City's new storytelling centre ready for a happy beginning

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Archiseek / UK / Scotland / News / 2006 / May 1

The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh's newest visitor attraction, is set to open its doors tomorrow. The Ł3.5 million complex on the Royal Mile includes a modern replacement for the old Netherbow Arts Centre, featuring a new 99-seater theatre, arts cafe, gallery and exhibition space, and education rooms. The world's first storytelling centre includes the already-revamped John Knox House, which dates back to the 15th century and was the final home of Scotland's most controversial religious figure. Tomorrow's unveiling comes ahead of its official opening by Culture Minister Patricia Ferguson on June 1. The project has been jointly masterminded by the Scottish Storytelling Forum and the Church of Scotland. The new building, created at the point where one of Edinburgh's medieval gateways once stood, has been designed by award-winning Edinburgh architect Malcolm Fraser, who was responsible for the striking Dance Base building in the Grassmarket.

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