Beyond Borders International Festival – Saturday 23 August 2025
Traquair House, Scottish Borders
Set in the beautiful grounds of Traquair House, Beyond Borders is a unique weekend of talks, discussions, film screenings, music, and cultural events, bringing together leading thinkers, writers, diplomats, and campaigners from around the world.
We’re delighted to be part of the programme with three powerful sessions on Saturday 23 August:
Britain Palestine Project Film Screening
Saturday 23 August 2025
12:40–1:30pm | Venue TBC
Sir Vincent Fean (Trustee) and Dr Brian Brivati (Executive Director) introduce our new 30-minute film From the Nakba to Camp David, followed by Q&A.
Prosecuting the Powerful
Saturday 23 August 2025
3:35–4:15pm | Walled Garden Clouds Marquee
Andrew Whitley chairs Steve Crawshaw, author of Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice.
Palestine Matters
Saturday 23 August 2025
4:15–5:05pm | Main Marquee
Former First Minister Humza Yousaf joins Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zomlot (live from the region), veteran diplomat Afif Safieh, and historian William Dalrymple to discuss Gaza’s future and Britain’s historic responsibility.
Also at Beyond Borders: our founders Dr Monica Spooner and Roger Spooner will be there, selling and signing Monica’s book Why Didn’t I Know? Britain’s Legacy in Palestine.
A full schedule and tickets are available via the Beyond Borders Festival website.