#YS2022 #TalesOfScotlan

MuseumsGalScot

replying to @MuseumsGalScot A3. Back in the 6th century, the legend of the slaying of the Kinnoull dragon was celebrated with fire, marching, drums & bagpipes. @advcircus plan to revive this tradition with a spectacular new circus arts show in Perth this May.

#ScotlandHour #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland

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MuseumsGalScot

replying to @MuseumsGalScot A3. In 1694 the Great Sand Drift swallowed Culbin on the Moray Firth. Myths and legends have shrouded the village in mystery ever since. @RobertGordonUni's new exhibition, launching this Feb, seeks to uncover these mysteries: https://t.co/adFXylQ2pk

#ScotlandHour #YS2022

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MuseumsGalScot

replying to @MuseumsGalScot A3. In ‘A Yarn Worth Spinning’ @GreatTapestrySc will narrate the rich history & culture of textiles in the Scottish Borders through an innovative fashion show, exhibition and creative video essay. Activity starts in April.

#ScotlandHour #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland

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MuseumsGalScot

replying to @MuseumsGalScot A3. Storytelling was a crucial element of the winter months in Highland townships. Watch the first of @Auchindrain's traditional storytelling sessions, delivered in Argyll Gaelic & English: https://t.co/po7Omg6zab

#ScotlandHour #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland

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Crichton_Royal

A3. You'll guess @scotlandhour! Can’t wait for #UpTheMiddleRoad in June: hidden stories of the Crichton Royal, recorded from former patients and staff, shared through stories & music in extraordinary landscapes:

https://t.co/U1KAdlKaBj
#YS2022 #TalesOfScotland #ScotlandHour

kerrydexter

A3 #ScotlandHour Events/activities looking forward to experiencing in #Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022: #music, of course @ccfest is on just now, upcoming tours from @lwspellsongs @eddireader @FaraOrkney &more #ScotlandHour #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland #CelebrateBurnsNight

ncetours

A3 #scotlandhour The Northern Stories Festival being held by @LythArtsCentre in Autumn 2022 - a celebration of the stories of the far north of #Scotland #YS2022 #TalesofScotland

findinganeish

replying to @ScotlandHour @ScotlandHour A3. I can’t wait for Spectra Festival of Light in Aberdeen. I’ve loved exploring its street art by day and look forward to seeing some of its other buildings illuminated by night. #ScotlandHour #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland

MostlyGhostly_

A3 Now entering its 4th year, the #FestivalofFolklore aims to promote tourism in Upper Nithsdale and the region as a whole, encouraging people to look beyond the well-known and discover unusual places, features and stories #TalesofScotland #YS2022 #ScotlandHour

rachaelfrclarke

A3 there's only one Scottish event I'm interested in and that's Up Helly Aa, but no luck this year sadly. So have a placeholder picture instead. #ScotlandHour

MostlyGhostly_

A3 The launch of our new literary tourism venture – Croc in the Frock – supported by @spot_lit_eu. The tour aims to connect young guests to Dumfries’ literary links through an exciting blend of ghosts, history, adventure and folklore! #TalesofScotland #YS2022 #ScotlandHour

DundeeCulture

👻 A4. Balgay Park is memorable to so many as it is the location of the White Lady of Balgay Bridge, the story behind it is very creepy, you're told not to cross the bridge in the dead of night. #ScotlandHour #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland #CelebrateBurnsNight #DundeeDay @ScotlandHour

imaginealba

A4. From McCaig’s Tower in Oban, you can see over the charming town & the Inner Hebrides, with no shortage of fascinating stories- starting with the quirky Victorian philanthropist who built this monument to himself. #ScotlandHour #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland #CelebrateBurnsNight

CPKLibraries

A4. Soutar House, the home of Perth poet William Soutar. You can go inside the house in this #YouTube video https://t.co/ANPg8lXtZ1

#ScotlandHour #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland #CelebrateBurnsNight @ScotlandHour

CPKMuseums

A4. Anytime we hear about the Lady of the Lawers, who was said to have made several prophecies, including the Highland Clearances, it reminds us of our 2019 exhibition #OnlyInWhispers: The Myths & Legends of Perthshire.

#ScotlandHour #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland #CelebrateBurnsNight

welovehistory

A4. In our 1st #YS2022 blog, we explore how Christina Bruce, Robert the Bruce's sister, defended the mighty Kildrummy Castle with only 300 men against an army of 3000: https://t.co/ePmx0QDSZq

Illustration by Jacqueline Briggs.

#ScotlandHour #TalesOfScotland #CelebrateBurnsNight

InverOutlanders

A4 The Highlands!
Especially around Loch Ness an area that Robert Burns also visited and wrote about.
So many stories and legends to be told. @visitiln @VisitScotland #Inverness #Outlander
#ScotlandHour #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland #CelebrateBurnsNight

sceneherdpr

A4. Rural Scotland has been providing inspiration for writers including James Hogg aka The Ettrick Shepherd for centuries!

#ScotlandHour #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland #CelebrateBurnsNight

GreenGoddessLou

A4. BT Murrayfield, scene of many a memorable sporting story! #ScotlandHour #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland #CelebrateBurnsNight