Cafe Ceilidh - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
Come along to a free afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories in the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 7nd May!
About Cafe Ceilidh - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
| 7th May 2024 | |
| 2pm - 3.30pm | |
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Scottish Storytelling Centre 43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR |
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| This is a free event | |
| Event organiser/part of Edinburgh Tradfest | |
| Call 01315569579 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Follow scottishstorytellingcentre on Instagram | |
Join friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories. Held in the relaxed setting of the Storytelling Court. All welcome to listen or bring a tune for a turn!
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