Storytelling events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Irish Heritage Day
Leith’s favourite Irish bar is hosting a proper celebration of Irish culture, and you’re invited. Don't miss a full day of language, music, sport, food, and serious craic!
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Hearth Fire Sessions
Welcome to the Scottish Storytelling Centre's Hearth Fire Sessions with Dougie Mackay, Alastair Blain, Chandra Mather & Tim Porteus on Thursday 20th November!
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Afternoon Tea with Chiya & Chai - The History of Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a storytelling talk delivered during our traditional Afternoon Tea service in partnership with Chiya and Chai, on Sunday 23rd November at Marine North Berwick!
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Am I really home? A Journey Through the Literary Voices of Italian Scottish Women
Through storytelling poetry and prose, four widely published Italian Scottish women writers will describe their diverse journeys of navigating, rooting and belonging.
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Am I really home? A Journey Through the Literary Voices of Italian Scottish Women
Through storytelling, poetry and prose, four widely published Italian Scottish women writers will describe their diverse journeys of navigating, rooting and belonging.
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Fairy Circle: Part of Fair Saturday 2025
Come along to the home of Scottish storytelling for a drop-in session of traditional tales with storytellers Mark Borthwick and Alice Fernbank on Saturday 29th November!
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Family Yoga: Mixed Age Group
Taking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories.
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Santa’s Grotto
This winter, discover the magic of Santa’s Grotto at Dynamic Earth! Meet Santa, then settle in for a storytelling session.
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Storytime Christmas Special
Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse for a magical Christmas Storytime filled with festive tales and crafts on Saturday 29th November!
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Queer Folks’ Tales: with Turan Ali, Sadiq Ali, Megan Black & Amanda Dwyer
Welcome to Queer Folks’ Tales, the Scottish Storytelling Centre's hugely popular bi-monthly storytelling series where queer storytellers share stories of LGBTQ+ lives, past, present and future.
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A Victorian Christmas
Step back in time for a festive experience like no other. Journey beneath the streets of Edinburgh and discover how the city’s Victorian residents celebrated the season.
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Meet Mrs Claus
Mary Claus is coming to Lost Shore this Christmas for a wonderful short theatrical experience! Expect fun, laughter and a whole lot of feelgood!
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A Yuletide Evening of Ghost Stories
Join Storyteller Nicola Wright for the festive tradition of telling ghost stories by the fireside at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th December!
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Tell Me a Story for Christmas
Gather round the Scottish Storytelling Centre's Christmas tree for an hour of stories, songs and live harp music on 13th December!
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A Winter’s Night
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 16th December for a seasonal miscellany of stories, poetry, music, and readings from Yuletide and beyond!
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Taking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance join us for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories. Suitable for children 16 months to 4 years old.
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Storytelling: Inspired by drawings
Join storyteller Claire McNicol as she explores tales inspired by drawings of the Italian Renaissance in an exciting interactive storytelling session.
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Storytelling Events in East Renfrewshire
Storytelling Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Storytelling Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Light Beneath the Stone
Join storyteller Beverley Bryant with musicians Stuart Williamson and Steve Saunders of Celtic Spirit, for a haunting evening inspired by the story of Lilias Adie!
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The Aurrie Mor Christmas Fair
A warm welcome to the Aurrie Mor Christmas Fair. Come along for festive cheer and make some timely purchases for Christmas!
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Here's a selection of Storytelling Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Festive Storytelling
Join storyteller Anna Lehr for some wintery tales from all over the world at Riverside Museum! Explore the origins of Santa, cook up some festive meals and sing along to some well known tunes!
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Harvest Festival at Pollok Community Orchard
Celebrate the changing seasons and all things local at Eco Drama's Community Harvest Festival - a free, fun-filled afternoon for families, friends, and nature lovers alike!
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Storytelling Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Storytelling Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Storytelling Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
A Giant On The Bridge
A Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within the prison-homecoming journey in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.
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Storytelling with Santa at the Monument
Join us this December for a festive storytelling session with Santa at The National Wallace Monument!
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