The art of live storytelling has ancient roots. It has flourished in Scotland over centuries and is enjoying a contemporary renaissance. Wherever people gather, storytelling can provide entertainment, stimulation and education all at once.
The festival celebrates storytelling with myths, folktales, legends, ballads and music. The Scottish Storytelling Forum is Scotland's national charity for storytelling. It was founded in 1992 to encourage and support the telling and sharing of stories across all ages and all sectors of society in particular those who, for reasons of poverty or disability, were excluded from artistic experiences.
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is a brand new building designed by Malcolm Fraser Architects, half way along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The Centre includes John Knox House, the Netherbow Theatre, the George Mackay Brown Library and the Storytelling Café, as well as a free public exhibition, Scotland’s Stories.
The Centre is the ideal place to experience live storytelling, discover more about Scotland’s rich story heritage and develop your own storytelling skills, right at the heart of Edinburgh’s literary quarter. We’re open to the public and admission to Scotland’s Stories is free.
43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
T:00 44 (0)131 556 9579
F:00 44 (0)131 557 5224
E: reception@scottishstorytellingcentre.com
More info: http://www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk
2008: 24th October - 2nd November 2008: The 19th annual Scottish International Storytelling Festival. Experience the finest in live storytelling, plus literature and film events, workshops, talk and discussion.
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2007: 26th October - 3rd November 2007 | 
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