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
Sorted by title / date & time
Tuesday 10 December
10:00 – 10:40- Tiny Tales: Snuggle-Up Tales for Winter
11:30 – 12:10- Tiny Tales: Snuggle-Up Tales for Winter
Thursday 12 December
- 19:00 – 21:00
- Café Voices: Transformational Tales
Sunday 15 December
Monday 16 December
Tuesday 17 December
Wednesday 18 December
Thursday 19 December
Friday 20 December
- 19:30 – 22:00
- Loud Poets
Saturday 21 December
Sunday 22 December
Friday 27 December
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.
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.
Saturday 28 December
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.
Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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.
Sunday 29 December
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.
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.
Monday 30 December
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.
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.
Tuesday 14 January 2020
Wednesday 15 January 2020
Friday 17 January 2020
Saturday 18 January 2020
Sunday 19 January 2020
Monday 20 January 2020
Tuesday 21 January 2020
Wednesday 22 January 2020
Thursday 23 January 2020
Part of Scotland's Winter Festivals.
Friday 24 January 2020
Part of Scotland's Winter Festivals.
Saturday 25 January 2020
Part of Scotland's Winter Festivals.
Part of Scotland's Winter Festivals.
Part of Scotland's Winter Festivals.
Part of Scotland's Winter Festivals.
Wednesday 29 January 2020
Wednesday 12 February 2020
Wednesday 26 February 2020
Wednesday 11 March 2020
Tuesday 17 March 2020
Wednesday 25 March 2020
Tuesday 5 May 2020
- 14:00 – 16:00
- Scots Music Group Café Ceilidh: Spring Sing
Tuesday 16 June 2020
- 14:00 – 16:00
- Scots Music Group Café Ceilidh:: Summer Stramash
Friday 16 October 2020
Saturday 17 October 2020
Sunday 18 October 2020
Monday 19 October 2020
Tuesday 20 October 2020
Wednesday 21 October 2020
Thursday 22 October 2020
Friday 23 October 2020
Saturday 24 October 2020
Sunday 25 October 2020
Monday 26 October 2020
Tuesday 27 October 2020
Wednesday 28 October 2020
Thursday 29 October 2020
Friday 30 October 2020
Saturday 31 October 2020
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