# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hearth Fire Sessions with Danica Boyce, Riika Palonen & Tom Muir | Edinburgh Tradfest 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Welcome to an eclectic night of ancient myth, contemporary storytelling, post-folk music, and physical artistry. Steeped in the traditions of Scottish storytelling, we evoke the warm atmosphere of peat-smoked hearthsides and ceilidh house revelry, presenting timeless motifs relevant to a discerning modern audience. Join host Dougie Mackay as he invites a different selection of Scotland’s finest storytellers, songwriters, musicians, and performing artists to each session, creating an innovative showcase of Scotland’s contemporary culture. In May, join Dougie, storytellers Riika Palonen and Tom Muir and musician Danica Boyce for a special Tradfest session.

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Dougie Mackay hails from the Scottish Highlands, from a lineage of natural storytellers. He is fascinated by the wild northern tales of Scotland, Scandinavia, Ireland and the Baltics, with a practice steeped in group-work facilitation and storytelling as a tool for development, connection and empowerment. He has been telling stories professionally for over 10 years and has developed successful long-form shows including Animate Lands and A Wolf Shall Devour the Sun. He co-curates and hosts Hearth Fire Sessions throughout the year.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/hearth-fire-sessions-with-danica-boyce-riika-palonen-and-tom-muir-|-edinburgh-tradfest-2026/200029990369622
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, storytelling, performances, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 55.95068
- **long**: -3.18492
- **full address**: 43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 43 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hearth Fire Sessions with Danica Boyce, Riika Palonen & Tom Muir | Edinburgh Tradfest 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Hearth Fire Sessions with Danica Boyce, Riika Palonen & Tom Muir | Edinburgh Tradfest 2026 takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 43 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hearth Fire Sessions with Danica Boyce, Riika Palonen & Tom Muir | Edinburgh Tradfest 2026?
  - **A:** Hearth Fire Sessions with Danica Boyce, Riika Palonen & Tom Muir | Edinburgh Tradfest 2026 is organized by Scottish Storytelling Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hearth Fire Sessions with Danica Boyce, Riika Palonen & Tom Muir | Edinburgh Tradfest 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Hearth Fire Sessions with Danica Boyce, Riika Palonen & Tom Muir | Edinburgh Tradfest 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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