The Scottish International Storytelling Festival next month (23rd October to 1st November) will feature a series of environmental and tree-themed events including Tree Trails, Storytelling for a Greener World and Whispering Trees. This emphasis continues into December in a collaboration with Creative Carbon Scotland in the run up to the World Climate Summit in Paris … Continued

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival is the world’s largest celebration of live, traditional storytelling, taking place as the seasons change in Scotland’s stunning capital city and reaching out across the nation as Scottish tellers merge with guests from the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, in a fantastic, ten-day celebration of oral traditions and cultural … Continued

Festivals Edinburgh has appointed Julia Amour as its new Director, succeeding Faith Liddell who is stepping down from the role in November. Julia brings significant experience to the position developed across the cultural, economic development and education sectors, having previously held senior positions with the British Council, Scottish Development International and the Scottish Higher Education … Continued

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival launches the 2015 Schools and Communities Campaign ‘Dig Where You Stand’ Scotland’s landscape and communities are rich with local stories and legends, some hundreds of years old. Dig It! 2015, the year-long celebration of Scottish archaeology, in partnership with the SISF invites everyone to unearth a treasure-trove of stories and … Continued

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

The 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

Founding 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

View 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

Put 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

Dr 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