The next Yes Dunbar events are as follows. Whilst our events are planned with Yes Dunbar members in mind, we are pleased to welcome other “Yes” supporters, and those who are simply interested in finding out more about the case for an independent Scotland.
WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE 2025 – SPEAKER MEETING ON “SCOTLAND AT THE UN”
Please join us on Wed 4 June at 7pm at Dunbar Town House for a fascinating evening on Scotland at the UN with Alex Thorburn. Alex will explain the work of Liberation Scotland’s petition to the United Nations (submitted in March this year) for recognition of Scotland as a Non Self-Governing Territory, means for the decolonisation of Scotland.
Alex Thorburn is a senior member of Salvo, a founding member of Liberation Scotland and a key member of the organisation’s Research Group. A native of the town of Annan (Dumfries-shire), Alex is also a Director of several organisations promoting human rights for disabled persons and others in Scotland, including Making Rights Real and Basic Income Network Scotland. He is a qualified mental health advocate and Access Auditor. He also worked as a trawlerman for 18+ years off the south and west coasts of Scotland. Prior to that he worked at Chapelcross nuclear power station during the mid-1970s and as a civil servant in a UK Government Cabinet Secretary’s Private Office in London and for the Parliamentary Branch.
This is a free event, open to all (though there will be a box for donations on the door). Please let us know you are coming by email to: secretary@yesdunbar.scot.
SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2025 – BLACK AGNES FESTIVAL DUNBAR HARBOUR
Yes Dunbar is delighted to be hosting a stall at the Black Agnes Festival (now in its 4th year) at Dunbar Harbour with a series of performances from 1pm-5pm. The event is organised by Dunbar’s Black Agnes Society in the Battery (the outdoor theatre area across the harbour bridge) on Sunday 8 June 2025.
The organisers say: “Come along to hear the tale of Black Agnes as never told before, as well as an incredible selection of local live music and entertainment, in the most beautiful outdoor venue in Dunbar. We will celebrate the brave role that Lady Agnes Randolph played in the end of the 1338 siege of Dunbar, and present the Black Agnes Award to our nominated outstanding community members. The event will feature excellent local musical talent, with a spotlight on Dunbar women.”
This is a ticketed event for all ages: full price adult tickets are £16.25 inc booking fee but there are significant discounts for early bookings, concessions, teens, and children are admitted free. The booking link is: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/blackagnessociety/1675370