What Are Stories For? Answers from the Buddha and Beyond

The Playfair Library Old College, University of Edinburgh, South Bridge,, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Join Professor Naomi Appleton (professor of Buddhist Studies and Indian Religions) as she delivers her Inaugural Lecture "What are Stories

Free

Taizé prayer – for unity and peace

Greyfriars Kirk 26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh

Ecumenical prayer night in Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh. All are welcome! A Taizé prayer is an hour of singing Taizé songs

Free

Taizé prayer – for unity and peace

Greyfriars Kirk 26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh

Ecumenical prayer night in Greyfriars Kirk with songs from Taizé. All are welcome! A Taizé prayer is an hour of

Free

Chivalry – The Knights of Edinburgh

The Dower House St Margaret's Park, 1A Orchardfield Avenue, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Donald Smith introduces the theme and stories of chivalry. What was the reality in Scotland, and how did the Crusades

Free

Acts of Kindness in the West Bank

Old St Paul's Church Hall 63 Jeffrey St, Edinburgh

A presentation about the West Bank charity, the Hebron International Resource Network, which meets the needs of Palestinians with simple

Free, but there will be a collection for HIRN

Edward Bonkil and the Trinity Altarpiece

City Art Centre 2 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edward Bonkil and the Trinity Altarpiece: Art and Ambition in a fifteenth Century Edinburgh merchant family Sir Edward Bonkil was

Free

Scottish International Storytelling Festival

Bridges Between - 18th-31st October This year’s Scottish International Storytelling Festival programme for the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International

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Mending Nets: Storytelling

Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Palestinian poet and dancer Nada Shawa and Scottish storyteller Janis Mackay build a bridge of friendship between Scotland and Palestine, presenting the simple and

£12

Climate Cafe

St Ninian's Episcopal Church 40 Comely Bank, Edinburgh

St Ninian's Comely Bank are hosting their inaugural Climate Café on Saturday 19th October. Join us for some or all

Free

Christian Aid Book Sale (New Town Church)

New Town Church 13 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Come along to New Town Church of Scotland's book sale for Christian Aid on Saturday 19 October, 10am-4pm. While the

The Dream of Al-Andalus: Music & Storytelling

Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Be transported to Al-Andalus, a vibrant era of cultural diversity in mediaeval Spain, where the interplay of Muslim, Christian, and

£12