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A Guide To Shetland Folklore

As Scotland’s most northerly islands, set well apart from the mainland by the turbulent North Sea, Shetland folklore was always going to be fascinating. These islands have a history as dramatic as the landscape and climate, and its evident in the stories that have been passed down. With very long, Read more…

Scottish Glaistig Stories

Scottish Glaistig Stories

The Scottish Glaistig is one of the more mysterious creatures from Scotland’s folklore. While legends of Selkies are growing in popularity and Kelpie stories are fuelled by enormous artworks, the Glaistig still hides in the shadows. They might be less well-known, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t just as fascinating. Read more…

Cothiemuir Stone Circle

Whuppity Stoorie – Storytelling

The tale of Whuppity Stoorie is a light-hearted story with lots of strange sounding names in it. Luckily, you don’t need to worry about pronouncing them because I’ve done it for you. You might notice a few similarities between Whuppity Stoorie and some other fairytales, this is the Scottish equivalent. Read more…