National Tell-a-Story Day - Scotland

Venues across Scotland
National Tell-a-Story Day

National Tell-a-Story Day gives people of all ages the opportunity to hear and tell stories by organising or taking part in local events. You don’t have to be an expert, just come and tell your story. First launched in 2001, the celebration can be found taking place in restaurants, bars, theatres, churches, forests and caves, as well as in peoples own homes.

This years' event will have a spooky Hallowe'en feeling, with a special 'Guys and Guisers' theme.

Contact: http://www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk/

Edinburgh

Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh
6pm - 8pm
Free
A Hallowe'en Lantern and Storyteller’s procession with giant puppets, led by a storyteller, to Craigmillar Castle: turn up on the day, in costume if possible.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
2.00pm
For ages 6+
£3
Hear master storyteller Judy Paterson and try your hand at weaving your own tales.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
1pm - 4pm
Free
Come and find the storytellers in the garden, they are waiting to meet you! And if you have a story you would like to tell this is your chance! Maps at the gates. Please bring something to sit on.

Mayfield Library, Mayfield, Dalkeith
2pm - 4pm
Free
Fancy dress family fun. Come and hear Hallowe’en stories in our own bat cave, if you dare! Take part in creating group stories illustrated on the spot by professionals.

Paisley

Gleniffer High School, Amochrie and Langcraigs Primary School
Storytelling training for S4-S6 pupils. Six 30-minute lunchtime training sessions on consecutive Thursdays. Of special interest for those interested in becoming teachers.