Scotland has a vibrant group of new storytellers, honing their skills and developing their craft with the help of the Centre’s Storytelling Apprenticeship, led by Janis Mackay. On Saturday 4 March, the group will perform their favourite tales at Stories on the Way, a showcase of the skills and stories they’ve developed over the course … Continued

“I perch to rest, and from this misty cnoc the whole world goes drifting by” – Alastair McIntosh,  Poacher’s Pilgrimage: An Island Journey   Could Scotland recover the glory days of its ancient and medieval pilgrim routes? This idea will be explored at a special event at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Saturday 4th March. A … Continued

“A bannock fur Bride Roun lik the sun A snawdrap fur Bride Pure lik dawnlicht Hearth fire fur Bride Reidbreist warm The days rax oot Spring kens its time.” The legend of Bride, or Brigid, goes back to pre-Christian Ireland where she has been known as a goddess, saint and Celtic cultural icon. A link … Continued

“A blethering, blustering, drunken blellum; That frae November till October, Ae market-day thou was na sober; That ilka melder wi’ the Miller, Thou sat as lang as thou had siller; That every nag was ca’d a shoe on, The Smith and thee gat roarin’ fou on; That at the Lord’s house, ev’n on Sunday, Thou … Continued

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