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
The Oor Vyce Gaitherin
Jyne us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 22nd November for a day o collaboration an insight as we blether aboot the Scots Language Bill an its impact on oor rich cultural heritage!
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Further Into Stories
Join leading storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 23rd November for a hands-on, practical session on developing your live storytelling skills!
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Fair Folktales
Come along to the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 30th November for a drop-in session of traditional tales with storytellers Mark Borthwick and Sarah Wedderburn-Oglivy!
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Scottish Theatre History Weekend - Talks
Enjoy a weekend of talks and performance exploring Edinburgh’s rich theatre history, presented as part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations at The Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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A Noble Clown, a new solo play written and performed by Michael Daviot, tells the story of Duncan Macrae, long considered Scotland’s greatest actor.
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Burgh Blatherers’ Winter Warmer
It's time to join the Burgh Blatherers for their Winter Warmer at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 4th December!
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Queer Folks’ Tales
Queer Folks’ Tales is back in December and sees another terrific line up at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Loud Poets Showcase
Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night 'Loud Poets' on Friday 6th December!
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Easy Sundays: Festive Family Ceilidh
Come with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band on 8th December at The Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Vote Christmas
The most divisive, most controversial, most hotly contested referendum of the century is upon us – a vote on the future of Christmas! Performed by the Strange Town 11-14 Friday group.
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The Last Wolf
Performed by the Strange Town 11-14 group, The Last Wolf is a new thriller taken from the fairy tales of wolves gone by.
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Wish Upon Wish
Every year, the Spirits of Christmas gather to grant one aggressively average child a special Christmas wish. Except they didn’t count on Bertha!
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Tell Me a Story for Christmas
Join storytellers Linda Williamson, Jane Mather and Heather Yule for an hour of stories and songs inspired by and drawing from Tell Me a Story for Christmas: Traveller Tales!
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Stories on the Way: Darkness and Light
Join some of the Scottish Storytelling Centre's amazing apprentice storytellers as they venture into the dark winter nights in search of stories to share.
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Macastory’s Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow
Sherwood Forest comes to the Scottish Storytelling Centre for this season's fun-filled festive Macastory Panto!
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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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