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If These Walls Could Talk

Calling all young storytellers, authors, and creators of legends! Celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories and submit your tales about Historic Scotland sites to be in with a chance of winning a fantastic prize.

Enter the prize draw

  • Tell your tale

    What's it all about?

    Find out how young creatives can join us as we celebrate storytelling. Learn what prizes can be won and how to submit your tales.

  • Get involved

    Enter the prize draw

    Submit your spoken or written story to be in with a chance of winning one of many fantastic prizes.

  • Explore spoken stories

    Traditional Spoken Storytelling

    Discover the art of spoken word, hear from an award-winning performer, and get top tips on spoken storytelling.

  • Explore written stories

    Written Storytelling

    Find out about the power of storytelling, get top tips from 'How to Train Your Dragon' author and learn how to submit your own story about a Historic Scotland site.

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Edinburgh
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Historic Environment Scotland is the lead public body established to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment.

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