TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is delighted to be delivering another cycle of TRACS Traditional Arts Mentoring, with the support of Creative Scotland and partners. This programme supports the professional and personal development of traditional arts practitioners in Scotland, reinforcing TRACS’ key work in enhancing the knowledge, practice, access and sustainability of music, song, … Continued

We are looking for a Box Office Supervisor to lead our Box Office operation and help bring our vibrant programme of events, workshops and festivals to life. From managing ticket sales and audience data to supporting marketing activities and acting as Duty Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring visitors, performers and partners … Continued

Today (Tue 15 Sep) with support from the Scottish Government’s Expanded Festivals Fund, Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding and the City of Edinburgh Council, the Scottish International Storytelling Festival launched its 37th festival programme. The Scottish International Storytelling Festival (21 October to 31 October 2026) organised by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), is the world’s … Continued

Applications are now live for the Andy Hunter Storytelling Bursaries 2026 Five bursaries, to the value of £1,500 each will be awarded, applications close Friday 26 June – Find Out More! Scottish International Storytelling Festival (21 to 31 Oct 2026), confirms programme launch date as Tuesday, 15 September. To mark World Environment Day (Friday 5 June), … Continued

Performer and artist, Josie (Quinie) explores landscape, tradition, folklore and identity through song, writing and visual art. Drawing inspiration from Scots song traditions, archival material and the singers who came before her, she reworks and reimagines traditional music through a deeply personal and contemporary lens. In our latest blog, learn more about Josie’s creative practice … Continued

Traditional arts, crafts, music, storytelling and community practice will come together in Edinburgh this May as TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) launches its Living Heritage Discovery Day at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Taking place on 10 May 2026, the free public event will celebrate Scotland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) – the traditions, skills, customs … Continued

Scotland’s biggest annual nature writing competition is underway for its third successive year. Words of the Wild, organised by the Scottish Wildlife Trust in association with the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, invites budding writers to share their stories about Scotland’s wildlife and wild places. This year’s theme is “Changing seasons” as entrants are encouraged to … Continued

An exciting opportunity to join our Duty Management team at a vibrant visitor attraction and arts venue in central Edinburgh. In the role you will provide an excellent standard of customer service as the first point of contact for all visitors to the Scottish Storytelling Centre. You will work with colleagues and partners to provide a … Continued

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) will take place from Wednesday 21st to Saturday 31st October 2026. This year, we open up rich relationships between storytelling and the natural environment, exploring the traditional and contemporary ties between humans, birds and the animal world through our theme ‘Bird and Beast‘. SISF now invites proposals for consideration … Continued

Today, on World Storytelling Day (Friday 20 March), TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is delighted to announce the appointment of Daniel Abercrombie as the new Director of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival. An experienced creative arts producer deeply embedded within the storytelling community in Scotland, Daniel will take up his appointment from April 2026. … Continued