Over 60 years of international friendship

Our aims & activities

The Norwegian Scottish Association aims to promote and consolidate friendship and understanding between Norwegians and people with Norwegian connections or interests living in Scotland, and to further cultural and other relations between Scotland and Norway. The Association is non-political. 

We promote activities through 9 months of the year, usually meeting on the 1st Tuesday of the month from September to May. Our events programme includes illustrated talks and arts events, special celebrations such as our juletrefest and syttende mai dinner, and occasional outings to places of interest. Our meetings are friendly and informal and our members come from all walks of life. 

Founded in Edinburgh in 1966 our Association has enjoyed over 60 years of international friendship.

Who we are

We are a voluntary association based in Edinburgh engaging with an international community. Our work is directed by a management committee.

.Norwegian Scottish Association
founded 1966


Honorary MemberHM King Harald V of Norway
Honorary PresidentThe Lord Provost of Edinburgh
PresidentHon Consul General of Norway, Professor Julian Jones
Management Committee
ChairDr Sally Garden
Vice-ChairPål Sørensen
Honorary SecretaryDr Anja Tröger
Honorary Treasurer     Trond Sørensen
CommitteeCarla Schettini • Hannah Rosnes Imogen Young