As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, we encourage U.S. citizens in Ukraine and family members to review the information provided on this page for resources and contact details for immediate assistance. U.S. citizens in Ukraine should complete this online form so that the State Department can communicate with you. U.S. citizens seeking to depart Ukraine can also call …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 7 March, 2022 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Emergency Services
Information for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants following the Coronavirus / COVID-19 Outbreak
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 15 October, 2021 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, U.S. Embassy London, Visas
Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport and Citizenship Services Temporarily Unavailable at the U.S. Consulate General in Edinburgh March 06, through March 21, 2023 (28 February 2023) Location: Scotland, United KingdomThe U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh will be closed for passport and citizenship services starting Monday, March 06, 2023 through March 21, 2023. Consular services will resume …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 28 February, 2023 | Categories: Alert, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy London (December 16, 2022) Location: United Kingdom, Countrywide Event: During the holiday season there is the potential for increased crime and acts of violent extremism. Planned attacks and criminal activity often occur in crowded public locations such as holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 16 December, 2022 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Consular Affairs, Consulate General, Edinburgh
Message for U.S. Citizens: Possible Disruptions to Holiday Travel Throughout the United Kingdom (December 9, 2022) Ongoing strikes are expected to take place during the month of December 2022 and into January 2023, throughout the United Kingdom. These actions may cause disruptions in transportation and other routine public services, and impact holiday travel. U.S. citizens …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 12 December, 2022 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Edinburgh
Message to U.S. Citizens: Passport and Citizenship Services Temporarily Unavailable at the U.S. Consulate General in Edinburgh December 15, 2022 through January 3, 2023 (December 5, 2022) Location: Scotland, United Kingdom The U.S. Consulate General in Edinburgh will be closed for passport and citizenship services from Thursday, December 15, 2022 to Tuesday, January 3, 2023. …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 6 December, 2022 | Categories: Alert, Consular Affairs, Consulate General, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2022 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2022. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 5 July, 2022 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Elections, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy London
On April 21, 2022, the United States announced a key step toward fulfilling President Biden’s commitment to welcome Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion. Uniting for Ukraine provides a pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are outside the United States to come to the United States and stay temporarily in a two-year period …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 16 May, 2022 | Categories: Belfast, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Embassy London, Visas
U. S. Embassy London 01/31/2022 ANNOUNCEMENT: Online fee payments for adult U.S. passport renewal applications are now accepted in the UK. Paying online allows U.S. citizens to submit their applications via mail without needing to obtain a postal money order or bank draft or having to appear in person at the U.S. Embassy. Qualifying …
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By washingtonax | 31 January, 2022 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Travel and Health Alert: U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom (November 29, 2021) Location: United Kingdom Event: Travel and Health Alert On 28 November 2021, the United Kingdom updated its COVID-19 testing and quarantine rules for travel to England. The new rules come into effect on Tuesday, 30 November at 4:00am. There are separate rules …
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By washingtonax | 30 November, 2021 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
U.K. Government Raises National Security Threat Level to Severe
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By Weblord | 15 November, 2021 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
Travel and Health Alert: U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom (November 1, 2021) U. S. Embassy London November 01, 2021 Location: United Kingdom Event: Travel and Health Alert The Department of State encourages all U.S. citizens to enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security and health updates. On October 25, 2021, the Biden Administration released a …
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By Weblord | 1 November, 2021 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
U.S. citizens in the UK: Please visit the UK government’s website for important information about international travel.
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By Weblord | 27 October, 2021 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & United Kingdom, U.S. Embassy London, Visas
Business news, announcements and upcoming events from the U.S. Embassy in London and the U.S. Commercial Service UK (CSUK) plus Brexit-related information.
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By Weblord | 10 June, 2021 | Categories: Belfast, Business, Edinburgh, U.S. & United Kingdom | Tags: Business, cluster mapping, Commercial Service, CSUK, Dental, direct line, GNYDM, Investment Climate Statements, news, SelectUSA, Supply Side West, SUSA
U. S. Embassy London May 11, 2021 United Kingdom – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to the United Kingdom due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for …
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By Weblord | 11 May, 2021 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
U. S. Embassy London April 22, 2021 United Kingdom – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel to the United Kingdom due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel …
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By Weblord | 22 April, 2021 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London
Beginning 15 February, all persons arriving in England from the travel ban list (“red list”) are required to self-isolate in a quarantine hotel for at least 10 days.
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 12 February, 2021 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
As of 28 December 2020 proof of a negative COVID-19 test is required for all air passengers arriving from the UK to the U.S.
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By Weblord | 27 January, 2021 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London, Visas
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the U.S., including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents, to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19.
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By Weblord | 19 January, 2021 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London, Visas
COVID-19 Health Alert – U.S. Embassy London, UK, January 12, 2021
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By Weblord | 12 January, 2021 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London, Visas
On December 20, Her Majesty’s government issued tighter coronavirus (COVID) restrictions across the United Kingdom. Scotland and Wales have also updated their travel restrictions.
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By Weblord | 21 December, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
The U.S. Embassy in London warns about internet financial scams, phishing emails and internet fraud.
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By Weblord | 10 December, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, News, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: air force fraud, air force scam, army fraud, army scam, Cybercrime, dating, Financial Scam, fraud, navy fraud, navy scam, Phishing, scam, scam email, scammer
Voters in the State of Georgia have additional chances to make their voices heard this election cycle. The State of Georgia will hold two Special Elections runoffs for the state’s two U.S. Senate seats on January 5, 2021. Georgia will also hold a Special Election runoff to determine the U.S. Congressional Representative for Georgia’s 5th …
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By Weblord | 12 November, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
If you are a U.S. citizen who needs to return home to the United States, you may be permitted to travel under current UK regulations.
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 6 November, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London, U.S. Passports
Information for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants following the Coronavirus / COVID-19 Outbreak
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By Weblord | 6 November, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Edinburgh, U.S. & United Kingdom, U.S. Embassy London
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy United Kingdom – November 4, 2020
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By | 4 November, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Embassy London
On October 31, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined new restrictions in response to the continuing spread of coronavirus. In light of the new restrictions, the U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom has reduced some routine in-person consular services
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 3 November, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 28 September, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, News, Security & Emergency Messages
If you have already completed your Federal Post Card Application and registered to vote in the November 2020 elections be on the look out for your 2020 general election absentee ballot.
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 16 September, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Elections, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
The UK officially left the EU on January 31, 2020 and will end its transition period on December 31, 2020. Find out what you need to know to continue doing business after the transition. In addition to a market overview, topics will include travel and immigration, cross-border trade (U.S.-UK and UK–EU), and updates on potential …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 3 September, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Business, Cardiff, Edinburgh, U.S. Embassy London
Do you have questions about how you can vote in the U.S. election from the United Kingdom? If so, please join us for a Facebook Live Q&A, hosted by the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), on August 27, 2020 at 2 p.m..
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 26 August, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Elections, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020.
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By Weblord | 30 July, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections!
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 29 June, 2020 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
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By | 5 June, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Science & Tech, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
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By | 19 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, News, Science & Tech, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
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By | 19 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, News, Science & Tech, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
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By | 18 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, News, Science & Tech, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
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By Weblord | 18 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, News, Science & Tech, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health
MEDICARE CARDS WITH NEW ID NUMBER Federal Benefits Unit, London U.S. Embassy London Posted January 27, 2019 by the Federal Befits/Social Security Office at the U.S. Embassy London. The Center for Medicare Services online registration process does NOT accept foreign postal codes. You can request a replacement Medicare Card through our office. Please email FBU.London@ssa.gov as follows: Use a …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 28 January, 2019 | Categories: Belfast, Edinburgh, Federal Benefits, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: fbu, Federal Benefits, Medicare, social security, SSN
The following sites of interest are all in or around the city of Edinburgh and the region of Scotland. Other areas of interest include : Cultural Connections in London Cultural Connections in Northern Ireland Cultural Connections in Wales Alexander Graham Bell Birthplace The inventor of the (landline !) telephone was born in Edinburgh on 3rd March 1847. His family emigrated to Canada in 1870 and the following year …
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By IRC London | 1 January, 2019 | Categories: Art & Culture, Edinburgh | Tags: Alexander Wilson, Big Tree, Buffalo Bill, David Douglas, Declaration of Arbroath, Douglas fir, Edinburgh Civil War, Forbes Trail, John Muir, John Paul Jones Cottage, McCune Smith, Scottish-American War
U.S. Embassy London December 22, 2018 The Federal Government of the United States of America is currently in a Lapse of Appropriations period starting Saturday, December 22, 2018. Scheduled passport and visas services, and emergency services for U.S. citizens, will continue at the U.S. Embassy London and our Consulates in Belfast and Edinburgh during the …
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By Weblord | 22 December, 2018 | Categories: Belfast, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Family Immigration, Federal Benefits, Immigrant Visas, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London, U.S. Passports, Visas
The U.S. Embassy, London, United Kingdom is selling surplus property via web based online auction. The auction opens for bidding 08:00am GMT, Friday, December 07 and closes 4:00pm GMT, Friday, December 14, 2018. Surplus Property is being sold according to the regulations of the U.S. Department of State. Each lot has an assigned unique number …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 4 December, 2018 | Categories: Belfast, Commercial Opportunities, Edinburgh, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Surplus
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to obtain personal details. There is no one group of people who are more likely to become a victim of a scam; all of us may be targeted by an elaborate scam at some point in time here in the United Kingdom.
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 1 December, 2018 | Categories: Belfast, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Financial Scam, fraud, Identify theft, Romantic Scam, scam, Scams
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 17 November, 2017 | Categories: Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: acs, Alert, american citizen, Europe, Europe Travel Alert
Security Message for U.S. Citizens:, September 15, 2017: UK National Security Threat Level Raised to Critical
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By Weblord | 15 September, 2017 | Categories: Belfast, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London | Tags: Security Message, UK National Security
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have …
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By Weblord | 31 August, 2017 | Categories: Belfast, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: acs, Alert, american citizen, Europe
If you travel regularly to the United States and would like to speed through airport immigration controls upon arrival, the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a special opportunity for U.S. citizens in the United Kingdom to enroll in Global Entry. Global Entry is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection travel facilitation program that expedites …
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By Weblord | 30 November, 2015 | Categories: Belfast, Business, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. & United Kingdom, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Expedited Immigration Clearance, Global Entry
On Thursday, January 15, seven Scottish athletes who participated on a U.S. Government exchange program met with Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Sport, Health Improvement, and Mental Health at the Scottish Government to share their experiences with him. The group also met the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Tricia Marwick MSP, …
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 15 January, 2015 | Categories: Edinburgh | Tags: exchange
Cultural Diversity in Scotland 7 October 2014 On September 30, the U.S. Consulate General in Edinburgh hosted a reception to celebrate faith and cultural diversity in Scotland. The reception included a contribution by Junaid Ashruf (18), an alumnus of Embassy London’s Young Leaders Exchange program .
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 7 October, 2014 | Categories: Edinburgh, Young Leaders UK (YLUK) | Tags: diversity, faith
U.S. breakdance crew ILL-Abilities in Scotland On June 11-12, the U.S. Consulate General in Edinburgh organized a series of events for the U.S. breakdance crew ILL-Abilities in Scotland. The crew performed at Dance Base in Edinburgh and attended workshops hosted by Indepen-Dance in Glasgow and KIC Dance in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian.
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 11 June, 2014 | Categories: Edinburgh | Tags: breakdance