From 21 Jan – 6 Feb 2016, the Scottish Storytelling Centre will pay homage to Robert Burns with eight braw events celebrating his work, life and legacy. Part of the SCOTLAND’S WINTER FESTIVALS programme, the events include live storytelling, music, workshops, children’s events and, of course, a traditional Burns Supper with a storytelling twist, all … Continued

Young Moroccan storyteller Jawad el Bied joins musicians Hyperborea for an Edinburgh house concert on Sun 20 Dec, presenting a captivating evening of stories and music from the Middle East. Part of storytelling collective Hikayat Morocco, Jawad was originally invited to perform at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival in October. Unfortunately, travel issues meant the … Continued

  A resourceful person is required to support Scotland’s oral storytellers in the next phase of their work in shared advocacy, creative development, communications, and community empowerment. You should be: Committed to the ethos and values of oral storytelling in Scotland today A connector and communicator able to listen and help people help each other … Continued

Dundee played host to many of the brightest stars in Scottish traditional music last Saturday, as the 13th MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards took place in the city’s glittering Caird Hall. Organised by Hands Up For Trad, the awards were this year broadcast live online and on BBC ALBA for the first time, treating … Continued

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival enjoyed another fantastic edition in 2015, with early figures once again showing growth in participation: 26,000 people joined in the country’s largest celebration of spoken word, devouring tales in theatres, gardens, zoos, canal boats and beyond. “If you thought that August was the only month that Edinburgh has top quality … Continued

The gift of storytelling is one of life’s most powerful – and coveted – skills. A well told story can make you laugh, weep, swell with pride, or rise with indignation and human beings are fundamentally hard-wired for stories: they are how we record both the small, everyday moments and the monumental events of life. … Continued

Edinburgh musician Bob Murray discusses and showcases eight songs that could potentially take on the mantle of Scottish National Anthem in a feast of folk on Saturday 28 May. Over the years, there have been many campaigns and opinion polls relating to possible Scottish National Anthems. None have ever reached a firm conclusion. Murray will … Continued

History, music and the traditions that make Scotland unique are the focus of St Andrew’s Day at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, a day-long celebration of Scotland on Saturday 28 November. Part of the Scotland’s Winter Festivals programme, this year’s events include storytelling, ceilidh dancing and music, offering a fun, lively day out for all ages.  … Continued

The Scottish Storytelling Centre is delighted to announce that it has been nominated for Venue of the Year at the 13th MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. The full line-up of nominees were unveiled as organisers start the countdown to next month’s lavish live Gala Concert on Saturday 5 December 2015 at Dundee Caird Hall, … Continued

Edinburgh City of Literature’s annual celebration of Robert Louis Stevenson has now expanded across an entire week, with 47 events honouring the writer taking place across the capital from Mon 9 – Sun 15 Nov. The Scottish Storytelling Centre will play host to four #RLSDay productions, celebrating his life, works and legacy through storytelling and … Continued