Still needing to pick up a few Christmas presents and stocking fillers? Then come along to the Scottish Storytelling Centre this Saturday, 14th December, between 11am-4pm for our Christmas Fair where there will be a wide range of stalls from specially selected Scottish craft makers. In the warmth of the Storytelling Court you will find … Continued
This month we have a festive selection of Christmas entertainment that will enchant the whole family, from gingerbread nativities and mischievous Christmas cakes, to festive adventures with Sydney the platypus and Lapin the French rabbit. Tiny Tales: Gingerbread NativityTue 10 Dec | 10am & 11.30am | £5 per child | Ages 1-3 On Tuesday 10th … Continued
Enjoy well-known Christmas songs or be enchanted by beautiful forgotten carols at the Scottish Storytelling Centre this December. This year we have two concerts that will entertain those who love the Christmas classics and those seeking to find a new festive favourite. On Wednesday 4th December expect glitz, glam and swinging rhythms as The Swingettes … Continued
On Saturday 30th November, the Scottish Storytelling Centre will be showcasing the Greig-Duncan Collection as part of our St Andrew’s Day Celebrations. The Greig-Duncan Collection consists of almost 2000 folk songs associated with the north-east of Scotland, giving a valuable insight into the social and cultural history of the area. The Events Treisurs O Sang: … Continued
As part of our St Andrew’s Day celebrations, we’re offering you 2 for 1 entry into John Knox House from 18 November – 30 November 2013. All you need to do is print off the voucher below and present it to the front desk when you arrive. No pre-booking necessary. Download the Voucher About John … Continued
On Saturday 30th November come to the Scottish Storytelling Centre to celebrate St Andrew’s Day with traditional Scottish entertainment for the whole family. We have music, stories, songs and delicious food on offer throughout the day to bring you quality Scottish culture in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. View all St Andrew’s Day Events … Continued
Put down those plastic brooms and come have a real Hallowe’en celebration at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Sunday 27th October, and bring the Scottish International Storytelling Festival to a spectacular close with fire dancing, ghost tours, guising, spooky stories and a fairy tale fashion show. Fancy dress is encouraged! The festivities begin at 6pm … Continued
Dr David Livingstone spent 30 years in Africa spreading the word of Christianity, denouncing slavery, introducing new forms of health care and education, improving trade links and discovering previously unknown natural wonders. Livingstone was one of the first westerners to journey across Africa and was the first recorded European to discover Mosi oa Tunya (Victoria … Continued
View all events About the Storytellers You’ve probably heard of John Rae, David Livingstone, John Muir and Mary Slessor, but do you know what they discovered or the impacts they made across the globe? Did you know that Mary Slessor saved numerous new-born babies from being executed in Nigeria? Did you know that John Rae … Continued
On Tuesday 29 October, storyteller Tim Porteus is taking our Tell-a-Story Day campaign to the extreme. Tim will be telling stories from 9am to 9pm, to raise money for the Young Storytellers of Scotland, and you could feature in the story. Tim will take his listeners on a journey through Scotland, telling tales of legends, historical … Continued
TRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland, SCIO SC043009) is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages. TRACS brings together the Traditional Music Forum (SCIO SC042867), the Scottish Storytelling Forum (SCIO SC052330) and the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland (SCIO SC045085). Together we celebrate the local distinctiveness of Scotland’s places: our intangible cultural heritage. TRACS and the Forums have their registered office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
