57. The Midge: Scotland’s Most Vicious Predator
The blasted, buzzing, biting midge is the most vicious predator in all of Scotland. One alone is not much to worry about, but they rarely come alone! In this episode Jenny looks at some of the lore ar...
5 Jul 25min
56. The Loch Ness Monster and St Columba
It’s time for a monster hunt! The Loch Ness Monster is perhaps the most famous Scot in the world, yet despite her renown she’s a very shy girl. The vast majority of sightings come from after the 1933 ...
14 Jun 31min
55. The Fairy Folk of Skye
The Isle of Skye is home to not only some of the most enchanting views in the world, but also a whole host of fairies! In this episode Jenny visits some of these fairies in their homes, first at the ...
24 Mai 37min
54. Dog Tales: Folklore of our Furry Four Legged Friends
There are many tales, and indeed tails, of dogs in Scottish folklore, and in this episode Jenny tells as many as she can in half an hour - which is a surprising amount! From the ominous black dogs of ...
10 Mai 31min
53. The Sea Mither: The Battle for Spring and The Dreaded Nuckelavee
The Sea Mither is the Orcadian sea deity who brings the calm waters, warm weather, and bounty of spring and summer. But this is no easy feat, for first she must battle Teran, the fearsome winter god o...
22 Mar 23min
52. Will o’ the Wisps
Sometimes called Spunkies, other times Will o’ the Wisps, whatever the name, these fiery spirits are always up to no good. And by no good I mean straight up bog-induced murder! Will o’ the Wisps are f...
8 Mar 26min
51. Corp Creadha: Scottish Voodoo Dolls and Black Magic
This episode sees Jenny exploring the mysterious and often malicious dark magic of Corp Creadha, or Clay Bodies. These are Scotland’s version of voodoo dolls, and although less well known than their f...
22 Feb 29min
50. Waterfalls: Wailing Spirits, Weird Rituals, and Suspicious Whistles
The folktales are cascading in this episode as Jenny gets drenched under the waterfall lore of Scotland!First she explores the strange and sad folklore of the wailing Caoineag, a water spirit that liv...
8 Feb 26min
