Storytelling

Warrior/Poet

Go Local Aberdeen and North East Scotland/Glasgow and West Scotland

(Various dates and times)

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.

Fri 20 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.

• SISF - Go Local
• £0.00
• 20-24 November 2026
• 60 minutes
• Scottish International Storytelling Festival
• Regional Events
• 16+