Scottish Storytelling Centre
Address: 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is located on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh’s Old Town, a place with a rich history and many stories of its own. The centre hosts live storytelling events, theatre, music, exhibitions, festival events, family events, craft fairs and workshops. It contains a specialist book shop, with a wide selection of story books for all ages. It also runs two annual festivals; The Scottish International Storytelling Festival and Edinburgh TradFest.
This was the first modern purpose-built live storytelling centre in the world. Opening in 2006, it’s a relatively new addition to the Royal Mile. However, it adjoins one of its oldest buildings, John Knox House, which dates from 1470. The two buildings are linked, and share an entrance. The centre administers the house and runs story tours of it and the surrounding Netherbow area.
5 things to do at the Scottish Storytelling Centre
- See a performance or take part in an event held at the centre. A varied programme is on throughout the year, showcasing the best of Scottish culture. Take a look at the centre events coming up over the next few months.
- Visit the Storytelling Court and Café, with a child-friendly activity wall and a programme of free exhibitions to enjoy. The café serves homemade lunches, drinks and snacks.
- Browse the book and gift shop stocking a wide range of storytelling books, CDs and resources.
- Visit the historic John Knox’s House, Netherbow Theatre and George Mackay Brown Library, which are incorporated into the centre.
- Attend the Scottish Storytelling Festival or Edinburgh TradFest, both held annually at the centre.
