Events

Words on the Street

Scottish Storytelling Centre

Street games, stories and songs for all the family! Take part in the vibrant children’s games and surreal songs of old Edinburgh and explore the story of the local street outside. Featuring an array of Scottish storytellers and sessions for all ages.

Programme

Storytelling Court & Outside

All Ages | 1.30pm – 4pm

Macastory lead a variety of pop-up stories and songs,
performances and games throughout the afternoon.

Museum of Childhood

Ages 4+ | 1.30pm – 4pm

20 minute storytelling sessions
on the hour and half hour.

Scottish Storytelling Centre
Library (1st floor)

Ages 4+ | 1.30pm – 4pm

20 minute storytelling sessions
on the hour and half hour.

Edinburgh’s Literary Quarter Walking Tours

(start at John Knox House)

Adults and children 8+ | All day

Be inspired by Edinburgh’s literary past, present and future,
with a self-guided walking tour exploring Edinburgh’s
Literary Quarter.

The Museum of Childhood is situated directly across the road from the Storytelling Centre.

19 Oct
13:30 - 16:30
4+
Free (non-ticketed)