Wild Geese & other tales
Folklore Friday The soundscape of autumn rises and falls with the sun. Borne aloft, almost by their calls, are the migrating geese. A...
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Cara Silversmith
Sep 23, 20222 min read
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
We are delighted to be taking part in this year’s Scottish International Storytelling Festival! Come and see Storyteller Cara Roberts...
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Cara Silversmith
Sep 14, 20221 min read
Storyteller in Residence
I am excited to announce that I am now Storyteller in Residence as part of the Safe Harbour: Open Sea project in Fittie, Aberdeen with...
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Cara Silversmith
Sep 7, 20221 min read
Aberlemno standing stones
These are Pictish carved stones dating from around 1300-1500 years ago. This was a time when society was changing. Pictavia was...
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Cara Silversmith
Aug 18, 20221 min read
Behind the scenes at the National Theatre of Scotland
I officially started my Discover residency at the National Theatre of Scotland last Monday! It's been a very busy week since then, lots...
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Cara Silversmith
Jul 3, 20221 min read
The man, the boy, & the donkey
This week I'm sharing another of Aesops Fables. The man, the boy, & the donkey. I remember doing a project on Aesops Fables when I was...
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Cara Silversmith
May 26, 20221 min read
Friday Folklore - Pignut
"Here we go gathering nuts in May Nuts in May, nuts in May Here we go gathering nuts in May On a cold and frosty morning" Pignut...
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Cara Silversmith
May 22, 20221 min read
Dilution starts with you
Not all storytellers... This week's story, a traditional tale from China does not reflect on all storytellers, I hope! But on society at...
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Cara Silversmith
May 20, 20221 min read
Blackbirds - Folklore Friday
Blackbirds were the first bird I ever remember reading a story about. I only vaguely remember the story as it was many years ago, however...
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Cara Silversmith
May 12, 20221 min read
Folklore Friday- Hawthorn.
That magical tree that guards the entrance to the fairy kingdom. Rumour has it that many an unsuspecting traveller has been lured into...
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Cara Silversmith
May 8, 20221 min read
The Little Angel
This week's story comes from Portugal. There are many creation stories around the world, some about the world, some about individual...
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Cara Silversmith
May 3, 20221 min read
Out & Wild Festival
I am very happy to announce that I'll be performing at Out & Wild festival from the 10-13 June. I will be telling some traditional tales...
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Cara Silversmith
Apr 15, 20222 min read
Oak trees - Folklore Friday
Oak trees have long been venerated trees. They are often called the cathedrals of the natural world. Oaks have an exceptionally long...
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Cara Silversmith
Apr 10, 20221 min read
I'm gonna get ya!
I'm gonna get you I heard this story told by the amazing storyteller Lindsey Gibb. A version of it appears as A Highland Creation myth in...
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Cara Silversmith
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Unicorns
Its National Unicorn Day so I thought we ought to take a closer look at them for #folklorefriday Did you know that the unicorn is the...
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Cara Silversmith
Mar 11, 20222 min read
Folklore Friday - Witch Trials and persecution
Stories of witches abound in our culture. Before we look at some of the folklore and myths around them I wanted to address the terrible...
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Cara Silversmith
Mar 4, 20223 min read
Folklore Friday - Trolls
Many of us are familiar with trolls from films such as Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Troll, or even the DreamWorks animation Trolls....
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Cara Silversmith
Feb 28, 20221 min read
The glove - my version of a Ukrainian folktale
This week's story is based on a Ukrainian folktale usually referred to as The Mitten. Find out what happens when the old woman drops her...
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Cara Silversmith
Feb 25, 20222 min read
Folklore Friday - Rowan trees
Symbol of protection and wisdom. The rowan is an elegant, magical tree. Its delicate feather-like leaves and bright berries are a...
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Cara Silversmith
Feb 7, 20221 min read
Fionn and the Salmon of Knowledge
This week's story is - Fionn and the Salmon of Knowledge This is an old tale, part of the Fianna cycle of Irish mythology, narrated by...
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