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Northern Streams Festival

Northern Streams is a festival celebrating Nordic & Scottish music, song and dance and this year's edition is taking place from 18th - 20th April 2025 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!

Northern Streams Festival

About Northern Streams Festival

18th Apr 2025 to 20th Apr 2025
Scottish Storytelling Centre
43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR
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Northern Streams Festival of Nordic & Scottish Music, Song & Dance in Edinburgh: 18-20 April 2025.

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