Folklore Scotland

Welcome to the first episode of The Crannog, where a small panel of presenters sit down for a chat about various folktales on a specific theme! This week, we're talking art with Pictish jewellery, a...

5 Jul 202140min

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks, enjoy a short storytelling episode, this week covering Michael Scott and the White Snake, written and read by Graeme Johncock! You can visit Graeme's webs...

28 Jun 20215min

After six months of trial episodes, we are delighted to officially launch The Folklore Scotland Podcast! To celebrate the exciting journey we've been on, and the new chapter ahead, presenters from eac...

21 Jun 202119min

Scotland’s answer to Cinderella takes a number of interesting turns! Settle down with a cuppa as Rosie and Cathy explore the world of Rashiecoats! Read the story from this episode on our website: ht...

9 Jun 20211h

We’re looking at three changeling stories this week! TW/child abuse. Please skip to 6:50 if you would like to avoid this discussion. The Smith and the Fairies: https://folklorescotland.com/the-smi...

24 Mai 202129min

In this week’s podcast, Rosie and Cathy look into the world of the Seal Hunter and the Merman and consider its Victorian influences… Thanks to Linley for providing the cover art for this episode! Li...

10 Mai 202146min

In anticipation of Beltane coming up this weekend, we wanted to take you on an audio journey through the celebration of the new spring! Smell the smoke of the fires, hear the drums pounding on the hil...

26 Apr 202116min

In this week’s podcast, Rosie and Cathy leads us through a discussion of Scotland’s answer to Rumplestiltskin - Whuppity Stoorie. Be wary of deals made with fairy kind… Thanks to Linley for providin...

12 Apr 202150min