Scottish Storytelling Centre
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is a vibrant arts venue with a seasonal programme of live storytelling and theatre, music, workshops and festivals.
About Scottish Storytelling Centre
| 43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR | |
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The Scottish Storytelling Centre is a vibrant arts venue centrally located on Edinburgh’s High Street celebrating the live art of storytelling for all ages and interests. The Centre hosts a year-round programme of storytelling, music, theatre, dance and more, with plenty to offer locals and visitors alike. An ever-changing roster of workshops and exhibitions beg repeat visits throughout the year, as does the bustling Haggis Box Café, situated within the Centre’s welcoming Storytelling Court.
Each October the Storytelling Centre is the hub for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, internationally recognised as a leader in its field and one of the 11 Edinburgh Festivals. It also curates a vibrant programme for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe each August. The Centre also manages the adjacent John Knox House Museum which dates back to 1470, making it one of the oldest original medieval buildings still standing on the Royal Mile. The house is now set up as a museum where visitors can learn about the house itself and some of the residents, including the turbulent times of John Knox and Mary Queen of Scots during the Reformation.
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is a great meeting place, where a warm welcome is extended to families and visitors, and where creative minds can explore cultures and traditions (old and new) in Scotland today.
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Upcoming Events at Scottish Storytelling Centre
‘Magical Edinburgh’ with Edinburgh Young Carers: An Exhibition of Photographic Illusions
Magical images created by young carers are on show in a special free-to-see exhibition of photographic illusions as part of Edinburgh’s 15th annual MagicFest.
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The Astrolo-J Monologues
Featuring original monologues, this show at the Scottish Storytelling Centre is for all the girlies who love Co-Star and can’t afford therapy!
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Sharing the Light
Join Tim Porteus and friends on 20th January, for an evening of stories, songs and music to bring us together with hope, humanity and laughter in a dark time!
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Guid Crack: Cup o Kindness
Join storytellers Bea Ferguson and Jane Mather for a nostalgic celebration of our weird and wonderful new year customs, with a generous dollop of heart-warming stories!
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Mairi Campbell: Auld Lang Syne
Delivered with Mairi Campbell's trademark wit and unparalleled musical ability, this funny and heartfelt show resonates with wider universal truths.
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Ae Spark o Nature’s Fire: Burns Song Workshop with John Morran
Come and celebrate Robert Burns as we learn his favourite love song and some of his lowland mooth-music in this workshop with acclaimed singer John Morran at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Burns Family Ceilidh
Celebrate Burns' birthday with family and friends, dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band on 26th January at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Cafe Ceilidh: Celebrating Burns
Join friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories as we celebrating Robert Burns!
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Bothan an Fhaoillich
Enjoy a monthly session of Gaelic culture and community in Edinburgh, full of stories, songs, music, dance and good cràic at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 31st January!
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Through the Shortbread Tin
The National Theatre of Scotland is touring in 2025 with a brand new show 'Through the Shortbread Tin' and stops off at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 8th & 9th April!
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