It took a while for the penny to drop for me. Like many folks in the heritage sector, I am emphatically ‘not sporty’ and wore my disinterest like a badge of honour. School sports day trauma and academic snobbery had combined into a blind prejudice. Because sports aren’t ‘real’ cultural …
Collections Care: Where to start…
Collections Care: Where to start…
About the West Boathouse Project Built by City Surveyor Alexander B. McDonald for Glasgow Corporation, the West Boathouse on Glasgow Green has been home to Clydesdale and Clyde Amateur Rowing Clubs since its construction in 1905. From the outside, the boathouse looks like a traditional masonry building. However, a cleverly …
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival, which runs from 14 – 30 October 2022, invites you to explore Scotland’s Stories. Stories and songs are vital for human survival. They carry our emotions, memories and values. They bind us together as families, communities and a nation, especially through tough times. Find out …
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Scottish Storytelling Centre
The Scottish Storytelling Centre – for a whole host of events taking place this summer see their website here.
Personal Narratives in Storytelling Workshop
Personal Narratives in Storytelling Workshop
Personal Narratives in Storytelling Summer Workshop with Daniel Sterridge Personal narrative stories are growing ever popular but how do you shape and share your story in a safe and empowering way? Explore storytelling in contemporary contexts with Daniel Serridge as he guides you through bringing your personal story to life. Workshop £10.00 …
Fringe Events
Fringe Events
Will you be in Edinburgh this August? Are you interested in seeing some amazing performances, exhibition and workshops all dedicated to storytelling and the spoken word? Find out more below… Scottish Storytelling Centre Fringe Program. Includes a wide variety of performances from exploring Scottish myths and legends to a timely oral …
Kirsty Maclean
Kirsty Maclean
Kirsty has just recently graduated from the University of St Andrews (June 2022) but she experienced the first initial lockdown from March – August 2020 at home in North Uist. She also talks about the freedom of lockdown on North Uist and being able to take walks around her family …
Chris Whittington
Chris Whittington
Chris is a HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter Pilot who now lives on the Isle of Lewis with his wife and three young children. In his interview Chris discusses the vital work carried out by him and his fellow crew members during lockdown from carrying covid positive patients from …
Lorna Macaulay
Lorna Macaulay
Lorna is the CEO of the Harris Tweed Authority based on the Isle of Lewis which is a global brand which allows the labours of every weaver, dyer, blender, carder, spinner, warper, finisher and inspector involved in the process on Lewis to have their work distributed and appreciated globally. In …