthday cards; pizza-shaped bunting and paint tube-shaped bookmarks.

Join us at 11am – 3.30pm on Saturday 17th October at Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1AF. The market will feature stalls from local LGBT+ organisations, artists and makers, crafting activities and a quiet space.

14/09/2026

📢 Our first stallholder announcements for Joy for All LGBT+ Accessible Makers Market!

🐸 Apollo Fea Creative - Apollo is an Edinburgh based crochet and textile artist who focuses on bringing whimsy and joy into all that they make.

🧶 Froggy Starshine - Froggy Starshine (Jasna) is a Fantasy scholar who loves cute things and aims to bring joy with their work!

💆Ed Sum - Ed (he/him) will be providing free, 10-minute taster sessions of Indian head massage, with any donations going to Equality Network. Ed provides a range of health and wellbeing, and occupational therapy services across the central belt.

Join us at 11am – 3.30pm on Saturday 17th October at Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1AF. The market will feature stalls from local LGBT+ organisations, artists and makers, crafting activities and a quiet space.

10/09/2026

Scottish Trans Manager Vic gave evidence this morning at the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee on several issues, including conversion practices, outlining our issues with the UK government's draft bill and why we think Scotland should bring forward its own legislation. You can watch the full session at scottishparliament.tv

09/09/2026

Joy for All is back for 2026!

Our accessible, LGBT+, autumn makers market, Joy for All, takes place in just over a month, and we're so excited to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈🎃

It takes place at 11am – 3.30pm on Saturday 17th October at Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1AF.

The market will feature stalls from local LGBT+ organisations, artists and makers. It will be an opportunity for people to do some shopping, try some crafty activities and see what LGBT+ organisations and groups have to offer in an inclusive setting. Attendees can use our materials or bring their own crafts to work on in our craft along space.

📢 Stallholder applications are now CLOSED. We've received so many incredible applications, which we will be reviewing over the next few days, and we will get in touch to let you know the outcome. Thank you so much to everyone who applied, we're really amazed by the creativity of our community and honoured that you want to share your work at our market. We'll be announcing all of the wonderful stallholders over the next few weeks, so stay tuned!

Read the access statement here: https://www.equality-network.org/joy-for-all-autumn-market-2026-access-statement/

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