The Regal Storytellers

11/05/2020

Once upon a time.... a child, called Christian, was very poorly in hospital. He had cancer and went through months of difficult chemotherapy. His mother, Sarah, was an author and publisher and, together with a fellow author, Paul, they decided to publish a children's storybook to help raise money for the hospital that saved Christian's life (previously Yorkhill Children's Hospital but now the Royal Hospital for Sick Children). Sarah and Paul printed the books, 'More Adventures of Wee Robert Bruce', and arranged a series of storytelling events for schools and libraries at which they also sold copies of the book. In total they raised over £1000 for the first print run of the books, and so began 'The Regal Storytellers'. At first, Paul alone told the stories but as time went on, he was joined by Sarah as they began to make it more of an educational experience for the Children (and their parents).

Christian's treatment was successful and the cancer disappeared from his body, leaving only a scar on the back of his head. He is now a healthy 18-year-old looking forward to a bright future. They, including his sister Eleanor, continue to be very thankful for the care he received and the 5 subsequent years that they watched over him to make sure it didn't return.

We are also grateful to Christian for showing great courage during this time and enabling us to create what has been a wonderful storytelling partnership!

16/04/2020

More fabulous photos taken around Rosslyn Chapel over the last 3 years :)

15/04/2020

Some fabulous photography of the Regal Storytellers at Rosslyn Chapel from visits over the last few years. Seen here with Princess Marjorie, the King's daughter. Photos by Fearchara Fia Photography.

15/04/2020

An opportunity to promote our good friend Anne Hawkinson, who has collaborated with our King, Paul V Hunter to write a series of award-winning books called 'Scotland's Knight', available through Amazon Kindle and paperback. The fourth and final instalment 'Royal' has just been released. If you are looking for an escape to Medieval Scotland, do visit Anne's site and get reading! 👑🏰❤️⚔️

Online shop for award-winning author, photographer, and blogger Anne K. Hawkinson to purchase the award-winning Scotland's Knight series and The Ghostwriter.

14/04/2020

Remembering our time in beautiful Luss, on the Shores of Loch Lomond, where we entertained families at the opening of the Clan Shop in gorgeous weather, and at the Advent Fair at the Loch Lomond Arms Hotel. Look forward to returning soon 🏰👑🌟😊

09/04/2020

Greetings from the Regal Storytellers. Here's just a bit of fun with our response to the latest Coronavirus crisis. Make sure you watch the bloopers at the end! Remember, stay safe and save lives

09/04/2020

Fond memories of Paisley Abbey and our many visits, including a Storytelling in the North transept, giving a wedding speech and attending a Dig It! event in the precincts of the Abbey. We look forward to returning very soon :)

06/04/2020

THE DECLARATION OF ARBROATH: April 6th 1320 marked a very significant date in the reign of King Robert the Bruce, so today sees the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath. The Declaration was written in Latin by Bernard de Linton, Abbot of Arbroath, and was sealed by eight earls and around forty barons. Six years after Scotland's victory at the Battle of Bannockburn, Edward II of England still refused to acknowledge Scotland's status as an independent nation, irrespective of the fact that there was no longer an English military presence in Scotland. Robert the Bruce was still seen (internationally) as an excommunicate and an outcast - King in name, but his power as such unrecognised.

It became necessary for Scotland as a nation - the people - to assert their rights, hence the Declaration, which was a letter from the people of Scotland sent directly to the Pope. King Robert could not put his name or his seal to it, as he would not be recognised as King.

However, the wording of the Declaration was profound and very powerful, (the pen being mightier than the sword) and it had the desired effect. The most famous line goes as follows.... "As long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be brought under English rule. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself". But there are more significant parts to it than this. The people asserted themselves over their king and expected him to protect their rights...."if he should give up what he has begun, and agree to make us or our kingdom, subject to the King of England, we should exert ourselves at once and drive him out as our enemy and subverter of his own rights and ours".

The Declaration was a diplomatic masterpiece and had the desired effect. It took a few more years, but in time, the King's excommunication was lifted and the rights of the Kings of Scots to be fully anointed thereafter was given - on a par with any other kingdom in Christendom.

In time, once restrictions are lifted, there will be an exhibition on the Declaration, but to find out more, please visit the National Records of Scotland https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/declaration -resource

01/04/2020

A valuable addition to Library Services across East and West Dunbartonshire. Perhaps looking forward to more in the future :) 👑🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚜️🏰

30/03/2020

The Regal Storytellers really enjoyed their time at the IMCF World Medieval Combat Championships at Scone Palace in 2018, entertaining families as part of the show! We look forward to returning one day. :)