Established in 1996, the George MacKay Brown Scottish Storytelling Centre is a resource for all those interested in fostering their own storytelling skills or organising storytelling events.  Regular activities programmed through the Centre include the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, Traditions & Skills training workshops, local storytelling clubs and storyteller visits.  A programme of workshops is arranged throughout the year. The Centre is managed by the Scottish Storytelling Forum.

The Scottish Storytelling Centre particularly recognises and encourages the role of community storytellers.

Membership of the Scottish Storytelling Forum is £5.  Send name and address with cheque to:

The Coordinator, Scottish Storytelling Centre, the Netherbow, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR
Tel: 0131 557 5724  Fax: 0131 557 5224

Resources available:
Storytelling in Scotland - National Directory
- profiles storytellers living and working in Scotland.  It is an essential tool for all those interested in storytelling as a traditional artform and as a contemporary means of communication, education and interpretation. £5.80 (inc. p&p)

Telling stories - start-up pack
- offers information and guidance on how to tell stories and gain confidence in storytelling, story sources, traditions and resources and setting up a storytelling club. £7.80 (inc. p&p)

© East Dunbartonshire Council     Last updated 24/04/01