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Burns an' a' That! Festival
A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.
Belleisle Park, Ayr
Fri 24 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 31 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 7 Jun
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Family Storytime
Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under 7 years.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sat 25 May
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Alphabet was Made.
- 12:30
Sat 8 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 12:30
Sat 22 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 12:30
Sat 6 Jul
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.
- 12:30
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sun 2 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sat 15 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 12:30 – 13:30
Kilts and Captivity
Hear about the rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries first-hand (well, kinda) from two Jacobite soldiers involved in the uprisings.
Edinburgh Castle
Wed 29 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Wed 5 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Wed 12 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Wed 19 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Votes For Women
In 1909 the local branch of the National Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) opened its office in Brighton. Hear about their struggle and courage and campaign of nuisance and disruption. Join me Karen Antoni and follow in the footsteps of the Brighton Suffragette movement of the early 1900's for an hour walk &…
Visitor Information Centre, Brighton
Sat 25 May
£6.50 (£5) / 01273 917272
Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sat 1 Jun
Meet the Author: Silvana Biagioni
New author Silvana Biagioni reads extracts from her book Sacha Meets a Sellkie. She'll also bring in Sacha's story sack, full of things for children to rummage through.
Mount Stuart Visitor Centre, Isle of Bute
Sat 13 Jul
Free / 01700 503877
- 12:00 – 12:45
- 13:15 – 14:00
- 14:15 – 15:00
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 01700 503877
- 12:00 – 12:45
- 13:15 – 14:00
- 14:15 – 15:00
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 01700 503877
- 12:00 – 12:45
- 13:15 – 14:00
- 14:15 – 15:00
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 01700 503877
- 12:00 – 12:45
- 13:15 – 14:00
- 14:15 – 15:00
Tales of Cornish Folklore
Meet some mystical characters of Cornish folklore; ghosts, giants, memaids, and saints, and hear stories of their adventures from times gone by.
English Heritage: Tintagel Castle
Thu 29 Aug
£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50; Family £15.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 13:30
- 15:15
Taste the Tale and Smell the Story
A multi-sensory journey through the tales of the Brothers Grimm with storyteller Svenja Krüger. Suitable for ages 4+.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
£5 / 0131 556 9579
- 15:00 – 15:50
Deborah Allwright: Mrs Vickers' Knickers
Illustrator Deborah Allwright takes kids through the fabulous, thrilling tale of Mrs Vickers' unruly underwear. Ages 3+.
Discover Children's Story Centre, London E15
Wed 29 May
Included in admission / 020 8536 5555
- 14:30 – 15:30
The Hidden Gardens: Day of Stories
Celebrate 10 years of the Hidden Gardens at this day of celebration featuring food, music and entertainment.
Tramway, Glasgow
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0845 330 3501
- 12:00 – 16:00
King Arthur's Tales
Meet King Arthur and Merlin as they spin tales of magic, mystery, adventure and the days of the round table. Be enchanted as you are taken on a journey in the magic surrounds of Tintagel Castle.
English Heritage: Tintagel Castle
Wed 7 Aug
£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50; Family £15.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 13:30
- 15:15
King Arthur's Tales
Meet King Arthur and Merlin as they spin tales of magic, mystery, adventure and the days of the round table. Be enchanted as you are taken on a journey in the magic surrounds of Tintagel Castle.
English Heritage: Tintagel Castle
Wed 14 Aug
£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50; Family £15.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 13:30
- 15:15
King Arthur's Tales
Meet King Arthur and Merlin as they spin tales of magic, mystery, adventure and the days of the round table. Be enchanted as you are taken on a journey in the magic surrounds of Tintagel Castle.
English Heritage: Tintagel Castle
Wed 21 Aug
£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50; Family £15.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 13:30
- 15:15
King Arthur's Tales
Meet King Arthur and Merlin as they spin tales of magic, mystery, adventure and the days of the round table. Be enchanted as you are taken on a journey in the magic surrounds of Tintagel Castle.
English Heritage: Tintagel Castle
Wed 28 Aug
£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50; Family £15.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 13:30
- 15:15
Scotland the Brave
Our country's history brought to life through storytelling (sorting the facts from the fiction) and some face time with the armour and weapons used in battle. Ages 5+.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9300
- 13:00 – 15:00
Singin' the Sea
The Scottish Storytelling Centre and the Scottish Fisheries Museum have collaborated to create this combination workshop and performance focusing on tales and songs of the sea. The salty smell of the ocean comes to life through an illustrated performance, interviews with herring gutters, a research presentation and…
The Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther
Sat 15 Jun
£15 / 01333 310628
- 13:30
Storas Uibhist Activity Weekends
A series of walks around the Outer Hebrides area with guide Sue MacDonld.
Loch Skipport, Outer Hebrides
Fri 24 May
£5–£10 / 01878 708004
Today, a two-hour walk at Loch Skipport Pier on a gentle route around this scenic and wildlife rich area. Suitable for all abilities and ages.
- 16:00 – 17:00
Tales of Cornish Folklore
Meet some mystical characters of Cornish folklore; ghosts, giants, memaids, and saints, and hear stories of their adventures from times gone by.
English Heritage: Tintagel Castle
Thu 8 Aug
£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50; Family £15.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 13:30
- 15:15
Talking Trees Storytelling
Talking Trees storytelling returns to transport adults and children alike to a magical land far, far away. Suitable for anyone with an imagination (ages 5+).
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sun 16 Jun
Patrick Geddes Room
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 14:00 – 14:45
Tall Tales
Interactive storytelling session with movement, mime and props thrown in for good measure. Ages 3–5.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Sun 28 Jul
Tiny Tales
Different tales every time, followed by a creative play session. Ages 6 months to 2 years.
