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This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press’ popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman’s peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.
3rd April, 2024 in Folklore
When it comes to folk tales in Scotland we find that the sea plays a very important role, and it’s hardly surprising. The coastline is over 11,600 miles long, taking in all the islands, both large and small. The sea dominated the lives of so many, and the old tales reflected the…
15th November, 2021 in Folklore
Most of my favourite folk tales to tell, whether from my local area of Dundee and Angus or further afield, involve the Devil in one way or another. I did not do this on purpose. There was no moment at which I thought to myself, “You know who’s great? Satan. I’ll go and learn ever…
13th April, 2021 in Folklore, Local & Family History
The story that follows is one such tale‚ adapted from a ballad called The Spirit of Tintoc‚ or‚ Johnie Bell and the Kelpie‚ by Sir Alexander Boswell‚ 1803. Boswell (1775-1822) a ballad collector‚ poet and songwriter, was a contemporary and admirer of Robert Burns (…
4th September, 2019 in Folklore
There are remarkable facts behind this new anthology. In recent years numerous new collections of folk tales from Scotland’s diverse regions have been published. That is a creative roll call of places and people. Scotland has proved fertile folk tale territory, as this richly dis…
24th April, 2018 in Folklore, Local & Family History
‘How do you find your stories?’ is the most common question asked of storytellers. The answer is simply, ‘everywhere’: by opening a book, searching the internet, but most of all from other people. The oral tradition, the passing on of stories and songs to one another, is es…
