Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival: Full Programme and Drop-in Fair

We are delighted to host the Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival for 2027, in partnership with Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN).

Join us for a full screening of films shortlisted for the festival and an afternoon of activities celebrating conservation stories.

Discover more about the beauty of our natural world both on our doorstep and across the globe.

Be inspired by the ways individuals and communities are taking action to alleviate the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Programme Film screening Location: Auditorium 13:30-14:55 Film screening 14:55-15:00 Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival prize-giving 15:00-15:30 Panel discussion and audience Q&A A shorter, all-age screening will also be taking place from 10:30-11:30 in the morning.

Drop-in fair Location: Event Space, Level 2 15:30-16:30 ECCAN community drop-in fair with stalls and activities This free drop-in fair will bring together ECCAN member groups from across Edinburgh to showcase the breadth of community climate action happening across the city.

From community energy and active travel to growing, reuse and repair, biodiversity and environmental volunteering, it’s a chance to meet local groups, discover what they’re doing and find ways to get involved and make a difference.

Our speakers Further speakers will be announced in November when the ECFF films have been shortlisted.

Accessibility and facilities We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.

Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival The Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival (ECFF) showcases powerful, well-crafted films about conservation in practice.

It aims to highlight the people, places, and projects actively working to restore, protect, and reimagine the natural world.

Rather than focusing solely on environmental challenges, ECFF is dedicated to stories of action, progress, and meaningful change already underway.

The goal is to celebrate conservation storytelling that informs, connects, and inspires.

Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network ECCAN supports community-led climate action across the city, helping people and groups connect, collaborate and take action towards a fairer, greener and more resilient Edinburgh.