Scotland has a wide range of fascinating water-based folk creatures. Many of them are unique but one group of tales that people might be more familiar with are Scottish Mermaid stories. However, I’ll warn you that these legends are usually a little darker than your average children’s Disney film. Found Read more…
There are so many things to do in Angus, but it’s easily one of Scotland’s most underrated regions. Visitors often drive through it to reach the castles of Aberdeenshire or round it towards the alluring Highlands. Unfortunately, those who do are missing out on a whole host of activities and Read more…
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…
Every Halloween, plenty of children (and adults) across Scotland grab their broomsticks and dress up as witches. Lots of pointy hats, warts, cackling and cauldrons along with a healthy dose of eye of newt. It’s one of the classics costumes, but not so long ago, acting like a Scottish witch Read more…
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…
The Legend of Fingal’s Cave is one of Scotland’s greatest stories, found alongside one of it’s most spectacular natural wonders! Situated on the tiny island of Staffa, this is a fantastic place to visit and if the weather is calm then you can land and climb right inside Fingal’s Cave Read more…
If there’s one thing Scotland does well then it’s castles. There are thousands around the country in all shapes and sizes and so picking a favourite is no easy task. One of these magnificent strongholds has always been near the top of my list though, equal parts elegant and foreboding. Read more…
In recent years, Scottish Selkie stories have become some of the most popular folk tales told. These creatures of the sea have inspired more than just legends but also songs, romantic novels and plenty of modern artworks. Scotland has stories of a wide variety of supernatural creatures, so what is Read more…
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…
The Legend of the Red Etin is an epic fairytale with no fixed location but generally thought to be from the Scottish Borders. There are some English variants like Jack & The Beanstock but this Scottish version goes back at least 500 years. It was even said to be a Read more…