Great Place invites you to an online storytelling evening, infused with the spellbinding music of Burd Ellen. From Medieval battles, to the travelling stories of the drovers of the Falkirk Tryst, and the mythical Kelpies, the Falkirk area is rich with story. Grab a warm cuppa and join us for a cosy evening, exploring tales of history and folklore, in the company of the acclaimed storytellers and folk performers.

Line-up:

Burd Ellen, is an electronic folk duo, known to use traditional songs to explore and evoke dark landscapes and deep stories. Their latest album ‘Says the Never Beyond’ made it to Guardian’s 10 Best Folk Music album’s list for 2020, and is considered one of the best Scottish music albums of the year.

Margaret Bennett, is an internationally distinguished folklorist, singer and writer from the Isle of Skye. Margaret will be sharing stories about the Falkirk Tryst and the travels of the highland drovers.

Paraig MacNeil, is a bard/performance poet, traditional singer, writer, author and broadcaster. He will be sharing stories from the two medieval battles of Falkirk.

Amanda Edmiston, aka Botanica Fabula, is an artist and storyteller with a background in herbal medicine. She researches, retells, writes and creates interactive experiences combining folklore, history and facts with traditional storytelling techniques.