@scotstorycentre
Sharing the stories of Scotland and beyond, past, present and future. Home to TRACS with Scottish Storytelling Forum & Traditional Music Forum. https://linktr.ee/scottishstorytellingcentre
Join us on Saturday for Ideas Jukebox | 2pm + Maya and the Whale | 7pm presented by @iaponline.bsky.social
More info shorturl.at/qM4si
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Hello Spring 🌞
We've a jammed packed programme for March, and we've got something for everyone!
More info & 🎟️ can be found here bit.ly/3MG0Vat
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Our first Showcases of 2026 are next week!
We kick off our birthday celebrations in Edinburgh next Thursday, February 26, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre with Griot Gabriel, Caitlin O'Ryan, Pepita, and Gilad Zinman.
Book tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:64...
Join us for a jam packed week of stories, poetry and theatre! Something for everyone 🥰
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A deeply personal hour with storyteller and multi-disciplinary artist Iddo Oberski offers insights into what it means to be human
Read our ★★★★ review of the show returning to @scotstorycentre.bsky.social and @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social
Thir a #Scots sang wirkshoap oan in Embra oan Setturday, 8th Mairch, at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social, as pairt o the North Atlantic sang convention.
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Just a little reminder that John Knox House will be closed for some restoration work from Monday, 2nd till Sunday, 15th February. We look forward to welcoming you all again soon.
Supported by TRACS - Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland and the Scottish Storytelling Centre to create a warm and welcoming space for the community.
More info on each session can be found here
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We are delighted to be bringing back Easy Sundays for 2026, taking place fortnightly, join us for sessions of stories, music, community and friendship, with a variety of activities for all to enjoy.
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Traditional haggis, neeps and tatties will be available to purchase from our resident Haggis Box Cafe all day, with vegetarian and vegan options are available.
'Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face...'
Where better to hear Robert Burns' famous poem Address to a Haggis than the Haggis Box Cafe on Burns' birthday! Join us at lunchtime for a rousing rendition of Burns' ode to the 'Great Chieftain o’ the Puddin-race'.
Fresh from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mark Kydd’s solo show turns the spotlight onto a supporting artist with his own surprising tale of first, forbidden love.
More info & 🎟️ shorturl.at/eCX26
Scottish Folk Tales of Love by Tom Muir, Illustrated by Hester Aspland is now available in the book shop!
Speaking of love, this Valentine's Day, celebrate LGBT+ History Month with Our Martin in the Background, the queer love story Noël Coward didn't write.
❤️ Love in Scotland has always been a little wild ❤️
From selkies who shed their skins for human hearts to lovers bound by fate, these folk tales whisper of passion, loss, and longing carried on the mist.
WhereArtI Answer 3rd March.
The John Knox house which is over 500 years old and sits on the high street. Home to a fascinating exhibition and in the Scottish Storytelling Centre a vibrant arts venue. Chris Young wins the prize. More next week ... #whereartiquiz
On Saturday we have our first event of the year where you can coorie in and join host Janis Mackay and students from her 2025 Novel Writing Course as they read from their works in progress.
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✨ Happy New Year! We’re back after the break and ready for an amazing year ahead ✨
The skies might be dark but it’s warm inside, we are open from 10am daily and looking forward to seeing you all soon!
@johnknoxhouse.bsky.social
Wishing all our audience members, visitors, performers and their teams a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you all for your support, it’s been a joy welcoming you this year!
We look forward to welcoming some of you to Edinburgh International Magic Festival in between and the rest back in 2026!
An early present from us: this walking tour of new tales from the Old Town, first published in 2006 for Architecture Week (nearly 20 years ago!)
The walk features some contemporary favourites, including @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social, @byleaveswelive.bsky.social and @scotstorycentre.bsky.social
✨Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s old town, the Centre bookshop offers a thoughtfully chosen selection of folktale collections, storytelling resources, children’s books and so much more! ✨
✨ Step into our medieval luckenbooths to explore an emporium of fables, myths, tall tales & much more! ✨
Due to maintenance, John Knox House will be closed 2nd February to 14th February 2026. During this time, there will be no access to the museum, but the Scottish Storytelling centre and Haggis Box Café shall remain open. We apologise for the inconvenience.
@scotstorycentre.bsky.social #edinburgh
Visit the oldest shop on the Royal Mile, our wee book shop. If you are looking for a gift this Christmas, pop into our little bookshop on the ground floor of John Knox House. We have a Unique selection of storytelling books for adults and children. #edinburgh #johknoxhouse #bookshop #christmasgifts
No matter what century someone has looked out of one of our windows, the view of the Royal Mile at sunset will always be amazing. #edinburgh #royalmile #sunset #history #edinburghhistory #scotland #historicbuilsing #johnknoxhouse
✨ Macastory Presents: Cinderella✨
A Storytelling Panto Like No Other! For All the Family!
Grab your tickets fast! And don’t forget to wear your best shoes!
Specially designed by Macastory as a lovely introduction to Pantomime.
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Join our company of wordsmiths and musicians Kath Burlinson, Ada Grace Francis, David Francis and Simon Thoumire for a seasonal miscellany of stories, poetry, music, and readings from Yuletide and beyond.
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Illustration & Design by wylliecat.co.uk
On Tuesday we were thrilled to welcome the Festivals Edinburgh family for a cross festival gathering.
It was delightful to see so many familiar faces, meet some new & share experiences of what's been a phenomenal year for Edinburgh as a festival city.
Here's to 2025 & what 2026 will bring!
And… look a little closer 👀
A cheeky little elf has snuck in and made themselves at home among the branches! Can you spot them? Hint: they’ve climbed up high for the perfect view of the @picturehooks.bsky.social Emerging Illustrators Exhibition … 😉 2/2
We're officially looking festive - thanks to this beautiful Christmas tree from @bethanychristiantrust.com Caring Christmas Trees! 🎄
By choosing this tree, we’re not only filling our space with festive joy, but also supporting vital work to help people experiencing homelessness this winter. 1/2
Gather round the Christmas tree with Linda Williamson, Jane Mather and Heather Yule for an hour of stories, songs and live harp music inspired by, Tell Me a Story for Christmas: Traveller Tales by Duncan Williamson. A session sure to delight all ages young and old.
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Join us for Easy Sundays with family and friends to get into the Christmas spirit!
All dances will be called and there'll be easy-to-follow circles for wee ones. A fun introduction to sociable dancing with live music.
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