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(Fri 3 Oct-Wed 19 Nov - Aberdeen) Join us for a jamboree of stories from Aberdeen and beyond. With special guests Mimesis Heidi Dahlsveen (Norway) and Martin MacIntyre (Scotland), joined by local storytellers Phyll McBain, Jackie Ross, Grace Banks, Pauline Cordiner, Cara Silversmith and many more. Hosted by GAS (Grampian Association of Storytellers) and Elphinstone Institute. ~~~~~ Discover a rich programme of local storytelling events, from the southwest to the very north of Scotland through Go Local as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The Festival tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Sun 16 Nov: 1:30pm - Dunfermline) Join Fife storytellers Riikka Palonen and Kate Walker as they cast their tales of stormy seas, magic, romance, and valour. Stirring stories to astonish, surprise and sustain. Hosted by Lang Spoon Tales. At Queen Margaret Room, Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries 1 Abbot Street, KY12 7NL. ~~~~~ Discover a rich programme of local storytelling events, from the southwest to the very north of Scotland through Go Local as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The Festival tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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(Wed 19 Nov: 6:30pm - Online) Rooted in Northeast Scotland, Education in the North is a radical journal that spans the northern hemisphere, exploring education, culture and language. Through the years, it has provided a cèilidh space for ideas and initiatives to cross fertilise, pushing the boundaries of academic practice so that Indigenous and folk knowledge and practices are valued, and their place within education celebrated. To mark its 60th Anniversary, the event brings together editors, storytellers and other contributors lifting up this work across Canada, Scotland and Norway. Hosted by Cathy Francis and Beth Cross with guests Jackie Ross, Jamie Fairbairn, Liisa- Rávná Finbog and Jennifer Markides. ~~~~~ Discover a rich programme of local storytelling events, from the southwest to the very north of Scotland through Go Local as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The Festival tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Fri 21 Nov: 11am - Dundee) Ravens have always strutted through myth and legend. Odin had two pet Ravens called Hugin and Munin: ‘Thought’ and ‘Memory’. Join storyteller Jan Bee Brown and musician Toby Hawks for a collection of memorable, thought-provoking and dementia-inclusive stories and songs from Scandinavia and Scotland. Tickets are limited, please book in advance. from Sweden. At Royal Victoria Hospital Meeting Centre, Jedburgh Road, DD2 1SP. ~~~~~ Discover a rich programme of local storytelling events, from the southwest to the very north of Scotland through Go Local as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The Festival tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Sat 8 & Sat 22 Nov: 12pm) Come along for a nature-connection walk led by storytelling therapist Stephen McCabe, followed by printing from nature art workshop with Beetroots Collective’s artists Marta Adamowicz and Robert Motyka. Aimed at migrants and members of the local community. Please note: the meeting point for the walk is by the Scottish Parliament building at 12pm, look out for the Beetroots Collective banner. ~~~~~ The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025 tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky! Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of the Festival programme! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
External Venue
(Sun 23 Nov: 2:30pm - Cove & Kilcreggan) Danish storyteller Svend-Erik Engh and Scottish musician Neil Sutcliffe present an original tale of a young woman setting out to create her own destiny in Viking times. Brought to life through storytelling & music, blending traditional and original pieces. At Cove Sailing Club SCIO, Barons Point, G84 0NL. ~~~~~ Discover a rich programme of local storytelling events, from the southwest to the very north of Scotland through Go Local as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The Festival tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Sun 23 Nov: 4pm) *This event has been rescheduled from Sun 2 Nov* Join host Niall Moorjani for an afternoon 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. ~~~~~ The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025 tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky! Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of the Festival programme! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
External Venue
(Fri 28 Nov: 10:30am - Musselburgh) Ravens have always strutted through myth and legend. Odin had two pet Ravens called Hugin and Munin: ‘Thought’ and ‘Memory’. Join storyteller Jan Bee Brown and musician Toby Hawks for a collection of memorable, thought-provoking and dementia-inclusive stories and songs from Scandinavia and Scotland. At Musselburgh Meeting Centre, The Coffee Lounge, St Andrew’s Church, 70 Millhill, EH21 7EA. ~~~~~ Discover a rich programme of local storytelling events, from the southwest to the very north of Scotland through Go Local as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The Festival tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Online On-Demand) Another Story is our podcast series exploring some of the themes featured in recent festivals. Tune in to hear some wonderful storytellers share their favourite tales and chat about storytelling in Scotland and beyond. So join us for Another Story... Available wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple, Google and Amazon. Follow us by liking and subscribing so you don’t miss an episode! Listen Here
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Online SISF
(Fri 3 Oct-Wed 19 Nov - Aberdeen) Join us for a jamboree of stories from Aberdeen and beyond. With special guests Mimesis Heidi Dahlsveen (Norway) and Martin MacIntyre (Scotland), joined by local storytellers Phyll McBain, Jackie Ross, Grace Banks, Pauline Cordiner, Cara Silversmith and many more. Hosted by GAS (Grampian Association of Storytellers) and Elphinstone Institute. ~~~~~ Discover a rich programme of local storytelling events, from the southwest to the very north of Scotland through Go Local as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The Festival tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Sun 16 Nov: 1:30pm - Dunfermline) Join Fife storytellers Riikka Palonen and Kate Walker as they cast their tales of stormy seas, magic, romance, and valour. Stirring stories to astonish, surprise and sustain. Hosted by Lang Spoon Tales. At Queen Margaret Room, Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries 1 Abbot Street, KY12 7NL. ~~~~~ Discover a rich programme of local storytelling events, from the southwest to the very north of Scotland through Go Local as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The Festival tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Wed 19 Nov: 6:30pm - Online) Rooted in Northeast Scotland, Education in the North is a radical journal that spans the northern hemisphere, exploring education, culture and language. Through the years, it has provided a cèilidh space for ideas and initiatives to cross fertilise, pushing the boundaries of academic practice so that Indigenous and folk knowledge and practices are valued, and their place within education celebrated. To mark its 60th Anniversary, the event brings together editors, storytellers and other contributors lifting up this work across Canada, Scotland and Norway. Hosted by Cathy Francis and Beth Cross with guests Jackie Ross, Jamie Fairbairn, Liisa- Rávná Finbog and Jennifer Markides. ~~~~~ Discover a rich programme of local storytelling events, from the southwest to the very north of Scotland through Go Local as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The Festival tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Fri 21 Nov: 11am - Dundee) Ravens have always strutted through myth and legend. Odin had two pet Ravens called Hugin and Munin: ‘Thought’ and ‘Memory’. Join storyteller Jan Bee Brown and musician Toby Hawks for a collection of memorable, thought-provoking and dementia-inclusive stories and songs from Scandinavia and Scotland. Tickets are limited, please book in advance. from Sweden. At Royal Victoria Hospital Meeting Centre, Jedburgh Road, DD2 1SP. ~~~~~ Discover a rich programme of local storytelling events, from the southwest to the very north of Scotland through Go Local as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The Festival tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Sat 8 & Sat 22 Nov: 12pm) Come along for a nature-connection walk led by storytelling therapist Stephen McCabe, followed by printing from nature art workshop with Beetroots Collective’s artists Marta Adamowicz and Robert Motyka. Aimed at migrants and members of the local community. Please note: the meeting point for the walk is by the Scottish Parliament building at 12pm, look out for the Beetroots Collective banner. ~~~~~ The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025 tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky! Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of the Festival programme! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
External Venue
(Sun 23 Nov: 2:30pm - Cove & Kilcreggan) Danish storyteller Svend-Erik Engh and Scottish musician Neil Sutcliffe present an original tale of a young woman setting out to create her own destiny in Viking times. Brought to life through storytelling & music, blending traditional and original pieces. At Cove Sailing Club SCIO, Barons Point, G84 0NL. ~~~~~ Discover a rich programme of local storytelling events, from the southwest to the very north of Scotland through Go Local as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The Festival tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Sun 23 Nov: 4pm) *This event has been rescheduled from Sun 2 Nov* Join host Niall Moorjani for an afternoon 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. ~~~~~ The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025 tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky! Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of the Festival programme! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
External Venue
(Fri 28 Nov: 10:30am - Musselburgh) Ravens have always strutted through myth and legend. Odin had two pet Ravens called Hugin and Munin: ‘Thought’ and ‘Memory’. Join storyteller Jan Bee Brown and musician Toby Hawks for a collection of memorable, thought-provoking and dementia-inclusive stories and songs from Scandinavia and Scotland. At Musselburgh Meeting Centre, The Coffee Lounge, St Andrew’s Church, 70 Millhill, EH21 7EA. ~~~~~ Discover a rich programme of local storytelling events, from the southwest to the very north of Scotland through Go Local as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The Festival tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Regional Events
(Online On-Demand) Another Story is our podcast series exploring some of the themes featured in recent festivals. Tune in to hear some wonderful storytellers share their favourite tales and chat about storytelling in Scotland and beyond. So join us for Another Story... Available wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple, Google and Amazon. Follow us by liking and subscribing so you don’t miss an episode! Listen Here
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Online SISF
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