Scottish
Storytelling
Centre
Heart to Heart
A Home for
Scotland's Culture
What's Your Story?
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Welcome to the Home of Scotland's Stories
Welcome to the home of Scotland's stories
A vibrant arts venue located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile showcasing Scotland's Culture. We have live storytelling, theatre, music, exhibitions, family events and workshops happening all year round. Visit us to discover Scotland’s rich story heritage, find our dragon’s nest, enjoy our storywall or simply relax in our venue and soak in the atmosphere.
Let’s start a new story together.
'Everything about this space is great, its clean, warm, welcoming and with lots of information and helpful staff.'
(TripAdvisor Review)
Mailing Lists Support Us Jul-Sep Programme
'a place dedicated to the fine art of telling stories. And it is fabulous.'
(Edd McCracken, Book Riot)
John Knox House
Transport yourself back to one of the most turbulent times in Scottish history which forced Mary Queen of Scots to abdicate the throne.
The Venue
Contemporary design meets medieval architecture. Explore the nooks and crannies of our building and discover some hidden gems along the way. We’re also a unique venue to host your event.
Scottish Storytelling Centre Event
TRADITIONAL TALES
Wed 19 – Fri 21 Jul, Wed 26 – Fri 28 Jul
A summer season of traditional tales from Scotland. Hear the truths, myths and legends of Scottish folklore, past and present with some of our nation's best storytellers. Authentic entertainme…
Scottish Storytelling Centre Event
MEN WITH COCONUTS & FRIENDS
Sat 22 Jul & 23 Sep
The award-winning musical improv comedy troupe are joined by new and established improvisers and sketch comedians as they present two hours of off-the-cuff scenes and original sketch comedy.
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Scottish Storytelling Centre Event
TALES FROM THE MAGIC DRUM
Sat 22 Jul
Come on a global journey through the wonder tales of the world, dancing to a rhythm or two along the way! A riotous selection of stories and West African drumming from storyteller Dougie Macka…
Scottish Storytelling Centre Workshop
CELTIC SUMMER SCHOOL: STANDS SCOTLAND WHERE SHE DID?
Mon 31 Jul
Who and what made Scotland a geography, a nation and a society? And what does that mean for the present? An insightful introduction to the week ahead, with Donald Smith.
Celtic Summer School is…
Scottish Storytelling Centre Workshop
CELTIC SUMMER SCHOOL WEEK PASS
Mon 31 Jul - Sat 5 Aug
This year's Summer School builds up our sense of Scotland from local to national and international. Come to grips with what makes Scotland distinctive and special. Directed by Donald Smith, en…
Scottish Storytelling Centre Workshop
CELTIC SUMMER SCHOOL: SCOTLAND'S TRADITIONS OF DANCE
Tue 1 Aug
Hear about the rich diversity of traditional dance in Scotland, with some examples from Country, Highland, Step and Ceilidh from dancer Màiri Britton.
Celtic Summer School is inspired by Patric…
Festivals
Explore, uncover and immerse yourself in traditional arts with TradFest and the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coordinated by TRACS.
Storytelling
'The story is told eye to eye, mind to mind, heart to heart.' - Scottish Proverb
Traditional Music
'Music with all kinds of beauty, expressiveness, meaning, and, above all, potential.' John McGrath
Traditional Dance
Vigorous, light, joyous, stomping, elevating, vibrant, wild, precise. Scotland is alive with traditional dance.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Celebrate the creative connections between live narrative and place in a 10-day feast of storytelling and culture.
Language: English | Gaelic | Scots