Join TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) and partners for a jam-packed all-day celebration of the very best in the Traditional Arts at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Intrigued by Intangible Cultural Heritage and would love to know more? Come to the Living Heritage Fayre to find out all you want to know from Scotland’s experts in the field, whilst having a go yourself in our come and try craft, dance, music and storytelling taster workshops.
We’re thrilled to have with us Michael Fortune, Ireland’s folklore aficionado, who’ll be talking to us about our Celtic cousins’ approach to ICH and tradition-bearing, as well as his own amazing work through the folklore.ie platform. We round off the day with a traditional house cèilidh, a welcoming showcase of traditional craft, dance, music and song with participation warmly encouraged.
Sunday 10 May, 10am–6pm • Scottish Storytelling Centre, in Edinburgh
10:00am – 2pm
Come and talk to us and all the different experts working in the field of Living Heritage, from Creative Scotland, Heritage Crafts UK, Museums Galleries Scotland, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, School of Scottish Harp Makers, to Traditional Music Forum of Scotland and the Scottish Storytelling Forum.
10:30am – 1.30pm
Want to have a go at trying the Scottish clarsach, traditional string making from plants, Scottish Country Dance, a Gaelic Taster or A Taste o Scots, then come along and explore our rich living heritage.
2pm – 3.30pm
We’re thrilled to have with us Michael Fortune, Ireland’s folklore aficionado, who’ll be talking to us about our Celtic cousins’ approach to ICH and tradition-bearing, as well as his own amazing work via the folklore.ie platform.
4pm – 6pm
A warm and welcoming traditional gathering where music, stories, and songs are shared in good company. Whether you perform or simply listen, everyone is invited to take part and enjoy the spirit of a true Scottish cèilidh.
Accessibility
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is fully wheelchair accessible with lift access to all floors and hearing loops in Reception and performance spaces. The Centre is comprised of a ground floor Reception area and exhibition space, a 99-seat theatre on the basement level and two meeting rooms/workshop spaces on the upper floors.
You can find more information on the venue’s accessibility statement and policies here: Scottish Storytelling Centre – Accessibility
If you have any queries or require any assistance please phone +44 (0) 131 556 9579 or email reception@scottishstorytellingcentre.com
Come along!
This event is free and non-ticketed, just come along and enjoy! You can find out more about Living Heritage on our website.
TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland, SCIO SC043009) is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and indigenous languages. Together we celebrate the local distinctiveness of Scotland’s places: our intangible cultural heritage. Registered office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
