In 2014 Luath Press Limited, Edinburgh, published a collection of poems entitled Scotia Nova – For The Early Days of a Better Nation which were contributed by various writers and edited by Alistair Findlay and Tessa Ransford. When the book was being collated, Gavin MacDougall of Luath Press wrote: “Whatever the outcome of Scotland’s Independence … Continued
The Folk Music Map is a new project by mapaholic Chris Rust, and has been on the web for just over a week. More than 400 folk clubs have been added by club organisers and members of the public. Chris started this map as a personal project, a way of listing folk clubs that his band … Continued
Tune up, tune in – CalMac Culture’s search for new music talent launches for 2015 Two rising music stars were discovered last year when the UK’s largest ferry network operator launched the CalMac Culture Music competition. Such was the success of this inaugural contest, Caledonian MacBrayne has made the decision to not only repeat it, but, in consultation with … Continued
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is the Home of Scotland’s Stories, preserving and promoting the rich oral heritage of Scotland and beyond so everyone can discover the magic of live storytelling told eye to eye, mind to mind and heart to heart. The Centre operates a Storyteller’s Apprenticeship Programme for those who want to delve into … Continued
An exciting opportunity has opened up at the Scottish Storytelling Centre: we are looking for two new members for our front-of-house team! You will play a pivotal role within the Scottish Storytelling Centre team through the provision of outstanding customer service for visitors to the Centre. In addition to your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, … Continued
One of Scotland’s newly funded cultural organisations is beginning work from its base at the Scottish Storytelling Centre this month. The purpose of TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is to advance the dynamic contribution of Scotland’s traditional arts to contemporary society. A series of development and networking days in February and March unveils the … Continued
The Elphinstone Institute at the University of Aberdeen has relaunched its website. You can take a look at it here. The Elphinstone Institute is a centre for the study of Ethnology, Folklore, and Ethnomusicology at the University of Aberdeen. Established in 1995, the Institute researches and promotes the culture of the North and North-East of … Continued
For the second year young traditional musicians based in Scotland are invited to take part in UKM Arctic’s international youth festival in Finnsnes, Northern Norway.
After two successful year-long community music projects, we’re about to start the first phase of Inspire 3 music groups. Inspire works in partnership with community support organisations in Edinburgh to offer vulnerable people affected by issues such as homelessness, mental health problems, poverty and addiction the chance to participate in music. Our previous projects have worked with organisations … Continued
National Storytelling Week (Sat 31 Jan to Sun 8 Feb) was set up by the Society for Storytelling 15 years ago and aims to promote the oral tradition of storytelling; celebrating our most ancient art form. From recounting something that’s happened in your day, reading a bedtime story to a child or watching a plot … 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.
