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The Moon Episode
The moon and its many phases has all kinds of names and lore associated with it, for this episode, I want to share with you some traditional Scottish stories where the moon plays an important role,…
S3E1 Yuletide Special
This time of year is said to be a liminal time and so this episode brings you stories of creatures and spirits who flit between worlds, as well as a non Scottish story of the Snow Queen, a story I…
S2E1 Winter Ends Spring Begins
Season 2 begins with some seasonal tales. Spirits of the stones, rivers and trees. Animal stories, a whiskey and weaving song and much more…
S1E22 Samhain
Some of the history, folklore and folk traditions of Samhuinn / Samhain / Halloween in Scotland
S1E21 Stories from a Busy Week
An illicit still, 9 spirit maidens of Glenesk, a lost ghost found, the mountain hag, a demon in a well and many more Scottish stories recorded on the road.
S1E20 Stories of Animals and Spirits
Scottish folk stories of animals and elements from a time when we saw ourselves reflected in nature and connected to nature.
S1E19 History Recorded in Story and Song
Traces of Scottish history and folk belief found in bothy ballads about ploughmen and mermaids, plus; the story of a murderers ghost, tales of magical objects and much more.
S1E18 More Traditional Tales
Water horses, Kelpies, Ghosts, Bannocks and the Boy who spoke to birds! A collection of yet more traditional Scottish stories for you.
S1E17 Some Traditional Tales
Witches, Selkies, a vengeful Brownie, how the Caledonian Forest grew and lots more traditional Scottish folk stories, as requested by you.
S1E16 An Epic Tale
This week is just one story, told from my memory, with a mermaid, a giant and a dragon in it. Lots of our stories started out as epic adventures and have been broken down into smaller stories. This…
S1E15 Some Scottish Stories
Eildon Hills, Selkies in Skye, a Bear tale and many other stories, as requested by you.
S1E14 Scottish Faeries
A collection of Scottish faerie stories, traditions, beliefs and fragments of faeries in history, including the mysterious death of Netta Fornario on Iona.
S1E13 Chapbooks, Faeries and Pirates
Some charms and curses from Scottish 18th century Scotland, Pirates in the Highlands and lots of folktales from the Borders
S1E12 Goddesses, Gods and Snakes
Connections between female deities and snakes and wolves and pigs in Scottish folklore. Featuring a farting ogress, a sea witch, a sea god and much more.
S1E11 The Paths We Choose
A mixture of history and folklore, stories about following a certain path. A dairymaid’s deal with the faeries, a minister martyred, the Cailleach’s Holy Grail and more…
S1E10 Beltane Episode
Scottish traditions and stories of Beltane; including the Dragon of Kinnoull; the Salmon of Knowledge and the importance of sharing cake.
S1E9 Some Favouites
A collection of ancient Scottish stories, some of your requested favourites and the first Fianna tale.
S1E8 A Few Worthies
Why sound is so important in Scottish folk culture, how did Gaelic save lives in WWII, a Giantess on St Kilda and some other worthies from Scottish history
S1E7 Supernatural
For the 7th episode it only seems right to have stories of unexplained visions, supernatural creatures and weird history from Scotland
S1E6 Some folklore
A collection of stories passed to me that I’m passing to you, including an origin tale, a fierce water spirit, faithful hounds, Scottish ancestral folk tradition and nature spirits.
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