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TradFest 2013
Many venues, organisations and individuals have been involved in curating events which take place in Teviot Row House, The Pleasance, Queens Hall, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Dance Base, Greyfriars Kirk, Arthurs Seat, Calton Hill, Portobello Promenade and many other locations. TradFest Edinburgh Dn ideann is organised by the Scottish Storytelling Centre on behalf of TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) which brings together Scotlands performance traditions under a new umbrella. TRACS is grateful for the strategic support of the City of Edinburgh Council and of Creative Scotland, and for the active participation of its three Forums Traditional Music, Storytelling and Traditions of Dance. The Creative Scotland Traditional Arts Commissioning Fund has also supported the SourceSruth programming strand. Finally, TradFest is delighted to contribute through its environmental events to the Year of Natural Scotland.
A richt herty weilcum tae ane an aa frae TradFest, Auld Reikies forehand, mirthsome ploy o aa the airts. Ower twal days the toun wull be rantin wi sangs, dauncin, skeely crafts, maisic, mummers, an stushies fur Mayday an Beltane. The spreit of TradFest wis breathin afore in Auld Reikies Peoples Festival and the Edinburgh International Folk Festival, forbye the Ceildh Culture stramash. Hoosever in TradFest ye kin see a richt uprisin o Scots cultur at hame an roun the warld. Tae whit eect we dinnae yet ken. Doun tae TradFest the airts o tradeetion are sounin oot in the hert o oor foremaist toun. Aa the splores fur fowk wha bide here an fur the veesitors; its fur auld yins, bairns, an aa the rest; its fur the players an the fowk; its fur weill kent yins wi lang pedigree an ithers jist stertin oot. Mony fowk an hooses hae craftit TradFest Teviot Raw Hoose, The Pleasaunce, Queens Haa, Scottish Storytelling Hoose. Edinburgh Fowk Club, Daunce Base, Kirk o Greyfriars. Airthurs Seat, Calton Hill an Portie Prom. Its rare an foremaist sae dinnae miss oot whits fur ye shoulnae gang by ye.
Ln-fhisd de chultar ann am Baile-mr nam Fisean Thid a chiad TradFest Dhn ideann air adhart eadar Diciadain 24 Giblean agus Diluain 6 Citean 2013. Thairis air d latha dheug bidh am bailemr air ghoil le cel, rain, sgeulachdan, dannsa, obair-ciird, drma dthchail, agus cuimhneachain rainneachd airson Latha Buidhe Bealtainn. Tha TradFest a toirt a-steach na h-ealan dhthchail gu lir, a toirt ri chile tsan dearbhte, fasain co-aimsireil, doghras is liut. A tighinn aig toiseach thraidiseanta an t-samhraidh, tha TradFest cuideachd a toirt a-steach sguab ritheil de dhfhisean air feadh na h-Alba a leantainn air adhart cho fada ris an fhoghair. Tha na fisean a chaidh roimhe air brosnachadh a thoirt dha TradFest, nam measg Fis Mhuinntir Dhn ideann agus Fis Dhthchail Eadar-niseanta Dhn ideann. Tha e cuideachd air adhartachadh Cultar Cilidh a bhann roimhe a ghabhail a-steach. Ach tha TradFest a comharrachadh rachadh lidir ann an cultar na h-Alba le bhith an ss ann an com-pirteachasan ionadail, niseanta is eadar-niseanta.
Tha TradFest a toirt ealain thraidiseanta na h-Alba a-steach do chridhe promh bhaile na h-Alba. Tha rudeigin an seo dha luchdcmhnaidh, luchd-tadhail, aois is g, luchdealain is luchd-isteachd, proifeasantaich is luchd-gnomh choimhearsnachd agus iad uile cmhla. Tha mran iteachan, bhuidhnean agus dhaoine fa-leth air a bhith an ss ann a bhith a gabhail cram mu thachartasan ann an Taigh Teviot Row, The Pleasance, Talla na Ban-rgh, Ionad Sgeulachdan na h-Alba, Dance Base, Eaglais nam Manach Liath, rd nan Saighead, Cnoc na Calltainn, Sridearachd Portobello agus ioma ite eile.
Its rare an foremaist sae dinnae miss oot whits fur ye shoulnae gang by ye.
TradFest Box Oce:
Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR T: 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Please see individual event listings for alternative ticket details, where available.
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Flowers of Edinburgh
Sat 27 Apr, 7.30pm Teviot Row House (Debating Hall) 10 (7) Let all the talents ower! Its been fteen years since the old Folk Festival showcased the traditional music talent of Edinburgh in two memorable evenings of music. We revisit the idea with performers Karine Polwart, Hamish Moore, Simon Thoumire, Jim Sutherland, Freeland Barbour, Bella Hardy and lots more. Organised by Hands Up For Trad with proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support. Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: M FF
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Shooglenifty
Sat 4 May, 8pm Teviot Row House (Debating Hall) 15 (12) Standing A spectacular home appearance from the creators of Techno Ceilidh, Acid Croft and Hypnofolkadleia. Shoogleniftys unique sound has made them international ambassadors. Experience their wild, up tempo mix of trad talent and funky phonics, melding heritage and hedonism into one unbreakable whole. Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk and www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/eusalive Event Type: M D
Bothy Nichts
Mon 6 May, 7.30-10pm Teviot Row House (Dining Room) 10 (7) A last night feast to cap the fest. Traditional treasures combine with contemporary voices to send us o in rousing form. Hosted by Steve Byrne with guest singers including Scott Gardiner, Hector Riddell, Joe Aitken, Geordie Murison and many more! Tickets Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk and www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/eusalive Event Type: M
Pleasance Cabaret Bar & Theatre 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ 0131 650 4673 www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/yourvenues/pleasance
Northern Streams: Songs Nordic Fiddlers Bloc and Music of the North Sea Tue 30 Apr, 8pm
Fri 26 Apr, 7.30-10pm Pleasance Cabaret Bar Concert: 10 (8). Weekend Ticket: 27 (21) save up to 14! Concessions include Young Scot + TMSA members. Irmelin, comprising of Swedish singers Karin Ericsson Back, Maria Misgeld and Eva Rune, delight with their acapella virtuosity, while Marit Flt and Rona Wilkie (Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2012) are a Norwegian-Scottish Fiddle/ Mandola/Voice Duo who won a Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections. Organised by TMSA Edinburgh & Lothians www.northernstreams.org Tickets Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: M
Wednesday 24 April to Monday 6 May
Pleasance Cabaret Bar 12/10/8 (EFC members) The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc Olav Luksengrd Mjelva, Anders Hall and Kevin Henderson hail from Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Islands respectively. They are three of the nest young ddlers currently working in the folk music scene and are in great demand playing in various musical constellations throughout the world. Edinburgh Folk Club www.edinburghfolkclub.co.uk Tickets Edinburgh Folk Club 0131 650 2458 and Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: M
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Singing Place
Thu 2 May, 8pm Pleasance Cabaret Bar 8 Gary West, broadcaster, folk musician, lecturer and author of Voicing Scotland: Folk, Nation, Culture (Luath Press, 2012) explores the role of folk song in the modern world in the company of Dick Gaughan, Patsy Seddon, Rod Paterson and Nancy Nicolson. Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: M
Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ 0131 225 1900 www.greyfriarskirk.com
Dn ideann
Sun 28 Apr, 7-9.30pm Greyfriars Kirk 10 (7) Celebrate Edinburghs Gaelic culture in song, music, dance and story. Pioneering Dannsa joins forces with the Lothian Gaelic Choir to create new work. The song makers of Cruinn, the new Gaelic music trailblazers, lead the second half. A spectacular evening in the unique open spaces of Greyfriars, where the Gaelic poets are commemorated. Contributing artists include Caroline Reagh, Fin Moore, Sandra Robertson, James Graham, Fiona Mackenzie, Brian hEadhra and Rachel Walker. www.dannsa.com www.lothiangaelicchoir.org.uk Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 Event Type: M D S
Wednesday 24 April to Monday 6 May
Dn ideann
Di-dmhnaich 28 Gibl, 7-9.30f Eaglais nam Manach Liath 10 (7) Comharraich cultar Gidhlig Dhn ideann ann an ran, cel, dannsa is sgeulachd. Tha buidheann tsail Dannsa a tighinn cmhla ri luchdsgrobhaidh rain Cruinn agus Cisir Ghidhlig Lodainn gus oidhche mhr ciil a thoirt dhuinn air lrach ghrinn Eaglais nam Manach Liath, far am bheil na bird Gidhlig air an cuimhneachadh. Am measg an luchd-ealain tha Caroline Reagh, Fin Moore, Sandra NicDhonnchaidh, Seumas Greumach, Fiona NicCoinnich, Brian hEadhra agus Raonaid Walker. Tiocaidean: Ionad Sgeulachdan na h-Alba: Ois 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: M D S
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Greyfriars Gaelic
In the Landscape
In the Landscape
Various venues
Dawn Rising
Wed 1 May, 5-7.30am Arthurs Seat Free Gather at the Meadowbank car park, by Queen Margaret Loch, in Holyrood Park. The route is a gentle ascent to the summit of Arthurs Seat by the north side pavement and the slope from Dunsapie Loch. Reective observations led by park rangers and Arthurs Seat storyteller Donald Smith. Celebrate the ecology and traditions of this special place on May morning. Please bring warm waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with a good grip for rock and grassy slopes. Tickets: Free Event Type: FF
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The Little One of the Traditional Song Forum Big Heart: The Life and Spring Meeting Legacy of Calum Maclean Sat 20 Apr, 10-5pm; 7.30-10pm
Wed 17 Apr Sat 11 May, 10am-6pm Scottish Storytelling Centre Free Raasay-born Calum I. Maclean (19151960) was one of the foremost Scottish folklorists and ethnologists of his generation. Through the combination of attractive images and informative text, this exhibition will allow an engaging narrative to unfold of Macleans life and the rich legacy that he left for future generations. www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk/calum-maclean Event Type:
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Scottish Storytelling Centre (Conference) & Canons Gait Bar (Concert) Conference entry free (5 suggested donation for non-TSF members); Concert entry 5 (3 for TSF members). TSF membership available at 8/year. A one-day conference on aspects of traditional song, with guest speakers including researchers from the School of Scottish Studies. Followed by an evening concert featuring local and visiting traditional singers including Margaret Bennett and Scott Gardiner. www.tradsong.org Tickets: On the door Event Type: M C
Toe-Tapping Tales
Sat 27 Apr, 3-4pm Scottish Storytelling Centre 6 (4) Following on from a successful performance in December 2012, storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick returns with a wonderful mix of engaging, traditional stories mixed with original music from musicians Jenny Gardner and Gica Loening. Fierce fairies and pampered princesses will thrill you in these tales from Ruths book and CD, Stories Allways. Most suitable for ages 5+. Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: M FF S
Northern Streams: Nordic The Big Tales with Dance, Music and Song Bob Pegg
Sat 27 Apr, 7.30-10pm Scottish Storytelling Centre Concert: 10 (8). Weekend Ticket: 27 (21) save up to 14! Concessions include Young Scot + TMSA members. Back to delight Edinburgh audiences with their mesmerising ddle, vocals, piano and feet skills, Hal Partt Murray & Nikolaj Busk (Denmark), are joined by the amazing dancing male Danes 3 Men and a Bottle and their accompanist, Pia Nygaard, as well as Scottish/ Swedish ddler Kirsty-Jacqueline Lingard. Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: M D Sun 28 Apr, 11am-5pm Scottish Storytelling Centre 18 (15) This intensive workshop is for storytellers and musicians who would like to open up the big traditions of Scottish story in contemporary performance. Many of the longer tales remain silent because hearing or performing them is rare. Storyteller and musician, Bob Pegg brings his experience to bear. Day nishes with (optional) informal performance at 5pm. www.bobpegg.com Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: M S W
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Gododdin
Sun 28 Apr, 11am-1pm Scottish Storytelling Centre 8 per child Come & meet Aneirin, the 6th century bard and join him in performing a translation of Scotlands oldest surviving poem. Youll hear tales of great valour & courage, when the Gododdin, an army of 300 brave warriors, journeyed south from Din Eidyn (Dn ideann), to quell the heathen horde. Most suitable for children aged 9-14 years. Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: FF S W
A TradFest day for lifelong learners and families. Discover Edinburghs own cultural traditions through workshops and family fun events. Why not also take the chance to see onsite Edinburghs oldest house where Mary, Queen of Scots visited her goldsmith and John Knox died.
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Edinburgh in Song
Sun 28 Apr, 1.30-3.30pm Scottish Storytelling Centre 6 (4) Scott Murray leads you through the riches of Edinburghs song traditions with opportunities to learn, explore and sing. From ballads to lyrical passions and political protest, and nonsense, Auld Reekie has them all, and the auld lady o sang is still birthing new ospring with every day that passes. For adults and young adults. Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: M W
Edinburgh in Story
Sun 28 Apr, 2-4pm Scottish Storytelling Centre 6 (4) Explore some key Edinburgh stories and traditions with Fergus McNicol and Ron Fairweather. Then sally out to the Royal Mile to meet the storytelling Caddies on location. For adults and young adults. Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: S
Edinburgh in Dance
Sun 28 Apr, 2-5pm Scottish Storytelling Centre 12 (10) Phyllis Davison and Calum Marwick lead a participative story of Edinburghs evolving dance tradition from reels and rhythms to join-in dances and inspirations. Sources, titles and formations for adults and young adults. First session: 2-3.30pm (including interval) Dancing in the Old Town dance traditions from the early eighteenth century on. Second Session: 4- 5.30pm (including interval) Dancing today within the inuence of tradition, migration and social change. Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: D W
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Grit
Sun 28 Apr, 7.30-8.20pm Scottish Storytelling Centre 8 (6) Amy pores over memories of her father, a war photographer, journeying into his past working in conict zones across the globe. Examining the stories behind the lens, dazzling images are conjured with cardboard, sand and shadow. Grit blends puppetry, projection and object manipulation to create an intimate and engaging piece of visual theatre. Age 11+. **** Scotsman **** Herald www.tortoiseinanutshell.com Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: FF DR VT
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Telling Tales: Under 16s Inspire! Storytelling Competition Sun 5 May, 3pm
Sun 5 May, 1-4pm Scottish Storytelling Centre 5 (3) A fun afternoon of tale-crafting from local youngsters (under 16s) as they compete for the second annual Young Storyteller award. For more information please contact Daniel Abercrombie on 0131 556 9579 or daniel@ scottishstorytellingcentre.com Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: FF S Scottish Storytelling Centre Free (entry by donation) A celebration of Scots Music Group Inspires work in the community, including live performances, new work created by participants, a showcase of photos and other media from the project, and some very special guests! See www.inspirescotsmusic.org.uk for nal event details. Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.couk Event Type: M FF
Tiny Tales
Mon 6 May, 10-10.40am & 11.30am-12.10pm Scottish Storytelling Centre 5 per child A special TradFest Tiny Tales for toddlers with an early introduction into the world of music and stories in the Storytelling Bothy. Interactive story session for children aged 1-3 years. Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: FF S
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Dance Base
Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU 0131 225 5525 www.dancebase.co.uk
Behind the Scenes Illustrated Talk 12.45-1.10pm, 5 (4) Using images, lm and costume, we will give you an insight into Highland Fling, a wonderfully imaginative reworking of La Sylphide. There will also be a Q&A with a Scottish Ballet dancer. Professional Dance Workshop 1.30-3.30pm, 10 An advanced technique and repertoire-based creative session, taught by one of Scottish Ballets dancers. Participants will learn elements of choreography from Highland Fling. A minimum of four years ballet experience necessary. www.scottishballet.co.uk Tickets: Dance Base Box Oce 0131 225 5525 www.dancebase.co.uk Event Type: D W
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Queens Hall
The Queens Hall Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9JG 0131 668 2019 www.thequeenshall.net
Queens Hall
Tom Paxton
Wed 1 May, 8pm The Queens Hall 24.50 (+1.50 booking fee) In describing Tom Paxtons inuence on his fellow musicians, Pete Seeger has said: Toms songs have a way of sneaking up on you. You nd yourself humming them, whistling them, and singing a verse to a friend. Like the songs of Woody Guthrie, theyre becoming part of America. www.tompaxton.com Tickets: The Queens Hall Box Oce 0131 668 2019 www.thequeenshall.net Event Type: M
TradFest Specials
Various venues
Caf Voices
Wed 24 Apr, 7-9pm Scottish Storytelling Centre 5 A special Caf Voices to celebrate the start of TradFest 2013. Join host Donald Smith for an open oor evening of stories, song and music in the wonderful Storytelling Court. Let the people sing and share story. Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: M S
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Guid Crack
Fri 26 Apr, 7.30-10pm The Waverley Bar By donation (suggested 3) A TradFest special of Edinburghs monthly storytelling club, hosted by Claire Hewitt. Upstairs at The Waverley Bar, accompanied young adults welcome. Come as listener, storyteller, singer or musician. Event Type:
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Polly Barrett
Sun 28 Apr, 8.30pm The Royal Oak 5 Polly Barrett began her music career as a busker on the streets of Cork City. Her mellow, folksy songs and clear, easy voice reect her love of nature and matters of the heart. Pollys debut album entitled Mr. Bookshop cast her as the new jewel of acoustic folk-pop. Wee Folk Club www.royal-oak-folk.com Tickets: Royal Oak Box Oce 0131 557 2976 and Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 Event Type: M
Caf Ceilidh
Tue 30 Apr, 2-4pm Scottish Storytelling Centre Free drop in Join Linten Adie and friends from the Scots Music Group for a special TradFest Caf Ceilidh! A welcoming afternoon of Scottish songs and music in the Storytelling Court. www.scotsmusic.org Event Type:
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Pete Davies
Sun 5 May, 8.30pm The Royal Oak 5 Born in Bolsover in Derbyshire, Pete Davies is now a Middlesbrough-based singer/songwriter. He has spent over forty years singing throughout the UK, Europe and Australia. Wee Folk Club www.royal-oak-folk.com Tickets: Royal Oak Box Oce 0131 557 2976 and Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 Event Type: M
Ceilidh Dances
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Ceilidh Dances
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Mummers Ball
Fri 3 May, 8pm-1am Counting House 10 (8) A ceilidh dance with the Robert Fish Band and performances by Armagh Rhymers, Prestonpans Mummers and Mons Meg Rapper Dancers. Songs and recitations will also be on oer. In the anteroom those not performing will host an informal traditional music session featuring music and song from Scotland and Ireland. www.therobertshband.co.uk Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: D DR
Borderlines
Sat 4 May, 7.30pm The Jekyll & Hyde 6 Banished to Virginia after the Union of Crowns, a veteran Border reiver reminisces about the good old days of rapine & slaughter. As the aftermath of events at a former day of truce are discussed, questions regarding loyalty, identity and morality arise amidst tales of sorrow and high adventure. The Moss Troopers lead the charge! www.facebook.com/TheMossTroopers Tickets: Scottish Storytelling Centre Box Oce 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Event Type: S
Time April to May Saturday 20 April 10-5pm 7.30-10pm Wednesday 24 April 7-9pm 8pm Thursday 25 April 6pm 7.30-11pm 8-10.30pm Friday 26 April 1-5pm 6pm 7-12pm 7.30-10pm 7.30-10pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm Saturday 27 April 10.30am 11am-5pm 11am-1pm 11.30-12.30am 2-5pm 3-4pm 7.30pm
Venue Scottish Storytelling Centre Scottish Storytelling Centre Canons Gait Bar Scottish Storytelling Centre Pleasance Cabaret Bar Blackwells Bookshop Scottish Storytelling Centre Merlin Roadhouse Scottish Storytelling Centre Muirhouse St Andrews Church Greyfriars Kirk The Waverley Bar Pleasance Cabaret Bar Teviot Row House (Debating Hall) Scottish Storytelling Centre The Queens Hall Scottish Storytelling Centre Scottish Storytelling Centre Arthurs Seat & Duddingston Village Scottish Storytelling Centre Teviot Row House Scottish Storytelling Centre Teviot Row House (Debating Hall)
Event The Little One of the Big Heart: The Life and Legacy of Calum Maclean Traditional Song Forum Spring Meeting (Conference) Traditional Song Forum Spring Meeting (Concert) Caf Voices Sharon and the Wreckless Angels On the Trail of Bonnie Prince Charlie Folklore Tapes night Merlins Magic Ceilidh Edinburgh Crafts Showcase Alex Hodgson Live The Cocktail Ceilidh Guid Crack Northern Streams: Songs and Music of the North Sea SMG Tutors Concert The Highland Voyage (Inspired by Para Handy) The Fureys and Davey Arthur Northern Streams Childrens Singing Workshop Northern Streams Workshops Discovering the Arthurs Robin Hood: The Peoples Hero Open Mic Toe-Tapping Tales Flowers of Edinburgh
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7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm Sunday 28 April 11am-5pm 11am-1pm 11.30am-12.45pm 1.30-3.30pm 2pm 2-4pm 2-5pm 2pm, 2.45pm & 3.30pm 6.30-9.30pm 7-9.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm Monday 29 April 7pm 8.30-10pm Tuesday 30 April 2-4pm 6-8pm 7.30-8.30pm 8pm 9pm Wednesday 1 May 5-7.30am 11.30am 12.30pm 8pm 8pm Thursday 2 May 7.30-9pm 7.30pm 8pm
St Brides Centre Scottish Storytelling Centre Summerhall Scottish Storytelling Centre Scottish Storytelling Centre Scottish Storytelling Centre Scottish Storytelling Centre Vogrie House Scottish Storytelling Centre Scottish Storytelling Centre Scottish National Portrait Gallery The Constitution Bar Greyfriars Kirk Scottish Storytelling Centre The Royal Oak Scottish Storytelling Centre Scottish Storytelling Centre Scottish Storytelling Centre Blackwells Bookshop Scottish Storytelling Centre Pleasance Cabaret Bar Calton Hill Arthurs Seat Scottish Storytelling Centre Scottish Storytelling Centre The Queens Hall Pleasance Cabaret Bar Scottish Storytelling Centre Teviot Row House (Debating Hall) Pleasance Cabaret Bar
Scots Music Group Ceilidh with The Belle Star Band Northern Streams: Nordic Dance, Music and Song Mediterraneo at TradFest - A Mediterranean Ceilidh! The Big Tales with Bob Pegg Gododdin Macastory - in Auld Reekie Edinburgh in Song The Lost Seasons Edinburgh in Story Edinburgh in Dance Meet the Ancestors Springtime Stories! Radical Voices: The rights of the working people Dn ideann Grit Polly Barrett The Selkie Wife Tales & Music from Highland Perthshire Caf Ceilidh BOOK LAUNCH: Of Dogs and Men Riders on the Storm: A Creation Myth for Scotland Nordic Fiddlers Bloc Beltane Fire Festival Dawn Rising The Big Fat Pancake Garvald: Weaving Memories Tom Paxton Sarah McQuaid, Richard Grainger and Bill Adair In Song and Tune Alasdair Roberts and Friends - Wonder Working Singing Place
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Friday 3 May 7.30pm 7.30-9pm 8pm 8pm-1am Saturday 4 May 11am 11am1pm 12-1.30pm 2-3.30pm 4-5pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm Sunday 5 May 10.30am-12.30pm 11am-1pm 12.45-1.10pm 1-3pm 1-4pm 1.30-3.30pm 2.30-5.30pm 3-6pm 3pm 7.30-10pm 8.30pm Monday 6 May 10am & 11.30am 10.30am-5pm 2pm 2-3.30pm 7.30-10pm 8.30pm
Pleasance Cabaret Bar Scottish Storytelling Centre Pleasance Theatre Counting House Scottish Storytelling Centre Arthurs Seat & Duddingston Village Bruntseld Links to Bristo Square Teviot Row House (Debating Hall) Teviot Row House (Debating Hall) The Jekyll & Hyde Scottish Storytelling Centre Teviot Row House (Debating Hall) Dance Base Dance Base Dance Base Dance Base Scottish Storytelling Centre Dance Base Teviot Row House (Debating Hall) Teviot Row House (Dining Room) Scottish Storytelling Centre Teviot Row House The Royal Oak Scottish Storytelling Centre Teviot Row House (Dining Room) Scottish Storytelling Centre Portobello Promenade Teviot Row House (Dining Room) The Royal Oak
Songs of Irish Immigration: Robert Tannahill The Tarbolton Club Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Mummers Ball Book & Craft Fair Arthurs Seat: Journeys and Evocations The Mummers Walk The Mummers Workshop The Armagh Rhymers Borderlines A Braw Nicht Oot Shooglenifty Highland Fling Community Dance Workshop Rapper Sword Dance workshop with Mons Meg Highland Fling Behind the Scenes illustrated talk Scottish Country Dancing Today Telling Tales: Storytelling Competition Highland Fling Professional Dance Workshop Songs of Peace and Protest The Bothy and Beyond Inspire! Hopes Beautiful Daughters Pete Davies Tiny Tales Open Fields: The Future of Trads The Singing Street The Prom on the Prom! Bothy Nichts Simon Kempston, Mark Barnett & guests in concert
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Venues
Arthurs Seat Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 Blackwells Bookshop 53-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1YS 0131 622 8222 www.bookshop.blackwell.co.uk Bruntseld Links Edinburgh EH10 Calton Hill Edinburgh EH1 Canons Gait Bar 232 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DQ 0131 556 4481 www.canonsgait.com The Constitution Bar Constitution Street Edinburgh, EH6 6RS 0131 538 9374 www.constitutionbar.com Counting House 36 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DD 0131 667 7533 www.counting-house.co.uk Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU 0131 225 5525 www.dancebase.co.uk Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ 0131 225 1900 www.greyfriarskirk.com
Pleasance Cabaret Bar & Theatre 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ 0131 650 4673 www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/yourvenues/pleasance Portobello Promenade Bottom of Figgate Street EH15 www.funddle.co.uk The Queens Hall Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9JG 0131 668 2019 www.thequeenshall.net The Royal Oak 1 Inrmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT 0131 557 2976 www.royal-oak-folk.com Scottish National Portrait Gallery 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD 0131 624 6490 www.nationalgalleries.org Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk St Brides Centre Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2DZ 0131 346 1405 www.stbrides.wordpress.com Summerhall 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL 0845 874 3001 www.summerhall.co.uk
The Jekyll & Hyde Teviot Row House 112 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DR 13 Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AJ 0131 225 2022 www.eerie-pubs.co.uk/jekyll-hyde 0131 650 4673 Merlin Roadhouse www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/yourvenues/teviot/ 168 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4PU Vogrie House Vogrie Park 0131 447 4329 www.themerlin-edinburgh.co.uk Gorebridge, Midlothian EH23 4NU Muirhouse St Andrews Church Pennywell Gardens, Edinburgh EH4 4PE 07527619960 www.stampc.co.uk The Waverley Bar 1 St. Marys Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TA
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