About us

A place for languages, cultures and conversation.

The people behind the Society

Our committee

The Hispanic Society of Scotland committee in 2026, gathered beside the Society’s banner

Front row, from left to right: Gerald McMillan (Honorary Secretary & Treasurer), Frances Dorrian, Victoria Reina Gil (President), John Gillies.

Back row, from left to right: Eddie Mullen, Jacqui Ferguson, Liam Kane.

Our story

The Hispanic Society of Scotland traces its origins to 1917, when Glasgow had close commercial links with Spain and Latin America.

Today, we bring people together through talks in Spanish and encounters with the literature, history, arts and cultures of the Hispanic world.

Join the conversation

Our events offer a welcoming space to listen, exchange ideas and meet people who share a curiosity about the Hispanic world.

The next conversation starts here

Hear about our upcoming events and cultural encounters.