A Curious Episode at Balquhidder: Placenames in the North and the Nackens
Alan Bruford Memorial Lecture 2025
(Tue 28 Oct: 6pm)
Scottish place names and their origins are important. Join Dr Robert Fell to hear about the perspectives of Nackens (Scottish Gypsy Travellers) and how their folklore can give us unique insights into Scotland’s history and her place names. With special guest Shamus McPhee, who recounts a curious episode from Highland Perthshire that gave Balquhidder its name.
Presented in memory of Scottish scholar Alan Bruford, in partnership with the University of Edinburgh’s Department of Celtic and Scottish Studies.
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The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025 tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!
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SISF - Talks & Lectures
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£0.00 -
28 October 2025 -
60 minutes -
18:00 -
Scottish International Storytelling Festival -
Netherbow Theatre -
Adults
