TIM PORTEUS is a professional storyteller who uses traditional folklore and local historical tales to connect people, and enhance a sense of place and identity. He has an MA (Honours) in History, and has told stories in schools, libraries, festivals, and at private functions and gigs for many years. He is an experienced tour guide and storytelling is a central part of this work. As well as writing a weekly column called 'Tim's Tales' for the East Lothian Courier, he has also been involved in storytelling in schools, dad's groups and the wider community. He is the author of Midltohian Folk Tales and East Lothian Folk Tales for Children.