Bring Orkney Folklore to Life — Hands‑On Storytelling for Families & Evenings

Orkney Storytelling — Authentic Orkney Folklore and Family Story Workshops

Orkney Storytelling specialises in live, place-based storytelling that connects visitors with the myths, legends and oral traditions of the Orkney Islands. For travellers searching for "Orkney folklore", "family storytelling Orkney" or "peatfire storytelling evenings", Orkney Storytelling offers two clearly defined experiences: creative family workshops and evening peatfire tales at the Orkney FolkLore and Storytelling Centre.

Core Experiences

• The Family and Children's Storycircles — A hands-on workshop where participants make puppets and masks from recycled art materials, explore a personalised Island Storymap and learn to tell original tales. This family-friendly activity includes all materials and an Orkney treat.
• Peatfire Tales Of Orkney Evenings — Traditional oral storytelling evenings at the Orkney FolkLore and Storytelling Centre featuring local storytellers including Lynn Barbour, with music, song and dance.

Why Searchers Choose Orkney Storytelling

• Authentic local stories drawn from Orkney’s oral tradition
• Family-friendly workshops with supervised craft activities
• Evening performances that pair story with music and dance
• Sustainable materials: recycled art supplies for puppet and mask making

Practical Details for Visitors

• Location and schedules are available via The Adventure Collective listing and venue communications. Visitors researching "Orkney FolkLore and Storytelling Centre events" will find Peatfire Tales listed as a cultural evening option. Families searching "children's storytelling Orkney" will find Storycircles suitable for varied ages.

What to Expect During a Session

• Step-by-step puppet and mask making using recycled materials
• Creation of a personalised Island Storymap to inspire storytelling
• Guidance on crafting and telling short tales as a Teller of Tales
• A supplied Orkney treat at family sessions
• Peatfire evenings featuring live tellers, traditional tunes and community-focused performance

Keywords and Search Phrases to Use

To improve discoverability, common search phrases include: Orkney storytelling, Orkney folklore, family storytelling Orkney, peatfire tales Orkney, Orkney FolkLore and Storytelling Centre, Lynn Barbour storytelling, puppet workshops Orkney, and children's activities Orkney.

Visitor Fit and Accessibility

Orkney Storytelling programmes are presented as suitable for families, school groups and community audiences. The family workshops emphasize safe, guided crafting while the evening sessions focus on listening and cultural immersion. For exact accessibility information and booking details, consult the Adventure Collective listing or contact the venue directly.

Experience the Islands’ Oral Tradition

Orkney Storytelling offers a clear path for visitors who want more than passive sightseeing: these experiences provide active participation in creating and sharing local stories. Whether attending a daytime children's Storycircle or an atmospheric peatfire evening, the programmes are designed to celebrate Orkney’s narrative heritage through hands-on craft, song and spoken word.