The city's annual celebration of storytelling featured events led by Edinburgh researchers and alumni. The Edinburgh International Storytelling Festival took place 23 October - 1 November. All events were at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile unless otherwise specified. Events Sgeulachdan a’ Chuilein Chraicte: The Cuilean Craicte Guide to Gaelic Storytelling Saturday 24 October 2015, 11.00am - 12.00pm Netherbow Theatre Abigail Burnyeat, Lecturer in Celtic, and Domhnall Uilleam Stiùbhart took you on a tour of 1000 years of Gaelic storytelling, tracing the threads between stories found in medieval manuscripts, in traditional folklore, and in contemporary fractured fairy tales. Event information Animal Magic Saturday 24 October 2015, 12.00pm - 2.00pm Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Road, EH12 6TS Alette Willis, Chancellor's Fellow in Counselling and Psychotherapy, presented animal tales at Edinburgh Zoo. Event Information The ties that bind: Storytelling as a pathway to peace Monday 26 October 2015, 3.00pm - 5.30pm Training Venue Co-led by alumnus Michael Williams, this workshop invited you to explore how storytelling can support different sides of a conflict to share their personal stories. Event information Stories without borders in a digital world Monday 26 October 2015, 6.00pm - 6.50pm Netherbow Theatre Has social media truly democratised the art of storytelling? Or has it simply transformed stories into objects of consumption? Alumnus Dr Michael Williams explored and invited you to share your views on the impact it's having on your life. Event information Stories without borders – the acts of the rebels Tuesday 27 October 2015, 6.00pm - 6.50pm Netherbow Theatre Alumnus Ewan McVicar spliced dramatic first-hand accounts of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites from opposing sides. Event information Alan Bruford Lecture by Gary West Wednesday 7 October 2015, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Netherbow Theatre Professor Gary West, Personal Chair in Scottish Ethnology, explored the music and memories of war from Highland Perthshire, including the rich piping traditions of the Duncan family. This annual lecture is given in honour of the late Alan Bruford, distinguished archivist of the School of Scottish Studies. Event information Stories without borders – landscape and archaeology Wednesday 28 October 2015, 6.00pm - 6.50pm Netherbow Theatre Mythographer Stuart McHardy and Honorary Fellow Dr Alison Sheridan explored the rich archaeology of the Ballachulish ‘goddess’ and the surrounding landscape, and debated how those who lived there in centuries past might have imagined and connected with their environment. Event information The ties that bind – living in stories Friday 30 October 2015, 3.00pm - 5.30pm Training Venue In this networking event, hosts Alette Willis, Chancellor's Fellow in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Steve Killick presented their work into how story brings people together and tears them apart. Event information Spirit of the Broonie Saturday 31 October 2015, 7.30pm - 8.30pm Netherbow Theatre Alumna Linda Williamson presented these microcosm stories with their boundless, timeless and everlasting wonder. Event information Related Links Scottish International Storytelling Festival website Celtic & Scottish Studies Alumni Services This article was published on 2024-10-29
