Humans are hardwired to love stories; they’ve kept us spellbound and informed since the dawn of civilisation. Scotland’s greatest stories have their own home in Edinburgh, dedicated to preserving and recounting them for future generations and highlighting the pleasure of storytelling, and traditional culture, as entertainment. This bustling arts venue is situated on the Royal Mile and the Centre extends a warm welcome to all who venture inside the vibrant arts space. Winner of the 2018 Best Performing Arts Venue at the Sunday Herald Culture Awards, they showcase a year-round programme of live storytelling, theatre, music and dance to thrill visitors young and old, while an ever-changing roster of workshops and exhibitions beg repeat visits throughout the year. Plus, you can discover medieval Edinburgh with a visit to the adjacent John Knox House, one of the oldest buildings on the Mile, to learn of Scotland’s Reformation. The Centre also plays host to the Scottish International Storytelling Festival each autumn. Children visiting should make a beeline for the interactive story wall in the Storytelling Court, where Nessie, the Gruffalo and a host of other literary characters can be found lurking. While the kids are entertained, adults can enjoy fresh roast coffee, home bakes and light bites in the Storytelling Café.
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Address:
43-45 High St
Edinburgh
EH1 1SR
Telephone:
0131 556 9579
Website:
www.tracscotland.org/scottish-storytelling-centre
This place had been only in my dreams since November but today it became a reality and was beyond my dreams and expectations! The storytelling events were so varied and entertaining in so many different ways! The folks are the best, friendly and become like family immediately! Thanks for the stories and memories! A must visit as often as possible!
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Lori D -
19-10-2018
Good food, especially the baking. Great collection of Duplo in the toy corner. Open outlook onto the Royal Mile. Loads of events going on in the Centre.
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Mary Packer -
20-02-2017
Good food, free wi-fi that actually works! Unlike Starbucks where you wait 5 mins to connect then wait another 5 mins to get a web page up. Food is decent and staff a good laugh
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Richy Hypno -
16-10-2016
