ScotlandsFest: Ancient Voices, Living Landscape – Scotland’s Geomythography
Spoken Word
Talk
Historical

ScotlandsFest: Ancient Voices, Living Landscape – Scotland’s Geomythography

Stuart McHardy / Luath Press • Professional company

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60 minutes•Hall
Join Stuart McHardy, author of Scotland’s Geomythography, and look at ancient Scotland through new eyes. Through a lifetime of research as a musician and storyteller, combined with decades of teaching, McHardy has forged a new approach to understanding Scotland's past. Combining archaeology and history with place-name and landscape analysis, and drawing information from oral tradition, he has found evidence to reveal how our ancient forebears understood their world. Behind modern beliefs and assumptions lies a network of local and national cultural treasure that has much to teach us in our ever-changing world.

About the show

Stuart McHardy is the author of Scotland's Geomythography and a lifelong musician and storyteller who has spent decades in teaching and research. His talk offers a new framework for understanding ancient Scotland by combining archaeology, history, place-name study, and landscape analysis with insights drawn from oral tradition. The result reveals how ancient people understood their world, uncovering a network of local and national cultural treasure that connects past and present.

Why see this show?

If you are curious about Scotland's deep past, McHardy's richly layered approach — blending archaeology, place-names, and oral tradition — offers a genuinely fresh perspective on how our ancestors made sense of the land around them.

Tickets

£10 (7)

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When

Wednesday 26 August 2026

All performances at 12:00

Duration

60 mins

Cast

1 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Venue
Hall

14 Johnston Terrace

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the talk?

The talk runs for 60 minutes.

Where does it take place?

The event is held at Hall as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

What is the age guidance?

The event is suitable for ages 12 and over.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets are £10.

What kind of event is this?

It is a spoken word talk in the Historical category, presented by Stuart McHardy and Luath Press.

Are there any content warnings?

No content warnings are listed for this event.

About This Performance

ScotlandsFest: Ancient Voices, Living Landscape – Scotland’s Geomythography is a spoken word performance at Hall during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

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Venue: Hall

Hall is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £10

Age Guidance: 12+

Content Warnings: None

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.ScotlandsFest: Ancient Voices, Living Landscape – Scotland’s Geomythography represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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