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Christmas Celebration at the Bulgarian Saturday School “ABV”, Edinburgh

Santa Claus, accompanied by Snow White, attended the Christmas celebration at the Bulgarian Saturday School “ABV”. Together with the guests, they enjoyed the performance prepared by the students. The teachers skillfully guided the celebration, while photos and videos taken by parents captured the festive atmosphere. The children eagerly opened...

05 January 2026

Scottish Police for the meeting with the Diplomatic Missions in Edinburgh on issues of mutual interest, organized by the Bulgarian Consulate

Thanks again for organizing the meeting. It was very valuable to make these connections and have an open discussion. As we all noticed there were some recurring themes. We have planned an internal meeting to address them and we will be informing you on the progress. In the meantime, we encourage all parties to remain in contact and continue developing the...

31 October 2025

Cooperation between the Consulates in Edinburgh and the Scottish Police

On 21 October, a meeting was held at the Consulate of the Republic of Bulgaria in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with the participation of representatives of the police, heads of general consulates, and members of diplomatic missions based in the city. The session, initiated by the Bulgarian diplomatic mission, focused its discussions on the main principles of...

23 October 2025

A delegation led by the Ambassador of the European Union in London held a meeting to exchange information and launch joint initiatives with the Consuls general in Edinburgh.

A delegation led by the Ambassador of the European Union in London, which also included the ambassadors of Bulgaria and Slovenia, held a meeting to exchange information and launch joint initiatives with the Consuls general in Edinburgh.

18 June 2025

10-year anniversary of the First Bulgarian School "Nadezhda Stanchova - Lady Muir"

The Consulate in Edinburgh took part in the organization and holding of the 10-year anniversary of the First Bulgarian School "Nadezhda Stanchova - Lady Muir", Edinburgh. The festivities included three main events: a traditional ceilidh with Bulgarian, Scottish and Irish dances, with the financial support of the Consulate General of Ireland in the city, an...

26 March 2025

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Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova Extends Europe Day Greetings to the Foreign Ministers of EU Member States

On the occasion of 9 May – Europe Day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova sent a congratulatory letter to the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Member States of the European Union. In her message, Minister Petrova emphasised that Europe Day is a symbol of peace, unity and shared European values. “It is a day on which we pay tribute...

09 May 2026

Velislava Petrova Assumes Office as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria

Velislava Petrova-Chamova officially assumed the office of Minister of Foreign Affairs from Nadezhda Neynsky during a formal ceremony held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bulgaria’s newly appointed top diplomat noted that the opportunity given by the Bulgarian people to the new government to govern with a substantial majority carries...

08 May 2026

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ivan Naydenov Awarded the Ministry’s Highest Distinction, the “Golden Laurel Branch”, by Minister Nadezhda Neynsky

During an official ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nadezhda Neynsky presented Permanent Secretary Ivan Naydenov with the honorary insignia “Golden Laurel Branch” – the highest distinction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in recognition of his contribution to Bulgarian diplomacy and his many years...

07 May 2026

Deputy Minister Velizar Shalamanov Chairs Meeting of the Interdepartmental Coordination Mechanism on Bulgaria’s Accession to the OECD

On 7 May this year, a meeting of the Interdepartmental Coordination Mechanism /ICM/ on Bulgaria’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister Velizar Shalamanov. Representatives of all ministries and other executive branch...

07 May 2026

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Консулство на Република България в Единбург, Обединено кралство и Северна Ирландия

Консулски oкръг: Шотландия, Северна Ирландия и окръзите Камбрия, Нортамбърланд, Дъръм и Тайн Енд Уеър в Англия

Адрес: 3 Jackson’s entry, първи етаж, EH8 8PJ

ел. поща: Consulate.Edinburgh@mfa.bg

тел: +44 131 526 4910

дежурен телефон в извънработно време: +44 77 420 77 026

Приемно време на консулската служба:

В работни дни от 09.30 ч. до 13.30 ч.

ВАЖНО!

Консулството работи с предварително записани часове. Можете да запазите час на адрес: calendly.com/bgconsulate-edinburgh

Consulate of the Republic of Bulgaria in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland

Consular District: Scotland, Northern Ireland and the counties of Cumbria, Northumberland, Durham and Tyne and Wear in England

Address: 1F, 3 Jackson's entry, EH8 8PJ, Edinburgh.

e-mail: Consulate.Edinburgh@mfa.bg

phone: +44 131 526 4910

out of hours emergency hotline:

+44 77 420 77 026

Reception hours of the consular section:

Working days: from 09.30 to 13.30

IMPORTANT!

The Consular section works by appointment only. To make an appointment please visit: calendly.com/bgconsulate-edinburgh