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 David Buchan Lecture is the culmination of a year of special events to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the Elphinstone Institute. The launch of this lecture is in memory of the influential ballad and contemporary legend scholar who was also the Institute’s first appointed director. This annual event will place Ethnology and Folklore … 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
Following the recent closure of the Lanark Accordion & Fiddle Club, Shirley and Iain Cathcart have decided to pursue the opportunity of opening a brand new club in the Lanark area and provide a platform for young and old players to continue the legacy of great Scottish music in the Clydesdale area. At this stage … 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
*Deadline 14th December 2015. Please email showcasescotland@activeevents.org.uk for an application form* SHOWCASE SCOTLAND EXPO will present a showcase of Scottish artists and internationally renowned musicians at the second edition of The Visit. Taking place between the 25th and 28th of April in the central belt of Scotland, the Visit is supported by Creative Scotland. Produced for the … 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
APPLICATION FOR SHOWCASE SCOTLAND EXPO AT THE EASTERN CANADIAN MUSIC ASSOCIATION (ECMA) 15 – 17 April 2016 SHOWCASE SCOTLAND EXPO will present a showcase of Scottish artists at the internationally renowned music festival, ECMA’s. Supported by Creative Scotland, the Showcase forms part of an export strategy for Scottish artists which has been developed by the Showcase Scotland Expo … Continued
Deadline: Monday 30 November 2015 Groups, venues, folk clubs and events are invited to list their details in the 2016 edition (and our 50th anniversary) of the only annual publication concentrating on traditional/folk music events and activity across Scotland, compiled by the TMSA. So if you would like the opportunity to have your information available … Continued
Got a track that needs feedback or just listening to on nice speakers? Interested in music production or trying out some state of the art music technology? Want to hear music you’ve never heard before or simply get inspiration? #artcore have a new music programme for 13-25’s called North Edinburgh Music Collective. It runs on a … Continued
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.
