Welcome
A people's festival of storytelling and remembrance
Because dead ordinary people live on in the memories and stories we share.
Held across Scotland from 1-7 November each year.
Get involved
Be part of this year's festival
Edinburgh community supper
Book a table, and raise a toast to Absent Friends
To Absent Friends Festival
1-7 November 2016
wall of remembrance
toast an absent friend
Edinburgh community supper
Book a table, and raise a toast to Absent Friends
Small grants available
money to support participation in the festival
Festivals Past
revive lost traditions, create new ones
Get Involved
Remember and tell stories, in your own way
