Daniel Allison is an oral storyteller and USA Today bestselling author who makes Celtic Mythology accessible and exciting for new audiences.

Daniel’s published collections of Celtic stories include Scottish Myths & Legends I & II, Irish Mythology: The Children of Danu and Finn & The Fianna. He has also published a young adult fantasy novel set in Ancient Orkney, entitled The Shattering Sea.

Daniel’s hosts the popular House of Legends Podcast and trains storytellers through his Myth Singers Online Celtic Storytelling Apprenticeship, which has produced professional and award-winning storytellers.

He leads the Oak & Ash retreats each summer in the Scottish Highlands, where participants fully immerse themselves in the landscape and stories of Ancient Scotland.

Daniel’s live performances focus on Celtic myths and legends from Scotland, Ireland and Wales. He aims to introduce creatures and characters from across the Celtic pantheon, from selkies and kelpies to the gods and goddesses of Ireland and Wales. Many people find Celtic Mythology confusing and inaccessible; Daniel is a master at making it familiar and fun. Strange-sounding characters like Finn MacCool, Cuchulainn and the Dagda soon feel like old friends.

Over the last sixteen years Daniel has toured and performed extensively, receiving support from both Creative Scotland and the British Council. He has performed and taught at events in Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, Holland, Portugal, the USA, Turkey, Jordan, the UAE, India, Thailand and Singapore.

Daniel is in Scotland and available for bookings from early May until late September each year. He is based in East Lothian and happy to travel across Scotland, and to work with audiences of all ages.

‘A warm, humorous and compelling performer… mischievous and magical!’
Donald Smith, Director, Scottish International Storytelling Festival

‘A masterclass in retelling folk tales for new audiences’

Folklorist Csenge Zalka reviewing Scottish Myths & Legends Volume II

‘A spellbinding testament to the power of Irish Myth’

Sorcha Hegarty of Candlelit Tales reviewing Irish Mythology: The Children of Danu