Tattie Howking and Tumshie Lanterns – Spooky Seasonal Customs and Tales

Schedule

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

AK Bell Library, York Place,, PH2 8EP Perth, United Kingdom | Perth, SC

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Celebrate World Food Day with us in a hilarious and delicious event in the lead up to Hallowe’en, filled with family friendly Scottish folklore. Join herbalist and storyteller Amanda Edmiston (Botanica Fabula) for stories of tattie howking holidays and tumshie lanterns, and get ready to make and taste some VERY CURIOUS traditional potions!
Spaces are limited, please book in advance online via Perthshire Box Office, or by contacting AK Bell Library either in person or via phone 01738 444949.
This event is generously supported by the Eric King Chiu Lo Legacy and Botanica Fabula .
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AK Bell Library, York Place,, PH2 8EP Perth, United Kingdom, 13 York Place, Perth, PH2 8EP, United Kingdom

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