Edinburgh musician Bob Murray discusses and showcases eight songs that could potentially take on the mantle of Scottish National Anthem in a feast of folk on Saturday 28 May. Over the years, there have been many campaigns and opinion polls relating to possible Scottish National Anthems. None have ever reached a firm conclusion. Murray will … Continued

History, music and the traditions that make Scotland unique are the focus of St Andrew’s Day at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, a day-long celebration of Scotland on Saturday 28 November. Part of the Scotland’s Winter Festivals programme, this year’s events include storytelling, ceilidh dancing and music, offering a fun, lively day out for all ages.  … Continued

The Scottish Storytelling Centre is delighted to announce that it has been nominated for Venue of the Year at the 13th MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. The full line-up of nominees were unveiled as organisers start the countdown to next month’s lavish live Gala Concert on Saturday 5 December 2015 at Dundee Caird Hall, … Continued

Edinburgh City of Literature’s annual celebration of Robert Louis Stevenson has now expanded across an entire week, with 47 events honouring the writer taking place across the capital from Mon 9 – Sun 15 Nov. The Scottish Storytelling Centre will play host to four #RLSDay productions, celebrating his life, works and legacy through storytelling and … Continued

The Scottish Storytelling Centre invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced catering companies or individuals for the opportunity to operate the café within the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile. Download the invitation to tender document which fully explains what the Scottish Storytelling Centre does, the expectations for the future of the café and … Continued

It’s fitting that while the Queen officially launches the reinstated Borders-to-Edinburgh train line after nearly a fifty year wait, James Spence is getting ready to launch his curated collection of Border folk tales, which is the first in over 20 years. Sir Walter Scott – whom Waverley Station is named in honour of – was … Continued

The staff of the Scottish Storytelling Centre and Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS) were saddened to hear the news of the death of Scottish poet Tessa Ransford, OBE. Tessa, aged 77, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, and died in hospice, with members of her family at her side. She will be remembered … Continued

There’s an emotional side to the Edinburgh Fringe – not just welling up at the end of a musical or wincing as some poor stand-up is heckled to bits, but moments of real human connection, too. It could be watching your child’s eyes light up at their first show, joining in an impromptu ceilidh dance … Continued

Three dogs mean furrowed fur aplenty as the trio battle for scratches behind the ears amongst enchanted visitors. Dog from is definitely the mouthiest by far, always ready with a wise crack until you distract him with a stick… have a hyperactive scruffy pal Gelert, who can’t stop giving good luck licks and woofs with … Continued

As Fiona gets ready to preview her comedy storytelling showcase, this evening, we grabbed her for a quick five minutes to gage her show. is Fiona’s stand up storytelling show where she attempts to answer questions life has made her ask herself, delivered with deadpan humour and a wary eye… expect everything a true comedian … Continued