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Go Beyond Words at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival this October

There is no greater pleasure than the power of traditional storytelling taking listeners on a journey of the imagination. The 31st Scottish International Storytelling Festival features 60 events in Edinburgh and 22 throughout Scotland, with 20 international guests joining 60 Scottish artists to share old traditions and new connections, showcasing how music, dance and story communicate shared experiences that are ‘Beyond Words’. There … Continued

Raspberry Ripple: Giving a voice to women’s stories around sexuality

The Scottish Storytelling Forum (SSF) is a membership organisation, dedicated to keeping the art of live oral storytelling alive and growing in Scotland – a diverse network of storytellers and individuals supporting Scotland’s vibrant storytelling community. It’s facilitated by Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS) and based at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. The SSF blog … Continued

Air Iomall – 21st August 2019 @ CCA, Glasgow

AIR IOMALL – CHARLIE GREY & JOSEPHY PEACH 21ST AUGUST 2019, 8PM @ CCA GLASGOW From Scottish duo Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach, and Filmmaker Hamish Macleod, Air Iomall (Gaelic for On the Edge) is a film and suite of new music, inspired by now uninhabited islands deep in the North Atlantic – some of … Continued

Mull of Kintyre Music Festival, 21st – 25th August 2019

MOK Fest Rocks Wee Toon The Mull of Kintyre Music Festival looks set to rock the town with some of the best bands and performers from across Scotland in its 27th year. The 5 day event which runs from Aug 21 – 25, has yet another great line-up including Manran, Dougie MacLean, Glenfinnan Ceilidh Band, … Continued

Hamish Henderson Celebrated: Summer School, Ceilidh & Theatre Showcase Scotland’s Folk Legend

“Maker, ye maun sing them… Tomorrow, songs Will flow free again, and new voices Be borne on the carrying stream.” (Hamish Henderson) Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS) presents the which reflects the visionary spirit and diversity of the founding father of Scotland’s 20th Century folk renaissance, offering inspiration and enjoyment of the traditional arts … Continued

Book Launch: Hebridean Step Dancing by Mats Melin

On Friday 12 July 2019, it was 140 years since dancing master Ewen MacLachlan passed away in Daliburgh, South Uist. He left a legacy of solo dances which were kept alive by a number of people over the years including Fearachar MacNeil of Barra, John ‘Iain Ruadh’ MacLeod and Donald ‘Roidein’ MacDonald both of South … Continued

Living Stories & Folk Traditions Showcased at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

August is one of the busiest times of the year in Scotland’s capital, with an unbelievable amount of inspirational art and culture on display. The Centre will be welcoming 22 unique shows as part of the , showcasing stories in all their forms, from entertaining, to thought-provoking, experimental, inspiring and well-loved, there’s a tale for … Continued

Mountain Melodies returns to St Margaret’s, Braemar this July for musicians aged 14-17

St Margaret’s Braemar, in partnership with Live Music Now Scotland, will host a week-long music and composition project during the 2019 Summer holidays called Mountain Melodies, for talented young musicians from the local area, combining composition workshops, one-to-one tuition, talks, seminars and performances. A few places are remaining for the project running from Monday 8 … Continued

Violin Tutor Required: Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop

Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop is small fiddle workshop based at Strachur on the Cowal peninsula. They are seeking a traditional tutor for their adult classes, ranging from beginners to competent players. Hours offered will depend on uptake of members – previously classes were held on two evenings over 26 weeks, however this may reduce to one … Continued

Marketing and Communications Assistant – TRACS

Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS) are looking for a Marketing and Communications Assistant to carry out a range of marketing and communications tasks, who can also bring their creative flair and passion to engaging with the Traditional Arts Networks in fresh ways. Creative with a sound knowledge and interest in the rich tapestry of … Continued