Founded in 2025, the Edinburgh Union builds on the historic heritage of Edinburgh as a centre for academic, social and political thought. Hosting debates throughout the year, the Edinburgh Union will bring together individuals with opposing stances to champion their views whilst opening themselves up to criticism. As a platform for ideas, the Edinburgh Union is about engaging with and educating ourselves on the most important issues we face today. Democracy only functions when we discuss the issues that divide us with a willingness to reassess our beliefs. We hope to build a society which challenges preconceptions and where we are able to appreciate perspectives different to our own.

Based in Scotland’s capital, the Edinburgh Union is uniquely placed to reflect not only wider Global and UK topics, but also the issues within devolved Scottish life. The Union welcomes students and staff from multiple universities in Edinburgh, and through outreach programmes and varsity events, the Edinburgh Union aims to become a hub of discussion for students across Scotland.

Your support will enable the Edinburgh Union to thrive and continue its operations far into the future to become a permanent space for discussion in Edinburgh. Anything you give will go towards improving our debates and making them as accessible to all as possible.

We may not always agree with each other, but we must always strive to understand one another. Debate allows us to do just that, and we hope that you will help us to discuss what divides.