STORYTELLING SESSION REVIEW: WEDNESDAY, 16th JULY, 2025

Our second storytelling session in July had the theme of “Islands and Islanders”.

We began by sharing memories of our own favourite islands – Malta, Sicily, Arran, Shetland, Cyprus to name just a few.

Stories shared this evening were “The Crofter and the Laird” from South Uist, “Aci and Galatea” from Sicily, “The Woman with the Calabash Bowl” from Africa, “The Watchers” from Ireland and “New Territory” from a remote island, the location of which is a mystery.

We met in the cosy surrounding of our usual venue, The Woolpack in Tillicoultry.

Hillfoots Awarded £10,000 in Funding

We are delighted to report that Hillfoots Tales has been awarded £10,000 in Lottery funding.

The award will enable us to deliver our  “Wild Hillfoots Storytelling Programme” to Clackmannanshire over the next year,  working with local people, groups, businesses, and engaging communities across Clackmannanshire in local history,  using local venues and bringing people together to help tackle social isolation as well as promote the beauty and heritage of the wee county.

Through hearing the stories of ordinary women, who have helped shape the world throughout history, and using storytelling techniques, women will be encouraged to explore the challenging life scenarios faced every day such as poverty, health inequalities, and discrimination.