Events

Once Upon a Book

TRACS

* Please note: The pre-sale for this event is now Sold Out. Tickets may still be available on the day, depending on availability *

Old books come back to life as storytellers guide you through the world
of children’s literature in a vibrant afternoon of stories at the Storytelling Centre and Museum of Childhood.

Inspired by the Museum’s exhibition Growing Up With Books, this event features an array of
Scottish storytellers and sessions for different age ranges, as detailed below.

Growing Up with Little People

  • 1.30pm (20mins) | SSC Court | Children 3+
    Storytelling with Ailie Finlay
  • 2pm (20mins) | SSC Court | Children 3+
    Storytelling with Beth Cross

Growing Up with Selkies

  • 1.45pm (45mins) | SSC Library | Children 6+
    Storytelling with Janis Mackay
  • 2.45pm (45mins) | SSC Library | Children 6+
    Storytelling with Beth Cross

Growing Up with Spanish Books

  • 2.15pm (1hr) | Sandeman House Garden | All ages
    Storytelling with The Wee Spanish Mobile Library

Growing Up with Irish Heroes

  • 2.30pm (2hrs) | SSC Court | All ages
    Mini ceilidh with The Armagh Rhymers

Growing Up with Stories & Crayons

  • 2.30pm (2hrs) | SSC Hive | Children 6+
    Stories & drawing with storytellers Sylvia Troon and Sheila Kinninmonth

Museum of Childhood 20-minute Storytelling Sessions

  • Sylvia Troon at 1.30pm
  • Sheila Kinninmonth at 2pm
  • Ailie Finlay at 2.30pm
  • Janis Mackay at 3pm
  • Ailie Finlay at 3.30pm
  • Beth Cross at 4pm

* Please note: The pre-sale for this event is now Sold Out. Tickets may still be available on the day, depending on availability *

20 Oct
13:30 - 16:30
Free (ticketed) | 3+
Free (ticketed)