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
Exhibition: Recent Work by Mike Turpie
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is holding an exhibition of works by Edinburgh based painter, Mike Turpie in March!
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Moonspinners
Join us for a new quarterly series of full-moon celebrations, with live storytelling, music and a rotating programme of incredible performers.
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The Evolution of a Master Storyteller from China: In Conversation with Mai Jia
Join Mai Jia, one of China’s most celebrated authors renowned for the spy novel, as he talks about leaving behind the world of espionage fiction for a deeply personal storytelling approach!
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The Dark Up Close
Britain is a country in crisis, with national service reinstated for all young people. The old world is dying, and the new world has been delayed indefinitely.
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Guid Crack: What a Glorious Mess!
Join guest storyteller Inés Álvarez Villa for another session of Edinburgh’s monthly storytelling club held upstairs in the Waverley Bar on Friday 28th March!
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Poetry... More or Less
Join the Edinburgh School of Poets for a pop-up reading in the relaxed surroundings of the Storytelling Court on Sunday 30th March!
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Bothan Dhùn Èideann
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for our April Bothan, a monthly session of Gaelic culture and community in Edinburgh!
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Balancing in Freedom
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 5th April for this world premiere performance of an enthralling new work, written and performed by Iddo Oberski!
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The Gathering Quartet: Live Album Recording
Join a live album recording for The Gathering Quartet, a brand-new European traditional string group, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 5th April!
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Storytelling for a Better World: Workshop with David Heathfield
Explore and address challenging global issues through telling powerfully simple traditional wisdom tales from the world's oral cultures in this workshop with David Heathfield.
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Easy Sundays: Let it Bring Hope, Let it Be a Tale
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 6th April as we are joined live online by Young International Storytellers from Palestine to retell Palestinian folk tales for adults and families!
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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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Queer Folks’ Tales
Queer Folks’ Tales returns in April with another terrific line up at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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NASC Discussion: Local and Global Song
This panel explores songs as tools to put in your pocket to take out at the right time, there is a song for every season and occasion!
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NASC Keynote Address with Prof Susanne Rosenberg
Join Professor Susanne Rosenberg and the North Atlantic Song Convention for the opening keynote address of 2025!
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NASC Panel: Community Singing
This talk is for anyone interested in starting or joining a singing group, leading community songs, or simply learning more about the transformative power of singing together.
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NASC Singing Session
The North Atlantic Song Convention Delegates are invited to an informal singing session in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile at The Canons' Gait Bar!
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NASC Workshop: Scots Song with Robyn Stapleton
Join acclaimed Scottish singer Robyn Stapleton for an engaging workshop exploring the richness of Scots song!
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NASC Workshop: Swedish Mouth Music with Lotta Andersson
Explore Swedish mouth music with Lotta Andersson, renowned singer from the acclaimed vocal group Kongero at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th April.
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NASC Open Song Circle: Songs of the Sea
Gather 'round and share sea-inspired songs in this open song circle, celebrating the connection between people and the ocean at Scottish Storytelling Centre.
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NASC Panel: Curating a Place to Sing - From Kitchen to Stadium
From intimate kitchen gatherings to grand concert performances, this panel explores how songs are presented and shared in different contexts and for diverse audiences.
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NASC Panel: Singing Lives Lived - Songwriting and Tradition
Explore the interplay between songwriting and tradition in this thought-provoking panel discussion at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th April!
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NASC Workshop: Scottish Gaelic Song with Alasdair Whyte
Join Alasdair Whyte, celebrated Gaelic singer and scholar from the Isle of Mull, for an inspiring workshop exploring the rich tradition of Scottish Gaelic song.
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NASC Concert: The North Atlantic Song Connection
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of song featuring a stunning line-up of international and local artists at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th May!
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NASC Open Song Circle
Bring the North Atlantic Song Convention to a heartfelt close with a final song circle, the perfect way to wrap up the convention in true NASC spirit.
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Storytelling Ceilidh with the Burgh Blatherers: Food for Thought
Join Edinburgh's own Burgh Blatherers on 16th April for the next open-floor storytelling night taking place throughout the year!
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Northern Streams Festival
Northern Streams is a festival celebrating Nordic & Scottish music, song and dance and this year's edition is taking place from 18th - 20th April 2025 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Starting with Stories: Workshop with Ruth Kirkpatrick
Storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick leads this participatory session for anyone curious about discovering and developing their own storytelling talent at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 26th April.
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