An imaginative programme of neighborhood occasions is happening proper up until the top of the yr for Scotland’s 12 months of Tales, so there’s nonetheless lots to find.
Throughout the nation, communities are celebrating tales impressed by, written, or created in Scotland in numerous and inventive methods – from storytelling walks to puppetry and acrobatics, and ceilidhs to poetry performances.
Right here’s a flavour of what to sit up for this Autumn and you'll try extra intriguing occasions locally tales programme at visitscotland.com/communityevents.
Misplaced Inverlael Neighborhood Ceilidh
19 November (4-7pm), Braemore Corridor, close to Ullapool
Free
2020 marked the 2 hundredth anniversary of the Inverlael Clearances. Over the previous two years, the cleared Highland townships of Inverlael and Balblair have been rediscovered via Ullapool Museum’s neighborhood archaeology mission ‘Misplaced Inverlael: A' Lorg Baile Bhlàir’. This particular neighborhood ceilidh shares the distinctive tales of this place and its individuals, till not too long ago buried as a forgotten historical past.
Via phrases, music, pictures and movie, the ceilidh is an opportunity to come back collectively to have a good time and mirror on the rediscovery of a misplaced neighborhood. With music from famend native musician Ruairidh Maclean, the occasion may even showcase his new musical piece, composed to have a good time the individuals of Inverlael and their story.
A Poetry Feast of Legendary Beasts
5 November (6-6.50pm), Summerhall, Edinburgh
£10/£8
Thrilling new poetry pageant – Push the Boat Out – has commissioned seven revolutionary poets to reimagine a few of Scotland’s most well-known and notorious legendary beasts for the 12 months of Tales.
Persevering with a wealthy, world custom of recent writing which retells conventional tales of outdated, these contemporary and dynamic views pull our selkies and fairies into the twenty first century. With Hollie McNish, Dave Hook, Katie Ailes, Ceitidh Campbell, Anita Mackenzie, Julie Rea and Calum Rodger, count on poetry which challenges the outdated tales, refreshing rap, and perhaps even some dance! Every poem will likely be supported by illustrations from Púca Printhouse’s lovely map ‘The Legendary Beasts of Scotland’ which impressed the commissions.
Our Scotland: The Scot Refugee Tales
9 October (3-8pm), Alea On line casino, Glasgow
£10
This joyous celebration of African tradition in Scotland consists of stay music, dance performances, reveals and the premiere of recent documentary ‘Our Story’.
The hopes, challenges and successes of African refugees and immigrants dwelling in Scotland, and the way they've made Scotland their dwelling, will likely be explored at this enjoyable and relaxed occasion as a part of the 12 months of Tales. With African creatives, entrepreneurs and neighborhood leaders all attending, this will likely be a incredible alternative to community and construct relationships. All are welcome!
The Legend of Kinnoull Hill Dragon
12 November, occasions range, Norrie Miller Stroll, Perth
Free
An immersive circus expertise bringing the legend of the Kinnoull Hill dragon again to life! Again within the sixth century, the slaying of the Kinnoull Hill dragon was celebrated by the individuals of Perth with fireplace, marching, drums and bagpipes. Journey Circus are going to revive this custom by sharing the long-forgotten native legend with trendy audiences at a spectacular new circus arts present offered at Kinnoull Hill. The story will likely be advised via an immersive mix of storytelling, puppetry, acrobatics and fireplace efficiency.
The Elephant within the Shut and Different Tall Tales
15 – 23 October, varied places throughout Lanark
£1.80 to £8
Per week-long pageant of strolling, speaking and storytelling for all ages, bringing a mixture of Lanark’s finest and least recognized tales to life. October half time period week will see eleven magical occasions in a wide range of places; up hills, in woods, beside gravestones, by waterfalls, in cafes and pubs, and even a fairy dell!
Each storytelling session is an occasion in itself with added components together with strolling, speaking, making, music, play and scrumptious native food and drinks.
Highlights embrace:
• A Story and a Trunk and Camp’s Story: Native author Tom Docherty kicks off the pageant with two amusing tales primarily based on actual Lanark occasions.
• Tales of the Cemetery: Discover Lanark Cemetery and listen to the tales of the well-known, and notorious, buried there – from covenantors and their persecutors to Stanley’s information in his quest to search out Livingstone.
• The Orra Man of Merlin's Crag: A enjoyable afternoon of storytelling, dance and craft for youngsters aged 7 to 11, primarily based on this native fable.
• The Legend of Cora Linn: Be part of creator Allison Galbraith on a stroll alongside the Clyde Walkway to Cora Linn, the place she's going to learn her story of how the spectacular waterfall got here to be named after the daughter of King Malcolm II.
Queer Edinburgh exhibition
Exhibition opens on 14 October, The Wee Hub, Ocean Terminal Buying Centre, Edinburgh
Free
This insightful new exhibition explores the individuals and locations which have formed Edinburgh’s LGBTQ+ neighborhood and their identities through the years. Private tales and recollections of Edinburgh residents – college students, professionals, activists and creatives – mix to construct a robust portrait of Queer Edinburgh’s previous and current, shedding mild on problems with neighborhood, id and belonging. The impacts of HIV and activism, and the developments of queer entrepreneurship and social life on Scotland’s capital metropolis are introduced vividly to life via a show of private mementos – together with garments, letters and pictures – alongside historic objects, books and marketing campaign supplies.
Audiences are invited to delve deeper nonetheless by listening to an accompanying podcast ‘Queer Edinburgh: The Tapes’ and exploring a brand new digitally accessible map and strolling path ‘A Stroll Round Queer Edinburgh’ (each launching later within the Autumn).
Discover out extra about Scotland’s 12 months of Tales atvisitscotland.com/tales