1/2 🎬 Lights, camera, action! Throughout the festival, we’ve had a select number of performances specially recorded, and we’re thrilled to share that the first two will be premiering today at 2pm and 3:30pm! 👉 Watch here: www.sisf.org.uk/home/recorde...

The 36th Scottish International Storytelling Festival, which looks to the folklore, myths and fairytales of the Nordic region, Scotland and Northern Europe – @louiscammell.bsky.social looks forward to this year's programme

Donald Smith, founder and director of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, is set to retire at the end of 2025 after 36 years in post. Read more 👇

A girl faces a dragon. Songs and stories are her weapons and her armour. Join storyteller Daiva Ivanauskaitė-Brown for a magical tale about courage and dreams. This performance brings together tales and tunes from Lithuania and Scotland, with live music from Gaynor Barradell. 🎟️ shorturl.at/dxqKB

A Curious Episode at Balquhidder: Placenames in the North & the Nackens 28 Oct @scotstorycentre.bsky.social – free, ticketed Dr Robert Fell on how the folklore of Nackens (Scottish Gypsy Travellers) can give insights into Scotland’s history & place names sisf.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:62...

TONIGHT! Don't miss our special showcase with Bad Betty Press, featuring the spectacular lineup of @mollynaylor.bsky.social @antoshwojcik.bsky.social @fxmpoetry.bsky.social & Agata Maslowska! 7pm @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...

Catch Angela Yausheva featuring at our open mic tonight! FREE & unticketed; just rock up! 6:30 doors for a 7pm start at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Info: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...

On Wednesday with Macastory’s help, create your own mini-saga, learn it and tell it in the style of the ancient Viking Skalds. Prepare for sea monsters, battles & even a visit from the gods. Cast the mystical story runes, then it’s up to you what happens next! 🎟️ shorturl.at/lVodK #WhatsOnEdinburgh

“Stage is my safe space where I can be unapologetically myself.” Poet Angela Yausheva speaks to theQR about confession, connection and her upcoming @iamloudpro.bsky.social appearance (13 Oct - Scottish Storytelling Centre). Read → wp.me/p91wLp-zErvpdO #SpokenWord #AngelaYausheva #LoudPoets

This weekend we kick of with the first of our family shows for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival! 'Dispute with a Butterfly' follows the incredible journey of the Painted Lady Butterfly. More info & 🎟️ shorturl.at/pLfQ6

Experience all the family fun this October! The Scottish International Storytelling Festival is back and packed with magic for all ages these school holidays. From cosy bears, dragons, snowy forests and enchanted gardens - we have something for everyone! More info & 🎟️ bit.ly/4o9NBIi

Our first show back since Fringe will be at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social on the 16th of October at 7pm with our pals Bad Betty Press. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63... Our first poet, on what is a truly spectacular lineup, is the outstanding Antosh Wojcik!

Join us on Thursday evening for Queer Folks' Tales 4th anniversary show and another queerer-than-queer line up! Hosted by Edinburgh’s Turan Ali who is joined on Thu 9 Oct by stand up Giulia Galastro, writer and illustrator Themo H. Peel and poet and writer Orla Shortall. 🎟️ shorturl.fm/PRGZt

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival is back from 22 Oct to 1 Nov! We'll be joining the wonderful Allison Galbraith on Saturday 1 November to explore some Scottish legends as well as announce the winners of our #WordsOfTheWild nature writing competition.🌊 Book now at sisf.org.uk

Following an extensive judging process, we’re delighted to announce the 15 finalists of our Words of the Wild writing competition. Read the shortlist on our website and look out for the winners being announced at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival. buff.ly/JTR9O2n

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival turns to the north this year, with a programme of events inspired by Nordic traditions. Elsewhere, there are launches at @portybooks.bsky.social, @lighthousebks.bsky.social, and more 📚

The Fringe Theatre Awards congratulate Lucy Beth with an EFFTA Award for Ma Name is Isabelle at George Mackay Brown Library at Scottish Storytelling Centre. Further information www.edfringe.com/tickets/what... #theFTA #EdFringe #edfringe2025 www.fringetheatreawards.co.uk/ed-fringe-20...

Review: Beastie – The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Written by Izzy Gray With Original Music by Quee MacArthur Review by Dominic Corr Scottish Storytelling Centre ★★★★ The adage that the monster within us is the most dangerous of all is far from a unique concept, but to see it utilised…

My Scotsman review of Small Acts Of Love, the wonderful Citizens Theatre's beautiful, affirmative reopening show. Plus The Invaders' Fear Of Memories, a powerful monologue about Israel, Palestine, & the 1948 Naqba, @ Scottish Storytelling Centre over the weekend. www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...

Thanks also to all the venues we toured to–we are thrilled to share this nomination with you! Melrose Corn Exchange, Tron Theatre, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Macphail Centre, An Lanntair, Aros Centre, Dornie Community Hall, Lanternhouse, Corran Halls, Cove Burgh Hall, Mareel, Eden Court

The VHS team are launching the VHS 2026 Manifesto this morning at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh. It's going to be a great event. We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon.

My friend Bob Fell will be talking about a curious episode at Balquhidder at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social on 28 Oct, with special guest Shamus McPhee. Free tickets so come along. #scotshistory #folklore sisf.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:62...

We're so excited to be bringing you this ridiculous line-up of poets on the 16th of October at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: tinyurl.com/mr2xs627 Our team up shows with Bad Betty Press are always a standout so make sure to grab your tickets and come join in the fun!

*This Weekend*

The Loud Poets Open Mic is back and at a NEW VENUE! Our home, our base, our favourite place! The Scottish Storytelling Centre Our first date back is September 29, featuring the amazing Arlo Bayne Free Entry, 7pm start Sign up to the open mic by filling out the form here: forms.gle/vqTAqqnt8rdZ...

Show announcement!!! Next month we're teaming up with Bad Betty Press for a stellar spoken word showcase! Expect fist-thumping, heart-wrenching, side-tickling poetry with live music! 16th Oct at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...

Through the words of the artist, his brother, his sister-in-law and nephew, discover the genius that the world almost forgot… Written by Rebekah King, performed by Philip Kingscott and produced by Peapod Productions. More info & 🎟️ shorturl.at/UR9Gl

The @scotstorycentre.bsky.social has a feast of Northern stories and songs to brighten the autumn months. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/09/scot... #scottishstorytellingfestival #SISF2025

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025 – Lights of the North The programme for this year's festival - the world's largest annual celebration of storytelling - has just been revealed by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland). Exploring Scotland's northern identity the tales…

Scottish International Storytelling Festival: Lights of the North 22 Oct–1 Nov Tickets are on sale for the 2025 Scottish International Storytelling Festival, exploring Scotland’s northern identity – sharing tales, songs & myths from the world’s northern arc www.sisf.org.uk

PAMIS was delighted to take part in the sensory story mini-fest story-making workshop on Saturday at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social, along with @callscotland.org.uk. The event was organised and hosted by My Kind of Book, and what a wonderful day it was!

Also at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social , The Invaders’ Fear of Memories; a powerful solo play by Ben Rivers, runs this weekend in #Edinburgh Based on the diaries of his great-grandfather Yosef Nachmani, a key figure in the colonisation of #Palestine, this story is told over 12 characters.

Home to some of #Scotland's best new writing, the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social plays host to Beastie on Thursday. Blending dark humour and storytelling with animation and an original folk score, this part Highland ghost story looks to be a proper highlight about the monsters we create.

Easy Sundays are back after a fantastic Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the fun doesn’t stop here! Join artist Kate Leiper and storyteller Ailie Finlay for some relaxed and cheery sensory stories, play and art. Part of the Accessible Book & Story Mini-Festival 2025 More info & 🎟️ shorturl.at/ghKoM

The moon begins to form as the moon spinners wash their wool in the sea, winding it again into a white ball in the sky and re-creating the phases and cycles that guide our seasons, and our stories... More info & 🎟️ shorturl.at/3CErM

“a gently lyrical but calmly assertive lunchtime entertainment at the Storytelling Centre” MENDING THE NETS ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Janis Mackay at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social Until Monday 25th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/mending-nets...

“A beating heart and an aching soul“ OUR MARTIN IN THE BACKGROUND ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mark Kydd at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social until Mon 25th Aug www.alledinburghtheatre.com/our-martin-i...

“It’s a thoroughly enjoyable and heartwarming piece” AN AMERICAN LOVE LETTER TO EDINBURGH ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rick Conte at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social until Monday 25th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/an-american-...

“an entertaining romp of some of the city’s hidden secrets” PLAGUE, POO N’ PUNISHMENT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Edinburgh Storytellers Ltd at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social until Sunday 24th August www.alledinburghtheatre.com/plague-poo-n...

Night 3 was another belter! Thanks to everyone who came and sold out the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Huge thanks also to our guest Dean Tsang! Go see his incredible show 'Anxious Measurements III': tinyurl.com/yeyj8wdd Our last show is on Thursday 21st with Kate Ireland: tinyurl.com/3hx7axr9

Mini Fest 2-7thSep from My Kind of Book “showcasing some of the wonderful ways books and stories are being made accessible for children with additional needs” Scottish Storytelling Centre National Library of Scotland mykindofbook.org.uk/festival/ @natlibscot.bsky.social @scotstorycentre.bsky.social

Our second five star review of this year's Fringe run!!! Massive thanks to @lothianlife.bsky.social for coming along and checking out the show! Review: tinyurl.com/396xjnf5 Grab tickets for our last show on the 21st of August at 8:30pm at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/3hx7axr9

Life goes by far too quickly! Can you believe we only have 2 performances left of LIFE? ✏️ These written audience comments show that it’s a play not to be missed! We’d love to have you at our “innovative, conceptually brilliant show” tonight &/or tomorrow ⏳ @scotstorycentre.bsky.social at 18:45!

The wonderful @scotstorycentre.bsky.social will be our home for all 5 #edfringe performances! We all love this venue (& we’re sure audiences will also love the very comfortable seats) 🙏 Did we mention we open TODAY? Join us from 18:45 for LIFE 💭✏️

Really enjoyed this at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social Theatre review: When Billy Met Alasdair at Scottish Storytelling Centre www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/when...

Just one chance left to catch the show! Our finale is Thursday, 21st Aug, 8:30-9:45pm at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social, featuring the inimitable Kate Ireland! Limited tickets remaining, so if you're coming, book quickly! Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:61...

Loud Poets is a must-see, especially for the poetry-resistant or just poetry-curious. @scotstorycentre.bsky.social www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/loud... #edfringe #poetry #scottishstorytellingcentre #spokenword

We are SOLD OUT this evening which means you only have one more chance to see the show! Thursday the 21st with special guest will be our last show of the run so make sure to get your ticket now so you don't miss out! scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:6197

Thank you so much again for the mention here @cns-theatre.bsky.social! As Chris says, just one more chance to see Flora Macdonald and Zombies @scotstorycentre.bsky.social - scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:62...

MR MACRAE AND I 'TAKE OUR FINAL CURTAIN' TONIGHT... 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A MASTERCLASS.. THIS is how one man shows are done! Kirsty Halliday (Audience) 12 AUG 25 '...WONDERFUL.. SUPERBLY performed.. BEAUTIFULLY written.' Deborah Cannon (Audience) 11 AUG 25 #ANOBLECLOWN @scotstorycentre.bsky.social