2025 is our 9th year performing as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival’s “Go Local” programme. The theme for this year is “Bird and Beast”. Hillfoots Tales was delighted to offer four events this year – two for adults and two for children.
Take a look at some photographs from our events for adults below.
THURSDAY, 22ND OCTOBER: DARKNESS BENEATH
Alloa Tower
With guest storyteller Ian Stephen, Hillfoots Tales storytellers Jo Dowd and Eleanor Bell and musicians Jim Thornton and Farquhar Wilson.
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THURSDAY, 15TH OCTOBER: GHOULS AND GOULASH
The Royal Oak, Alloa
Featuring Hillfoots Tales storytellers Eleanor Bell, Cath Best, Jo Dowd, Tania Dron, Mary Snaddon and Gail Watson.
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2025 is our 8th year performing as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival’s “Go Local” programme. We have four Wild Hillfoots events this year, taking place in venues such as the atmospheric and historical Alloa Tower and Jacobean-style Inglewood House to name but two.
We will tell some spooky stories, share local legends and learn about the “wee folk”.
Featuring guest storyteller Jess Smith, local Storytellers Eleanor Bell and Joanne Dowd and many more.
WEDNESDAY 15 OCT: Cats, Spiders and Funny Hats Inglewood House 7.30-9.30 Tickets: £15, includes buffet.
An evening of tales of ghosts, witches and things that go bump in the night.
Please note: this event is SOLD OUT.
SATURDAY 18 OCT: Her Story with Crafts 2pm-4pm Bruce Lounge Clackmannan.
Join Joanne Dowd and Eleanor Bell for a fun workshop for women where we use storytelling techniques to promote wellbeing, improve understanding and build confidence in a relaxed setting. Refreshments provided.
Tickets available from eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1815705888189?aff=oddcreator
THURSDAY 23 OCT: Wild History Alloa Tower 7.30pm-9.30pm Tickets: £10
An evening of fascinating stories featuring figures from Alloa’s past and Scottish history. Featuring guest storyteller, Jess Smith
Tickets available from Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1671348992829?aff=oddcreator
Please note: this event is SOLD OUT.
SATURDAY 25 OCT: Mini Cats, Spiders 🕷 and Funny Hats 11am-1pm Bruce Lounge, Clackmannan
Joanne Dowd and Eleanor Bell will tell some spooky tales and local ghost stories, suitable for children and families.
Tickets available from eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1815860931929?aff=oddcreator
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