Story Stoiridh Cailleach Beira
Where & when
The Rockfield Centre, Hill Street, Oban, PA34 5DE
Sat 15 November 2025 - 7:00pm
Type: Books
Live Traditional Storytelling & Music performance With Dawud Duncan.
The ancient story of The Cailleach has been told in Argyll for millennia: the great maker of Scotland, Queen Beira. Her wintery rule grows harsher and colder until her subjects beg for the spring to arrive – but she wont give up without a fight! A Story Stiridh special.
Let prize-winning Argyll Storyteller Dawud Duncan treat you to this ancient healing story of Life, Death and Rebirth. With thousands of years of wisdom, learn of the creation of Loch Awe & Loch Ness, the island of Tr Nan g & Brghde, the princess of summer. This tale has helped Argyll folk face the winter and thrive – as well as reflecting on the themes of life death and rebirth in their own lives. This contemporary arrangement expertly blends traditional highland storytelling with music and song – for a truly special evening of storytelling for grown-ups.
Story Stiridh is The Rockfield Centres storytelling evening that showcases our nations most talented adult storytellers – right here in Argyll.
Ages 14 and above. Liscenced bar & preceded by a hearty community meal for a fiver. 6PM