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(Fri 11 Apr: 3pm) Join acclaimed Scottish singer Robyn Stapleton for an engaging workshop exploring the richness of Scots song. Drawing from her extensive repertoire and deep understanding of the tradition, Robyn will guide participants through the distinctive features of Scots song, including language, style, and ornamentation. Participants will discover the stories behind the songs while learning techniques for authentic delivery and interpretation. Whether you're new to Scots song or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, Robyn's warm and encouraging teaching style makes this workshop accessible to all. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, for three days of traditional song celebration from 11-13 April 2025. Through concerts, workshops, talks, and informal song circles, this welcoming gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. Whether you're a professional performer, an academic researcher, or simply love traditional song, NASC offers an inclusive space to share, learn, and celebrate our rich, diverse singing heritage. Guests attending hail from Scotland, Ireland, England, Sweden, Canada, the USA, and beyond. Purchase a Weekend Pass to make the most of the Convention. Passes are priced £45/£35 concession. These will allow you to book free tickets for all events; if you are planning to attend five or more events across the weekend the Pass will pay for itself (six events if you are eligible for a Concession Pass). View all individual events and book tickets here: Event Listings and Tickets. The programme is also available in PDF format. NASC is supported by: Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland; Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Kongero, Bagaduce Music.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Sat 12 Apr: 11:30am) Join Alasdair Whyte, celebrated Gaelic singer and scholar from the Isle of Mull, for an inspiring workshop exploring the rich tradition of Scottish Gaelic song. Alasdair will share his deep knowledge of the language, history, and cultural significance behind the songs. Participants will learn traditional songs, gain insights into Gaelic pronunciation, and learn about the stories behind the songs. This workshop is open to all, whether you're new to Gaelic song or looking to deepen your connection to the tradition. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, for three days of traditional song celebration from 11-13 April 2025. Through concerts, workshops, talks, and informal song circles, this welcoming gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. Whether you're a professional performer, an academic researcher, or simply love traditional song, NASC offers an inclusive space to share, learn, and celebrate our rich, diverse singing heritage. Guests attending hail from Scotland, Ireland, England, Sweden, Canada, the USA, and beyond. Purchase a Weekend Pass to make the most of the Convention. Passes are priced £45/£35 concession. These will allow you to book free tickets for all events; if you are planning to attend five or more events across the weekend the Pass will pay for itself (six events if you are eligible for a Concession Pass). View all individual events and book tickets here: Event Listings and Tickets. The programme is also available in PDF format. NASC is supported by: Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland; Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Kongero, Bagaduce Music.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Sat 12 Apr: 10am) Explore Swedish mouth music with Lotta Andersson, renowned singer from the acclaimed vocal group Kongero. In this interactive workshop, Lotta will guide you through the unique vocal techniques and rhythmic patterns used in traditional Swedish folk singing. Learn how these folk melodies were historically used for storytelling, herding, and dance accompaniment, and experience the joy of creating music with just your voice. Open to all levels — no prior experience required. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, for three days of traditional song celebration from 11-13 April 2025. Through concerts, workshops, talks, and informal song circles, this welcoming gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. Whether you're a professional performer, an academic researcher, or simply love traditional song, NASC offers an inclusive space to share, learn, and celebrate our rich, diverse singing heritage. Guests attending hail from Scotland, Ireland, England, Sweden, Canada, the USA, and beyond. Purchase a Weekend Pass to make the most of the Convention. Passes are priced £45/£35 concession. These will allow you to book free tickets for all events; if you are planning to attend five or more events across the weekend the Pass will pay for itself (six events if you are eligible for a Concession Pass). View all individual events and book tickets here: Event Listings and Tickets. The programme is also available in PDF format. NASC is supported by: Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland; Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Kongero, Bagaduce Music.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Sat 26 Apr: 10:30am) A hands-on, practical introduction to live storytelling and the associated skills. Storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick leads this participatory session for anyone curious about discovering and developing their own storytelling talent. Let out your inner storyteller and learn to craft your skills. For new and aspiring storytellers. ~~~~~~~~~~ Our participatory sessions are designed to help you improve your skills and share your experiences with fellow storytelling enthusiasts. This carefully curated workshop programme offers you the chance to work with highly-skilled and experienced artists, giving you guidance on improving your practice and discovering your own talent. Did you know? Members of the Scottish Storytelling Forum are entitled to discounted rates on our storytelling workshops. For more information on memberships please visit the Storytelling Forum website. ~~~~~~~~~~ Pay it Forward If you are willing and able to donate a workshop place to another person, you now can! Click the button above and select the ticket price to donate. We will then be able to offer a free place to someone who would not have been able to attend otherwise. If you feel the Pay It Forward scheme would benefit you and would like to request a free ticket please email our Reception Team where you will be allocated a ticket if available. We hold 1 space per workshop for Pay It Forward requests.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Training Venue
(Sat 5 Apr: 10:30am) Explore and address challenging global issues through telling powerfully simple traditional wisdom tales from the world's oral cultures. What we learn from these tales is not just what happens in a story but how we respond to it, both individually and collectively. Creative response offers us insights about how we could make the world better. During this workshop, participants will tell stories and do creative response activities developed over years of experience working, learning and exchanging stories with people from all over the world: learners of English of all ages, levels and profiles, teachers at all stages of their development and storytellers in all their wonderful diversity. David Heathfield is a world storyteller, teacher trainer and writer from Exeter, UK. He loves to learn stories from people he meets from diverse cultural heritages. Together with Haneen Jadallah he set up the project Tell a Child in Gaza’s Tale. He has authored Storytelling with Our Students (DELTA Publishing) and numerous articles and book chapters including 'Storytelling for a Better World' in the free online British Council publication Integrating Global Issues in the Creative English Language Classroom. He provides Creative and Engaging Storytelling for Teachers (CrEST) courses for worldwide participants on Zoom. You can learn more about David and his work by visiting his website.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Fri 11 Apr: 3pm) Join acclaimed Scottish singer Robyn Stapleton for an engaging workshop exploring the richness of Scots song. Drawing from her extensive repertoire and deep understanding of the tradition, Robyn will guide participants through the distinctive features of Scots song, including language, style, and ornamentation. Participants will discover the stories behind the songs while learning techniques for authentic delivery and interpretation. Whether you're new to Scots song or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, Robyn's warm and encouraging teaching style makes this workshop accessible to all. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, for three days of traditional song celebration from 11-13 April 2025. Through concerts, workshops, talks, and informal song circles, this welcoming gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. Whether you're a professional performer, an academic researcher, or simply love traditional song, NASC offers an inclusive space to share, learn, and celebrate our rich, diverse singing heritage. Guests attending hail from Scotland, Ireland, England, Sweden, Canada, the USA, and beyond. Purchase a Weekend Pass to make the most of the Convention. Passes are priced £45/£35 concession. These will allow you to book free tickets for all events; if you are planning to attend five or more events across the weekend the Pass will pay for itself (six events if you are eligible for a Concession Pass). View all individual events and book tickets here: Event Listings and Tickets. The programme is also available in PDF format. NASC is supported by: Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland; Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Kongero, Bagaduce Music.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Sat 12 Apr: 11:30am) Join Alasdair Whyte, celebrated Gaelic singer and scholar from the Isle of Mull, for an inspiring workshop exploring the rich tradition of Scottish Gaelic song. Alasdair will share his deep knowledge of the language, history, and cultural significance behind the songs. Participants will learn traditional songs, gain insights into Gaelic pronunciation, and learn about the stories behind the songs. This workshop is open to all, whether you're new to Gaelic song or looking to deepen your connection to the tradition. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, for three days of traditional song celebration from 11-13 April 2025. Through concerts, workshops, talks, and informal song circles, this welcoming gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. Whether you're a professional performer, an academic researcher, or simply love traditional song, NASC offers an inclusive space to share, learn, and celebrate our rich, diverse singing heritage. Guests attending hail from Scotland, Ireland, England, Sweden, Canada, the USA, and beyond. Purchase a Weekend Pass to make the most of the Convention. Passes are priced £45/£35 concession. These will allow you to book free tickets for all events; if you are planning to attend five or more events across the weekend the Pass will pay for itself (six events if you are eligible for a Concession Pass). View all individual events and book tickets here: Event Listings and Tickets. The programme is also available in PDF format. NASC is supported by: Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland; Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Kongero, Bagaduce Music.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Sat 12 Apr: 10am) Explore Swedish mouth music with Lotta Andersson, renowned singer from the acclaimed vocal group Kongero. In this interactive workshop, Lotta will guide you through the unique vocal techniques and rhythmic patterns used in traditional Swedish folk singing. Learn how these folk melodies were historically used for storytelling, herding, and dance accompaniment, and experience the joy of creating music with just your voice. Open to all levels — no prior experience required. ~~~~~ The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, for three days of traditional song celebration from 11-13 April 2025. Through concerts, workshops, talks, and informal song circles, this welcoming gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. Whether you're a professional performer, an academic researcher, or simply love traditional song, NASC offers an inclusive space to share, learn, and celebrate our rich, diverse singing heritage. Guests attending hail from Scotland, Ireland, England, Sweden, Canada, the USA, and beyond. Purchase a Weekend Pass to make the most of the Convention. Passes are priced £45/£35 concession. These will allow you to book free tickets for all events; if you are planning to attend five or more events across the weekend the Pass will pay for itself (six events if you are eligible for a Concession Pass). View all individual events and book tickets here: Event Listings and Tickets. The programme is also available in PDF format. NASC is supported by: Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland; Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Kongero, Bagaduce Music.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
(Sat 26 Apr: 10:30am) A hands-on, practical introduction to live storytelling and the associated skills. Storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick leads this participatory session for anyone curious about discovering and developing their own storytelling talent. Let out your inner storyteller and learn to craft your skills. For new and aspiring storytellers. ~~~~~~~~~~ Our participatory sessions are designed to help you improve your skills and share your experiences with fellow storytelling enthusiasts. This carefully curated workshop programme offers you the chance to work with highly-skilled and experienced artists, giving you guidance on improving your practice and discovering your own talent. Did you know? Members of the Scottish Storytelling Forum are entitled to discounted rates on our storytelling workshops. For more information on memberships please visit the Storytelling Forum website. ~~~~~~~~~~ Pay it Forward If you are willing and able to donate a workshop place to another person, you now can! Click the button above and select the ticket price to donate. We will then be able to offer a free place to someone who would not have been able to attend otherwise. If you feel the Pay It Forward scheme would benefit you and would like to request a free ticket please email our Reception Team where you will be allocated a ticket if available. We hold 1 space per workshop for Pay It Forward requests.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Training Venue
(Sat 5 Apr: 10:30am) Explore and address challenging global issues through telling powerfully simple traditional wisdom tales from the world's oral cultures. What we learn from these tales is not just what happens in a story but how we respond to it, both individually and collectively. Creative response offers us insights about how we could make the world better. During this workshop, participants will tell stories and do creative response activities developed over years of experience working, learning and exchanging stories with people from all over the world: learners of English of all ages, levels and profiles, teachers at all stages of their development and storytellers in all their wonderful diversity. David Heathfield is a world storyteller, teacher trainer and writer from Exeter, UK. He loves to learn stories from people he meets from diverse cultural heritages. Together with Haneen Jadallah he set up the project Tell a Child in Gaza’s Tale. He has authored Storytelling with Our Students (DELTA Publishing) and numerous articles and book chapters including 'Storytelling for a Better World' in the free online British Council publication Integrating Global Issues in the Creative English Language Classroom. He provides Creative and Engaging Storytelling for Teachers (CrEST) courses for worldwide participants on Zoom. You can learn more about David and his work by visiting his website.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
George Mackay Brown Library
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