About this Event
Celtic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Scotland has always harboured beasts too strange to put on any map.
This Samhuinn join Mark Steadward on a journey through the wild, untamed landscape of Scottish myth and legend in search of Celtic Beasts that have inhabited our curiosity and imagination for centuries. The perfect night to search for them as long as they don’t find you first.
Hear about the haunting song of the Selkies as they slip between sea and shore. Encounter the fearsome Each-Uisge, the water horse that haunts the highland lochs. Why should you not allow a Cat Sith to cross your path this Samhuinn. Discover why Scotland chose the Unicorn as its national beast, and brace yourself for the Nuckelavee, the most terrifying monster ever to rise from the Scottish sea.
Celtic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Unmissable for curious minds
Suitable for ages 15+
Venue: Cornerstone St John's - Enter from Lothian Road
Time: 2030 (60mins approx)
This show has a BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE policy for over 18's only. Plastic cups will be provided.
This event is part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival is organised by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland). We champion Scotland's shared traditions of crafts, dance, music, and storytelling: our Intangible Cultural Heritage.
This year's Festival theme is Bird & Beast.
Event venue & nearby stays
Cornerstone St John's, Cornerstone Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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