Afternoon events, Days out, Storytelling

13 events

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A Solstice Gathering – Words and Music

A troubadours' tour beginning at the library in GoMA and ending at Glasgow Green to watch the sunrise following a midnight ceremony of poetry and song.

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

Library at GoMA

Free / 0141 429 4672

  • 14:00 – 00:00

Family Storytime

Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under 7 years.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

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 29 Jun

£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988

Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.

  • 12:30 – 13:30

Sun 30 Jun

£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988

Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.

  • 12:30 – 13:30

The Hidden Gardens: Day of Stories

Celebrate ten 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

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 19 Jun

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00

Wed 10 Jul

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00

Wed 17 Jul

Included in admission / 0131 225 9846

  • 12:15
  • 14:00
  • 15:00
…and 5 more dates until 28 Aug

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
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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

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 8 Aug

£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50; Family £15.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 13:30
  • 15:15

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

Tall Tales

Interactive storytelling session with movement, mime and props thrown in for good measure. Ages 3–5.

Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Sun 28 Jul

£6 / 0141 552 4267

Part of Merchant City Festival.

Tiny Tales

Different tales every time, followed by a creative play session. Ages 6 months to 2 years.

Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Sun 28 Jul

£6 / 0141 552 4267

Part of Merchant City Festival.