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(Sun 15 Nov: 10:30am) Join Claire Hewitt, storyteller, singer, clarsach player, percussionist and fine artist to try out the fine meshing of story and song. Claire will lead us through ways in which song and music can be woven into a story to enhance your storytelling.. At Cove Burgh Hall, Shore Road, Cove, G84 0LY. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
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(Sun 15 Nov: 7pm) An evening of highland lore and regional folktales. Stories of witches, faeries and Selkies presented by Dougie Mackay. At Kilmorack Hall, Kilmorack, Beauly IV4 7AH ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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(Tue 20 Oct & Tue 17 Nov: 8pm) All singers, musicians, poets, storytellers and audience welcome to the monthly Traditional Music and Song Association (TMSA) session. The theme for the second half of the session is ‘birds an beasts’. At Sportsman's Club, 11 Queen's Rd, Aberdeen, AB15 4YL. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
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(Wed 18 Nov: 7pm) Dr Lee Raye is an Associate Lecturer at the Open University and a Research Officer at Bangor University. Their new book Creatures of Story and Song: Tracing Britain’s Lost Species pieces together old stories and poems to remember a time when the countryside was wilder. Lee will talk about the St Kilda tradition of giving your sweetheart a great auk; tell Highland legends of wild boar and wolves; explain why the red kite was a disgraceful bird, and why Scotland’s pine trees are so exceptional; and lots more besides!. Online via Zoom, see Booking Information below. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
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(Thu 19 & Tue 24 Nov) David Hughes weaves together the Celtic myth of Mad Sweeney and the story of Colin Macleod and the Pollok Free State. These are stories of community and resistance, of transformation and belonging, masculinity and madness, championing those that fight for a radical love of the world. Thu 19 Nov: GalGael, 15 Fairley St, Glasgow, G51 2SN.Tue 24 Nov: Elphinstone Institute, MacRobert Building, 581 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
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(Various dates and times) A mythical journey through the celestial origin stories of the Fenno-Baltic tradition, told by Finnish-born storyteller Riikka Palonen, accompanied by folk musician Richard Clarke. Modern science tells us we were born from stardust, but how did the ancient people in the north know that? Elemental tales like these remind us that we share this planet, alongside bears, cranes and wolves, but who told the first stories? Fri 2 Oct: Skye Bridge Studios, Main St, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8DA.Sat 31 Oct: St John's Church, Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 4BJ.Fri 20 Nov: Birks Cinema, 1 Dunkeld St, Aberfeldy, PH15 2DA. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
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(Fri 13 Nov & Sun 22 Nov) Join storytellers Caroline Carmichael and Kate Walker and step into a world of winged wonders and traditional tales. Feathers and Folklore, a magical, interactive session designed to spark the imagination and creativity of the whole family. As stories take flight, you will be invited to get crafty with a creative project inspired by the tales. Craft materials included. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fri 13 Nov (moved from Sat 17 Oct): Carnegie Hall (Lecture Room), East Port, Dunfermline, KY12 7JA. Sun 22 Nov: MacRobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA. Carnegie Hall Tickets (Dunfermline) MacRobert Tickets (Stirling) ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
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(Sun 11 Oct & Sun 22 Nov: 6pm) *Date changed from Sun 15 Nov* Join host Niall Moorjani for an evening of amazing open mic storytelling designed as a safe space to tell new work, or try storytelling for the first time. New stories, old stories, folk stories, myths, legends, made-up stories and stories true to life - bring them all! A BPOC queer-run event welcoming everyone to enjoy the storytelling experience. At Lighthouse Books, 43-45 West Nicolson St, Edinburgh, EH8 9DB. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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(Various dates and times) Gather roon the fire for an evening of stories and sangs inspired by the legacy of Traveller tradition-bearer Stanley Robertson. Through traditional tales, songs learned directly from Stanley, and new musical responses, Sheena Blackhall, Jackie Ross and Arwen Scott celebrate birds, beasts, memory, heritage and Scotland’s living storytelling traditions. Wed 25 Nov: No.30, The Square, Huntly, AB54 8BR.Sat 28 Nov: Lumphanan Village Hall, School Road, Lumphanan, AB31 4SE. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
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(Wed 25 Nov: 7:30pm) In July 1969 astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin are preparing to touchdown on the Moon aboard the Apollo 11 Lunar Module to become the first humans to land on the Moon. Meanwhile one lone astronaut Michael Collins is preparing for the journey of his lifetime. Without Collins the other two astronauts would never get back to Earth. He was the mission lifeline. During his solo moon orbits Collins would lose all radio contact for 48 minutes every 2 hours. He was totally alone. Christopher Kent as Michael Collins explores the remarkable feat of bravery, concentration, technical ability and character. At Heart of Hawick, 2 Kirkstile, TD9 0AE. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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(Sat 28 Nov: 10am) Join a Storywalk with Sarah Hobbs to explore the ‘unmapped’ placenames of the Cairngorms and the stories behind them. The walk will focus on placenames used by farmers and crofters.. At Lettoch, Nethy Bridge, PH25 3DY. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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(Mon 19 Oct & Sat 28 Nov: 1:30pm) From gifting bears and bearing gifts to Kings, join our young hero Beloved and his Bear on an epic journey and explore our relationship to our feral forefathers. Drawing on Icelandic saga and Scandinavian folktales join storyteller Jan Bee Brown and musician Toby Hawks for some grrreat tales. Family-friendly and dementia-inclusive. Mon 19 Oct: North Edinburgh Arts, 12C Macmillan Cres, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB.Sat 28 Nov: Heart of Newhaven, 4-6 Main St, Newhaven, Edinburgh, EH6 4HY. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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(Sat 28 Nov: 7:30pm) Birds have a healthy disregard for borders, passports and visas. Like stories, they can travel where humans can’t so easily go. Join Muslim storyteller Jumana Moon and storyteller-musician Dawud Duncan, as they unlock the wisdom held in Farid al-Din Attar’s classical Farsi masterpiece, The Conference of the Birds, blending it with traditional Scottish music and masterful storytelling.. At The Rockfield Centre, Rockfield Rd, Taylor's Brae, Oban, PA34 5DQ. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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Enjoy several multimedia storytelling performances filmed live in the Scottish Storytelling Centre's Netherbow Theatre in October 2022, where a world of local Scottish stories unfolds through the live voices of traditional storytellers and site-specific film footage of the landscapes they emerge from. Featuring stories from Dumfries and Galloway, the North East, Orkney, the Outer Hebrides and Perth and Kinross. ~~~~~~~~~~ These live performances were part of Tales, Tongues and Trails, a celebration of regional and international language, landscape and identities for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2022. Map of Stories YouTube playlist of all five Film Ceilidhs Scottish International Storytelling Festival Live filming by Sandy McGhie (Channel 7A). ~~~~~~~~~~ Map of Stories is a collaboration between Transgressive North, Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland and Rectangle Design, supported by Creative Scotland and EventScotland as part of Scotland's Year of Stories 2022.
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(Sun 15 Nov: 10:30am) Join Claire Hewitt, storyteller, singer, clarsach player, percussionist and fine artist to try out the fine meshing of story and song. Claire will lead us through ways in which song and music can be woven into a story to enhance your storytelling.. At Cove Burgh Hall, Shore Road, Cove, G84 0LY. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Sun 15 Nov: 7pm) An evening of highland lore and regional folktales. Stories of witches, faeries and Selkies presented by Dougie Mackay. At Kilmorack Hall, Kilmorack, Beauly IV4 7AH ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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(Tue 20 Oct & Tue 17 Nov: 8pm) All singers, musicians, poets, storytellers and audience welcome to the monthly Traditional Music and Song Association (TMSA) session. The theme for the second half of the session is ‘birds an beasts’. At Sportsman's Club, 11 Queen's Rd, Aberdeen, AB15 4YL. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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(Wed 18 Nov: 7pm) Dr Lee Raye is an Associate Lecturer at the Open University and a Research Officer at Bangor University. Their new book Creatures of Story and Song: Tracing Britain’s Lost Species pieces together old stories and poems to remember a time when the countryside was wilder. Lee will talk about the St Kilda tradition of giving your sweetheart a great auk; tell Highland legends of wild boar and wolves; explain why the red kite was a disgraceful bird, and why Scotland’s pine trees are so exceptional; and lots more besides!. Online via Zoom, see Booking Information below. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Thu 19 & Tue 24 Nov) David Hughes weaves together the Celtic myth of Mad Sweeney and the story of Colin Macleod and the Pollok Free State. These are stories of community and resistance, of transformation and belonging, masculinity and madness, championing those that fight for a radical love of the world. Thu 19 Nov: GalGael, 15 Fairley St, Glasgow, G51 2SN.Tue 24 Nov: Elphinstone Institute, MacRobert Building, 581 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Various dates and times) A mythical journey through the celestial origin stories of the Fenno-Baltic tradition, told by Finnish-born storyteller Riikka Palonen, accompanied by folk musician Richard Clarke. Modern science tells us we were born from stardust, but how did the ancient people in the north know that? Elemental tales like these remind us that we share this planet, alongside bears, cranes and wolves, but who told the first stories? Fri 2 Oct: Skye Bridge Studios, Main St, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8DA.Sat 31 Oct: St John's Church, Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 4BJ.Fri 20 Nov: Birks Cinema, 1 Dunkeld St, Aberfeldy, PH15 2DA. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Fri 13 Nov & Sun 22 Nov) Join storytellers Caroline Carmichael and Kate Walker and step into a world of winged wonders and traditional tales. Feathers and Folklore, a magical, interactive session designed to spark the imagination and creativity of the whole family. As stories take flight, you will be invited to get crafty with a creative project inspired by the tales. Craft materials included. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fri 13 Nov (moved from Sat 17 Oct): Carnegie Hall (Lecture Room), East Port, Dunfermline, KY12 7JA. Sun 22 Nov: MacRobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA. Carnegie Hall Tickets (Dunfermline) MacRobert Tickets (Stirling) ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Sun 11 Oct & Sun 22 Nov: 6pm) *Date changed from Sun 15 Nov* Join host Niall Moorjani for an evening of amazing open mic storytelling designed as a safe space to tell new work, or try storytelling for the first time. New stories, old stories, folk stories, myths, legends, made-up stories and stories true to life - bring them all! A BPOC queer-run event welcoming everyone to enjoy the storytelling experience. At Lighthouse Books, 43-45 West Nicolson St, Edinburgh, EH8 9DB. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Various dates and times) Gather roon the fire for an evening of stories and sangs inspired by the legacy of Traveller tradition-bearer Stanley Robertson. Through traditional tales, songs learned directly from Stanley, and new musical responses, Sheena Blackhall, Jackie Ross and Arwen Scott celebrate birds, beasts, memory, heritage and Scotland’s living storytelling traditions. Wed 25 Nov: No.30, The Square, Huntly, AB54 8BR.Sat 28 Nov: Lumphanan Village Hall, School Road, Lumphanan, AB31 4SE. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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(Wed 25 Nov: 7:30pm) In July 1969 astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin are preparing to touchdown on the Moon aboard the Apollo 11 Lunar Module to become the first humans to land on the Moon. Meanwhile one lone astronaut Michael Collins is preparing for the journey of his lifetime. Without Collins the other two astronauts would never get back to Earth. He was the mission lifeline. During his solo moon orbits Collins would lose all radio contact for 48 minutes every 2 hours. He was totally alone. Christopher Kent as Michael Collins explores the remarkable feat of bravery, concentration, technical ability and character. At Heart of Hawick, 2 Kirkstile, TD9 0AE. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Sat 28 Nov: 10am) Join a Storywalk with Sarah Hobbs to explore the ‘unmapped’ placenames of the Cairngorms and the stories behind them. The walk will focus on placenames used by farmers and crofters.. At Lettoch, Nethy Bridge, PH25 3DY. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Mon 19 Oct & Sat 28 Nov: 1:30pm) From gifting bears and bearing gifts to Kings, join our young hero Beloved and his Bear on an epic journey and explore our relationship to our feral forefathers. Drawing on Icelandic saga and Scandinavian folktales join storyteller Jan Bee Brown and musician Toby Hawks for some grrreat tales. Family-friendly and dementia-inclusive. Mon 19 Oct: North Edinburgh Arts, 12C Macmillan Cres, Edinburgh, EH4 4AB.Sat 28 Nov: Heart of Newhaven, 4-6 Main St, Newhaven, Edinburgh, EH6 4HY. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Sat 28 Nov: 7:30pm) Birds have a healthy disregard for borders, passports and visas. Like stories, they can travel where humans can’t so easily go. Join Muslim storyteller Jumana Moon and storyteller-musician Dawud Duncan, as they unlock the wisdom held in Farid al-Din Attar’s classical Farsi masterpiece, The Conference of the Birds, blending it with traditional Scottish music and masterful storytelling.. At The Rockfield Centre, Rockfield Rd, Taylor's Brae, Oban, PA34 5DQ. ~~~~~ This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through our theme Bird and Beast. Alongside a vibrant programme at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, storytellers across Scotland bring these tales to life this autumn through the Go Local programme. We proudly celebrate Scotland’s cèilidh tradition with an invitation into the story circle, extending a warm welcome to international guests who share their stories, traditions and contemporary practices alongside Scotland’s own world-class talent. Join us for some unforgettable tales and moments that bring us closer to nature, as we follow the trail of footprints and feathers and let our imagination take flight.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
Enjoy several multimedia storytelling performances filmed live in the Scottish Storytelling Centre's Netherbow Theatre in October 2022, where a world of local Scottish stories unfolds through the live voices of traditional storytellers and site-specific film footage of the landscapes they emerge from. Featuring stories from Dumfries and Galloway, the North East, Orkney, the Outer Hebrides and Perth and Kinross. ~~~~~~~~~~ These live performances were part of Tales, Tongues and Trails, a celebration of regional and international language, landscape and identities for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2022. Map of Stories YouTube playlist of all five Film Ceilidhs Scottish International Storytelling Festival Live filming by Sandy McGhie (Channel 7A). ~~~~~~~~~~ Map of Stories is a collaboration between Transgressive North, Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland and Rectangle Design, supported by Creative Scotland and EventScotland as part of Scotland's Year of Stories 2022.
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