Scottish Storytelling Centre
- Telephone 0131 556 9579
- Seasonal times Sep 1–Jul 31: Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; closed Sun. Jul 1–Aug 31: Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; Sun noon–6pm.
- Admission Free entry to SSC; John Knox House £5 (£4; children £1; under 7s free).
- Website www.tracscotland.org/scottish-storytelling-centre
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A stylish contemporary building appended to the 15th-century home of Protestant reformer John Knox, housing materials relating to Scotland's rich oral culture. Located on the Royal Mile, the Centre incorporates historic John Knox House, the 99-seat Netherbow Theatre and the George Mackay Brown Library, and is the headquarters of the Scottish Storytelling Network. It is also home to the Storytelling Café, and is heavily involved in festival events throughout the year.
- Provides: Wheelchair access
Events at this venue
There are 21 events at this location
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Burnsfest
A programme of events based around the works of Oor Rabbie, including live music, storytelling, dancing, an alternative Burns Supper and more.
Sat 18 Jan 2020
Times & prices vary / 0131 556 9579
Sun 19 Jan 2020
Times & prices vary / 0131 556 9579
Mon 20 Jan 2020
Times & prices vary / 0131 556 9579
Café Voices: Transformational Tales
Transformational tales on a winter night reminds us that light will soon take over the darkness. Danish storyteller Svend-Erik Engh invites you into a world that always changes… The Centre’s monthly storytelling night, with an open-floor section for storytellers to tell their own tales, or bring a poem, song or music…
Thu 12 Dec
£5 (Members £4.50) / 0131 556 9579
- 19:00 – 21:00
Ceilidh House
An evening of song, dance and storytelling, open to everyone and anyone – or just sit back and enjoy. Featuring performances by dancer Alison Carlyle, musician Sarah Hoy and storyteller/singer Claire McNicol.
Sat 30 Nov
£10 / 0131 556 9579
Family Ceilidh
A ceilidh for all the family – all dances are called and young 'uns get their own, easier, circles.
Sat 30 Nov
£5 / 0131 556 9579
The Hermes Experiment
Winners of the prestigious Tunnell Trust Award 2016 and Park Lane Group Young Artist 2015/2016 awards, The Hermes Experiment are an ensemble consisting of a soprano, clarinet, double bass and harp.
Tue 26 Nov
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 556 9579
It's a Wonderful Life!
Live stage production of the popular holiday film It's A Wonderful Life.
Sun 15 Dec
£10.50–£13.50 (includes voucher for a mince pie at Mimi's Bakehouse) / 0131 556 9579
Mon 16 Dec
£10.50–£13.50 (includes voucher for a mince pie at Mimi's Bakehouse) / 0131 556 9579
Tue 17 Dec
£10.50–£13.50 (includes voucher for a mince pie at Mimi's Bakehouse) / 0131 556 9579
It's a Wonderful Life!
Theatrical adaptation of the classic movie.
Sun 15 Dec
£13.50 includes voucher for mince pie at Mimi's Bakehouse (£10.50 includes voucher for mince pie at Mimi's Bakehouse) / 0131 556 9579
Mon 16 Dec
£13.50 includes voucher for mince pie at Mimi's Bakehouse (£10.50 includes voucher for mince pie at Mimi's Bakehouse) / 0131 556 9579
Tue 17 Dec
£13.50 includes voucher for mince pie at Mimi's Bakehouse (£10.50 includes voucher for mince pie at Mimi's Bakehouse) / 0131 556 9579
It's a Wonderful Life
Theatrical adaptation of Frank Capra's iconic film by Floating Brick Theatre.
Sun 15 Dec
£13.50 / 0131 556 9579
Mon 16 Dec
£13.50 / 0131 556 9579
Tue 17 Dec
£13.50 / 0131 556 9579
Loud Poets
One of the UK’s most successful spoken word collectives, Loud Poets return with their monthly showcase of the UK’s top spoken word talent. This is make some noise, fist-thumping, pint-drinking, side-tickling, heart-wrenching poetry. This is poetry for the masses. ‘Throughout there’s a humour, poignancy and most of all…
Fri 22 Nov
£8 (£6; Members £5.50) / 0131 556 9579
- 19:30 – 22:00
Fri 20 Dec
£8 (£6; Members £5.50) / 0131 556 9579
- 19:30 – 22:00
Magic School
Kids magic workshops led by magician Gary James, who even once managed to make JK Rowling vanish (and then reappear, thankfully).
Fri 27 Dec
Four days £80; One day £20 / 0131 556 9579
The four-day course takes place from 10am to 12.30pm, while the one-off workshops are 1.30pm–4pm. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
Booking is essential.
- 10:00 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 16:00
Sat 28 Dec
Four days £80; One day £20 / 0131 556 9579
The four-day course takes place from 10am to 12.30pm, while the one-off workshops are 1.30pm–4pm. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
Booking is essential.
- 10:00 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 16:00
Sun 29 Dec
Four days £80; One day £20 / 0131 556 9579
The four-day course takes place from 10am to 12.30pm, while the one-off workshops are 1.30pm–4pm. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
Booking is essential.
- 10:00 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 16:00
Mon 30 Dec
Four days £80; One day £20 / 0131 556 9579
The four-day course takes place from 10am to 12.30pm, while the one-off workshops are 1.30pm–4pm. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
Booking is essential.
- 10:00 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 16:00
My Little Star: The Power of Reading & Memory-Making with Babies After Loss
We are delighted to launch the inclusion of My Little Star, a beautiful picture book by Mark Sperring (author) and Nicola O’Byrne (illustrator) in our SiMBA Memory Boxes, at this special event at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, during Book Week Scotland 2019. The theme of this year’s Book Week Scotland is Conversation.
Wed 20 Nov
The Night With…
The Night With… is a fantastic salon style series presenting interesting classical music in intimate, informal venues. Programmed by composer Matthew Whiteside.
Tue 26 Nov
£10 (£6; Members £5.50) / 01315569579
- 20:00 – 22:30
Scots Music Group Café Ceilidh:: celebrating Robert Burns
Join friends from Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories celebrating Scotland’s national bard. Held in the relaxed setting of the Storytelling Court. All welcome to listen or bring a turn and join in!
Tue 21 Jan 2020
Free / 0131 555 7668
- 14:00 – 16:00
Scots Music Group Café Ceilidh:: celebrating St Andrew’s Day
Join friends from Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories celebrating St Andrew’s Day. Held in the relaxed setting of the Storytelling Court. All welcome to listen or bring a turn and join in!
Tue 26 Nov
Free / 0131 555 7668
- 14:00 – 16:00
Scots Music Group Café Ceilidh:: celebrating St Patrick’s Day
Join friends from Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories celebrating St Patrick. Held in the relaxed setting of the Storytelling Court. All welcome to listen or bring a turn and join in!
Tue 17 Mar 2020
Free / 0131 555 7668
- 14:00 – 16:00
Scots Music Group Café Ceilidh:: Spring Sing
Join friends from Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories. Held in the relaxed setting of the Storytelling Court. All welcome to listen or bring a turn and join in!
Tue 28 Apr 2020
Free / 0131 555 7668
- 14:00 – 16:00
Scots Music Group Café Ceilidh:: Summer Stramash
Join friends from Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories. Held in the relaxed setting of the Storytelling Court. All welcome to listen or bring a turn and join in!
Tue 16 Jun 2020
Free / 0131 555 7668
- 14:00 – 16:00
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
A celebration of live storytelling and imagination uniting Scottish and international storytellers and musicians. Performance, workshops, talks and children's events radiate out from the capital with guest storytellers from across the globe. The 2020 edition will focus on tales that explore Scotland's place as a coastal…
Fri 16 Oct 2020
Times & prices vary / 0131 556 9579
Sat 17 Oct 2020
Times & prices vary / 0131 556 9579
Sun 18 Oct 2020
Times & prices vary / 0131 556 9579
Skelling, Skeklers and Guising. Exploring Liminality - celebrating Scottish folk magic and community traditions
A WEEKEND celebrating Scottish folk magic and community traditions hosted by the Taibhsear collective The WEEKEND features presentations by Professor Terry Gunnell, Dee-Dee Chainey (folklore Thursday) Brain Hoggard (author of the archeology of Counter Witchcraft) and workshops on traditional crafts and folk magic…
Sat 23 Nov
£16.54–£48.04 / 0131 556 9579
Tiny Tales: Snuggle-Up Tales for Winter
Tim Porteus leads a fun morning of winter stories for wee ones! Tiny Tales is the perfect introduction to storytelling and the Centre for your wee ones. A different storyteller each month shares stories, songs and rhymes, with plenty of space for buggies and roaming around.
Tue 10 Dec
Free Accompanying Adult; £5 Additional Adult (Children £5) / 0131 556 9579
- 10:00 – 10:40
- 11:30 – 12:10
Tricky Ricky: Christmas Madness
New magic show from award-winning Tricky Ricky.
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