Easy Sundays: Highland StoryQuilts with Lizzie McDougall

Come along and celebrate Highland StoryQuilts, running at the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 3 Apr-10 May 2026.

The Quilts illustrate stories gathered in the Highlands from the people who live there; old stories that connect places with people, patching together a timeless but fragile sense of community.

Join artist and storyteller Lizzie McDougall and friends to explore how the quilts came to be and hear some of the stories that inspired them, and maybe a tune or two! Free and open to all.Lizzie McDougall grew up in Edinburgh and attended to Edinburgh College of Art.

As a child she was lucky enough to hear Highland stories from Mrs Dunlop the Barrel Organ Lady and Compton MacKenzie, which inspired Lizzie to travel the Highlands listening out for stories.

For many years her artistic practice included promoting all art forms and running festivals and community events in the Highlands.

She has been making the Highland StoryQuilts for over a decade to make visible and give presence to the rich but delicate tradition of Highland storytelling.~~~~~This event is part of Easy Sundays, a fortnightly session of stories, music, community and friendship, with a variety of activities for all to enjoy.

Supported by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) and the Scottish Storytelling Centre to create a warm and welcoming space for the community.