Our next WEIG meeting will be on Wednesday 26th June 2024, from 1400 - 1600, which will be a hybrid event taking place at the Scottish Mediation office - 18 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP, or alternatively online via Zoom. This event is free of charge and for Scottish Mediation members only. Agenda: 1400: Group business […]

Thinking of joining the Scottish Mediation Register? You can become a member or registered practitioner. Attend this free online seminar to find out more about registration. What is required to be a registered mediator and what are the required standards. Find out about the many benefits and opportunities for sharing practice and learning. The hour-long […]

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 and engage both parties in mediation? The Masterclass will be led by Ruth Unsworth of St. Andrews University. Ruth Unsworth is the Head of Mediation […]

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 peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 18 years and support the development of a peer mediation scheme within their setting. […]

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 a partner or ex-partner", behaviour commonly referred to as Coercive Control. Coercive control is a purposeful and sustained pattern of behaviour whereby a partner or […]

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 taking place online (Zoom) and our at office, 18 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP. This event is free of charge and for Scottish Mediation members […]

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 peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 18 years and support the development of a peer mediation scheme within their setting. […]

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 mediation in Brazil and the UK with a particular focus on process design. What can we learn from the Brazilian practice of holding mediations over […]

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 was an exploration of mediation as a powerful tool for conflict resolution. Whether you're a current mediator or simply interested, this event covered key areas […]

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 members only. Agenda 1400: Group business session: Chair’s welcome – check if everyone happy to record? Volunteer for notes: ……. tbc 1) SM Chair / […]

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 provide information on the practice standards and the requirements to be a registered mediator. As well as the many benefits and opportunities for sharing practice […]

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 communication training, but it is not widely applied or fully understood in mediation practice. We will examine how to use it effectively, how it can […]

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 peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 18 years and support the development of a peer mediation scheme within their setting. […]

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, taking place at our office, 18 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP or online (Zoom). Agenda: 1400: Group business session: Chair’s welcome – check if everyone […]

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 to different areas of work and ways of working. Our keynote speakers are Suzanne Zeedyk, Manira Ahmed and Dr Samantha Hardy. We’ll have a range […]

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 maintain impartiality, and managing discomfort for everyone involved. Gain practical strategies to build confidence in challenging situations and find interventions that support participant-led resolution. Led […]

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 sector, combined with the complex dynamics between employees, trustees, volunteers and partners, can increase the risk of misunderstanding and conflict. Partnership working, where different values, […]

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 peer mediation training to children and young people aged 10 to 18 years and support the development of a peer mediation scheme within their setting. […]

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 organisations, which may be challenging and difficult to resolve. Such conflicts may stem from single incidents or develop over long-running disagreements. For some years Scottish […]