Introducing: The Scottish Folklore Podcast
Hello, Jenny here, introducing my new show, The Scottish Folklore Podcast!I really hope you enjoy this episode on Thomas the Rhymer. If you do then head over the The Scottish Folklore Podcast on your ...
18 Nov 202427min
Duels: Swords of Scotland
Join Jenny and Annie at dawn, as we dive into the dangerous world of Scottish duelling! We explore the history, laws, and legendary figures of Scottish duelling.First, we break down what duelling is a...
8 Jul 20241h 5min
Fireside Folklore: Nuckelavee, Scotland's Scariest Demon
We journey to the cold waters of the North Sea for Jenny to tell the famed story of the Nuckelavee as captured by farmer and folklorist Walter Trail Dennison. The nuckelavee is a skinless horse who ha...
26 Apr 202427min
Bog Bodies: Cladh Hallan to Betty Corrigall
Annie and Jenny return to their beloved bogs to have a look at human bodies that have been buried and preserved in peat. From Bronze Age mummies, to the Gunnister Man’s unique knitted garments, we exa...
15 Apr 20241h 3min
Fireside Folklore: Warrior Women
From the Fortress of Shadows just off the Isle of Skye, to the Palace of Dreams in Arthurian legends, Jenny and Annie visit the homes of warrior women. Jenny begins with folklore and mythology of Sgàt...
23 Mar 202438min
Rewilding in Dundreggan
This episode is brought to you by Dundreggan Rewilding Centre. Annie and Jenny learn about the importance of rewilding, not just from the perspective of the environment, but also for communities. We m...
4 Mar 202443min
Fireside Folklore: Witch's Wrath and Kelpie's Curse
Jenny and Annie bring another daring Fireside Folklore episode exploring folklore relating to the noble rowan tree. Jenny kicks off with an intriguing tale of a witch who lives in the woods. The wicke...
27 Jan 202436min
