Greetings Friends and happy Beltane, The cherry blossom is a radiant pink and the hawthorn is in bloom.It hasn't rained for at least 2 days in Scotland, so maybe summer is on its way?Beltane is a time of fire, frolicking and faeries, a time of ceremo...

Greetings story lovers, I write on a rain soaked Sunday on the bonnie Isle of Bute. Nestled in the mouth of the River Clyde, it's one of Scotland's less fashionable islands yet has its own charm.I'm here, as usual, to tell stories, linking up with a...

Warm Greetings,The first signs of Spring are here with crocuses blooming and the birdsong carrying a more hopeful lilt.Some momentum is picking up with my storytelling projects too, as I head to the recording studio this weekend and launch a new stor...

Greetings all, Just a quick message on a wet and wild Sunday evening, as my Scottish Tales for Telling kickstarter is counting down to it's finale.I've been really touched by all the support so far and having cruised past the funding goal a few weeks...

Greetings story seeker,Thanks for signing up to receive my storytelling resource list. The list includes some of my favourite story related podcasts, online story sources, as well books on storytelling and related culture.There is a Scottish/Celtic a...

Greetings Story Lovers, As the year starts I find myself in a new house, in the picturesque Scottish Borders town of Peebles. It was a bit crazy to move house at midwinter, yet I feel much more relaxed and creative in this new environment, and am enj...

Greetings friends, It's the hinge between the old and new year, December 31st or 'Hogmanay' in Scotland.In this part of the world, New Years Eve is the epicentre of midwinter festivities. This is partially due to Christmas being banned by the strict...

Greetings everyone, Thanks for much for an eclectic and nourishing gathering on Tuesday evening. What a talented bunch we had in our midsts all along!I feel like I could say a lot, but will try and keep things brief. Firstly, thank you for joining me...

Hi Everyone, Just a quick reminder of our final session this evening. It'll be a 'ceilidh' format, so a bit more informal, but with your chance to share a story, song, poem, a picture or just a few words. If you're unsure what to share or if to share...

Greetings all, The festive season is almost upon us. As the long nights are illuminated by increasingly exuberant Christmas lights on my street, I find myself postponing festive thoughts as I'm pulled in opposite directions like the desire to hiberna...