The Scottish International Storytelling Festival is back from 21 – 31 Oct and we’re inviting traditional storytellers from across Scotland to take part.
If you’re a creative practitioner 18 years of age or over, based in Scotland and are rooted in the traditional artform of live, oral storytelling, then we want to hear from you.
Applications close: Tuesday 5th May.
From the first bluebells of spring to the returning geese of autumn, the seasons are reflected across our landscape during the natural rhythm of the year.
The Scottish Wildlife Trust in association with the Scottish International Storytelling Festival is challenging you to capture the changing of the seasons in this year’s ‘Words Of TheWild’ nature writing competition – open to all ages, with prizes including book vouchers, trail cameras, binoculars and more.
Entries can be in English, Scots or Gaelic and up to 1,000 words long. Deadline 12th July.
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Welcome to – Another Story, a podcast series where you can hear powerful stories from your favourite storytellers, exclusive moments from this years Scottish International Storytelling Festival, and a deep dive into storytelling in Scotland and beyond.
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From the nationwide reach of the Big Scottish Story Ripple to the inspiring BSL Apprenticeship Programme, our community initiatives celebrate storytelling as a powerful tool for connection, creativity and inclusion.
Rooted in the rich traditions of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, these programmes nurture confidence, amplify underrepresented voices and honour storytelling as a vital part of Scotland’s Living Heritage.
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival is one of the most admired storytelling events in the world and the largest of its kind – both from a programming and participation perspective - encompassing a wealth of cultures, traditions and styles. A world of stories within the Festival City.
‘Drift into exotic worlds as talented storytellers from all over the globe regale you with tales of derring-do.’ (Bristol Post)
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.
