Join Us On Sunday 23rd February 2025! GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION TO #CLOSEBASES!

Event Date: 23rd February 2025
Location: 12pm - 2pm at Words & Action, 58 Ratcliffe Terrace, St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile for 3pm, and then to Edinburgh Castle

From:

Scotbranch WILPF <[email protected]>

 

Join Scottish WILPF, Secure Scotland, Peace and Justice, CAAT, TP, and others at 3pm on Sunday February 23, 2025 at Scotland’s most iconic military base – Edinburgh Castle!

 

The thousands of military bases, both foreign and domestic, around the world are a critical piece of the war machine that must be dismantled. Closing bases is a necessary step to shift the global security paradigm towards a demilitarized approach that centres common security — no one is safe until all are safe.

 

Known as the ‘defender of the nation’, Edinburgh Castle remains an active military base.

This iconic tourist landmark is a clear example of militarism being celebrated.

We call on individuals and organisations across Scotland to join the Global Day of Action to #CloseBases on February 23 by attending our protest at Edinburgh Castle.

Words and Actions will be hosting a community lunch from 12pm – 2pm at Words & Action, 58 Ratcliffe Terrace, to which all are welcome. We will then make our way to St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile for 3pm, and walk up to Edinburgh Castle together in solidarity against this oppressive military presence. Banners and placards welcome!

Why Is It So Important To #CloseBases?

1.    Bases often perpetuate colonialism, removing Indigenous people from their lands.

2.    Bases cost an exorbitant amount of £.

3.    Bases exacerbate environmental damage and the climate crisis.

4.    Bases can have violent and harmful impacts on local communities.

5.    Bases heighten tensions and provoke war-making.

We encourage you to share this with your wider networks! Please RSVP to this email if you are planning to attend.

In peace,

Áine Beattie

Secretary, Scottish WILPF

she/her

Global Day of Action to #CloseBases

global day of action to close military bases has been called for Sunday, 23rd February 2025.

As the organisers state: “The thousands of military bases, both foreign and domestic, around the world are a critical piece of the war machine that must be dismantled. Closing bases is a necessary step to shift the global security paradigm towards a demilitarized approach that centers common security.”

In the UK, two actions have been planned – one in Menwith Hill, North Yorkshire, and the other in Edinburgh, meeting at St Giles Cathedral.

We encourage PPU members to join these actions if they can, or plan their own!

 
Find out more – call Caroline on 01722 321865 or email us.