An exciting opportunity has opened up at the Scottish Storytelling Centre: we are looking for two new members for our front-of-house team! Visitor Services Assistant x2 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh You will play a pivotal role within the Scottish Storytelling Centre team through the provision of outstanding customer service for visitors to the Centre. In … Continued

From Frozie-Toesie to Goosie Gander, a bevy of birds take centre stage at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 30 December, in a new folk drama for Scotland where the participants are the stars! Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS) are on a mission to rejuvenate midwinter traditions in Scotland with seasonal folk dramas, to enrich … Continued

The Art of the Storyteller series is all about getting to the heart of storytelling and showcasing the rich variety of skills, interest points and avenues that the artform can take you. The next enticing workshop and performance session is on Fri 9 Dec with Beverley Bryant and Ruth Kirkpatrick bringing their expertise to the … Continued

The Art of the Storyteller series is all about getting to the heart of storytelling and showcasing the rich variety of skills, interest points and avenues that the artform can take you. The next enticing workshop and performance session is on Fri 9 Dec with Ruth Kirkpatrick and Beverley Bryant bringing their expertise to the … Continued

With 30 days to go until Christmas Day… Here’s a story of a story told on Christmas morn from Duncan Williamson in conversation with David Campbell in 1995, to remind us all of the true heart of the festive season. ‘Because I remember my father, in the tent as wee kids in Furnace when we … Continued

The home of Scotland’s stories begins its Winter Warmers season as part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals in a celebration of Scottish traditions, rooted in community engagement with Play in a Day – followed by a fun Family Ceilidh – on Sat 26 Nov, plus a rich tapestry of multi-culturalism showcased in Light in the Dark, … Continued

“I love songs and I love singing, but until I spent some time with Scott I really didn’t trust my voice or have the self–confidence to just go for it. He is such a wonderful teacher – kind, understanding and full of fun. He recognises every individual and offers as much or as little advice … Continued

An intimate audience with Shakespeare’s patron, King James. Brainy, dream-haunted, theatre crazy, peace loving…he’s the real-life inspiration for Hamlet & Macbeth, but whose ghost might get him first? After a successful Fringe run, Robin Thomson returns to John Knox House at the Scottish Storytelling Centre next week to perform Donald Smith’s raw, virtuoso drama Cradle … Continued

The 15th Carrying Stream Festival will take place in Edinburgh this year from 9-16 November and the Scottish Storytelling Centre hosts a trio of events, plus an exhibition by Charles Nasmyth which includes a large portrait of Hamish Henderson, amidst other key figures from Scotland’s popular culture and folklore.  Hamish Henderson (1919-2002) is often referred … Continued

Every year, World Mental Health Day (Mon 10 Oct) draws attention to the importance of talking about our heads, which is one of the best things we can do to keep our mental health in check – why do you think we’re constantly harping on about the effect live storytelling has on both tellers and … Continued