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
Jump to times, articles or comments
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 42 events at this location
Sorted by title / date & time
Fri 21 Jun
£10 (Members £8 Forum Members) / 01315569579
- 17:30 – 20:00
Bal Folk: Dance Workshops & Social
Learn the steps to bal folk, the European version of ceilidh dancing, followed by an hour of social dancing to recorded and live music. Suitable for beginners. Led by Edinbal.
Wed 8 May
£5 (£3; Members £2.50) / 0131 556 9579
Wed 22 May
£5 (£3; Members £2.50) / 0131 556 9579
Wed 5 Jun
£5 (£3; Members £2.50) / 0131 556 9579
Café Voices
A relaxed session of oral storytelling, poetry by memory, music and song. The monthly session features an open-floor section for storytellers to tell their own tales.
Thu 16 May
Thu 13 Jun
Tue 30 Apr
Free / 01315569579
- 14:00 – 16:00
Sat 11 May
Free (Ticketed) / 01315569579
- 13:00 – 15:30
Sat 29 Jun
£8 (£6; Members £5.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 19:30 – 21:15
Sat 22 Jun
£9 (£7; Members £6.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 11:30 – 12:30
Sun 23 Jun
£9 (£7; Members £6.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 11:30 – 12:30
Family Beltane
A chance for kids to explore the Beltane story through storytelling, face painting and arts and crafts. Suitable for accompanied children over 5.
Sat 27 Apr
£5 / 0131 556 9579
Family Ceilidh
A ceilidh for all the family – all dances are called and young 'uns get their own, easier, circles.
Sat 27 Apr
£5 / 0131 556 9579
- 15:00 – 16:30
Sat 25 May
£12 (£10; Members £9.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 19:30 – 21:15
Mon 13 May
£5 / 01315569579
- 14:00 – 15:30
Tue 14 May
£5 / 01315569579
- 14:00 – 15:30
Wed 15 May
£5 / 01315569579
- 14:00 – 15:30
Thu 16 May
£5 / 01315569579
- 14:00 – 15:30
Tue 30 Apr
£11 / 01315569579
- 20:00 – 22:00
Sun 5 May
£12 (£10; Members £9.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 19:30 – 22:00
Fri 3 May
£5 (£3; Members £2.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 14:30 – 16:00
Fri 31 May
£5 (£3; Members £2.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 14:30 – 16:00
Fri 17 May
£5 (£3; Members £2.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 14:30 – 16:00
Sat 1 Jun
£8 (£6; Members £5.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 19:00 – 21:00
Fri 10 May
£8 (£6; Members £5.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 19:30 – 22:00
Wed 8 May
£9 (£35 Multi-buy offer - for all 5 events; Members £7.50 SSFM/TDFS/TFM Member) / 01315569579
- 17:15 – 19:00
Wed 15 May
£9 (£35 Multi-buy offer - for all 5 events; Members £7.50 SSFM/TDFS/TFM Member) / 01315569579
- 17:15 – 19:00
Wed 22 May
£9 (£35 Multi-buy offer - for all 5 events; Members £7.50 SSFM/TDFS/TFM Member) / 01315569579
- 17:15 – 19:00
Fri 21 Jun
£9 (£7; Family £6.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 21:00 – 22:00
Sat 22 Jun
£9 (£7; Family £6.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 21:00 – 22:00
Sat 11 May
£10 (£8; Members £7.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 18:30 – 22:00
Passing It On: Sheila Stewart and Stanley Robertson
Jess Smith and James Spence recount the legacy of Scottish Travellers Sheila Stewart and Stanley Robertson.
Sat 1 Jun
£20 (Members £18) / 0131 556 9579
Sat 15 Jun
£12 (Members £10 Forum Member) / 01315569579
- 11:30 – 17:00
Fri 3 May
£12 (£10; Members £9.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 19:30 – 22:00
Sat 15 Jun
Free Accompanying Adult (Children £5) / 01315569579
- 11:00 – 12:00
Sat 4 May
£10 (£8; Members £7.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 15:00 – 16:30
Real Talk: Storytelling for Wellbeing
An evening of storytelling focused on mental health.
Thu 23 May
£8 / 0131 556 9579
Thu 23 May
£8 (£6; Members £5.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 19:30 – 22:00
Thu 2 May
£11 / 01315569579
- 20:00 – 22:00
Scots Music Group Ceilidh
Fundraising ceilidh of traditional music and dancing.
Tue 30 Apr
Free / 0131 555 7668
Café Ceilidh:: Spring Sing
- 14:00 – 16:00
Tue 18 Jun
Free / 0131 555 7668
Café Ceilidh:: Summer Stramash
- 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 2019 festival has a special focus between Scotland and Canada, aimed at…
Fri 18 Oct
Times & prices vary / 0131 556 9579
Sat 19 Oct
Times & prices vary / 0131 556 9579
Sun 20 Oct
Times & prices vary / 0131 556 9579
Starting with Solo Singing
Scott Murray leads this workshop for those interested in learning how to sing either accompanied or unaccompanied.
Sat 27 Apr
£15 (Members £12) / 0131 556 9579
Starting with Stories 1
Introductory session on storytelling.
Sat 20 Apr
£26 (Members £20) / 0131 556 9579
Starting with Stories 2
A hands-on introduction to live storytelling.
Sat 18 May
£26 (Members £20) / 0131 556 9579
Wed 1 May
£8 (£6; Members £5.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 19:30 – 21:30
Fri 24 May
£8 (£6; Members £5.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 19:30 – 21:30
Tue 7 May
£10 (£8; Members £7.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 19:30 – 21:30
Tiny Tales
Stories, rhymes and songs for wee (and not so wee) ears. Ages 2–5.
Tue 7 May
Children £5; Accompanying Adult free / 0131 556 9579
Bear Tales and Critter Capers
Booking is essential.
Tue 11 Jun
Children £5; Accompanying Adult free / 0131 556 9579
Magical Morning
Booking is essential.
Tom Pow: In Another World
Tom Pow speaks about his book In Another World: Among Europe's Dying Villages, which explores the impact of population change through essays, stories, photographs and poems.
Fri 26 Apr
£5 (£3; Members £2.50) / 0131 556 9579
Fri 21 Jun
£9 (£7; Members £6.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 19:00 – 20:00
Sat 22 Jun
£9 (£7; Members £6.50 Storytelling Centre Supporter) / 01315569579
- 19:00 – 20:00
Sat 25 May
£85 / 01315569579
- 10:00 – 16:30
Worse Things Happen at Sea
Storytelling featuring nasty nautical tales for ages six-plus.
Sat 20 Apr
Children £5; Accompanying Adult free / 0131 556 9579
Reviews & features
Edinburgh's Royal Mile takes in hundreds of years of history and drama
16 Feb 2011
A haven for tourists and the centrepoint of historic Edinburgh
The Royal Mile begins as you leave the castle. On the right is the Scotch Whisky Experience – the perfect introduction to the history and alchemy of Scotland’s national drink – complete with a dram at the end. On the left, the tower with the…
Post a comment
Forgotten your password?