The Scottish Government

28 Nov

People, Places, Prosperity - How can we make our cities work better?

This event will present the results of a seminar of the same name to be held on 26 October. The seminar brings together leading individuals to discuss new perspectives and ways forward to create sustainable urban communities which will support and drive greater European development. Held in cooperation with ERRIN, British Council and RICS.

Scotland House

16:00 - 18:00

scotland.europa@scotent.co.uk

Slainte Scotland

An evening of live music, Scottish canapés and drinks to launch the Best of Scotland week. Hosted by Catherine Stihler, MEP, with guests Trish Godman MSP, Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, and Commissioner Charlie McCreevy. The event is sponsored by Diageo plc.

Members' Restaurant, European Parliament

19:00 - 21:00

cstihler@cstihlermep.freeserve.co.uk

29 Nov

St Andrew's Lecture

Delivered by Alexander McCall Smith, Professor of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and author of the bestselling 'No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series. This event will also launch the Scottish Writers' series in Brussels.

Scotland House

13:00 - 14:30

scotland.europa@scotent.co.uk

Exhibition of Scottish Artist John Bellany CBERA

An exhibition of one of Scotland's most influential artists followed by a drinks reception and canapés. Hosted by David Martin MEP and Struan Stevenson MEP, with special guest Commissioner Peter Mandelson. The event is sponsored by HBOS plc and the Open Eye Gallery of Edinburgh.

3rd floor, European Parliament

18:30 - 20:00

sstevenson@europarl.eu.int

30 Nov

Presentation on the Scottish Legal System

A seminar designed to give an introduction to the separate Scottish justice system to policy makers based in Brussels. The seminar will include presentations on both the civil and criminal law in Scotland and on the Scottish police forces and Scottish Drugs Enforcement Agency. The seminar will be followed by a reception sponsored by the Scottish Law Society.

The Committee of the Regions Building

15:00 - 18:00

bosevents@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Delivering Rural Development in the EU: Scottish and other European Models

A seminar chaired by Elspeth Attwooll MEP on the comparative models of rural development from European regions with keynote speakers Ross Finnie MSP, Scottish Minister for Environment and Rural Affairs, and Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel.

European Parliament

17:00 - 19:00

eattwooll@europarl.eu.int

St Andrew's Night "Taste of Scotland" Gala Event

An evening celebration where you can taste the very best of Scottish food and drink hosted by Struan Stevenson MEP and Ross Finnie MSP, Scottish Minister for Environment and Rural Affairs,with special guest Commissioner Joe Borg and thanks to the kind sponsorship of the Scottish Executive, Royal Mail, Scottish and Newcastle and Pernod Ricard.

Members' Restaurant, European Parliament

19:00 - 21:00

tasteofscotland@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

(by personal invitation only)

1 Dec

Better Regulation Sub Rosa

High level discussion on increased transparency and clarity in EU Regulations. Limited to 40 invited participants. The outcome of these meetings is published on the following page: www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/International-Relations/15181/18474

Baden Wurtemberg Office

10:30 - 16:00

seeuoevents@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

closed seminar
strictly by invitation only

Collaborate to Compete: Technology Collaboration in Scotland and Europe

Scottish Enterprise, the main economic development agency for Scotland, manages a number of successful initiatives that enhance academic-industrial collaboration. The experience of participants in such programmes in Scotland and elsewhere will be presented at this seminar. The European dimension of technology collaboration will also be discussed in the context of the European Commission proposals for university-driven research and FP7.

Scotland House

10:00 - 14:00

scotland.europa@scotent.co.uk

14 - 30 Nov

HOOKED ON SCOTTISH FILM at the Musée du Cinéma

28 Nov - 2 Dec

JOHN BELLANY EXHIBITION at the European Parliament

24 Nov

20:15

Foighidinn (The Crimson Snowdrop)

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Drama - 116mins

A liberated young schoolteacher at an Edinburgh girls' school in the period between the two wars, instructs her girls on the ways of life. Ignoring the more mundane subjects, she teaches them of love, politics and art. Her affairs with two male teachers become known and she finds herself fighting to keep her job. She believes that she can always count on the 100% support of her favourite pupils, but one of them does not feel that Miss Jean Brodie is in her "prime" any more. No longer swayed by her teacher's eloquence, she begins to learn about life and love herself.

25 Nov

20:15

Rogue Farm

Ae Fond Kiss
Romance/Drama - 100mins

Arranged marriage in a Muslim family in Glasgow, and the problems which arise from the differing opinions of two generations. How a break from tradition to find true love throws everything into chaos.

26 Nov

20:15

Baldy McBain

Gregory's Girl
Comedy/Romance - 91mins

Acclaimed comedy, Gregory and his friends are starting to discover the mysteries of girls.

27 Nov

20:15

Bon Voyage

Local Hero
Romance/Comedy - 111mins

A Scottish classic! A remote part of Scotland is the setting for a new American oil refinery.

28 Nov

22:15

Tumshie McFadgen's Bid for Ultimate Bliss

Young Adam
Romance/Thriller - 93mins

1950's Glasgow - starring Ewan McGregor. The discovery of a dead body throws up a police investigation, some twists and a passionate affair.

29 Nov

20:15

Milk

Can't Stop Breathing

Shallow Grave
Drama/Thriller - 93mins

Three young people looking for a flatmate - after rather unorthodox interviews they agree on someone - but this turns into a nightmare for the 3 flatmates - to say more would ruin it!