Monday 25 to Sunday 31 August 2008

Gypsy Arts Festivals Scotland was held at 3 locations to highlight distinct aspects of Gypsy & Scottish Traveller Culture.

At the Scottish Storytelling Centre where there was a programme traditional storyteller events.

At The Famous Spiegeltent where the programme featured a selection of UK and European bands. And in addition, in the 'Spiegelgarden', festivities included an antique painted wagon beside which was storytelling cortesy of Alex Kennedy, open fire cooked food and live music

At The Edinburgh MELA the Festival presented two dynamic Gypsy events on the outdoor stage - one music concert, and a Flamenco dance class and performance.

	Storytelling Events at the Scottish Storytelling Centre To celebrate the life Duncan Williamson - Ceilidh Man
Monday 25 August		Night of the Horse with Jimmy Williamson, Amy Douglas and Linda Williamson
Tuesday 26 August		Night of the Rose with Helen East and Taffy Thomas
Wednesday 27 August		Night of the Traveller with Richard O’Neill and Stanley Robertson
		Hardest Word - World Premiere Performed by Jess Smith. Introduced by Richard O'Neill
Thursday 28 August		Night of Wonder with David Campbell and Ben Haggarty
Friday 29 August		Night of Fire with Jess Smith and Sheila Stewart
Saturday 30 August		Shaping Life Stories: Reminiscence and Biography with Timothy Neat and Donald Smith Day of the Child with Alison MacNeil and Beth Cross Night of the Ceilidh with Linda Williamson, Jimmy Williamson, David Campbell, ParaigMacNeil and Linda Bandelier, hosted by Donald Smith
The Famous Spiegeltent
Tuesday 26 August		Kerieva
Wednesday 27 August		Jani Lang Band
Thursday 28 August		John Etheridge & Dave Blenkhorn
Friday 29 August		Parno Graszt
Saturday 30 August		Parno Graszt
Edinburgh MELA
Saturday 30 August		Paprika Balkanicus
Sunday 31 August		Flamenco Flow