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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

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

12:00 – 17:30

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

…and 14 more dates until 30 Aug

MHOR Festival

A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs and many more activities for kids and adults alive. There's plenty to eat and drink, too – from a barbecue to an oyster bar, beer festival and a food market buffet. A…

Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead

Sat 25 May

Prices vary / 01877 384622

11:00

A Bardic Journey

Do more than listen to the stories of the bards – go on a meandering, story-filled journey of your own. Leave from Edinburgh and reach Glendale two days later, followed by a day of walks, talks and a ceilidh on Skye. Then, head back south, your lute skills now perfected (note: lute lessons not included). Led by George…

Various venues, Scotland

Thu 20 Jun

Times vary / £295 (incl transport, accommodation and events)

Tickets

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.

10:30
12:30

Sat 8 Jun

£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000

Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.

10:30
12:30

Sat 22 Jun

£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000

Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.

10:30
12:30

Sat 6 Jul

£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000

Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.

10:30
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.

10:30 – 11:30
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.

10:30 – 11:30
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.

10:30 – 11:30
12:30 – 13:30

…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

Most Haunted Pubs Tour

Intoxicating spirits abound in this exploration of City centre landmark pubs, including visits to a couple of the most supernaturally interesting. Suitable for ages 18+.

Under Archway at Hannington's Taxi Rank, Brighton

Thu 23 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

19:30 – 21:15

Fri 24 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

19:30 – 21:15

Sun 26 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

19:30 – 21:15

…and 4 more dates until 2 Jun back to top

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

Blagdon Estate Open Gardens and Family Fun Day

A family fun day with crafts, facepainting, storytelling, cakes and a mini sports day to get the whole family involved. Proceeds go to the Cyrenians, which helps to integrate socially excluded people back into society.

Blagdon Estate, Seaton Burn

Sun 16 Jun

£3.50 (Children free) / 0191 256 5040

11:00 – 17:00

Bookbug Sessions

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

Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 577 4970

10:00
11:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 0141 577 4970

10:00
11:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0141 577 4970

10:00
11:00

…and 3 more dates until 27 Jun

BOOKMARK Blairgowrie Rattray and the Glens Book Festival

A new weekend book festival for Blairgowrie and Rattray with guest authors and a range of events including an interactive children's programme.

The Royal Hotel, Blairgowrie

Fri 18 Oct

Times & prices vary

Sat 19 Oct

Times & prices vary

Books, Borders & Bikes

The stationary meets the cyclical at this celebration of literature, thought and the outdoors in the Borders. Using the natural environment and the inspirational effects of the outdoors to stimulate debate, events include literary and woodland walks, storytelling cycle rides.

Traquair House, Innerleithen

Sat 17 Aug

Times vary / Weekend £45 individual events vary / 01896 830323

Tickets

Sun 18 Aug

Times vary / Weekend £45 individual events vary / 01896 830323

Tickets

Bright Club: Edinburgh

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.

The Stand, Edinburgh

Tue 28 May

£5 / 0131 558 7272

20:30

Tue 25 Jun

£5 / 0131 558 7272

20:30

Tue 23 Jul

£5 / 0131 558 7272

20:30

Bright Club: Glasgow

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

The Stand, Glasgow

Mon 30 Sep

£5 / 0844 335 8879

20:30

Mon 25 Nov

£5 / 0844 335 8879

20:30

Café Voices

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

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Wed 12 Jun

Over-14s only

£5 / 0131 556 9579

With storyteller Mio Shapley, who celebrates the famous Japanese phrase 'Ichi-go Ichi-e' – making the most of once in a lifetime opportunities.

19:00

Wed 19 Jun

Over-14s only

£5 / 0131 556 9579

Tonight, a special Refugee Week Scotland night, with Zimbabwean guitarist Rise Kagona and a host of other musicians and artists.

19:00

Clash of Kingdoms

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.

Etal Castle, Cornhill on Tweed

Wed 7 Aug

£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181

11:00 – 17:00

Thu 8 Aug

£5 (£4.50; Children £3; Family £13) / 0870 333 1181

11:00 – 17:00

Collegiate Capers Time

Join us in a magical wooded setting for a day of music, drama and stories by The Prestoungrange Players. Visit Seton Collegiate Church and join our range of guided tours led by the Historic Scotland Rangers Service.

Seton Collegiate Church, Cockenzie

Sat 8 Jun

Included in admission / 01875 813334

11:00

Dartmouth Castle Through the Ages: Tudor

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.

English Heritage: Dartmouth Castle

Mon 29 Jul

£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60; Family £15.60) / 0870 333 1181

11:00 – 17:00

Tue 30 Jul

£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60; Family £15.60) / 0870 333 1181

11:00 – 17:00

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

Des Dillon Storyteller

Stand up meets storytelling as the comic, poet and author of Singin’ I’m No a Billy He’s a Tim talks about his life and work.

Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy

Thu 12 Sep

£12 – All tickets £10 before Aug 13 (£10) / 01592 583302

20:00

Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

Tue 10 Sep

£12 (£10) / 01383 602302

20:00

Rothes Halls, Glenrothes

Wed 11 Sep

£12 (£10) / 01592 611101

20:00

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The largest arts festival in the world and the greatest show on earth. Every year thousands of performers take to a multitude of stages all over Edinburgh to present shows for every taste. From big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers, the festival caters for everyone and…

Edinburgh: various venues

Fri 2 Aug

Times & prices vary / 0131 226 2000

Sat 3 Aug

Times & prices vary / 0131 226 2000

Sun 4 Aug

Times & prices vary / 0131 226 2000

…and 22 more dates until 26 Aug

Fairy Tales by Firelight

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

WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Fochabers

Fri 6 Sep

Free / 01343 820339

19:00 – 21:00

Fright Night

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

The Ashoka Car Park, Glasgow

Sat 2 Nov

Free

17:30 – 19:30

Ghost Tour of Newbattle Abbey

Spooky tour of the Abbey with entertainment, wine and nibbles, and all sorts of spirits available at the bar …

Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith

Fri 31 May

£10 (under 12s £5) / 0131 663 1921

19:00 – 22:00

Ghost Walk of the Lanes

A 70 minute walk around Brighton's most haunted quarter with either Silas, Ebenezer or Jasper, dressed in full Victorian attire. Discover the spectre of the old police cells, the wandering nun of Meeting House Lane, the hideous spectre of Old Steine, the amorous apparition and more… Suitable fo all age-ranges. A family…