Folklore Scotland

There's a whole world of saints to discover in Scotland, and in this episode we're bringing you the stories of four of them! Please note there are audio issues in this episode. Thank you for your patience. 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Seal Killer, written by W.G Stewart and read by David White 🔥 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

This week, we're joined in The Crannog by a very special guest, Kirsty, from Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott himself! It's a slightly longer episode this week but we get our teeth into lots of great stories about the folkloric themes in Scott's work 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️ Find out more about Abbotsford on their website: https://www.scottsabbotsford.com/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Ghost of Bogandoran, written by W.G Stewart and read by Rebecca White 🔥 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

In this episode of the Beastie Bothy, we're joined by the one and only, Ghillie Dhu... Support our work on 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Fairy's Midwife, written by W.G Stewart and read by David White 🔥 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

The fairies of the Highlands and Islands and the brownies of the Borders make for a fantastic story, but the Central Belt has its folklore too! This week, we're looking at stories that sprung up around Scotland's Central Belt... 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

We're back 🤩 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Giants of Braemar, written by Elizabeth Taylor and read by David White 🔥 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

In this episode of the Beastie Bothy, we're looking at a real life beastie! Come on in and meet the pine marten... Support our work on 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Good Housewife and her Night Labours, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by David and Rebecca White. 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

It was a dark and stormy night... in all of the folktales we discuss in the Crannog this week! Tune into our latest podcast to hear folklore that all dark and stormy ⚡ 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.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/red-danger-to-life-warning-in-badenoch-and-strathspey-as-wa-329021/ https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/first-fall-of-snow-for-the-winter-in-badenoch-and-strathspey-329705/ https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/very-high-risk-of-wild-fires-in-badenoch-and-strathspey-toni-316614/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_II_of_Scotland#Marriages_and_issue https://www.thenational.scot/news/19056345.cruel-vindictive-despotic-wolf-badenoch/ https://hiddenscotland.co/the-wolf-of-badenoch-and-the-burning-of-elgin-cathedral/ https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/otd-1394-wolf-of-badenoch-dies-after-chess-game-with-devil-583594 https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/s/alexanderstewartbuchan.html https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/very-high-risk-of-wild-fires-in-badenoch-and-strathspey-toni-316614/ https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/red-danger-to-life-warning-in-badenoch-and-strathspey-as-wa-329021/

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Whuppity Stoorie, written and read by Rosie Young. Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/whuppity-stoorie/ 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

There's a watery visitor in the Beastie Bothy this week... 🧜‍♀️🧜 Support our work on 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finfolk http://www.orkneyjar.com/folklore/finfolk/index.html http://orkneyjar.com/folklore/selkiefolk/origins/origin3.htm https://www.transceltic.com/scottish/finfolk-sinister-creatures-of-deep-and-hidden-islands-of-orkney https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/folklore/eynhallow-ancestral-home-of-the-finfolk/

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Redemption From Fairyland, by Walter Scott, edited by Sir Douglas Bart and read by David White. 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

It's almost Halloween, so we've got a ghosty episode this week! We're chatting about ghosts who were once historical people 👻 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Reel on the Fairy Hill, by J.J. McKay. Narrated by David White. 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

What's that coming down your chimney? Is it a Bodach? 😱 Support our work on 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

The four elements surround us in the Scottish countryside, so of course, there's lots of folklore about them! In this episode of The Crannog we chatted about the folklore of the four elements 🏔🌊🌬🔥 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

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's Coat, written by David White and read by Rebecca Brown. Read this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-brownies-coat-2/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Story of Thom and Wullie from Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales, told by David White. 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

What can fly, eat livestock, and turn into a water horse and a water bull? It's the Boobrie! This week, Róisín is joined by guest host, Rebecca to chat all things bird... Support our work on 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 Popular Tales of the West Highlands: Vol 2 J Campbell 1890 Survivals in Belief Among the Celts, James MacLehose https://clan.com/blog/folklore-thursday-the-boobrie https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/with-crush-fisherman-boot-the-last-great-auks-died-180951982/ http://thedabbler.co.uk/2015/06/the-boobrie/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/1258298 https://abookofcreatures.com/2016/page/4/

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Worm of Linton, written by David White and told by Rebecca Brown. Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-worm-of-linton/ 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

This week we attended FantasyCon in Aberdeen and had such a great time chatting with everyone about folklore and hosting our first-ever live episode! It's a good one, so grab your pointy hat and white beard, because it's time to chat wizards... FantasyCon is hosted by Northern Frights: https://www.northernfrights.co.uk/ 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

It's our 100th episode! 🥳 And what better way to celebrate than stepping inside the Beastie Bothy with Rosie and Róisín to chat about fairy dogs🐕🧚 Support our work on 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://interestingliterature.com/2021/03/dogs-symbolism-in-literature-and-myth-meaning-analysis/ J G Campbell, “Superstitions of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland: Collected entirely from oral sources” A A MacGregor, “The Peat Fire Flame: Folk tales and traditions of the highlands” Charles Hoge “Phantom Priapusspuss

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Twins of Edzell, written and told by Cara Silversmith. Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-twins-of-edzell/ 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

You'll find a story underneath most stones in Scotland, and in this episode of The Crannog, Rebecca, Róisín, David, and Mila explore some of them! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

This week in the Beastie Bothy, it's all about Bogles! Ever wonder what it is that makes things go bump in the night? Look no further... Support our work on 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownie_(folklore) https://ericwedwards.wordpress.com/2013/12/08/bogles-bugbears-and-boggarts/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boggart https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogle

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Martyrdom of Grissel Jaffrey, written by A.H. Millar and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: folklorescotland.com/martin-and-the-dragon/ 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

A bit of a different episode of The Crannog this week as Rebecca and Róisín take on the roles of folkloric attorneys and battle it out over the story of The Phantom of Loch Leys - was Lady Agnes guilty of the murder of Bertha? Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Swanns of Loch Sunart, written by Cathy Arkwright and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: folklorescotland.com/martin-and-the-dragon/ 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

Welcome to our brand new section of the podcast - The Beastie Bothy! Come, grab a cuppa, and settle down into the bothy on the moors with Róisín and Rosie to hear all about the folkloric beasties that lurk around every corner in Scotland! Support our work on 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Pitch-pine daughter of the Norse King, written by Rev. John Gregorson Campbell and read by David White! Read the story on our website: folklorescotland.com/martin-and-the-dragon/ 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

Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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 Apples https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/horne-creek-farm/southern-heritage-apple-orchard/apple-history/apples-mythology https://stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/35917 https://www.honeybeewild.com/journal/apple https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-tree-lore/apple https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/crab-apple/ https://www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/projects/the-ecology-and-genetics-of-native-scottish-crab-apple-2016-2018 https://folklorethursday.com/folklore-books/british-apple-lore/ https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/archivists-garden/index-by-plant-name/crab-apple https://applesandpeople.org.uk/stories/avalon https://curiousbeeplants.co.uk/product/crab-apple-malus-sylvestris-tree-buy-online https://www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/userfiles/file/projects/p16_263_crab_apple_project/ecology-and-genetics-of-scotlandas-native-wild-apple-malus-sylvestris_finalv3.pdf https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/gawain/quotes/character/the-green-knight/ https://sports.yahoo.com/12-lost-halloween-traditions-prove-133700298.html https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/interviews/telling-future-apples https://www.rd.com/list/apples-predict-love/ White Cow of Lewis https://folklorescotland.com/the-white-cow-of-lewis/ Wee Bannock http://www.herbsociety-stu.org/gingerbread.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingerbread_man https://goddess-pages.co.uk/the-archetype-of-the-womb-part-ii-2/

There is so much folklore in Scotland's highlands and islands - in this episode of The Crannog we chat about four highlander and islander stories! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Sarah's Second Sight, written and read by David White! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/sarahs-second-sight/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Inheritance, read by David White! 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

This week, Rosie and Cathy delve into the world of Jacobites, with a special focus on everyone's favourite way to round off a wedding - Loch Lomond. Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on 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.classical-music.com/features/works/skye-boat-song-lyrics/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bonnie_Banks_o%27_Loch_Lomond https://digital.nls.uk/broadsides/view/?id=16612 https://www.hpb.co.uk/blogs/whats-your-tartan https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/myth-buster-was-tartan-really-banned-after-culloden-597252 https://dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/luve https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hogg https://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~lwittie/sca/song/folk/loch_lomond.html https://archives.thepipingcentre.co.uk/publications/piping-times/issue/piping-times-october-1971?page=23&search_query=loch%20lomond https://archives.thepipingcentre.co.uk/publications-search?issue_pages%5Bquery%5D=loch%20lomond&issue_pages%5Brange%5D%5Bissue_publication_date_timestamp%5D=8552671%3A136948645 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH9VC0Ln0Hw https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_bonnet_(hat) https://electricscotland.com/poetry/poets https://electricscotland.com/poetry/poets/index.htm http://mysongbook.de/msb/songs/l/lolomond.html https://archive.org/details/brownsbookstalln02aber/page/n667/mode/2up?q=%22wee+birdies+sing%22 https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=9274#59678 https://archive.org/details/vocalmelodiesofs00gown/mode/1up?ref=ol&view=theater https://www.lochlomondtrossachs.org.uk/park-stories/loch-lomond-song?showall=1

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Cruel Brother, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-cruel-brother/ 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

Folklore has worked its way into all aspects of life, especially pop culture! This week on the Crannog we're looking at film and TV such as The Water Horse, Lord of the Rings, and Macbeth and discussing their folklorish influences. Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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 The Water Horse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Water_Horse:_Legend_of_the_Deep Lord of the Rings https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Fa%C3%ABrie_(term) https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Fairies https://www.timelessmyths.com/mythology/elf-vs-fairy/ https://folklorethursday.com/creative-corner/riddles-heroes-and-folktales-come-true-folklore-in-j-r-r-tolkiens-the-lord-of-the-rings/ https://www.nordicvisitor.com/blog/mythical-scotland-exploring-the-legends/ https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Origins-of-Fairies/ https://www.scotland.com/blog/faeries-in-scottish-folklore/ Brave https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Brave#:~:text=Brave%20is%20a%202012%20American,and%20co%2Ddirected%20by%20Purcell. https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/folklore/will-o-the-wisp/

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Sprightly Tailor, written by Joseph Jacobs and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-sprightly-tailor/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Angus, Bride, and Beira, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown! The podcast is taking a brief hiatus for Christmas and will be back with Campfire Tales on 9th January. Merry Christmas if you celebrate, and a happy new year when it comes! 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

This week on Into the Greenwood, Rosie and Cathy discuss the Child Ballad The Drowned Lovers, also known as Clyde Water or Mother's Malison. It's a tragic one, so steel yourselves! Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharsis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL4ti1EGNiw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwPxUmw4_No https://www.fresnostate.edu/folklore/ballads/C216.html https://en.m.wikisource.org/wiki/Child%27s_Ballads/216 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8bS8EPds5A https://traditioninaction.org/Cultural/Music_P_files/P090_Loc.htm https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/educational-magazines/barbara-allan https://hiddenscotland.co/the-tragic-lovers-of-loch-maree/ https://www.secret-scotland.com/blog/scotland-travel-blog-february-2014 https://en.m.wikisource.org/wiki/Child%27s_Ballads/216?fbclid=IwAR133A37HckiVQMgUxemwFPvVnMS8TuDoudW1brIS188FOgqHOimrGHy_9o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenore_(ballad) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_William%27s_Ghost https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_Child_Ballads https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Margaret_and_Sweet_William https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Unquiet_Grave

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Boghall Brownie, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-boghall-brownie/ 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

It's not often you get a happy ending in Scottish folklore, so we had a chat about the happiest and funniest folklore we could find! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Mermaid Wife, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-mermaid-wife/ 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

This week on Into the Greenwood, Rosie and Cathy are joined by Liana as they get their teeth stuck into a tale about a river crossing, a supernatural stranger, and a dog! Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on 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.pretanicworld.com/mythology/river-goddesses.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Tay https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Forth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Clyde https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Spean https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelpie https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1707/death-burial--the-afterlife-in-the-ancient-celtic/ https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/pt2/pt222.htm https://www.icysedgwick.com/oak-tree-folklore/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Francis_Campbell

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Jane of George Street, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/jane-of-george-street/ 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

Team Edward or Team Jacob? Vampires or Werewolves? The Crannog team set out to settle the ultimate debate! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Witch And Wizard of the West Bow, written and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-witch-and-warlock-of-the-west-bow/ 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

This week on Into the Greenwood, Cathy and Rosie are delving into Fairy Land with Thomas the Rhymer... would you trade your immortal soul for a taste of the Fairy Queen's lips? Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on 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://dsl.ac.uk/ https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2207&context=ssl https://eprints.gla.ac.uk/49733/1/id49733.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_the_Rhymer https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/eng/child/ch037.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_the_Rhymer https://sacred-texts.com/neu/eng/child/ch037.htm https://tam-lin.org/stories/Thomas_the_Rhymer.html

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Wee Bannock, written by Joanne Fong and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-wee-bannock/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Sgathach's Warrior School, written and read by David White! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/sgathachs-warrior-school/ 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

Hope you're not allergic to nuts, because they feature heavily in this story! This week, Rosie and Cathy look into the tale of Kate Crackernuts, and how she saves a dying prince from the fairies! Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Crackernuts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Dancing_Princesses https://web.archive.org/web/20101230090700/http://journal.petajinnathandersen.com/2008/01/kate-crackernuts-commentary.html https://www.terriwindling.com/blog/2015/02/lolly-willows.html https://regia.org/research/misc/costs.htm https://www.cabinetdesfees.com/2011/kate-crackernuts-the-hen-wife-and-her-cauldron-of-wisdom/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-68443-y https://www.hemyockcastle.uk/measure.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Crackernuts https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/eng/eft/eft38.htm

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Son of the Strong Man of the Wood, written by Elizabeth W. Grierson and read by David White! 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

In this week's podcast, we're discussing the places where history and folklore meet! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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 CROWLEY https://screenrant.com/supernatural-crowley-aleister-real-life-influence/ https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/the-great-beast-666-who-was-aleister-crowley https://allthatsinteresting.com/aleister-crowley https://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-37329 https://www.openculture.com/2014/03/aleister-crowley-the-wickedest-man-in-the-world.html https://guides.lib.uni.edu/crowley-life-and-works https://www.christianity.com/wiki/cults-and-other-religions/what-is-thelema-the-greek-word-and-the-occult-religion.html MACPHERSON http://travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2021/09/my-heart-broke-million-pieces-scottish-traveller-mothers-tale-outlaw-son https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/our-legal-heritage-james-macpherson-hung-for-being-an-egyptian https://thehobbledehoy.com/2018/12/15/when-outlaw-and-folk-hero-james-macpherson-was-hanged/ https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/when-outlaw-and-folk-hero-james-macpherson-was-hanged-209843 https://www.thenational.scot/news/14864804.a-parcel-of-rogues-jamie-macpherson-making-a-song-and-dance-over-the-fate-of-scotlands-robin-hood/ https://www.scotslanguage.com/articles/node/id/449 http://scottish-music-lyrics.blogspot.com/2008/01/macphersons-rant.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAvevucdP2M

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The De'il of Ardrossan, written by Eva Gerretsen and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-deil-of-ardrossan/ 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

Have you ever found yourself in the company of a hospitable stranger and unable to think of a story to tell? Don't be caught out! In this episode of Into the Greenwood Rosie, and Cathy chat about the unprepared traveler who didn't have a story to tell and the importance of storytelling and hospitality. Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lorne_Campbell https://www.gutenberg.org/files/34853/34853-h/34853-h.htm https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12044425.dr-john-lorne-campbell/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_law https://www.scotsman.com/news/uk-news/scottish-law-myths-explored-and-debunked-2463903 https://dundeescottishculture.org/history/scottish-history-at-a-glance-the-black-dinner-of-1440/ https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/06/the-black-dinner-an-event-that-inspired-the-red-wedding-in-game-of-thrones/139523 https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Campbell-1st-earl-of-Breadalbane-and-Holland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospitality#Celtic_cultures https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospitality#Celtic_cultures The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries by W. Y. Evans-Wentz

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Good Wife and the Little People, written by Elizabeth W. Grierson and read by David White! 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

It's Highland Games season! What could be better than taking part in a caber toss or tug 'o war in the Scottish summer? In this episode, David, Mila, Roisin, and Rebecca chat about the stories behind the Highland Games! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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 Highland Games https://www.cottages-and-castles.co.uk/guides/ultimate-guide-highland-games https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Proscription_1746#:~:text=It%20was%20part%20of%20a,repealed%20on%201%20July%201782 Caber Toss https://thetartankilt.com/2020/07/31/caber-toss-origin/ https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/13830/#:~:text=The%20sport%20of%20caber%20toss,a%20temporary%20bridge%20for%20soldiers. https://blog.collinsdictionary.com/language-lovers/the-highland-games-why-do-we-toss-the-caber-and-where-do-bagpipes-really-come-from/ https://www.scotland.com/blog/caber-toss-scotland/ https://www.topendsports.com/sport/list/caber-toss.htm Highland Dancing https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Highland-Dancing/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_sword_dances https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gat318zeJuU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfE7jHThiUc

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Witch of Drumchastle, written and read by David White! 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

This week on Into The Greenwood we're venturing into the tale of The Grey Wolf. Be careful, things aren't always as they seem... Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MacDonald https://www.learnreligions.com/wolf-folklore-and-legend-2562512 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wulver

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Smith and the Fairies, written by Rev. Thomas Pattison and read by Rebecca Brown. Read a written version of this week's story: https://folklorescotland.com/the-smith-and-the-fairies/ 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

From harps made of breastbone to alluring mermaids, music and folklore go hand in hand! This week on The Crannog, Becca, David, Roisin, Mila and Graeme are chatting about all things musical 🎵 The Swan Swims, Iona Fyffe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYlKlUEW0jY The Wind and Rain, Julie Fowlis and Eddi Reader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8O4on493oM Twa Sisters, Emily Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clSCurMNq20 Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Finnman From Fetlar, written and read by Graeme Johncock! Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Read more Scottish stories over at Graeme's website and social media! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

We're back with a cracking wee tale and lots of fun facts! This week, Rosie and Cathy will be telling the tale of The Brownie of Ferne Den, and looking a little into where Brownies may have come from... Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on 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.icysedgwick.com/brownies-folklore/ https://archive.org/details/BriggsKatharineMaryAnEncyclopediaOfFairies/page/n59/mode/2up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domovoy https://angusfolklore.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-brownie-o-fern-den.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownie_(folklore) https://daily.jstor.org/someone-buried-under-floor/ https://angusfolklore.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-brownie-o-fern-den.html

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Ghost Piper of Clanyard Bay, written by Taylor Petrie and read by Rebecca Brown. Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Support our work on 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

There are two things in Scotland you'd be spoiled for choice in: castles and stories. So let's have both together! Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Sea Maiden, written by Joseph Jacobs and read by David White. 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

Rosie and Cathy explore The Selkie Wife this week, which is a heavier tale but a fantastic discussion. Content warning: Marital rape Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 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 STORY: folklorescotland.com/the-milk-white-doo/ SOURCES https://theses.cz/id/noipuy/DP_hana_zamecnickova.pdf https://www.proquest.com/openview/e75b5e78859b27c3b32bcf4e1c873fee/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=29335 https://www.weingartdesign.com/TMaS/Stories/tmas1-SelkieBride.html https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bulletin-of-the-school-of-oriental-and-african-studies/article/swan-maiden-a-folktale-of-north-eurasian-origin/070122B76B730C08DB16773B4C96E0E8 http://orkneyjar.com/folklore/selkiefolk/wastness.htm

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Wee Jack and the Old King, written and read by David White. 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

On International Women's Day this year, the Scottish Government made a formal apology to the victims of Scotland's witch trials. In this episode, we talk witches of folklore... Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Witch of Fife, written by Joanne Fong and read by Rebecca Brown. Read a written version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-witch-of-fife/ 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

This week on Into The Greenwood Rosie and Cathy have a fascinating discussion about symbolism, mortality, and evil stepmothers in their analysis of The Milk White Doo 🕊️ Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 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 STORY: https://folklorescotland.com/the-milk-white-doo/ SOURCES http://www.clg-eluard-chatillon.ac-versailles.fr/IMG/pdf/milk_white_doo.pdf https://sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/sfft/sfft05.htm#fn_6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Juniper_Tree_(fairy_tale) https://byufairytales.wordpress.com/thejunipertree/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/3813902

Nothing quite says Valentines Day like a bit of tragedy, and luckily, Scottish folklore has plenty! We decided to theme tonight's episode around the lovers of Scottish folklore, and while there are a couple of tragic tales in there, we do have some happy ones too! ❤️ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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 Tamlin https://coopercottages.com/3-scottish-tales-of-love-and-romance/ http://tam-lin.org/ http://faeryfolklorist.blogspot.com/2011/06/tam-lin-carterhaugh.html https://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/1Kids/TamLin.html https://www.moltensulfur.com/post/2018/03/06/the-legend-of-tam-lin https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/scotlands-first-fairytale-2463892 White Heather http://www.rampantscotland.com/gaelic/gaelic_fada_farsaig_heather.htm https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/plants/heather/heather-mythology-and-folklore/ https://brasspaperclip.typepad.com/brass_paperclip/2011/01/legendary-blooms-the-myth-and-lore-of-heather.html https://darachcroft.com/news/the-symbolism-of-white-heather-in-scotland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malvina_(character) The Lady of the Tower Legends of North East Scotland, Fenton Wynes

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Phantom of Loch Leys, written and read by David White. Read a written version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-phontom-of-loch-leys/ 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

Rosie and Cathy have a fascinating tale to delve into this week: The Black Bull of Norroway. There's lots to get your teeth into with this one! Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 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 STORY: https://folklorescotland.com/the-black-bull-of-norroway/ SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Bull_of_Norroway https://www.jstor.org/stable/43499258 https://1library.net/article/heroine-tales-search-lost-husband.qod9or7z https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433088071349&view=1up&seq=212&q1=%22bright%20falcon%22 https://www.foxearth.org.uk/oxen.html https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/68/fairy-tales-and-other-traditional-stories/4857/billy-beg-and-his-bull/ https://www.worldoftales.com/European_folktales/English_folktale_102.html#gsc.tab=0 https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/eng/meft/meft06.htm

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Red Etin, written and read by Graeme Johncock! Read a written version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-red-etin/ Read more Scottish stories over at Graeme's website and social media! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

While the Folklore Scotland Podcast was officially launched on the Summer Solstice this year, we began our journey by recording trial episodes every two weeks, the first of which was released on 21st December 2020! To celebrate a whole year of fabulous folkloric content, we reached out to our listeners on Instagram and asked them to send us questions to answer in this episode. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions, everyone who listens to our podcast each week and each and every one of our amazing contributors! We'll be taking a short break over the festive season but will return with an episode of Campfire Tales on 24th January! Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Mallie and the Trow, written and read by Graeme Johncock! Read more Scottish stories over at Graeme's website and social media! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

This week on Into The Greenwood, Rosie and Cathy are delving into The Water Horse of Barra in an exploration of the question: what is folklore? It’s a fascinating discussion and a bit longer than our usual podcast, so grab yourself a hot drink and settle in for a trip into the Greenwood… Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 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 STORY: https://www.greatbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TheWaterHorseofBarra_OER_FINAL.pdf SOURCES https://writinginmargins.weebly.com/home/the-water-horse-of-barra https://www.greatbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TheWaterHorseofBarra_OER_FINAL.pdf https://folklorescotland.com/the-kelpies-chimney/ https://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Breeze-Otherworld-Scotland-Hardcover/dp/1563087782 https://techcrunch.com/2014/06/30/the-story-of-slenderman-the-internets-own-monster/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABvRU29Y29x-fKV9uxqoLKthWbQkGxieYdM2haYth8IudDbUSVyjUYA3iTWL3VZkE94d_5Fp6re9GD0eVcvgzP4C6MhcV3oNnwheRyhdYaM33KK7RCQSg-2J0O3c-lnWrwCdsXxqi5Gw2Ip_hs4Fh43ecYaHbT8X3ZmzwgbChP-5

Welcome back to The Crannog! Settle down by the fire this week as we get together and have a blether with Graeme, David, Mila and Becca about our favourite folktales... Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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 Lailoken and Kentigern https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lailoken https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrddin_Wyllt https://esmeraldamac.wordpress.com/2012/10/25/lailoken-or-myrddin-or-merlin/ http://uppertweed.org/index.php/history-heritage/merlin/merlin-and-kentigern-video-of-a-poem https://www.jstor.org/stable/27869519 https://everything2.com/title/Saint+Kentigern+and+Lailoken Worm of Linton https://folklorescotland.com/the-worm-of-linton/ The Ghost Piper Of Clanyard Bay https://www.scotland.org/features/scottish-myths-folklore-and-legends https://ebooks.visitscotland.com/ghosts-myths-legends/intro/ https://www.visitscotland.com/blog/attractions/ghost-trail/ https://fablewhisky.com/our-stories/volume-1/ http://faeryfolklorist.blogspot.com/2011/03/fairies-of-grennan-cove.html https://mull-of-galloway.co.uk/mull-rhins-history/rhins-legends/

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Finlay and the Giants, written and read by Graeme Johncock! Read the story on our website: folklorescotland.com/elementor-1366/ Read more Scottish stories over at Graeme's website and social media! https://scotlands-stories.com/ https://www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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

Kilt your green kirtle a little aboon your knee and brode your yellow hair a little aboon your bree and come away tae The Greenwood as fast as you can hie because this week we're looking at The Ballad of Tam Lin! Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 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://tam-lin.org/versions/39A.html

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Sailor and The Champion, written by Cuthbert Bede (1902) and read by David White! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/elementor-1366/ 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

With Halloween just around the corner, this week Roisin, Graeme, Rebecca and David chat about all the spooky things on this episode of The Crannog! Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! https://scotlands-stories.com/ https://www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ 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://aboutaberdeen.com/Culloden-Ghosts https://witches.is.ed.ac.uk/

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The King O Cats, written by Joanne Fong and read by David White! 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

Keep your eyes peeled for frogs as we enter the Greenwood this week, as Rosie and Cathy analyse The Well At The World's End, a Frog Prince variant! Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Well_of_the_World%27s_End https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frogs_in_culture#In_folk_and_fairy_tales https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ShapeshiftingLover https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ImpossibleTask https://www.terriwindling.chttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Gawain_and_the_Carle_of_Carlisle#Plotom/blog/2013/06/into-the-woods-11-wild-waters.html https://aras.org/concordance/content/beheading-symbolism https://www.middleenglishromance.org.uk/mer/78 https://www.jstor.org/stable/534258?seq=14#metadata_info_tab_contents https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/frog.html#jacobs http://boseanushree.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-frog-prince-jungian-wisdom-on.html https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/eng/eft/eft42.htm https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/frog.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loathly_lady https://www.jstor.org/stable/40206971 https://writerjc2003.wordpress.com/2005/06/06/a-cultural-analysis-of-the-frog-prince-from-germany-korea-and-china/

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Farmer's Wife Of Deloraine, written and read by Graeme Johncock! You can check out Graeme's website and social media below: scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ www.facebook.com/Scotlands-Stories-129245792328477 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

This week we've brought you something slightly different! We've been quite busy here at The Crannog, so we've pulled together the recordings of our sections and presented them without the usual chit chat that follows. We will be back to regular broadcasting in our next episode! The Crannog is the segment of the podcast where a panel of hosts come together to chat about various folktales on a specific theme! Thanks to Linley for this week's stunning artwork! You can find Linley on Instagram @penandwand or on her website: 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 SOURCES

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Vengeful Mermaid, written by Taylor Petrie and read by David White! You can read a text version of this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-vengeful-mermaid/ You can check out Graeme's website and social media below: scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ www.facebook.com/Scotlands-Stories-129245792328477 Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Read this week's story on our website 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

We're going Into The Greenwood again this week, this time exploring the world of jealous mothers, supportive second wives and all-knowing trouts with Gold-tree and Silver-tree! Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 You can find a written version of this week's tale on our website: folklorescotland.com/gold-tree-and-silver-tree-2/ Thanks to Linley for this week's stunning artwork! You can find Linley on Instagram @penandwand or on her website: 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 SOURCES http://www.literatureandscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ROKOTNITZ-FINAL.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliduc https://chaztales.net/tag/gold-tree-and-silver-tree/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon_of_Knowledge https://folklorethursday.com/folklife/treatment-of-the-dead-for-valentines-day/ https://www.litcharts.com/lit/prometheus-bound/symbols/the-liver https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Literature/GoldTreeAndSilverTree https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold-Tree_and_Silver-Tree Folk-Lore/Volume 3/The Lai of Eliduc and the Märchen of Little Snow-White - Wikisource, the free online library Uncanny Keyholes - A study in mythology, literature and folklore (d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net) https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Folk-Lore/Volume_3/The_Lai_of_Eliduc_and_the_M%C3%A4rchen_of_Little_Snow-White https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/51641616/Uncanny_Keyholes_-_A_study_in_mythology__literature_and_folklore.pdf?1486252872=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DUncanny_Keyholes_A_study_in_mythology_li.pdf&Expires=1631300729&Signature=b-hlGUvZz~gQEOE02TptATVVk2WUPTTxBHE0mYOEgyXxPxF7Tdu5iarmMZJgpRinkCj8sYQMUFZq9nrzuBQc0RIemFRTFH0YUAdUaWqI7RWBNSEPVfFG9AZdR405kBJ5lpcgBAMVZaAXY0IhAun5AsZNqbM7azro71WESBfuZXk0W6jdFQAzlMFP-qJ0idk7u0A0atWiqF4jdLf10blq-wRqkpjyJVzAs8zi2U3v7JO1utFswXRtEX52zPkGrmDZIIRK0oDbiBwAZ48pbKgPbymPFLtfT-rq7IiCE~7IkLSGC1cdJEAnzqlzRniD57tSdNcJ~nYlft1fLaT-BodlGw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA https://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/~irishcu1/1Kids/WhiteTrout.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliduc

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Dream Makers, written and read by Graeme Johncock! You can read a text version of this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-dream-makers/ You can check out Graeme's website and social media below: https://scotlands-stories.com/ https://www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ https://www.facebook.com/Scotlands-Stories-129245792328477 Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Read this week's story on our website 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

August brings with it the end of summer and the harvest! In this episode, Rebecca, David, Mila and guest Jamie chat about some harvest traditions in Scotland... The Crannog is the segment of the podcast where a panel of hosts come together to chat about various folktales on a specific theme! Thanks to Linley for this week's stunning artwork! You can find Linley on Instagram @penandwand or on her website: 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 SOURCES Lughnasadh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burryman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lugh https://www.kajoralovely.com/lovely-blog/2019/7/28/lughnasadh https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-lammas-lughnasad/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lughnasadh The Burryman https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/burryman-scotland https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/best-in-edinburgh/whats-on-news/heres-you-can-see-south-15919000 https://www.scotsmagazine.com/articles/burry-man/ https://www.thenational.scot/news/19511595.burrymans-day-people-south-queensferry-mark/ Bannocks https://cailleachs-herbarium.com/2015/04/the-beltuinn-bannock-bonnach-bealltainn/ http://www.tairis.co.uk/recipes/festival-bannocks-and-caudle/ https://weewhitehoose.co.uk/kitchen/fire-and-fortune-the-folklore-of-the-humble-bannock/ https://www.thebottleimp.org.uk/2018/12/dreaming-bread-and-skyrie-stanes-a-celebration-of-scottish-folk-magic-and-community-traditions/

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Fairies of Merlin's Craig, written by George Smith and read by David White! Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Read this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/merlins-craig/ 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

Never brush a Kelpie's hair... in this episode of Into The Greenwood, Rosie and Cathy look into the possible interpretations of The Kelpie and the Water Bull! Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 CONTENT WARNING: This episode explores themes of sexual assault. You can find a written version of this week's tale on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-kelpie-and-the-water-bull/ Thanks to Linley for this week's stunning artwork! You can find Linley on Instagram @penandwand or on her website: http://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 SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelpie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Each-uisge https://folkrealmstudies.weebly.com/-scottish-legends-the-each-uisge.html https://www.scotclans.com/scotland/scottish-myths/scottish-monsters/kelpie/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogryOlryHu8 https://writinginmargins.weebly.com/home/the-water-horse-of-barra https://www.scotclans.com/scotland/scottish-myths/scottish-monsters/kelpie/?fbclid=IwAR3jf-Lzlb6NzeMaTTor2LoC7zOdbUxEQHBS5RezVO-FMSh2D-KqQIZyTTk

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Thunderhag, written by Joanne Fong and read by David White! Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Read this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-thunder-hag/ 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

It wouldn't be Scottish folklore without a monster or two, and Graeme, Mila, Roisin and Rebecca have crammed four of them into this episode. This week, hear all about a haunting washerwoman, rap battles with the Blue Men, a vampire who prowled the streets of 1950's Glasgow, and a loch monster who woke up and chose violence. 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 Gorbals Vampire https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/gorbals-vampire-and-monster-hunt-shook-glasgow-1480233 https://glasgow2024.org/2020/10/the-harrowing-hunt-for-the-gorbals-vampire/ https://dangerousminds.net/comments/the_gorbals_vampire_the_child-eating_monster_that_terrorized_glasgow_in_the Blue Men of Minch SONG: https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotlandsings/nos-ur-gravity-view/entry/338/ Bean Nighehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean-nighe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otherworld https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/balintore/fearnabbey/index.html https://www.scotclans.com/scotland/scottish-myths/supernatural-scotland/bean-nighe/ https://www.spookyisles.com/bean-nighe-celtic-washerwoman/ https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Bean_Nighe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPckPQq-AXo https://clan.com/blog/folklore-friday-the-bean-nighe https://uncoveringscotland.wordpress.com/2011/08/01/bean-nighe-washer-woman/

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Swan of Loch Sunart, written by Catherine Arkwright and read by Rebecca Brown and David White! Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Read this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-swan-of-loch-sunart/ 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

Delve Into The Greenwood and the world of The Twa Sisters with Rosie and Cathy. In this episode, we're taking an in-depth look at a folktale where sibling rivalry takes a turn both fatal and gruesome. CONTENT WARNING: This episode explores themes of murder and body horror. Thanks to Rosie and Cathy for presenting this week and to Linley for this week's stunning artwork! 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 The Folklore Podcast – Episode 44 ‘Grind the Corn’ – Guest lecture from Jeremy Heart Pitman, Joanna (2003), On Blondes, New York City and London: Bloomsbury, ISBN 978-1-58234-402-7 Marshall, C. W. (2006), The Stagecraft and Performance of Roman Comedy, Cambridge, England: Cambirdge Unviversity Press, ISBN 978-0-521-86161-8 Sherrow, Victoria (2006), "Hair color", Encyclopedia of Hair: A Cultural History, Westport, Connecticut and London, ISBN 978-0-313-33145-9 Milliken, Roberta (2012), Ambiguous Locks: An Iconology of Hair in Medieval Art and Literature, Jefferson, North Carolina and London, England: MacFarlane & Company, Inc., Publishers, ISBN 978-0-7864-4870-8 Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, Hobgoblins, Brownies, Boogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures, "Golden Hair", p. 194. ISBN 0-394-73467-X Six, Abigail Lee (2014), "Chapter Five: Spinning Straw into Gold: Blond Hair and the Autobiographical Illusion in the Fiction of Esther Tusquets", in Molinaro, Nina L.; Pertusa-Seva, Inmaculada (eds.), Esther Tusquets: Scholarly Correspondences, Cambridge, England: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, ISBN 978-1-4438-5908-0 https://www.springthyme.co.uk/ballads/balladtexts/10_TwaSisters.html