Alan Bruford Memorial Lecture In brief Date - 28 October 2025Venue - Netherbow Theatre, Scottish Storytelling CentreTitle - A Curious Episode at Balquhidder: Placenames in the North and the Nackens (Scotttish Gypsy Travellers)Speaker - Dr Robert Fell (Independent researcher) Book your ticket on the SISF website About the Alan Bruford Memorial LectureInaugurated in 1996, the lecture celebrates the life and work of Dr Alan Bruford (1937-1995), the School of Scottish Studies' longest-serving archivist and an eminent editor, author, collector and scholar of the folktale and storytelling.It takes place annually as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.The 2025 lectureThis year, we are delighted to welcome independent researcher, Dr Robert Fell.Scottish place names and their origins are important. Join Dr Fell to hear about the perspectives of Nackens (Scottish Gypsy Travellers) and how their folklore can give us unique insights into Scotland’s history and her place names. With special guest Shamus McPhee, who recounts a curious episode from Highland Perthshire that gave Balquhidder its name.He will give the lecture entitled "A Curious Episode at Balquhidder: Placenames in the North and the Nackens (Scotttish Gypsy Travellers)".About the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025 tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!How to joinThe Bruford Lecture is a free but ticketed event, and is open to all.Tickets must be booked in advance on the Scottish Storytelling Centre website. Book your ticket on the SISF website Tags Celtic and Scottish Studies Oct 28 2025 18.00 - 19.00 Alan Bruford Memorial Lecture Join us for the annual Alan Bruford Memorial Lecture by Dr Robert Fell on "A Curious Episode at Balquhidder: Placenames in the North and the Nackens (Scotttish Gypsy Travellers)". Scottish Storytelling Centre Netherbow Theatre 43-45 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SR Find the venue on Google Maps Book your free ticket on the SISF website
Alan Bruford Memorial Lecture In brief Date - 28 October 2025Venue - Netherbow Theatre, Scottish Storytelling CentreTitle - A Curious Episode at Balquhidder: Placenames in the North and the Nackens (Scotttish Gypsy Travellers)Speaker - Dr Robert Fell (Independent researcher) Book your ticket on the SISF website About the Alan Bruford Memorial LectureInaugurated in 1996, the lecture celebrates the life and work of Dr Alan Bruford (1937-1995), the School of Scottish Studies' longest-serving archivist and an eminent editor, author, collector and scholar of the folktale and storytelling.It takes place annually as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.The 2025 lectureThis year, we are delighted to welcome independent researcher, Dr Robert Fell.Scottish place names and their origins are important. Join Dr Fell to hear about the perspectives of Nackens (Scottish Gypsy Travellers) and how their folklore can give us unique insights into Scotland’s history and her place names. With special guest Shamus McPhee, who recounts a curious episode from Highland Perthshire that gave Balquhidder its name.He will give the lecture entitled "A Curious Episode at Balquhidder: Placenames in the North and the Nackens (Scotttish Gypsy Travellers)".About the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025 tracks a rich northern arc which bridges Finland to Iceland, and connects Germany to Norway, with Scotland a sea road junction in the middle. Don’t miss out on the tales and music or the close experience of nature. As winter gathers round the hearth fires, look north to join the merry dancers in the sky!How to joinThe Bruford Lecture is a free but ticketed event, and is open to all.Tickets must be booked in advance on the Scottish Storytelling Centre website. Book your ticket on the SISF website Tags Celtic and Scottish Studies Oct 28 2025 18.00 - 19.00 Alan Bruford Memorial Lecture Join us for the annual Alan Bruford Memorial Lecture by Dr Robert Fell on "A Curious Episode at Balquhidder: Placenames in the North and the Nackens (Scotttish Gypsy Travellers)". Scottish Storytelling Centre Netherbow Theatre 43-45 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SR Find the venue on Google Maps Book your free ticket on the SISF website
Oct 28 2025 18.00 - 19.00 Alan Bruford Memorial Lecture Join us for the annual Alan Bruford Memorial Lecture by Dr Robert Fell on "A Curious Episode at Balquhidder: Placenames in the North and the Nackens (Scotttish Gypsy Travellers)".
