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Scotland’s Local Legends – Storytelling Experience

As part of the Church of the Holy Rude events programme, join us for an afternoon of storytelling with artist and storyteller Caroline Carmichael, on Saturday 19th April!

Scotland’s Local Legends – Storytelling Experience

About Scotland’s Local Legends – Storytelling Experience

As part of the Church of the Holy Rude events programme, join us for an afternoon of storytelling!

A teller of tales – tall, historical, humorous and magical! Come along and enjoy an afternoon with our costumed storyteller in the beautiful surroundings of the Church of the Holy Rude. Suitable for families and adults.

Caroline is an Irish Artist, Storyteller and Community Education practitioner living and working in Stirling. She began her Scottish storytelling journey by joining the Storytelling Apprenticeship programme with the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh and has been accepted onto the Scottish Directory of Professional Storytellers. She is also a member of Scottish Storytelling Forum. She has told stories to a range of audiences - from the very young to adult audiences, at community events – community gardens and educational projects, festivals – Edinburgh Climate Festival, Bruce 500 and Scottish International Storytelling Festival and on stage – The Scottish Storytelling Centre and local events in Alloa and Stirling. With a love for folklore and ancient tales, Caroline focuses predominately on Irish and Scottish tales often incorporating the Gaelic language into her telling. She believes that our ancient tales provide us with a window into what shaped our landscape and people whilst also providing some lessons for the future.

Instagram: carolinecarmichaelartist
Facebook: Caroline Carmichael – Artist and Storyteller

First Performance: 12:45 – 13:15
Second Performance: 13:30 – 14:00

Ticket Price includes entry to the beautiful, historic Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling's Medieval Quarter.

Visitors to the Church recieve a 10% discount to Legends at Cowanes Coffee Hatch within the Guild Halls of Cowanes Hospital opposite the Church. Serving hot/cold drinks, home-made soup, breakfast rolls, filled rolls and cakes. Open Daily 10am-4pm.

Please note: The Church of the Holy Rude is accessible with ramps to assist with steps. Welcome sheets are provided in 80+ languages, as well as in Braile. The Church offers a calm space for visitors with sensory or learning needs.

There are no on-site parking or toilets. Cafe services and facilities are available for customers at Legends at Cowanes.

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