Tales from Young Storytellers

We have collated some of the fantastic entries we received from young storytellers in our online exhibition.

Stories set in Edinburgh Castle

An image of the exterior of Edinburgh Castle The ghost of Edinburgh Castle A sign indicating the direction of the prison of war in Edinburgh Castle. The Prisoner A view of Edinburgh Castle from afar - with the castle sitting high above the surrounding city The Princess escapes An original drawing by the author showing different characters being entertained Entertaining people A view of Edinburgh Castle from a hill in Liberton. There are flowers in the foreground and a hazy sky above. The Princess, The Witch and the Walls

Tales set in Stirling Castle

A reenactor dressed in Tudor costume, holds a doll dressed as Mary Queen of Scots Diary of Mary Queen of Scots Written text for the Stirling story Stirling story by Mark A long tapestry hangs down from the tall ceiling in Stirling Castle's great hall Stirling Castle An image of a corridor deep within Stirling Castle The Moor of Old

Legends set in Urquhart Castle

An image of the ruins of Urquhart Castle with Loch Ness in the background Story by Marianna An image of Loch Ness with foliage in the foreground and the banks of the lochs flanking the water Urquhart story An image of the interior of Urqhuart Castle ruins The Water Mouse A drone shot of Urqhuart Castle and Loch Ness in the foreground, with a hilly landscape in the background. The legend of Sir Duncan and Nessie

Tales set in Craigmillar Castle

A drone image of Craigmillar Castle showing the castle with the city in the background. The Sprite of Craigmillar Castle A tower of Craigmillar Castle in the foreground and a clear blue sky in the background Long ago A drone image of Craigmillar Castle exterior An unexpected school trip to Craigmillar Castle The interior of Craigmillar Castle, showing a doorway. Bandit of Craigmillar Castle

Stories set in the North of Scotland

Drone photograph of Ardclach Bell Tower with surrounding forest landscape The attack of Ardclach Bell Tower An image of the interior of one of the Neolithic houses at Skara Brae, with the sea in the background. A night to remember An external image of Huntly Castle which is surrounded trees and foliage. Adventure of Huntly Castle An image of the archaeological site at Skare Brae in Orkney Skara Brae story An original drawing of Kilchurn Castle by the author, Oliver Story by Oliver An image of an entrance to a cave and rocky fixtures Laila and the Giants of Fingal’s Cave Image of the story printed out on paper by the author Maeshowe mice

Tales set in Central Scotland

A sunset scene of Tantallon Castle, which sits on the edge of a cliff face and the sea below in the foreground. The legend of the ancient fireplace A statue of Mary, Queen of Scots which stands outside Linlithgow Palace Treasures of Linlithgow A drone image of the exterior of Dunfermline Abbey in Fife Whispers in the walls Exterior image of Claypotts Castle Story by Luca An image of the entrance of St Ninian's cave with the beach and sea in the foreground St Ninian’s cave A view from a window snug at Linlithgow Palace Linlithgow story Original drawing and handwritten story by Charlotte Story about Blackness Castle
Composite image with an outline of a knight, a girl drawing and the words Inspired by the Past - Stories

Get inspiration for your own stories

To get some inspiration and create your own stories, explore our ‘Inspire by the Past’ resources and activities. Listen to tales from storytellers Mara Menzies and Gauri Raje, and let the words of Maisie Chan draw you into the world of Mary Queen of Scots.

Try out new ways of creating stories with family and friends, sharing stories through art, and writing your very own tall tales.

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