A couple of photos from my visit to St Cyrus National Nature Reserve last Sunday! Elsie the Fishwife and I met some braw fowk and told some local tales, fisherfolk stories and stories about the local wildlife.
…. And I’ll be back at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve on Sunday 27th October for a couple of Halloween sessions – one for the kids, and one Adults Only with stories unsuitable for under 16s.
A wee photo from last year’s Aden Music Festival where I was chuffed to be telling stories in the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum – right next to photos of my family!
There were also Bothy Balladeers, Poets and Pipers in the farming museum as well as a great line up in the museum’s theatre and of course the main stage.
Well it’s all happening again on Saturday 14th September so I’m looking forward to be bringing some new tales to the museum, and Wee Imp is looking forward to joining me for the bands 🙂
Oh fit a lovely time Fizzy the Fairy and I had yesterday at Banff Castle – Banffshire!! Such a lovely audience of giggling grown ups, bubbly bairns and totty-wee toddlers who joined in with stories of daft loons, funny fairies and princely puddocks!
Thanks to Jo Edwards for the photographs!
Traditional Family Story Telling with Pauline Cordiner – THIS SUNDAY!
Banff Castle is delighted to host a special afternoon of traditional family storytelling on Sunday 1 st September 2024, featuring the popular storyteller Pauline Cordiner.
This magical event will offer two sessions at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm, promising to delight audiences of all ages with a rich array of Scottish tales.
Pauline Cordiner shared her excitement about the event, saying, “I’m going to be telling tales of frustrating Fairies, Lucky Loons and Contermacious Coos!”
Known for bringing a wide variety of stories to life, Pauline’s storytelling repertoire includes traditional Scottish folklore, fairy tales, creation myths and her own original works. Her performances are further enriched by her passion for science, history and the environment, making them not only entertaining but also educational.
A celebrated storyteller with deep roots in the fishing and farming traditions of the North East of Scotland, Pauline is known for her engaging and interactive style. She often incorporates
traditional Scots songs and bothy ballads into her performances, using music, puppets and costumes to create a dynamic storytelling experience that encourages audience participation and leaves a lasting impression. A spokesperson for Banff Castle remarked, It’s going to be a wonderful interactive experience and we positively encourage our audience to come along dressed as their favourite fairy, wizard, or witch.”
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, 1st September 2024
Time: Sessions at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Location: Banff Castle, Banff, Scotland
Tickets for this family-friendly event are on sale now and can be purchased here:
https://tinyurl.com/2ud98z7e or at the door.
Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the magic of traditional Scottish storytelling at Banff Castle. For media inquiries, please contact: info@banffcastle.com
About Banff Castle: Banff Castle is a historic venue located in the heart of Banff, Scotland. It hosts a variety of cultural and community events throughout the year, offering a unique setting that blends history with contemporary activities.
About Pauline Cordiner: Pauline Cordiner is a storyteller with over two decades of experience, known for her engaging and interactive performances that draw from the rich storytelling traditions
of the North East of Scotland. She is passionate about sharing tales that entertain, educate, and connect with audiences of all ages.
I had a wonderful day yesterday telling tales at Aden Fantasy Festival! And now I have couple of days to prepare for upcoming events and !!!
On Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th, it’s back to Aden Country Park for Wild About Aden!
The locations for all the events can be found in their latest post below. (Can you just imagine how excited I am about being in with Alpacas!? Need to go find an alpaca story!)
Do come in for a tale if you’re at Wild About Aden – more information in their original post below
(Original Post)
List of activities at Wild About Aden on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Please note: there will be a parking charge of £5 per car. Cash will be required. The parking charge enables Buchan Development Partnership to hold events in the park.
Activities will include:
Activities marked with (£) will have a small charge to take part all other activities are free.
Book of Deer- Information about the Book of Deer
MACBI Community Hub– Community Engagement
Face painting with Eventsize
Highland Alpacas– petting and walks
Nature crafts with Eventsize
Child Smile- Information, songs and stories
Storytelling with Pauline Cordiner, A Scottish Storyteller
Northern Frights– Dragons and wishing well
Storegga- Science Workshops- Tuesday only
CLD- team building/ family activities
Techfest- STEM activities
Longside Scouts
Police Scotland- From 12.30pm
Grampian Fire and Rescue- From 1.30pm
Child Poverty Team
Aberdeenshire Council Early Years
Foyer
Bubbles
Outdoor Games
Music from North East Radio
RSPB
Aberdeenshire Ranger Service- Pollinator activities
NESBIP
OWLS- outdoor learning
Bouncy Mania- Bouncy Castles (£)
Bungee Trampolines (£)
Rotary- car raffle (£)
Wheelie Fun– Wednesday only (£)
Food vendors
A&Z Doughnuts
For Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month, I’d just like to thank all the storytellers, ballad singers and good friends of traiveller, gypsy roma, new age and showman heritage who have shared their wonderful stories and culture with this toonser over the years. Thankyou! 
Wee Imp is having her P7 trip to Cromdale so I have used the 3 nights peace to stravaig!
Last night i had a lang overdue catch up with friends which resulted in an impromptu visit to Burntisland Primary 😃
Now I’m off to the Scottish Fisheries Museum for some research!
Come along to Airyhall Library tomorrow for some Froggy Fun as part of #bookbugweek 2024! Meet a puddock that likes to sing hello to his friends and enjoy some other songs, rhymes and stories!
Airyhall Library, 18 May 2024 – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM – book using the link below or just come along on the day
“As part of Bookbug Week 2024, Bookbug says “Hello!” to local storyteller Pauline Cordiner for a special storytime at Airyhall Library.
Suitable for children aged 3-7. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.”
https://aberdeencity.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/316320292/107614663,1
On Tuesday I visited not one, but two amazing schools!!
Groups of pupils from Stracathro and Edzell primaries heard stories and each group took part in a different workshop exploring story creation, character development and life stories!
I love my school visits with the Scottish Book Trust
Fit a grand day for a tour of Peterheid!
Thanks so much everyone who came along to today’s tours of Peterhead based on The Peterhead Trail
The sun was out and it was truly the start of spring as we had tales of magistrates with double lives, the De’il causing a stooshie in kirk, a disorderly drinking den and of course Fa Hingit The Monkey!
Hopefully the tours will run again during the summer holidays as they proved to be very popular. And thanks so much to everyone who gave me their own stories of The Bloo Toon or emailed me resulting in more intriguing information! 🙂
Pauline Cordiner - Scottish Storyteller 