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WINTER AT THE SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE The Scottish Storytelling Centre delivers an inclusive celebration of winter traditions, across generations, cultures and societies. ‘Fisherman’s Feast, Sailor’s Rest’ on St. Andrew’s Night (30 November) serves up a feast of tales and songs, celebrating the contribution of wanderers, migrants and exiles to Scotland’s national story. There is also fun for all the family with the ‘Italian & Scottish Ceilidh’ (2 December), where different folk traditions are fused together and ‘Story Kist: Inclusive Storytelling’ (2 December) featuring multi-sensory stories.

ST ANDREW’S DAY EVENTS

Celebrate Scotland’s patron saint this St Andrew’s Day with an eclectic mix of events and activities. ILLUMINATION: IRVINE HARBOUR’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT 30 November 3 December A fire and aerial art spectacular, light trail, firework displays, lantern parade, skiff rac- ing, whisky tastings, illuminated bike ride, food fair and more at the Scottish Maritime Museum and Irvine Harbourside. NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: FANTASY SCOTLAND 24 November Head to The Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow as it comes to life to celebrate forgotten histories and heritage. From Peter Pan to Outlander, modern Scottish fantasy as portrayed in literature, film and TV, provides the theme for this dazzling event. GLASGOW ST ANDREW’S DAY TORCHLIGHT PARADE 30 November Join the parade as it snakes its way through Glasgow’s historic streets. THE SALTIRE FESTIVAL 30 November 3 December It is set to bring together people from all over the world to celebrate the very best of Scotland’s heritage, culture, food & drink, music, and arts across a range of venues in East Lothian. St Andrew’s Day Trad Fest will open the festival with award winning Scottish bands Breabach and Barluath per- forming with a stunning opening from East Lothian’s Massed Pipes and Drums. OBAN WINTER FESTIVAL 17-26 November Once again the award winning festival will have a variety of activity on offer including parades, ceilidhs, live music, markets and more at venues throughout the town.

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