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Hearth Fire Sessions

Join us on World Storytelling Day for the first Hearth Fire Session of 2025, an eclectic night of ancient myth, contemporary storytelling, post-folk music, and physical artistry.

Hearth Fire Sessions

About Hearth Fire Sessions

Steeped in the traditions of Scottish storytelling, we evoke the warm atmosphere of peat-smoked hearthsides and ceilidh house revelry, presenting timeless motifs relevant to a discerning modern audience.

Join host Dougie Mackay as he invites a different selection of Scotland’s finest storytellers, songwriters, musicians, and performing artists to each bi-monthly Hearth Fire Session to create an innovative showcase of Scotland’s contemporary culture.

March's session features storyteller and visual designer Morvern Graham, London based storyteller Nell Phoenix and musician Kate Young.

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