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Children, Workshop, Storytelling

Animal Magic

(Sat 10 Oct: 11am) Travel to lands of myth and legend. Meet magical beasts and birds and bugs. Learn about wondrous creatures of our own world. Together, we’ll rediscover ways to enjoy and protect nature’s magic. Part interactive storytelling performance, part craft workshop, all fun! Inspired by the storyteller's experience with the Jane Goodall Institute and Marine Conservation Society, Animal Magic invites young explorers and their grown-ups to (re)connect with the birds and beasts around us, retelling a classic Irish fairy tale to explore and celebrate the wonders of the natural world. Might their realness make these creatures all the more magical? ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Storytelling Court

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Theatre, Family-friendly, Storytelling, Children

The Last People on Earth

(Sat 10 Oct: 3pm) Step into a story carved into Scotland’s landscape and carried through centuries of memory. The Last People on Earth invites you on a powerful journey back almost 2,000 years, to a defining moment in Scotland’s history: the battle of Mons Graupius. A new show by celebrated Scottish storyteller Andy Cannon, who with his trademark warmth and wit breathes life into this ancient encounter between the Caledonians and the unstoppable force of the Roman Empire. The Last People on Earth blends storytelling, original music and the latest archaeological insights to unearth glimpses of truth buried deep in time. What really happened on that distant day? How did this moment shape the story of a nation? Whose voices have endured — and whose have been lost? ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Netherbow Theatre

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Arts & Crafts, Family-friendly, Storytelling, Children

Easy Sundays: Under the Starry Sky

(Sun 11 Oct: 11am) Join storyteller Ailie Finlay and artist Catherine Lindow from My Kind of Book for sensory stories of birds and animals. Hear tales of happenings in the burrows and bird-boxes, dens and byres of Scotland at night. Join in with the stories, actions and props with lots of things to squish and shake! Then enjoy a relaxed sensory art session inspired by the stories where you'll be making all kinds of dens for your birds and beasties. Fun for everyone but particularly suitable for children with additional needs and their families and friends. ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight. ~~~~~ This event is part of Easy Sundays, a fortnightly session of stories, music, community and friendship, with a variety of activities for all to enjoy. Supported by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) and the Scottish Storytelling Centre to create a warm and welcoming space for the community.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Storytelling Court

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Children, Workshop, Storytelling

Storycraft: Aesop's Fables

(Tue 13, Wed 14 & Thu 15 Oct: 10:30am) Can you craft a story? Professional storytellers Sarah Wedderburn-Ogilvy and Ailsa Dixon invite you to fun-filled sessions learning a different iconic Aesop fable every day. Explore stories through games and movement and learn the skills you need to develop your own storycraft. A great introduction to the art of live storytelling for aspiring young tellers aged 7-10 years; pick your favourite story and book for one session or start to really build your repertoire with multiple sessions. Tue 13: The Crow and the PitcherWed 14: The Ant and the GrasshopperThu 15: The Birds, the Beasts and the Bat ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Training Venue at SSC

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Children, Family-friendly, Storytelling

Feathers & Fur: A Fabled Fandango

(Thu 15 Oct: 1:30pm) Feathers & Fur: A Fabled Fandango is a tail-wagging, wing-flapping celebration of some of history’s most extraordinary animal heroes. Join storytellers Lea Taylor and Nicola Wright for a lively mix of traditional storytelling, song, humour and audience participation as they uncover the remarkable true tales of courageous dogs and heroic pigeons. Meet Laika, the space-travelling dog who reached for the stars, Winkie the pigeon whose actions helped save lives during wartime, and other feathered and furry legends whose bravery, loyalty and determination have often gone unnoticed. Along the way, discover why pigeons may be far cleverer than their reputation suggests, and whether dogs really deserve the title of “man’s best friend”. You are invited to sing along, join in a playful Quiz of Courage, and compete for the chance to earn prestigious honours in the Golden Poop Scoop Awards in a heartwarming, quirky and entertaining adventure celebrating the animals who have worked, served and sometimes saved us without ever asking for the credit. ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Netherbow Theatre

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Family-friendly, Storytelling, Walking Tour, Children

Paws, Claws and Cobblestones

(Fri 16 Oct: 11am) Meet cheeky monkeys up to mischief on the Royal Mile, elephants on parade at the Castle and determined dogs whose loyalty made them famous. These fascinating tales, inspired by Edinburgh’s rich past, bring to life some of the city’s most unusual and beloved animal characters. Along the way, children and adults alike will be invited to sing, clap, chant, and join in the storytelling as the adventures unfold. Perfect for families, this interactive show combines history, folklore, storytelling and song in a celebration of Edinburgh’s famous furry friends. Come along, join the fun and discover the animal antics hidden within the streets and stories of Scotland’s capital city! ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Meet at Scottish Storytelling Centre

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Music, Storytelling, Song, Arts & Crafts, Family-friendly, Children, Dance

Family Fun for International Intangible Cultural Heritage Day

(Sat 17 Oct) Celebrate international Intangible Cultural Heritage Day with an open-doors day of family fun at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Explore our shared living heritage through story, crafts, dance, music and song with a line-up of come and try workshops and drop-in activity for all ages. ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Training Venue at SSC

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Music, Family-friendly, Storytelling, Children

Easy Sundays: Bear with Me

(Sun 18 Oct: 2pm) From gifting bears and bearing gifts to sharing marmalade sandwiches with the late Queen at Buckingham Palace, explore our relationship to our feral forefathers. Drawing on Icelandic saga, Scandinavian folktales and true stories from Scottish settlers in Canada and Dundee’s bear escapologists, join storyteller Jan Bee Brown and musician Toby Hawks for some grrreat tales! Family-friendly and dementia-inclusive. ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight. ~~~~~ This event is part of Easy Sundays, a fortnightly session of stories, music, community and friendship, with a variety of activities for all to enjoy. Supported by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) and the Scottish Storytelling Centre to create a warm and welcoming space for the community.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Storytelling Court

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Arts & Crafts, Storytelling

Wings of Colour | Renklerin Kanatları

(Sat 24 Oct: 10:30am) If you could have your own wings to take you anywhere, what would they be like? Join Turkish storyteller, children's author and educator Nazife Burcu Takıl for a joyful, highly interactive family storytelling experience inspired by the colours, songs and traditions that connect us across cultures. Together, you'll create your own magical wings before setting off on an unforgettable adventure through the Tunnel of Rhymes, under the Song Tree and across the shimmering Lake of Colours. Along the way, help shape the story through movement, music, imagination and play, becoming the wind, the rain, the snow and even the changing seasons. Blending English-language storytelling with Turkish words, songs and playful participation, Wings of Colour celebrates kindness, belonging, friendship and the joy of discovering that every colour, every voice and every culture has something wonderful to share. Because when we fly together, our differences become our greatest strength. ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Storytelling Court

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Arts & Crafts, Family-friendly, Storytelling, Children

Samhuinn Celebration with Morvern Graham

(Sat 31 Oct: 10:30am) Join storyteller, illustrator, and printmaker Morvern Graham against the backdrop of her Folkloria! exhibition for a wonderful morning of stories, crafting and mask-making to celebrate Samhuinn. Come in the Halloween spirit and be prepared to get crafty before parading your new masks around the Storytelling Centre and out into Edinburgh’s Old Town. Costumes are welcomed and encouraged! ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Storytelling Court

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On Demand, Podcast, Storytelling

Another Story (Podcast)

(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

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Online SISF

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Map of Stories: Film Ceilidhs (Online On-Demand)

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.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Online SISF

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Children, Workshop, Storytelling

Animal Magic

(Sat 10 Oct: 11am) Travel to lands of myth and legend. Meet magical beasts and birds and bugs. Learn about wondrous creatures of our own world. Together, we’ll rediscover ways to enjoy and protect nature’s magic. Part interactive storytelling performance, part craft workshop, all fun! Inspired by the storyteller's experience with the Jane Goodall Institute and Marine Conservation Society, Animal Magic invites young explorers and their grown-ups to (re)connect with the birds and beasts around us, retelling a classic Irish fairy tale to explore and celebrate the wonders of the natural world. Might their realness make these creatures all the more magical? ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Storytelling Court

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Theatre, Family-friendly, Storytelling, Children

The Last People on Earth

(Sat 10 Oct: 3pm) Step into a story carved into Scotland’s landscape and carried through centuries of memory. The Last People on Earth invites you on a powerful journey back almost 2,000 years, to a defining moment in Scotland’s history: the battle of Mons Graupius. A new show by celebrated Scottish storyteller Andy Cannon, who with his trademark warmth and wit breathes life into this ancient encounter between the Caledonians and the unstoppable force of the Roman Empire. The Last People on Earth blends storytelling, original music and the latest archaeological insights to unearth glimpses of truth buried deep in time. What really happened on that distant day? How did this moment shape the story of a nation? Whose voices have endured — and whose have been lost? ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Netherbow Theatre

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Arts & Crafts, Family-friendly, Storytelling, Children

Easy Sundays: Under the Starry Sky

(Sun 11 Oct: 11am) Join storyteller Ailie Finlay and artist Catherine Lindow from My Kind of Book for sensory stories of birds and animals. Hear tales of happenings in the burrows and bird-boxes, dens and byres of Scotland at night. Join in with the stories, actions and props with lots of things to squish and shake! Then enjoy a relaxed sensory art session inspired by the stories where you'll be making all kinds of dens for your birds and beasties. Fun for everyone but particularly suitable for children with additional needs and their families and friends. ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight. ~~~~~ This event is part of Easy Sundays, a fortnightly session of stories, music, community and friendship, with a variety of activities for all to enjoy. Supported by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) and the Scottish Storytelling Centre to create a warm and welcoming space for the community.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Storytelling Court

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Children, Workshop, Storytelling

Storycraft: Aesop's Fables

(Tue 13, Wed 14 & Thu 15 Oct: 10:30am) Can you craft a story? Professional storytellers Sarah Wedderburn-Ogilvy and Ailsa Dixon invite you to fun-filled sessions learning a different iconic Aesop fable every day. Explore stories through games and movement and learn the skills you need to develop your own storycraft. A great introduction to the art of live storytelling for aspiring young tellers aged 7-10 years; pick your favourite story and book for one session or start to really build your repertoire with multiple sessions. Tue 13: The Crow and the PitcherWed 14: The Ant and the GrasshopperThu 15: The Birds, the Beasts and the Bat ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Training Venue at SSC

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Children, Family-friendly, Storytelling

Feathers & Fur: A Fabled Fandango

(Thu 15 Oct: 1:30pm) Feathers & Fur: A Fabled Fandango is a tail-wagging, wing-flapping celebration of some of history’s most extraordinary animal heroes. Join storytellers Lea Taylor and Nicola Wright for a lively mix of traditional storytelling, song, humour and audience participation as they uncover the remarkable true tales of courageous dogs and heroic pigeons. Meet Laika, the space-travelling dog who reached for the stars, Winkie the pigeon whose actions helped save lives during wartime, and other feathered and furry legends whose bravery, loyalty and determination have often gone unnoticed. Along the way, discover why pigeons may be far cleverer than their reputation suggests, and whether dogs really deserve the title of “man’s best friend”. You are invited to sing along, join in a playful Quiz of Courage, and compete for the chance to earn prestigious honours in the Golden Poop Scoop Awards in a heartwarming, quirky and entertaining adventure celebrating the animals who have worked, served and sometimes saved us without ever asking for the credit. ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Netherbow Theatre

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Family-friendly, Storytelling, Walking Tour, Children

Paws, Claws and Cobblestones

(Fri 16 Oct: 11am) Meet cheeky monkeys up to mischief on the Royal Mile, elephants on parade at the Castle and determined dogs whose loyalty made them famous. These fascinating tales, inspired by Edinburgh’s rich past, bring to life some of the city’s most unusual and beloved animal characters. Along the way, children and adults alike will be invited to sing, clap, chant, and join in the storytelling as the adventures unfold. Perfect for families, this interactive show combines history, folklore, storytelling and song in a celebration of Edinburgh’s famous furry friends. Come along, join the fun and discover the animal antics hidden within the streets and stories of Scotland’s capital city! ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Meet at Scottish Storytelling Centre

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Music, Storytelling, Song, Arts & Crafts, Family-friendly, Children, Dance

Family Fun for International Intangible Cultural Heritage Day

(Sat 17 Oct) Celebrate international Intangible Cultural Heritage Day with an open-doors day of family fun at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Explore our shared living heritage through story, crafts, dance, music and song with a line-up of come and try workshops and drop-in activity for all ages. ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Training Venue at SSC

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Music, Family-friendly, Storytelling, Children

Easy Sundays: Bear with Me

(Sun 18 Oct: 2pm) From gifting bears and bearing gifts to sharing marmalade sandwiches with the late Queen at Buckingham Palace, explore our relationship to our feral forefathers. Drawing on Icelandic saga, Scandinavian folktales and true stories from Scottish settlers in Canada and Dundee’s bear escapologists, join storyteller Jan Bee Brown and musician Toby Hawks for some grrreat tales! Family-friendly and dementia-inclusive. ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight. ~~~~~ This event is part of Easy Sundays, a fortnightly session of stories, music, community and friendship, with a variety of activities for all to enjoy. Supported by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) and the Scottish Storytelling Centre to create a warm and welcoming space for the community.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Storytelling Court

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Arts & Crafts, Storytelling

Wings of Colour | Renklerin Kanatları

(Sat 24 Oct: 10:30am) If you could have your own wings to take you anywhere, what would they be like? Join Turkish storyteller, children's author and educator Nazife Burcu Takıl for a joyful, highly interactive family storytelling experience inspired by the colours, songs and traditions that connect us across cultures. Together, you'll create your own magical wings before setting off on an unforgettable adventure through the Tunnel of Rhymes, under the Song Tree and across the shimmering Lake of Colours. Along the way, help shape the story through movement, music, imagination and play, becoming the wind, the rain, the snow and even the changing seasons. Blending English-language storytelling with Turkish words, songs and playful participation, Wings of Colour celebrates kindness, belonging, friendship and the joy of discovering that every colour, every voice and every culture has something wonderful to share. Because when we fly together, our differences become our greatest strength. ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Storytelling Court

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Arts & Crafts, Family-friendly, Storytelling, Children

Samhuinn Celebration with Morvern Graham

(Sat 31 Oct: 10:30am) Join storyteller, illustrator, and printmaker Morvern Graham against the backdrop of her Folkloria! exhibition for a wonderful morning of stories, crafting and mask-making to celebrate Samhuinn. Come in the Halloween spirit and be prepared to get crafty before parading your new masks around the Storytelling Centre and out into Edinburgh’s Old Town. Costumes are welcomed and encouraged! ~~~~~ Join us in the school holidays and throughout the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026 for a selection of storytelling performances and events for all the family. This year’s Festival explores the rich relationship between storytelling and the natural world through the theme Bird and Beast. Across Scotland, from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles to Aberdeenshire, we invite audiences to discover stories that illuminate the place of bird and beast in our traditions, folklore and myths. Gather round, follow the trail of feathers and footprints, and let your imagination take flight.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Storytelling Court

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On Demand, Podcast, Storytelling

Another Story (Podcast)

(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

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Online SISF

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Map of Stories: Film Ceilidhs (Online On-Demand)

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.

Location Scottish International Storytelling Festival

subvenue Online SISF

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