Easy Sundays: The Meteoric Rise of the Little Egret
(Sun 12 Jul: 2pm)
The Little Egret is a graceful white heron with dainty yellow feet which look like they have been dipped in a pot of paint! Native to southern Europe, the bird has made an incredible journey to northern Europe - albeit with climate change playing a part. Factor in the over-eating of this unfortunate bird in centuries past - in 1451, a thousand of the birds were consumed at a banquet in Northumberland - and over-hunting in the quest for feathers to adorn hats in the nineteenth century, it's nothing short of a miracle that it is here and spreading along our very own River Tweed.
Funded by Destination Tweed and the Lottery Heritage Fund, Scottish Borders-based Riddell Fiddles use local photographs and music written especially for the performance to lament and celebrate the meteoric rise of such an eccentric bird. This is a musical event with visuals to showcase the magnificence and resilience of nature.
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This event is part of Easy Sundays, a fortnightly session of stories, music, community and friendship with a variety of activities for all to enjoy. Supported by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) and the Scottish Storytelling Centre to create a warm and welcoming space for the community.
Supported by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) through Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding.
A booking fee of £1.50 is charged per transaction.
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Music
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£8.00 -
12 July 2026 -
50 minutes -
14:00 -
Scottish Storytelling Centre -
Netherbow Theatre -
12+
