| Centre - Visiting |
 The Scottish Storytelling Centre is open to the public from
10am to 6pm Mon - Sat all year. Sundays 12noon - 6pm in July and August.
Entry to the Centre and Scotland’s Stories is free
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| Scotland’s Stories Permanent exhibition |
Free |
 From folktales round the fire to inspiring legends and international bestsellers, our free exhibition explores Scottish stories and storytelling from William Wallace to Katie Morag, not to mention Long John Silver, Finn McCool and Oor Wullie, Rob Roy McGregor, Ossian and Columba – Scotland is a nation of storytellers. |
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| John Knox House: Inside History Historic house |
£3.50/£2.75/£1.00 |
 Discover Edinburgh’s oldest house, home to Mary Queen of Scots’ Catholic goldsmith and the final home of Scotland’s controversial religious icon. Come close to the most dramatic conflicts in the nation’s history – stand where they stood and hear the story in their own words.
More about - John Knox House |
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For Storytelling Tours please contact the Scottish Storytelling Centre in advance on 00 44 (0)131 556 9579
The Storytelling Café serves a delicious selection of snacks, light lunches, afternoon teas, coffees and treats, home made from fresh, organic produce. The Café is licensed.
Stroll in the Literary Quarter
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is Edinburgh's literary gateway. See the Scottish Book Trust in Sandeman House, and the historic closes of the Netherbow. Go up the Mile to the Writer's Museum and the National and Central Libraries. Go down to the Scottish Poetry Library and Canongate Kirk, burial place of Adam Smith, Robert Fergusson and Burns' Clarinda.
For further details on Edinburgh as a literary city go to www.cityofliterature.com |
| Click here for a printable detailed street map - MAP |
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Getting here
The Centre is situated half way along the Royal Mile, downhill from the Castle and North Bridge.The Centre is a short walk from Waverley train station and Prince’s Street, and there is a taxi rank close to the Centre on the Royal Mile. There is pay-and-display parking on Jeffrey Street and Canongate and a multi-storey car park at St John’s Hill. Visitors may drop off only on the High Street outside the Centre. |
Accessibility
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is accessible to wheelchair users, excluding the upper floors of John Knox House which can be viewed through an interactive virtual tour. Audio loops are provided in all performance areas and there is Braille signage throughout. Wheelchair users should notify the theatre box office on booking.
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