36. Harvest Time Tales: Greed, Ghosts and Guns
Harvest time was an incredibly important time of year for the hardworking folk of Scotland, it started on the 1st of August with Lughnasadh or Lammas celebrations, and ran through to Samhain at the en...
24 Elo 202523min
35. Whuppity Stoorie: Scotland’s Cruelest Fairy?
Whuppity Stoorie is a classic Scottish folktale from down in the Debatable Lands, the area around what is now Scotland’s border with England. The tale tells of the Goodwife of Kittlerumpit and her run...
10 Elo 202518min
34. Loch Assynt: Mermaids, Black Magic, and More
Assynt is one of Scotland’s most spectacular spots, but it’s not just the landscape that will take your breath away. The land here is steeped in lore, and the shores of Loch Assynt are not only home t...
3 Elo 202529min
33. The Shellycoat: Mischievous or Malicious?
As supernatural Scottish creatures go, The Shellycoat is one of the lesser known of the bunch, but don’t let this bothersome Bogle fool you, for although often cited as harmless, as we’ll find out in ...
27 Heinä 202524min
32. Deirdire of the Sorrows - Part 2
Jenny is back with Part 2 of Deirdire of the Sorrows, an ancient Gaelic tale that has been told in both Ireland and Scotland for countless years. This half sees Deirdire, Naoise, and his two brothers ...
13 Heinä 202527min
31. Deirdire of the Sorrows - Part 1
This is an ancient Gaelic tale that has been told in both Ireland and Scotland for countless years. In Ireland, the story of Deirdre is part of the Ulster Cycle of mythology, but the version that I am...
6 Heinä 202522min
30. Robert the Bruce: Wee Beasties and Big Battles
The man, the myth, the legend. Robert the Bruce is one of Scotland’s most iconic figures, and for good reason too. As King, he led Scotland to a monumental victory against the English at The Battle of...
29 Kesä 202528min
29. St Mungo: Glasgow's Patron Saint
Join Jenny as she dives into the folklore behind Glasgow’s rather odd coat of arms and its remarkable patron saint, St. Mungo. Although a religious figure, the stories of St. Mungo and his mother, St....
22 Kesä 202526min
