# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Future of Co-ops in Scotland Gathering - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join members of Scottish co-operatives of all kinds for talks, workshops, communal meals … and more !About this EventIf you are a member of a Scottish co-operative of any kind, or curious about what is going on in the sector you are invited to join us on Saturday 27th for a full day of talks, workshops, communal eating and more! Scroll down for the full scheduleThe event will be a mixture of sharing information, reporting on current developments, discussing practicalities and providing support for those who need it. We are aiming to connect co-operatives of different types (housing, workers, food co-ops, energy co-ops and more) to learn from each other, and how to act as a movement. What does the future of co-ops look like in Scotland? Let's find out by building it together!On Friday June 26th, there will be some "fringe" events: a Financial Literacy workshop; and the Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative's regular community meal. Please sign up to those session using this form.The event is free to attend with all catering served on a pay-what-you-can basis. We also have limited bursaries for travel costs. If you need accommodation for either Friday, Saturday, or both nights, please email newedinsocialcentre@riseup.net to discuss how we might be able to help.The event has been jointly organised by members of Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative, SHRUB, Co-operate Scotland, Edinburgh Social Centre and Bath Street Housing Co-op. We are grateful for the financial sponsorship by Edinburgh Student Housing Co-op through their Lottery Funding events grant, and by Co-operate Scotland.Agenda?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMThe Current State of Co-ops in Scotland and Community Wealth BuildingInfo: Panel Speakers: Louise Scott (workers.coop), Duncan Thorp (Social Enterprise Scotland), Larke Adger (West Granton Housing Co-operative), Tripod ; Chair: Mike Shaw?: 11:15 AM - 12:45 PMTrack A: History of Co-ops in ScotlandInfo: Panel Speakers: Dr Katharine McCrossan (researcher, University of Glasgow), Susan Gillanders and Matt Pearce (Scottish Co-operative Discovery Centre) Chair: Sophia Lycouris?: 11:15 AM - 12:45 PMTrack B: How to Work together in Co-ops WorkshopInfo: Workshop facilitated by Tripod ?: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PMLunch?: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PMTrack A: Housing Co-ops panelInfo: Panel Speakers: Lake Montgomery (Bath Street Housing Co-operative), Larke Adger (West Granton Housing Co-operative), Rhona Fleming (Lichen Housing Co-operative), Big Step Housing Co-operative, Poppy Holloway (Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative), Radical Routes; Chair: Lorenzo Martinico?: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PMTrack B: People and Communities as Living AchivesInfo: Discussion led by Sonny Scott?: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PMTrack A: Worker Co-ops Question TimeInfo: Scott Erwin (Greencity), Jimmy Mehtala (Stenroth), Clarinda Tse and Harvey Lancaster Rouse (SouthSideAllClean) Chair: Louise Scott?: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PMTrack B: Co-operative design Info: Workshop with Autonomous Design Group?: 04:45 PM - 06:00 PMClosing Plenary: The Future of Co-ops in ScotlandInfo: Chair: Peter McColl?: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMDinnerInfo: Food prepared by local Sudanese Restaurant Khartoum Cafe?: 08:00 PM - 11:00 PMSocial timeInfo: With craft beer brewed by local co-op brewery Stenroth, and music - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/the-future-of-co-ops-in-scotland-gathering/100001989602981075 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 13 hours - Location: Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative - **lat**: 55.9400131 - **long**: -3.203544 - **full address**: Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative, 28 & 34 Wright's Houses, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Future of Co-ops in Scotland Gathering - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f884ed9a4f9ddbd60201dad988f17629dfe65813cf8237e5a86da80a7a538a6e-rimg-w920-h552-dc1c141b-gmir.jpg?v=1779005297 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Future of Co-ops in Scotland Gathering being held? - **A:** The Future of Co-ops in Scotland Gathering takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative, 28 & 34 Wright's Houses, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Future of Co-ops in Scotland Gathering? - **A:** The Future of Co-ops in Scotland Gathering is organized by SHRUB Coop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Future of Co-ops in Scotland Gathering is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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