Edinburgh Tradfest: Transforming Auld Reekie - Walking Tour
Meeting at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, enjoy a walking tour around the sights and sounds of Edinburgh’s Old Town with artist/curator Claudia Zeiske on 10th May as part of Edinburgh Tradfest!
About Edinburgh Tradfest: Transforming Auld Reekie - Walking Tour
A walking tour around the sights and sounds of Edinburgh’s Old Town with artist/curator Claudia Zeiske. Walk along Edinburgh’s High Street in the footsteps of philosopher/community planner Patrick Geddes, taking in the buildings, stories and green spaces that maintain Geddes’ legacy of ecology, culture and creativity.
Claudia Zeiske is a cultural activist and Walking Curator. Her practice stems from Deveron Projects in rural Scotland where she was the founding Director. Here ‘the town is the venue’ rather than a gallery or arts centre based on a balanced approach between artistic criticality and community involvement. Her experiences come from participatory arts, linking local activities with global realities. You can find out more about Claudia by visiting her website.
Meet at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Walking tour will cover hilly terrain. Please also dress for the weather.
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Edinburgh Tradfest presents the very best traditional music and traditional arts from Scotland and around the world. This year's dates are Fri 2 – Mon 12 May 2025. Edinburgh Tradfest is run by Soundhouse, alongside programming partners at TRACS, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Queen's Hall, University of Edinburgh Celtic & Scottish Studies, Folk Film Gathering and other individual artists and creatives. Funded by Creative Scotland and the William Grant Foundation.
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