Story Stoiridh Cailleach Beira

Live Traditional Storytelling & Music performance With Dawud Duncan. The ancient story of The Cailleach has been told in Argyll for millennia: the great maker of Scotland, Queen Beira. Her wintery rule grows harsher and colder until her subjects beg for the spring to arrive - but she wont give up without a fight! A Story Stiridh special. Let prize-winning Argyll Storyteller Dawud Duncan treat you to this ancient healing story of Life, Death and Rebirth. With thousands of years of wisdom, learn of the creation of Loch Awe & Loch Ness, the island of Tr Nan g & Brghde, the princess of summer. This tale has helped Argyll folk face the winter and thrive - as well as reflecting on the themes of life death and rebirth in their own lives. This contemporary arrangement expertly blends traditional highland storytelling with music and song - for a truly special evening of storytelling for grown-ups. Story Stiridh is The Rockfield Centres storytelling evening that showcases our nations most talented adult storytellers - right here in Argyll. Ages 14 and above. Liscenced bar & preceded by a hearty community meal for a fiver. 6PM