National Tell-a-Story Day gives people of all ages the opportunity to hear and tell stories by organising or taking part in local events. Whether you're five or one hundred and five, everyone has a tale to tell. You don't have to be an expert!

Launched in 2001, the celebration takes place at the end of October with stories told in all sorts of venues - schools, libraries, hospitals, care centres, residential homes for the elderly, visitor centres, prisons, hotels and restaurants, castles, caves, forests, theatres, churches, and people's own homes.

In 2003, 108 National Tell-a-Story Day events took place across Scotland, from Drumnadrochit to Campbeltown.

This year's event is on Friday 29th October.
 
How do I get involved?
There is no charge for taking part in National Tell-a-Story Day. If you would like to organise an event, whether it is open or closed to the public, please register your event with us by filling in the online event registration form below which can be e-mailed to us. You can also print out this form and fax/post details to us.
 
How can we help?
If you would like advice on organising or publicising your event please contact us. We can also give you tips on how to get started, styles of events, and how to find a suitable venue. If you would like a professional storyteller to lead your event click on The Storytellers for booking advice. The Scottish Storytelling Centre will help promote your event by:

• Launching Tell-a-Story Day and alerting the national press (event organisers are encouraged to contact local press).
• Providing specially designed Tell-a-Story Day posters to event organisers
• Publicising events on this website
• Distributing printed listings to relevant contacts

National Tell-a-Story Day is a wonderful way to celebrate our storytelling heritage in a fun way.  For more details and to register contact The Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR. Tel: 0131 557 5724. Fax: 0131 557 5224.