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OUR HISTORY

In September 2015, Raul Hernández published in a Facebook group in Edinburgh to see who was encouraged to build castells. The result was a group of about 10 people who signed up. After a few weeks of informal rehearsals, the group of novices decided to find a venue where regular rehearsals could be carried out. 

On 31st November, on the occasion of the Castanyada, the first official presentation of the colla took place, where the first castell was made in public. This event allowed to build relationships with other groups such as the Centre Català d'Escòcia and presented castells to the city of Edinburgh.

The colla has been steadily growing since its inception. Despite facing challenges such as the ebb and flow of people from around the world, which complicates consistent rehearsals, the colla has managed to achieve some impressive castells. We are constantly pushing our limits to build higher structures, always prioritising the health and safety of our members.

In the recent years, the colla has achieved a 3d6 until aixecadora in three occasions, as well as solidifying our ability with pilars of 4. 

The aim of the colla is the practice and promotion of castells. Our overarching goal is to promote the growth and dissemination of castells, bringing the people of Scotland closer to this traditional aspect of Catalan Culture. This is achieved through performances at festivals and events of a popular nature.

JUNTA DIRECTIVA & TÈCNICA

JUNTA DIRECTIVA

MAX TORRAS

President

AUDREY RYBACK

Treasurer

XAVIER SALA

Cap de Colla

ZISKA MCMANUS

Secretary

LAIA GAZPIO

Media, Design & Events

JUNTA TÈCNICA

CAP DE COLLA

Xavi Sala

PINYES

Llorenç Robert

Max Torras

CANALLA 

Laia Gazpio

Ziska McManus

Lucy Lansch-Justen

Javier Roman

WORKING TEAMS

WELCOMING TEAM

Javier Román

Laura Crespi
Pilar Rodrigez
Carmel Daly

 

HEALTH & SAFETY

Raúl Hernández

WELLBEING

MUSIC

Peter Marsh - Head of Musics

Emma Pujol
Laia Ventura
Steven Shorney

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