Meet the gods, creatures, and heroes of Celtic legend

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC+01:00

National Library of Scotland | Edinburgh

National Library of Scotland
Publisher/HostNational Library of Scotland
Meet the gods, creatures, and heroes of Celtic legend
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Join award-winning author Martin MacIntyre for an enchanting storytelling event exploring Celtic myths.
About this Event

Join award-winning author Martin MacIntyre for an enchanting storytelling event. He will read and tell tales from his new, beautifully illustrated book, ‘Celtic Myths: Meet the Gods, Creatures, and Heroes of Celtic Legend’.

This session, facilitated by children's author Justin Davies, is designed to delight a wide audience—perfect for families to enjoy together. Discover more than 20 myths from Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany, from epic heroes to magical mysteries.


About the contributors

Martin MacIntyre is an award-winning Gaelic author and storyteller. His new volume brings ancient Celtic legends to life for a new generation with bright, modern illustrations by Katie Ponder.

Justin Davies is a children’s author and will be facilitating the event.




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National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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