Enchanted Garden: Paths of Stories
at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Tune in with nature and rediscover the pleasure of strolling amongst
trees while listening to beautiful stories. Scottish storytellers Amanda
Edmiston, Daniel Allison, Daniel Serridge and Jane
Mather will guide you on storywalks through the Royal Botanic
Garden, unveiling the untold stories of trees and wildlife.
All
storywalks depart from the John Hope Gateway, meeting at the Real Life
Science Studio.
Wed 21 Oct - To Catch a Falling Leaf
It is said that if you
catch a falling leaf before it hits the ground, a wish will be granted.
Try your luck on storyteller Daniel
Serridge's story walk through the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh,
and hear stories of those who have tried and failed.
Sat 24 Oct - Sylvan Steps
Storyteller Amanda
Edmiston shares stories and legends about the trees in the Royal
Botanic Garden Edinburgh, along with insights into the role they played
at a tumultuous point of history, and the remedies and traditional uses
they were known for and still offer today. These sessions draw from a
new chapter of Amanda’s Very Curious Herbal project, especially curated
for this interactive storywalk and inspired by pioneering Scotswoman
Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to publish a herbal in 1737.
Wed 28 Oct - Raindrop Trail
Join us in a celebration of water
and the stories it inspires. Storyteller Jane
Mather will guide you through the magical landscape of the Royal
Botanic Garden Edinburgh to discover pagodas, puddles and plentiful
wishes.
Sat 31 Oct - Between Two Worlds: Stories of Samhuinn
Take a
walk with storyteller Daniel
Allison and listen to stories that go beyond the veil and into the
otherworld. Featuring tales of warriors, word-smiths and wanders from
across the Celtic world.
Booking & Info:
For tickets please check Royal
Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
Tickets will go on sale 10 days
prior to the start of the festival - subject to Scottish Government
guidelines.
