Before 9pm, Days out, Storytelling

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

Bright Club features its usual intoxicating blend of comedy and academia as lecturers from the city's universities turn their studies into entertaining stories.

A relaxed session of oral storytelling, poetry by memory, music and song.

Learn more about the history of Hastings Old Town on this spooky tour with author and historian Tina Brown. Meet her at the chessboard in George's Street.

Eric Isaacson delves into the archives of Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax and comes back with a filmic, aural storytelling presentation illustrating underground music movements from 1890 until the present day. Cry Parrot and Monorail present.

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.

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

Regular storytelling club for adults.

Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Ages 0–4. Booking is essential.

The hardworking staff at Edinburgh's universities are let out for the night to share their tales about the weird, wonderful, and often very funny, world of research.

A trio of costumed actors retell the conflict of England v Scotland which is bought to a head in 1513 at the infamous Battle of Flodden. Dramatic demonstration of sword fighting and a chance for children to learn Tudor sword drill.

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a different era each week during August at Dartmouth Castle. This week immerse yourself in all things Tudor with authentic displays from the period, storytelling and craft activities for all the family.

Ex-Submariner Eric tells of life beneath the ocean wave, with astonishing visuals and many a dark-edged joke.

Celebrate nature with tall tales and adventures around the campfire. Ages 8+. Children must be accompanied.

A spooky torchlit walk with some ghoulish games and surprises – wear your scariest outfit.

Regular storytelling club involving song and music aplenty.

Creepy Halloween fun around the camp fire – wear warm and scary clothes. Booking is essential.

Join a cast of mischievous and marvellous entertainers as we take a humorous look at the hysterical side of history. This weekend inner State Theatre tackle The Battle of Trafalgar. Fun for all the family.

Join a cast of mischievous and marvellous entertainers as we take a humorous look at the hysterical side of history. This weekend Inner State Theatre perform 'King Arthur and The Dragon!' Fun for all the family.

Join a cast of mischievous and marvellous entertainers as we take a humorous look at the hysterical side of history. See the 'Viking Invaders' and 'Don't Mess with Bess', plus watch out for the Victorian pick pockets too! Fun for all the family.