Holyrood Festival of Politics

Holyrood Festival of Politics

The Holyrood Festival of Politics was hosted from 20 - 24 October 2021 and brings together a range of voices to discuss major issues facing the country and our planet today.

The University of Aberdeen partnered with the festival where three academics took part in events that discussed food security and climate change.

More information about events can be found on this page.

Cut your food's carbon footprint 

Now is the time to ask questions about where food comes from and the production processes involved before it lands on your plate.

Watch here.


Will vegans really save the planet?

The good, bad and best ways on consuming food that is best for us and the planet.

Watch here.


Should we stop eating fish?

How accurate are the claims of the controversial Netflix documentary Seaspiracy when it comes to Scotland’s seas and fishing industry?

Watch here.