“A blethering, blustering, drunken blellum; That frae November till October, Ae market-day thou was na sober; That ilka melder wi’ the Miller, Thou sat as lang as thou had siller; That every nag was ca’d a shoe on, The Smith and thee gat roarin’ fou on; That at the Lord’s house, ev’n on Sunday, Thou … Continued
Rogue Village is a Community Interest Company based at The Mart in East Linton. Delivering events across East Lothian, they aim to develop the regional cultural offer; support, develop and promote local artists/creative entrepreneurs as well as inspiring its community. They are looking for artists for Rogue’s Gallery, a forthcoming monthly performance night. This series of … 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! Visitor Services Assistant x2 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh 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 … Continued
Join traditional flute and whistle player Gordon Turnbull in a relaxed and supportive setting to learn and develop traditional techniques while building up a repertoire from Scotland, Ireland and beyond. FluteFling Saturday half-day workshops are held every month at Tribe Porty in Portobello, Edinburgh. Combining elements of the popular fortnightly classes and the annual Scottish Flute Day in a … Continued
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th March | Cecil Sharp House, London This specialist conference will focus on morris dancing within the British Isles and its history up to recent times. As an enduring feature of British culture across more than six centuries, research in, and understanding, appreciation and practice of, our vernacular dance genre is worth … Continued
Fun Fiddle are based in Portobello, Edinburgh and are offering a range of new classes for adults starting on 19 January. All levels catered for – from beginner to advanced. Childrens classes also available. More information here
From Frozie-Toesie to Goosie Gander, a bevy of birds take centre stage at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 30 December, in a new folk drama for Scotland where the participants are the stars! Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS) are on a mission to rejuvenate midwinter traditions in Scotland with seasonal folk dramas, to enrich … Continued
Nathaniel Gow’s Dance Band: Ceilidh Nights reimagine the 18th-century ceilidh, in a four-part series running from 14 December to 27 March in Glasgow venues The Glad Cafe and Oran More Inspired by the father of the Scottish dance band, Nathaniel Gow, Concerto Caledonia collaborates with some of the creative powerhouses of Scottish traditional music, including … Continued
The Art of the Storyteller series is all about getting to the heart of storytelling and showcasing the rich variety of skills, interest points and avenues that the artform can take you. The next enticing workshop and performance session is on Fri 9 Dec with Beverley Bryant and Ruth Kirkpatrick bringing their expertise to the … Continued
The Art of the Storyteller series is all about getting to the heart of storytelling and showcasing the rich variety of skills, interest points and avenues that the artform can take you. The next enticing workshop and performance session is on Fri 9 Dec with Ruth Kirkpatrick and Beverley Bryant bringing their expertise to the … 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.
