Entertainment
in Scottish style at Festivals, Highland Games, large, small and private gatherings
(Images: On stage at Cork Literary Festival, House Cèilidh in Hawai'i)
Landscape Interpretation
Tours that is! Seeing Scotland and Ireland through the lense of history, folklore, the human spirit of the place.
(Images: Folkore of Celtic Trees walk for Dalriada Project festival, Glen Finnan on one of my genealogy tours, Trees walk for Glencoe Visitor Centre)
I offer Folklore of Celtic Trees walks in any location, bringing alive British history, herblore, custom and Tale through the Celtic view of the native trees. Each tree has a traditional Tale in which it features, weaving together trivia you know and associations you don't.
Having lived in the Kilmartin Glen for many years, I guide to the many well known and hidden ancient sites.
Weddings
Traditionally, Tales of the marrying families and Clanns Chiefs' weddings were a usual feature of a wedding celebration. I still do this today.
As an extension of "Tradition Bearing", I also conduct handfasting marriage ceremonies in the Scottish and Highland way.
www.scottish-master-of-wedding-ceremonies.co.uk
(Image: Skeabost House, Skye, entertaining guests)
Clann Storyteller - Seanachaidh
I am storyteller to Sir Lachlan Maclean of Duart Castle, where I am glad to regale visitors to the Clan's spritual home with the history and legend of both the place and its people. I do this a few times per year.
Education
(Image: Curriculum Support in Primary Schools, Scottish history)
I have hosted Storytelling in more than 80 schools, colleges and adult education venues across Scotland. Storytelling is a powerful tool to open up new learning avenues in almost any academic field. I offer courses on presentation, confidence building and personal development, all underpinned by storytelling. Can you think of an education topic where story could deliver the learning?
A reduced exchange applies to primary schools under 60 pupils.
£120 for the day.
