Map of Stories attempts to express a small part of the diversity of Scottish oral storytelling traditions, and to celebrate stories that have deep roots within the landscapes they emerge from.

Some arise from Scotland’s indigenous languages, Gaelic or Scots, and from particular communities, whether those be Scottish traveller communities, or those amongst the many islands of Shetland. Others come from the growing number of migrant and mixed-heritage traditions, from Iran, India, Kenya, Ireland, Wales, that comprise Scotland as a complex 21st Century nation.

Map illustration with Mary Wintour.