08/03/2026
Hiya Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs! The big , bright , green GRSE banner will be at the International Women's Day March today - come and join us!
Edinburgh is hosting two events:
11.30-12.30pm Pre-march seminar, Southside Community Centre (full access) - Exploring key concerns and campaigns taking place in Edinburgh: Programme: Welcome & introductions, Talat Yaqoob, Women against the Far Right, Speaker TBC, Speaker from Young Women’s Movement, Speaker from Let’s Change the Act, with discussion and stalls. Free, but reserve a place at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edinburgh-international-womens-day-pre-march-seminar-tickets-1982893909060?msockid=1d201d918d7562e70e7d0fde8c0a636f
1pm IWD March – (assemble 12.45) at Mercat Cross, Royal Mile - the march will go down the Royal Mile to the Scottish Parliament, for a rally with speakers and a live acrobatic performance from Edinburgh’s amazing Castellers! Please bring your friends, neighbours, and family – absolutely everyone is welcome (it’s not just for women, it’s for everyone who cares about equality!). Bring your placards and banners, bells, whistles, drums and other musical instruments – we’re going to be LOUD!
The route of the march is all downhill on mainly smooth tarmac, but stewards will be on hand to help wheelchair users with any kerbs or cobbles.
This year for the first time, you can join us for a seminar before our usual march along the Royal Mile.