 Scottish Storytelling Forum
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Storytelling has flourished in Scotland over centuries and is enjoying a contemporary renaissance. Traditional storytelling continues in Gaelic and Highland culture, in the Scottish Traveller way of life, in rural Scots communities, and in urban communities that live by 'word of mouth'. These fragile traditions represent a living cultural ecology which has the power to inspire our modern society. We are responsible for maintaining and nurturing these traditions.
In 1992 the Scottish Storytelling Forum was founded to encourage and support the telling and sharing of stories amongst all age groups and all sectors of society, particularly those who, for reasons of poverty or disability, are sometimes excluded from artistic experiences.
The renaissance of storytelling is indebted to tradition bearers who have generously shared their art. Now it is reaching out in new ways to all age groups and to all sections of our society, celebrating our common humanity.
As we approached 2000, the Scottish Storytelling Forum entered into partnership with the Church of Scotland to transform The Netherbow Arts Centre on Edinburgh's Royal Mile into a purpose built storytelling centre. This work was completed in 2006, giving the Scottish Storytelling Centre and Network a national and international hub, and a beacon for its aims and values.
In partnership with the Scottish Storytelling Centre and Network, the Forum aims:
- to give every child in Scotland the experience of live storytelling
- to recognise, encourage and train storytellers in every community
- to sustain the Scottish Storytelling Centre as a national and international resource and inspiration
- to enable old traditions and values to flourish in new ways
The ever-growing network of Forum members exists not only in Scotland but has expanded to include members all over the world, providing links with storytelling communities from a myriad of traditions and cultures.
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