Morning events, Books, Storytelling

Storytelling session with children's tales relating to the gardens and the museum.

Storytelling session with children's tales relating to the gardens and the museum.

Listen to the servants telling traditional Cumbrian stories, have a go at writing with a quill pen and ink, dress up in replica 18th-century costumes and play with reproduction toys.

Listen to stories of Greek gods and goddesses with storyteller Robin Herne, and make your very own Poseidon's Trident.

Interactive craft and storytelling session based on the lives of people in high-rise buildings.

Horace the Haggis must outwit the evil haggis hunters and find a safe place to hide in the forest, but can his new friends help him escape? A reading from author Sally Magnusson for families and children.

Activities based on the book and TV series, including a Horrible character hunt, Horrible crafts and Horrible stories.

An interactive show about contactibility presented by Hannah Walker and Chris Thorpe, using poetry, storytelling and live intervention.

Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions, plus an evening ceilidh.

A presentation, using storytelling, song, dance, film and documents, of stories from the lives of hundreds of Orcadians who, during the 18th and 19th centuries, became servants of the Hudson Bay Company. Devised and directed by Fran Flett Hollinrake.

Interactive storytelling session via a large screen.

A re-enactment of the lives of the Knights Templars.

A weekend of talks, demonstrations and activities that investigate our relationship to the natural world as explored through writing, in celebration of the Year of Natural Scotland. Speakers include Sir John Lister-Kaye, TC Smout, Esther Woolfson, Ian Edwards and Fi Martynoga.

Relive novelist and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol's summertime memories; from the pursuit of the Rock Partridge birds to walks in the Garlaban hills.

Relive novelist and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol's summertime memories; from the pursuit of the Rock Partridge birds to walks in the Garlaban hills.

Children can explore art and listen to a story.

Storytelling and nursery rhyme sessions including an allotment-themed soft play area.

A journey through the woods for a story telling adventure.

Listen to stories and take part in activities on the magic carpet. Bookings should be made the week before the event. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Storytelling and activity session for under 5s and their families/carers.

Children can explore the world of Beatrix Potter's stories, as a guide presents tales of the author's best loved characters.

Discover the tradition of storytelling during the age of dragons, knights and damsels in distress, also includes interactive story sessions and medieval activities.