Events

This online masterclass looks to discuss and understand reluctance to mediate. We will examine the motivations for engagement and disengagement in mediation. What strategies can we use to overcome reluctance […]

Brought to you by EICC Live and the David Hume Institute, where you'll learn to master the art of asking the right questions. John Sturrock, Founder & Senior Mediator of […]

The first International Mediation Clinic Conference, on Wednesday November 27th, 5-7pm GMT, is hosted online by Mediation Clinic at University of Strathclyde. Five fascinating papers on the education of mediators. […]

This online course takes place over two sessions (3.5 hours each session) on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th February 2025 from 1pm - 4.30pm, and will enable participants to deliver […]

On 1st April 2019, the Scottish Government introduced groundbreaking legislation which recognised the devastating effect of non-physical abuse on victims. The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 criminalised "abusive behaviour towards […]

Please note this session is for Scottish Mediation members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be on Wednesday 19th March, from 1400 - 1600, which will be a hybrid event […]

Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register or know someone that might like to join? Attend this free online seminar to find out more about registration. What is required to […]

This online course takes place over two sessions (3.5 hours each session) on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th May 2025 from 1pm - 4.30pm, and will enable participants to deliver […]

Marcelo Perlman, a Brazilian mediator with an international commercial practice and Shona Crallan, a Scottish mediator who lives and works in London and Brazil will discuss the comparative approaches to […]

Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of neurological variations including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, ADHD and Autism. This event jointly organised by Scottish Mediation and Anderson Strathern, and hosted by Anderson Strathern […]

Our next WEIG meeting will be on Wednesday 30th July, from 1400 - 1600, which will take place online (Zoom). This event is free of charge and for Scottish Mediation […]

Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register, or know anyone who might like to join? Attend this free online seminar to find out more about membership and registration. We will […]

This online interactive webinar equips mediators with practical, evidence-based skills to enhance presence, reduce barriers, and build trust in the mediation room. The SOLER model is familiar in counselling and […]

As a collective group of decision makers, it’s important that trustees develop positive relationships and work well together. Good governance is vital and clear roles, policies and procedures can help […]

This online course takes place over two sessions (3.5 hours each session) on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th November 2025 from 1pm - 4.30pm, and will enable participants to deliver […]

Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be on Thursday 27th November, from 1400 - 1600, which will be a hybrid session, […]

This year’s conference takes places on Wednesday 3rd December at the Greyfriars Charteris Centre in Edinburgh. Our theme is Circles of Connection, and we’ll be looking at how mediation connects […]

Effective mediation requires knowing when and how to step in without disrupting the process. This online (Teams) interactive workshop explores the art of intervention—identifying the right moments, applying techniques that […]

Working or serving as a trustee in charities and voluntary organisations can be deeply rewarding—but managing relationships can also be challenging. The passion and commitment people bring to the third […]

This online course takes place over two sessions (3.5 hours each session) on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2026 from 1pm - 4.30pm, and will enable participants to deliver […]

Issues surrounding access to our countryside and active travel can be emotive, often involving competing or conflicting interests. At times, these tensions can escalate into bitter disputes between individuals or […]

In this masterclass you will learn why forgiveness is in your clients' self-interest and how they can be helped to forgive. Have you had a client who agreed to a […]

Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be on Wednesday 25th March, from 2pm - 4pm, which will take place online (Zoom). […]

Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register, or know anyone who might like to join? Attend this free online seminar to find out more about membership and registration. We will […]

These sessions are organised and co-chaired by Sarah Ross and Simon Horne, with monthly catch up meetings, and then quarterly 2 hour sessions where we invite a speaker or choose […]

This online practical two day course - Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th May 2026 from 9.30 - 17.00 (one hour break each day), introduces mediators experienced in other fields to […]

The speaker at our quarterly meeting on 3rd June will be Doug Richards, the founder of Thistle Mediation, which is based in Edinburgh and provides mediation across Scotland. Doug is […]

While mediation is often marketed as cheaper and faster than litigation, most mediators are motivated by wider aspirations. For many of us, our work holds the promise of more profound […]

Issues around access to our countryside can be emotive and can sometimes escalate into bitter disputes between individuals or organisations that are challenging and difficult to resolve. These conflicts can […]

This online course takes place over two sessions (3.5 hours each session) on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th September 2026 from 1pm - 4.30pm, and will enable participants to deliver […]

This training will build your confidence and insight into recognising and responding to grief beyond bereavement, supporting you to offer compassionate and validating responses to a wide range of losses. […]

Working or serving as a trustee in charities and voluntary organisations can be deeply rewarding—but managing relationships can also be challenging. The passion and commitment people bring to the third […]

Free online seminar to find out more about registration Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register, or know anyone who might like to join? Attend this free online seminar to find out […]

Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. Our next WEIG meeting will be on Wednesday 21st October from 2pm – 4pm, which will take place online (Zoom). […]

Provided in partnership with Landlord Accreditation Scotland and the Safedeposits Scotland Charitable Trust the aim of this online workshop is to support letting agents in dealing with conflict that can […]

Provided in partnership with Landlord Accreditation Scotland and the Safedeposits Scotland Charitable Trust the aim of these online sessions is to support landlords deal with conflict that can arise during […]

At the heart of every conflict lies a relationship, whether between colleagues, business partners, family members, communities, or institutions. Equally, the process of mediation does more than resolve disputes; it […]

Working or serving as a trustee in charities and voluntary organisations can be deeply rewarding—but managing relationships can also be challenging. The passion and commitment people bring to the third […]