DSS Friends
DSS Friends is our group for all networks, organisations, groups and businesses helping to connect and promote cultural exchange between Denmark and Scotland.
Danish Musicians in Scotland
Other Danish musicians in Scotland:
Lea Søndergaard Larsen
Glasgow-based bodhrán player who performs in the bands Flytt, the Dockyard Trio and more recently Tern.
If you would like your music included, please get in touch.
Danish Artists in Scotland
There are many artists with Danish connections living in Scotland. They work across a range of mediums and we encourage you all to explore their work. We have included a few of them here.
Pia Heide
Lys Hansen
Nickolai Globe
Lise Bech
Tabita Harvey
Lotte Glob
Mette Fruergaard Jensen
Pernille Quigg
Line Mortensen
Gazelle Buchholtz
Amanda Seibæk
If you would like an artist included, please let us know.
We are currently in the process of upgrading our website and plan to improve this section about our artist friends. If you have ideas or thoughts on what you would like to see here, or if you would like to get involved, get in touch.
Danish Embassy in UK
The Danish Embassy in the UK has representations throughout Scotland. You can get in touch with the various consulates and vice-consulates right here.
The embassy sends out a monthly newsletter, which you can subscribe to here. We would also encourage Danes living in Scotland to join Danskerlisten to receive the latest news.
Anglo-Danish Society
The Anglo-Danish Society has encouraged the strong bonds between the two cultures for nearly 100 years. http://anglo-danishsociety.org.uk/
We arrange events and celebrations in varied venues.
Scholarships are given to post-graduate students from UK and Denmark wishing to study abroad.
We are a charity and always welcome new members at very reasonable fees. Subscribe to Newsletters here
For further information and contact:
Bette Petersen Broyd, Hon Secretary info@anglo-danishsociety.org.uk
Danes Worldwide
Danes Worldwide is an organisation for Danes living abroad. The organisation has representatives based all over the world, who can help members with any practical questions, they may have.
Danes Worldwide's representative in Scotland is Morten Riis and you can contact him right here.
Danish Businesses in Scotland
There are many businesses with a Danish influence in Scotland and across the UK. Below, we have included the ones run by Danish-Scottish Society members.
If you would like your business added, please get in touch.
Danish-Scottish Network
The Danish-Scottish Network is a facebook page providing daily news, events and information relevant to anyone living in Scotland with an interest in all things Danish.
The network has around 1200 followers and connects people, groups and businesses.
CoScan
The Confederation of Scandinavian Societies in the UK (CoScan) is an umbrella organisation for over 30 member societies promoting cultural exchange between Scandinavia and the UK.
The organisation sends out a magazine every six months and organises the Travel Award to help young British people to visit a Scandinavian country.
Danish Students Abroad
Danish Students Abroad advises and represents Danish students before, during and after educational stays abroad. You can join DSA right here.
The organisation has a facebook group for students in Scotland, which you are welcome to join. The group is currently looking for a coordinator. If you like to know more, please get in touch.
Danish Language Network
The Danish Language Network in Scotland is for all past and present adult Danish learners in Scotland. It encompasses all levels of Danish and arranges social meetups online and physically for people to practice their Danish.
The group has a facebook group, which you are welcome to join.
St. Andrew Society of Denmark
The St. Andrew Society of Denmark arranges Scottish cultural events such as St. Andrews Night and Burns Supper in Denmark. You can join the society via email - 150 kroner per individual and 250 kroner per couple.
The society has a facebook group, which you are welcome to join.