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Scottish Storytelling Centre @scotstorycentre.bsky.social · 22h

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

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 1d

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!

A Black and white photo of Antosh looking up

Scotland's premiere spoken word night

Loud Poets x Bad Betty Press

Molly Naylor, Francis-Xavier Mukiibi, Antosh Wojcik, Agata Maslowska

7:00pm on 16th October 2025

£12 / £10

The Scottish Storytelling Centre

Edinburgh

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Scottish Storytelling Centre @scotstorycentre.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 26d

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

A poster for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025. The theme this year is Lights of the North and the Festival will run from 22 October to 1 November.

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · 8d

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

An otter eating a fish in amongst a bed of seaweed.

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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 8d

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 📚

Scottish Books Events: October 2025 – The Skinny

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 The Portobello Bookshop,…

www.theskinny.co.uk

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Fringe Theatre Awards @fringetheatreaward.bsky.social · Aug 30

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...

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Corr Blimey @corrblimey.bsky.social · 26d

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…

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 with such empathy is strikingly fresh and encouraging in Izzy Gray’s new writing piece, Beastie, brought to the stage thanks to…

corrblimey.uk

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Joyce McMillan @joycemcm.bsky.social · 21d

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...

Theatre reviews: Small Acts of Love | The Invaders' Fear of Memories

Small Acts of Love rises in every way to the challenges posed by the story of the Lockerbie bombing, writes Joyce McMillan

www.scotsman.com

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National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Voluntary Health Scotland @vhscotland.bsky.social · 7d

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.

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Mark Baillie @mbaillie.bsky.social · 14d

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...

Scottish International Storytelling Festival

sisf.online.red61.co.uk

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 8d

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!

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Scottish Storytelling Centre @scotstorycentre.bsky.social · 16d

*This Weekend*

Scottish Storytelling Centre @scotstorycentre.bsky.social · 23d

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

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · Sep 1

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...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 21d

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...

Dark gray poster with white and yellow graffiti style text. The background is blurred image of a poet performing. The text on the image reads:

Scotland's premiere spoken word night
Loud Poets x Bad Betty Press
Molly Naylor, Francis-Xavier Mukiibi, Antosh Wojcik, Agata Maslowska
7:00pm on 16th October 2025
£12 / £10
The Scottish Storytelling Centre
Edinburgh

www.IAmLoud.co/Live
Logos for I Am Loud Productions, Bad Betty, Creative Scotland, and the National Lottery

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Scottish Storytelling Centre @scotstorycentre.bsky.social · 23d

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

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Lothian Life Magazine @lothianlife.bsky.social · 27d

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

Donald Smith, Marion Kenny, Jan Bee Brown and Daniel Abercrombie stand at Newhaven with a lighthouse in the background. They're all holding copies of the SISF programme. Photo credit: Neil Hanna

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The Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · 29d

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…

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 featuring in this year's event will come from the northern arc of countries including Finland and Iceland, Germany and Norway and Scotland. International guest storytellers including Anna-Maria Toivonen

theedinburghreporter.co.uk

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 28d

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

Poster for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, "Lights of the North"
22 October – 1 November
Tickets on sale now
sisf.org.uk

Illustration shows a green, craggy mountain rising behind a small white single-storey cottage. The cottage has a central door with a small window on either side. Above the mountain, swimming through the sky, are a slightly spectral-looking seal and whale.

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PAMIS @pamis-scotland.bsky.social · Sep 7

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!

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Corr Blimey @corrblimey.bsky.social · 29d

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.

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Corr Blimey @corrblimey.bsky.social · 29d

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.

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Scottish Storytelling Centre @scotstorycentre.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

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Scottish Storytelling Centre @scotstorycentre.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

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