North Atlantic Fiddle Convention 11-15 July 2018University of Aberdeen, Scotland www.abdn.ac.uk/nafco Confirmed keynote speakers: Jacqueline Codgell DjeDjeMark SlobinHeather Sparling As with all NAFCo Conferences, we welcome papers and panels on any aspect of current research into fiddle music and dancing. The 2018 theme will be Dialects and Dialogues: Fiddling and Dancing across Oceans and Continents. Fiddle and fiddle-dance … Continued

Title: Living Tradition and Cultural Revival: Scottish Folk Drama in the 21st Century Partners: Heriot-Watt University, University of Edinburgh, TRACS Scottish Storytelling Centre Location: Edinburgh, with visits to other locations in Scotland Summary: Folk play is experiencing a revival in Scotland. In recent years, we have seen the reintroduction of a variety of forms of community drama traditionally performed throughout … Continued

The Storytelling Network Coordinator leads on all aspects of oral storytelling development to assist the Scottish Storytelling Forum, the Board and staff management team to deliver the organisation’s mission and key objectives. A resourceful person is required to support Scotland’s oral storytellers in the next phase of their shared advocacy, creative development and communications. Excellent … Continued

The Patrick Geddes Centre have partnered with Newbattle Abbey College to develop an exciting new course on Gaelic Language, Culture and Landscape. The course will be delivered by Newbattle Abbey Colleges Celtic Studies tutors and will introduce you to: The presence of the Gaels in Edinburgh through the centuries, conventions and stories of Gaelic tradition … Continued

Changing Arts and Minds: It’s time to talk about mental health and wellbeing in the creative sector Ulster University and wellbeing charity Inspire have come together on the SHoWCaSE: A snapshot of health and well-being in the creative sector project, to understand the health and wellbeing of people in the creative industries.  Those in the … Continued

A fortnight of folklore-inspired drama was enjoyed by participants at this year’s Gaelic Drama Summer School which took place in Portree between the 3rd and 15th of July. The residential school, supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Creative Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Highland Council, is aimed at fluent Gaelic speakers aged 13-18 years. A … Continued

A communications professional is needed, with web and social media skills, and a passion for connecting with communities, schools and storytellers. Themed ‘Open Word – Open World’, the Scottish International Storytelling Festival runs from 20-31 October. Through September to November, a local campaign encourages community events across Scotland, and school visits by storytellers. Three days’ work per week … Continued

Born from a commission by Ceòl’s Craic to bring together electronic and traditional music for live performance, WHɎTE have gone from strength to strength with their unique, rarely-heard Gaelic songs paired with ambient electronic arrangements. We grabbed electronica musician Ross Whyte, for a few quick questions ahead of their Made in Scotland Showcase. How would … Continued

“Newer Researchers: Newer Approaches”. A one day conference jointly hosted by The Folklore Society and The Elphinstone Institute. Thursday 9 November 2017, 10:15 to 17:30 at The Warburg Institute. Keynote speaker: Prof. Nick Groom (University of Exeter) CALL FOR PARTICIPATOR CONTRIBUTIONS. The Study of Folklore has long been lamented as a marginalised discipline, but times are … Continued

Emma Collins, Executive Director, The Village Storytelling Centre I was delighted to represent Scotland, the Village Storytelling Centre and the Scottish Storytelling Forum at the Federation of European Storytellers (FEST) annual gathering. This was held from the 21st to 24th of June in the borderlands of Ireland, with some of the conference taking place in … Continued