THE art of storytelling is alive and well in Clacks as Wee County folks gather to spin a yarn or two in Alloa.

Last Saturday, Wee County storytellers took part in the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, with an event titled Bridges Between Wellness and Art, at the Hawkhill Community Centre.

Further events are planned for this coming weekend as the Wild Hillfoots chapter turns another page.

Joanne Dowd, one of the storytellers involved, said: "We were given a warm welcome at our first event at Hawkhill Community Centre, Alloa last Saturday.

"We're very grateful for the positive feedback and look forward to working with our fantastic hosts at Hawkhill Community Centre in the future.

"We have something for all the family this year whether it be spooky tales for children, traditional and local folktales, poetry and legends – such as the 'Curse of the Tower' and the 'Lady in the Painting' – from the Hillfoots and beyond."

Fellow storyteller Eleanor Bell added: "At our Bridges Between Wellness and Art session it was an absolute pleasure to spend time with some new and some familiar faces and enjoy the stories and the friendships come to life in front of our eyes."

This Friday, the group welcomes a guest storyteller from India in the form of Jeeva Raghunath who will entertain with traditional and world tales in the cosy setting of Dunmar House Hotel from 7pm.

And on Saturday, there will be a Bridges Between This World and the Next, with Joanne and Eleanor on hand for spooky stories for all the family at Alloa Tower, from 2pm to 4pm.

Alloa Tower then hosts the Bridges Between Past and Present event on Wednesday, October 30, from 7pm, when local storytellers will join guest singer Sheila Menzies.

For all ticket information, visit www.hillfootstales.co.uk