Apples, leaves and autumn animals! Tactile props, splodgy art and lots of joining-in for everyone, but particularly suitable for children with additional needs, their friends & families.
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Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Queer Folks’ Tales is back after a hugely successful Fringe run in August, and October sees another terrific line up at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
READ MOREDon’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night 'Loud Poets' on Friday 11th October!
READ MOREJourney through worlds of adventure with Dance ‘n’ Tales at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th October!
READ MOREJoin storyteller Daiva Ivanauskaitė-Brown for a magical tale about courage and dreams at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
READ MORESam the Skull is a hilarious folk song by Harry Hagan, about a gallus Glasgow cat. Join storyteller Alastair McIver as he relates Sam’s continuing adventures!
READ MOREJoin Palestinian poet and dancer Nada Shawa and Scottish storyteller Janis Mackay as they build a bridge of friendship between Scotland and Palestine.
READ MOREThe Festival’s famous Open Hearth returns to the Netherbow Theatre for a relaxed traditional session of stories and music, hosted by Donald Smith.
READ MOREStoryteller Ailie Finlay and artist Kate Leiper invite you to a special sensory story version of the old tale with games, actions and some simple sensory crafts.
READ MOREJoin auld Auntie Bee and her long-suffering niece Bonnie McRee on a mad-cap tour of Auld Reekie, past and present, real and imagined, without leaving the Storytelling Court.
READ MOREEnjoy an evening of tales by storytellers Sef Townsend and Inés Álvarez Villa, enriched by the music of flamenco guitarist Danielo Olivera and Moroccan musician Omar Afif.
READ MOREWhose tears soak the cloth on our backs? This is the story of a global textile industry and two nations bound by more than meets the eye.
READ MOREThis event is a kaleidoscope of story, myth, magic and an adult ADHD diagnosis, explored through a playful and provocative tale of a woman untangling a lifetime of stories.
READ MORECombining the mythical with the modern, Emery Hunter and Bobby Bradley explore how we navigate each other’s identities in moments of vulnerability.
READ MOREScottish storyteller James MacDonald Reid and Scottish-Korean musician Ryan Williams present a classic Gaelic folk tale, blending tradition with innovation.
READ MOREEnjoy the fresh voices of new and emerging tellers, featuring storytellers Mary Baxter, Selina Graham, Emma Milton and David Pullar and hosted by Janis Mackay.
READ MOREAs the darkness closes in and minds glow with pictures in the symbolic fire, Open Hearth, featuring Shona Cowie, Martin MacIntyre and Fin Moore, is the perfect way to end your day!
READ MORERuth Kirkpatrick shares a prime selection of tales that have appealed to her Scottish storytelling heart, with musical accompaniment from accordion and whistle player Leo McCann.
READ MORETales of friendship, mischief, rebellion and truth-seeking come to life as Alice Fernbank shares her dad’s memoirs and adventures beyond the iron curtain.
READ MOREIn this relaxed session, storyteller Nuala Hayes and musician Aoife Granville share stories and music inspired by Irish people and places they know and love.
READ MOREÒran Mhòir is a multi-media performance by storyteller Eileen Budd and experimental folk duo Burd Ellen exploring the Gaelic lore of the intertidal zone.
READ MOREStoryteller Nuala Hayes and musician Aoife Granville celebrate the life of Storyteller, seanchaí and author Peig Sayers, with live animated visuals from artist Rita Duffy.
READ MOREKirsty Law unpacks the tales within a myth, and explores them using folk song and oral storytelling.
READ MOREMeet the incomparable storyteller of the Great Blasket Island and the Dingle peninsula through the work of Éilís NÍ Dhuibhne, folklorist and author, and storyteller Nuala Hayes!
READ MOREThrough powerful and playful storytelling and traditional song, Shona Cowie and Neil Sutcliffe explore the layers of history on which we stand today.
READ MOREDrop in to meet Robert Fell, author of 'Traveller Storytelling in Scotland: Folklore, Ideology and Cultural Identity', an exciting new book about traditional storytelling in Scotland.
READ MOREThe most powerful freedom story of Scottish oral tradition is recreated at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 25th October.
READ MOREJoin David Francis and Hamish Napier as they explore the rich culture of Scotland’s Strathspey region in story and music!
READ MOREJoin in the mystery and magic of Thomas the Rhymer’s story with singing and playing, but who can spot the magic treasures?
READ MOREThis solo performance reflects on Mrs Alice Thornton's life and experiences across the span of the seventeenth century as she finds herself the subject of a most dreadful scandal!
READ MOREThis year’s Hamish Henderson Memorial Lecture at the Scottish Storytelling Centre explores cultural activism and is presented by Stan Reeves on 9th November.
READ MOREJoin friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories!
READ MOREJoana Formosinho and artists Baum and Leahy invite you into a meditative encounter with the wild landscapes inside your gut at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th November!
READ MOREThree men find banter, bird boxes and biscuits in a fictional men's shed, which celebrates companionship, camaraderie... and custard creams.
READ MORECome along and support our local football club, Loanhead Miners Youth FC, and some other fab businesses at our indoor market in Bayne Memorial Hall, Loanhead!
READ MOREPortobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
READ MOREA monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
READ MOREJoin us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
READ MORECome along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
READ MOREBack by popular demand, come and spend a fun filled morning with the Cyrenians learning how to make delicious Chinese dumplings!
READ MOREDo you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club could be just for you. Suitable for 7-12 years olds.
READ MOREThe Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.
READ MORECome on this walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!
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