ItalianScotland

11/05/2026

We publish below the lovely message sent to our President by Fr Eugenio Montesi who yesterday was awarded the annual Italian Scotland medal for his contribution to and care for the Scots Italian community over so many years.

Thanks so much to you and the Italian/Scottish committee… I am proud of all of you and happy to be a member
I was struck by so many and all so happy smiling people
I pray for God’s blessings on all of us and especially on the elderly and sick members
Ciao amato cavaliere e Grazie per tanto ottimo lavoro
Un Grazie a tutti
Eugenio

Grazie a te Padre Eugenio!

10/05/2026

Congratulazioni to Father Eugenio Montesi who has been awarded the annual Italian Scotland medal for his decades of care and support of the Italian community.
The charity’s Patron, Sir Anton Muscatelli, presented the Xaverian priest - who is still working at the age of 86!- with the award.
The ceremony took place at the annual Italian Scotland lunch which was held at Sandro’s restaurant in Glasgow’s west end.
A special day too for all the mums present and remembered as this is the Festa della Mamma in Italy.
Auguri e grazie alle mamme ma soprattutto a Padre Eugenio.
Ad multos annos!
Photos as ever by Terry Boyd Photography

05/05/2026

Help desk for Italian Citizens

Have you had issues with your Italian/UK pensions, citizenship, registering births, Italian tax, Settled Status etc?

Tomorrow - Wednesday, May 6th, at 11:00 am Comites Scozia e Irlanda del Nord has organized an information event for the Italian community in the Glasgow area together with the INCA Regno Unito to discuss all sorts of citizens' advice issues.

The meeting will be held in Glasgow City Chambers, George Square, in Committee Room 3.

Come along tomorrow to get help or info about issues relating to Italian bureaucracy you may have.

Please spread the word to anyone who may benefit from the advice sessions.

04/05/2026

Thanks to all who have booked. The Barga to Britain event is now sold out!

03/05/2026

Do you live in Scotland? Share your experience!

Take part in the Scotland Community Network: your contribution is important to better understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities of our community.

👉 Complete the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/ExperienceinScotland

You can participate if:
• You were born in Italy or have parents born in Italy
• You identify as Italian or Scottish
• You have lived permanently in the UK since before December 31, 2020

🇮For information: [email protected]

01/05/2026

🇮🇹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Vivi in Scozia? Condividi la tua esperienza!

Partecipa all’𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐥’𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐚 𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐳𝐢𝐚: il tuo contributo è importante per capire meglio bisogni, sfide e opportunità della nostra comunità.

👉 Compila il sondaggio qui: https://tinyurl.com/ExperienceinScotland

Puoi partecipare se:
• Sei nato/a in Italia oppure hai genitori nati in Italia
• Ti identifichi come italiano o scozzese
• Vivi stabilmente nel Regno Unito da prima del 31 dicembre 2020

🇮Per info: [email protected]

01/05/2026

Many thanks to all who are signing up to our events ... so much so that the next two - our Annual Charity lunch on May 10 and the Barga to Britain evening on May 28 are both now SOLD OUT!

The Trustees are very grateful to all for the support and enthusiastic participation at the events we offer to promote Italian culture in Scotland.

More events to come soon!

27/04/2026

Many thanks to all who came along to mark the Festa della Liberazione at Italian Scotland's weekend event at The Marlborough.

Great music from Sonny Leto kept the large numbers entertained.

It was a special delight to have as our guests and best supporters two Italian ladies aged 95 and 99 who remember the horrors of war and know the infinite value of peace.

It was a privilege to meet such witnesses of history and a reminder of our responsibility to help our society learn the lessons of history.

A great timeTerry Boyd Photography amazing Terry Boyd Photography shows in these images!

27/04/2026

Join us for a thoughtfully curated evening at The Glasgow Art Club & Gallery exploring the remarkable journey of families who travelled from the hilltop town of Barga in northern Tuscany to the heart of Glasgow.

Led by writer and experienced genealogy specialist Roberto Rossi, this intimate session will trace the stories behind this migration, why families left, how they settled, and the legacy that continues across generations today.

Drawing on historical records, personal accounts and regional insight, the evening offers a chance to reflect on shared heritage, uncover connections, and revisit the enduring links between Italy and Scotland.

This is a small gathering, limited to just 40 guests, designed to encourage conversation and reflection in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Drinks and canapès will be served upon arrival.

Thursday 28th of May, 6:30pm (doors open 6pm).

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-barga-to-britain-migration-memory-wine-tickets-1988200940534?aff=oddtdtcreator

26/04/2026