Carrying Stream Festival
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The Carrying Stream Festival will occur from 11 November 2026 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. The festival celebrates the legacy of Hamish Henderson and the traditional arts, featuring a variety of events that highlight music, song, and spoken word. It aims to promote the cultural transmission of these art forms across generations.
This autumn, explore the changing world of the traditional arts and the legacy of the great Scottish folklorist, songwriter and activist Hamish Henderson. The ethos of the festival is to celebrate and encourage the Carrying Stream; the organic route by which music, song, spoken word and all manner of culture, is passed on from person to person and from generation to generation. The Festival originated with the Edinburgh Folk Club and SSC is delighted to be part of its revival this year along with friends and partners across Edinburgh. Please see below for a full schedule of events: Wed 11 | 8:15pm | Opening Session Thu 12 | 7pm | The Flyting Fri 13 | 7pm | Bothan Dhùn Èideann Sat 14 | 12pm | Hamish Henderson Memorial Lecture with Dr Stephanie Smith Sat 14 | 3pm | The Stream Flows On with Janel Henderson Sun 15 | 2pm | Hamish Henderson - An Artist’s Inspiration Sun 15 | 3pm | Edinburgh Song Session Tue 17 | 2pm | Cafe Ceilidh
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Frequently asked questions
Carrying Stream Festival takes place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The event runs until Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
Carrying Stream Festival is held at Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh (43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR).
The forecast for Carrying Stream Festival is Overcast · high 8°C, low 3°.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Scottish Storytelling Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Carrying Stream Festival can be booked via scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Carrying Stream Festival
All dayuntil Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Scottish Storytelling Centre · Edinburgh
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The Carrying Stream Festival will occur from 11 November 2026 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. The festival celebrates the legacy of Hamish Henderson and the traditional arts, featuring a variety of events that highlight music, song, and spoken word. It aims to promote the cultural transmission of these art forms across generations.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
This autumn, explore the changing world of the traditional arts and the legacy of the great Scottish folklorist, songwriter and activist Hamish Henderson. The ethos of the festival is to celebrate and encourage the Carrying Stream; the organic route by which music, song, spoken word and all manner of culture, is passed on from person to person and from generation to generation. The Festival originated with the Edinburgh Folk Club and SSC is delighted to be part of its revival this year along with friends and partners across Edinburgh. Please see below for a full schedule of events: Wed 11 | 8:15pm | Opening Session Thu 12 | 7pm | The Flyting Fri 13 | 7pm | Bothan Dhùn Èideann Sat 14 | 12pm | Hamish Henderson Memorial Lecture with Dr Stephanie Smith Sat 14 | 3pm | The Stream Flows On with Janel Henderson Sun 15 | 2pm | Hamish Henderson - An Artist’s Inspiration Sun 15 | 3pm | Edinburgh Song Session Tue 17 | 2pm | Cafe Ceilidh
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WhereScottish Storytelling Centre
43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Carrying Stream Festival?
Carrying Stream Festival takes place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The event runs until Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
Where is Carrying Stream Festival taking place?
Carrying Stream Festival is held at Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh (43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR).
What will the weather be like at Carrying Stream Festival?
The forecast for Carrying Stream Festival is Overcast · high 8°C, low 3°.
Is there anywhere to stay near Carrying Stream Festival?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Scottish Storytelling Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Carrying Stream Festival?
Tickets for Carrying Stream Festival can be booked via scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Tuesday, 17 November 2026
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43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR
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