Part 2: A Decade of Discovery at Colourful Heritage in Scotland

Personal Reflections, Hidden Histories, and the Road Ahead My journey into the field of preserving South Asian and Muslim heritage in Scotland was not planned, it began with a question that I often pondered and reflected on, which my then teenage son asked: “Why are we in Scotland?” I did not realise then how deeply […]

Part 1 – A Decade of Discovery at Colourful Heritage in Scotland

Making Heritage Visible via Projects, Partnerships, and Public Impact The year 2026 feels both like a milestone and a moment for quiet reflection. Ten years ago, when I began my journey with Colourful Heritage as Project Officer, I could not have imagined the depth, richness, and emotional resonance of the stories that would unfold before […]

Scotland’s South Asian Fabric Shops

A Story of Female Entrepreneurship, Empowerment and Community The rich tapestry of Scotland’s cultural landscape is woven with the vibrant threads of its South Asian community. Among one of the many most significant contributions of this community are the uncelebrated South Asian fabric shops in Glasgow, primarily run by women mainly in the Southside Govanhill […]

Jungle Engineers: Courage, Creativity and Challenge

Join us this Easter for fun family adventures in the jungle 31 March from 1100 hrs to 1600 hrs  Join us this Easter for a day of creativity, challenge, and discovery at The Gurkha Museum Trust. From 1100 hrs to 1600 hrs on 31 March, families are invited to step into the jungle and explore the ingenuity and bravery that form part of […]

Burns Night 2026 in The Gurkha Museum

Burns Night at The Gurkha Museum returns once again. Gurkhas have a long history and affiliation with Scotland and Scottish Regiments. From the storming at the Heights of Dargai, where the Gurkhas and the Gordon Highlanders fought together on the North West Frontier to Brigadier General Bruce’s famous visit to the Isle of Skye, the bonds that […]

Pharmacy South Asian Heritage Month Event- Roots to Routes

Wednesday 13 August 2025 | 5.30pm – 8.30pm Hugh Aston Building, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE2 7BY Join us for our profession wide South Asian Heritage Month event in collaboration with: Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) British Pharmaceutical Students Association (BPSA) Female Pharmacy Leaders Network (FPLN) Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists (GHP) Pharmacy Technicians of […]

Drink and Draw: July – Roots to Routes

++ COMMUNITY EVENT ++Tuesday 22nd July 2025Drink & Draw: Roots to Routes Hosted by visual artist and photographer @aishasipra Tickets available: https://buytickets.at/boileroom/1642403————————–CALLING ALL DRINKERS AND DRAWERS!We have a special theme this month to commemorate this year’s South Asian Heritage Month (18 July to 17 August). The theme is ‘Roots to Routes’. Honouring Our Journeys Each of us carries a unique […]