Welcome to
Phyll A Doric Storyteller
a bit of Storytelling
a bit of Creative Writing
and an Odd Photo or Two
Storytelling
For more than twenty years I’ve been bringing stories to life—letting them breathe, grow, and change with every telling. Storytelling is a living craft for me, rooted in playfulness, community, and the rich Doric traditions of the North-east.
I’m a registered storyteller with the Scottish Storytelling Centre, and collaboration has shaped much of my journey. I’ve been working closely with Doric Books under the banner of ABC Doric, taking storytelling sessions into care homes across the North-east and sharing the joy of Doric language, memory, and connection.
A major part of my recent work has been Stories & Song, a vibrant ensemble of two storytellers—Jackie Ross and myself—alongside bothy ballad singer Allan Taylor and fiddler Karin Paterson. Together, we’ve blended tales, tunes, and tradition in ways that spark laughter, memory, and a real sense of belonging.
Stories & Song was showcased at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in 2025, and in 2026 we are touring town halls across the North-east, bringing our mix of story and music to new audiences and communities.
I’m still shaping how I want to share my own storytelling process—how a tale grows, shifts, and surprises me each time I tell it—but exploring that is half the joy.
And alongside all this, I continue to work with schools, where Toilet Tales remains one of the most loved, lively, and laughter-filled parts of my storytelling world.are
Follow my Blog
A light hearted look at the process of storytelling
Welcome to my storytelling blog—a place where I take a light‑hearted look at how stories grow, twist, misbehave, and sometimes surprise even me. After more than twenty years of telling tales, I’ve learned that the process is every bit as interesting as the final performance. So this space is where I’ll share that journey: the sparks of ideas, the daft moments, the experiments that work (and the ones that don’t), and the joy of watching a story come alive.
It’s very much a work in progress—just like every good tale. I’m re‑engaging with my website, dusting things off, and letting this blog develop in real time, right before your eyes. Think of it as a peek behind the curtain of a storyteller’s mind, with plenty of humour, honesty, and Doric‑flavoured mischief along the way.
Storytelling Events
Delighted to have completed my apprenticeship with TRACS and Scottish Storytelling Centre. Joined the register January 2024.
If you’re looking for a storyteller or a workshop leader, I’d be delighted to hear from you. I love working with people who want to explore stories—whether you’re planning an event, building a project, or simply curious about how storytelling can bring a room to life.
You can reach me through my contact page, and we can chat about what you need, what you’re dreaming up, and how we might shape something together. Storytelling thrives on collaboration, and I’m always open to new ideas, new partners, and new adventures.
Phyll a Doric Storyteller
I’m a storyteller, a creative writer, and a photographer — three passions that keep me wandering through life with curiosity and a grin. This blog is where all of that comes together. It’s my space to play with ideas, share the odd adventure, and explore how stories grow from a spark into something that can fill a room.
The photo here is simply me doing what I love: telling a tale, stick in hand, caught in the middle of the moment. No sidekicks this time — just the joy of story, the rhythm of words, and the energy that comes from sharing them.
This blog is my creative playground, a place for experiments, reflections, daft notions, and the behind‑the‑scenes bits of a storyteller’s life. It’s a work in progress, but then again, so is every good story. Come along for the journey as I explore the craft, the mischief, and the magic that keep me telling.
