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Coordinates: 55°57′03″N 3°11′05″W / 55.95083°N 3.18472°W / 55.95083; -3.18472
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The Scottish Storytelling Centre, the world's first purpose built modern centre for live storytelling, is located on the High Street in Edinburgh's Royal Mile, Scotland, United Kingdom. It was formally opened on 1 June 2006 by Patricia Ferguson MSP, Minister for Culture in the Scottish Executive.

The new building, designed by Malcolm Fraser Architects, replaced the former Netherbow Arts Centre.

The Centre includes the historic John Knox House, 99-seat Netherbow Theatre and the George Mackay Brown Library, and is the headquarters of the Scottish Storytelling Network. The light and airy Storytelling Court is open to the public, and includes a free child-friendly exhibition, Scotland's Stories, as well as a programme of temporary displays. The book and gift shop, housed in John Knox House's traditional 'luckenbooths', stocks a range of storytelling books, CDs and resources. The Storytelling Café serves delicious homemade lunches, coffees and snacks, as well as wines and beers and a special children's menu.

The Centre is a friendly and welcoming space for meeting friends, finding out about Scotland's rich story heritage and experiencing the magic of live stories.

55°57′03″N 3°11′05″W / 55.95083°N 3.18472°W / 55.95083; -3.18472


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