A production that came to fruition through the Scottish International Storytelling Festival and involved a year of tale gathering from Scotland is up for two awards at the Prestigious CATS Awards. Tales of a Grandson was created and performed by Andy Cannon and produced by MacRobert Arts Centre, in association with the Scottish International Storytelling … Continued
ReadThe Storytelling Festival always takes place with the change of the seasons, with the clocks going back, the nights getting darker and the harsher weather all providing the perfect backdrop for tales of the mysterious and supernatural in celebration of All Hallow’s Eve. Daily visits down to the Edinburgh Vaults with Mercat Tours at 4pm … Continued
ReadFounding father of the historical novel, Sir Walter Scott, released Waverley 200 years ago, unleashing an enticing tale of adventure, romance, conflict and journey, inviting readers to travel back into a vibrantly illuminated past. Generations have enjoyed his works, countless have been inspired by his penmanship (over 90 operas for example take their cue from … Continued
ReadView the ONLINE PROGRAMME Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs was entertained by storyteller David Francis and clarsach player Rachel Newton as they launched the programme for the 2014 Scottish International Storytelling Festival. The 2014 Scottish International Storytelling Festival begins on 24 October and runs for ten days until the 2 November. … Continued
ReadPut 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
ReadDr 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
ReadView 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
ReadOn 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
ReadUncovering Scotland’s Global Legacy: Friday 18 – Sunday 27 October 2013 The Scottish International Storytelling Festival represents the best in Scotland’s culture internationally. The 2013 programme Once Upon a Journey, launched today (Friday 6 September) by Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs, is inspired by travellers, explorers, nomads, pilgrims and voyagers … Continued
ReadTRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland SC043009) brings together the Traditional Music Forum (SC042867), the Scottish Storytelling Forum (SC020891) and the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland (SC045085). TRACS is based at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, which is a partnership project between the Storytelling Forum and The Church of Scotland (SC011353).
