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Folklore Scotland

Folklore Scotland

Folklore Scotland

Scottish registered charity telling the tales of the past with the technology of today. Tune in every week for insight on Scottish folklore! Every two weeks you can expect episodes that delve deep into the world of folklore, either with Cathy and Rosie over at Into The Greenwood, or with our panel of presenters in The Crannog. Every week in between, we release shorter storytelling 'Campfire Tales'.

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  • 223 - #141 Fairies | The Crannog

    Scotland is steeped in fairy lore! There are so many to choose from, but this week on The Crannog we're discussing Schiehallion (The Fairy Hill), Reverend Robert Kirk, The Fairies of Merlin's Crag, and the Nuckelavee! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at info@folklorescotland.com SOURCES https://www.johnmuirtrust.org/whats-new/news/1594-schiehallion-fairies https://www.storiesofscotland.com/podcast/2024/4/26/nuckelavee https://folklorescotland.com/nuckelavee/ https://folklorescotland.com/the-nuckelavee/ https://thoughtcatalog.com/chrissy-stockton/2018/05/nuckelavee/ https://dcmp.org/media/14606-monstrum-nuckelavee-scotland-s-skinless-evil-monstrosity https://mythoi.substack.com/p/nuckelavee-the-devil-of-the-sea https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/the-terrifying-myth-of-orkneys-horse-demon-nuckelavee-607848 https://www.thirteen.org/programs/monstrum/nuckelavee-scotlands-skinless-evil-monstrosity-2n7bkl/ https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/folklore/nuckelavee-scottish/ https://writingwerewolf.wordpress.com/2019/05/09/folklores-scariest-creatures-the-nuckelavee/ https://folklorethursday.com/halloween/the-six-creepiest-creatures-from-scottish-folklore/ https://www.tumblr.com/bestiarium/664293844922351616/the-nuckelavee-scottish-mythology-orcadian https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/the-nuckelavee-folklore/ https://lewisrhystwiby.wordpress.com/2023/10/01/myths-legends-and-faith-nuckelavee/

    Mon, 11 Nov 2024 - 51min
  • 222 - #140 The Kelpie of St Vigeans | Campfire Tales

    Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Kelpie of St Vigeans, written and read by Rebecca Brown 🔥 Read a text version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-st-vigeans-kelpie/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at info@folklorescotland.com

    Mon, 04 Nov 2024 - 04min
  • 221 - #139 The Brownie Of Ferne Den | Campfire Tales

    Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Brownie of Ferne Den, written by Elizabeth W. Grierson and read by Rosie Young 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at info@folklorescotland.com

    Mon, 21 Oct 2024 - 09min
  • 220 - #138 Folklore of the Sky | The Crannog

    Barnacle Goose: fruit or fish? Find out in this episode of The Crannog... Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at info@folklorescotland.com SOURCES https://www.countrylife.co.uk/nature/barnacle-geese-the-curious-tale-of-the-bird-which-people-believed-grew-on-trees-and-even-linnaeus-bought-into-the-legend-236035 https://www.gwct.org.uk/wildlife/species-of-the-month/2021/barnacle-goose/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barnacle_Goose/lifehistory https://tomstafford.substack.com/p/barnacle-geese-bright-lines-and-the https://sercblog.si.edu/science-superstition-and-the-goose-barnacle/ https://www.nature.scot/doc/return-geese-islay https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/barnacles.htm https://folklorescotland.com/the-thunder-hag/ The Peat-Fire Flame, Alasdair. Alpin MacGregor

    Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 37min
  • 219 - #137 The White Lady of Rownam Avenue | Campfire Tales

    Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The White Lady of Rownam Avenue, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown🔥 Read a text version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-white-lady-of-rownam-avenue/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at info@folklorescotland.com

    Mon, 23 Sep 2024 - 06min
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