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Cafe Ceilidh

Join friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories!

Cafe Ceilidh

About Cafe Ceilidh

17th June 2025
2pm - 4pm
Scottish Storytelling Centre
43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR
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Join friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories.

Held in the relaxed setting of the Storytelling Court.

All welcome to listen or bring a tune for a turn!

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