Sat 8 Nov | 10.30am-4.15pm Inverness Creative Academy (WASPS) Trad Talk is the Traditional Music Forum of Scotland‘s (TMFS) flagship annual gathering, bringing together performers, educators, promoters, and enthusiasts from across the traditional music community. This event creates space for meaningful dialogue on issues facing our sector. This year’s theme is Innovation. We will explore the balance between … Continued
Tha Fòram Sgeulachdan na h-Alba air dàrna sreath den phod-craoladh Gàidhlig, Sgeul is Seanchas, a chur air bhog The Scottish Storytelling Fourm release a second series of the Gaelic storytelling podcast, Sgeul is Seanchas Tha Fòram Sgeulachdan na h-Alba, ann an co-bhonn le TRACS, toilichte cur air bhog an dàrna sreath den phod-craoladh le sgeulachdan … Continued
The Scottish Storytelling Forum are looking to appoint an individual with passion and enthusiasm for Storytelling in Scotland who has excellent administrative and co ordination skills. Duties to include but not limited to: Answering enquiries and meeting with new and prospective apprentices Co-ordination of Apprentice Days and events Maintenance of Apprentice Database Admin and Moderation … Continued
My Kind of Book, in partnership with the Scottish Storytelling Forum and supported by the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, are offering a paid training and mentorship opportunity in Sensory Storytelling with leading practitioner in the field, Ailie Finlay. Sensory storytelling is the art of combining props, sensory stimuli and words to … Continued
New show, Deiseil: Dancing in Time, from musician Amy Geddes and dancer Alison Carlyle is a powerful exploration of stepdance and Scotland’s percussive dance tradition. Although stepdance has been gradually reintegrating back into Scottish culture over the last 30 years, it’s still a bit of a mystery to many. Someone might jump up for a … Continued
About Ivor Born in 1923, Ivor Cutler was a unique man from Govan and famed for songs/lyrics such as Women of the World and I Believe in Bugs. A poet, humourist, environmentalist, musician, teacher, singer/songwriter and artist, his humble humanity urges us to care about each other and Scotland’s natural environment. He invites special relationships … Continued
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival, now in its 36th year, (22nd October to 1st November 2025) is the world’s largest celebration of storytelling – encompassing a wealth of cultures, traditions and styles. This year’s programme, inspired by the traditional folklore, myths, and legends of Nordic culture, includes storytelling events for adults and families, workshops, exhibitions, … Continued
Professional Development Opportunities for Traditional Musicians We’re excited to launch our Workshops Programme Autumn 2025 – a series of practical, industry-focused sessions designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills for your career as a self-employed traditional musician. Following the success of our 2024 pilot in Glasgow and Edinburgh, we’re expanding! This year, you can … Continued
TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is looking for a Digital Marketing & Communications Officer (0.6 FTE, fixed term 12 months) to join our team dedicated to championing our shared living heritage of traditional music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages. Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Manager, the Digital Marketing & Communications … Continued
Review by Catherine Coutts Many readers will be aware of UNESCO’s involvement in world heritage through the seven sites in Scotland, including St Kilda, the Forth Bridge and the Antonine Wall. But did you know that for many years, UNESCO has promoted intangible cultural heritage such as traditional dancing? Scots will soon be invited to … Continued
TRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland, SCIO SC043009) is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages. TRACS brings together the Traditional Music Forum (SCIO SC042867), the Scottish Storytelling Forum (SCIO SC052330) and the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland (SCIO SC045085). Together we celebrate the local distinctiveness of Scotland’s places: our intangible cultural heritage. TRACS and the Forums have their registered office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
