The King Otter, known in Gaelic as Rìgh nan Dòbhran or Dòbhar-Chù, is one of the most formidable creatures in Scottish and Irish folklore. This legendary beast resembles an enormous otter, though some accounts describe it as half dog, half fish. It is rarely seen, but...
Tangie sightings have haunted the rugged coastlines of Orkney and Shetland for centuries. This is one of Scotland’s most malevolent water spirits. While many are familiar with the kelpie, the tangie is a distinct and terrifying shape-shifter. It draws its name from...
Name pronunciation: Will-oh-thuh-wisp (Also known as: Spunkie, Ignis Fatuus, Jack-o’-Lantern, Hinkypunk) General Information: The Will o’ the Wisp is a mysterious light seen at night, most often over bogs, marshes, and wetlands. For weary travellers, the glow appears...
Name pronunciation: tarav OOSH-kə (Scottish Gaelic; uisge = water) General Information: The Tarbh Uisge is the Scottish water bull. It is a mythical monster that resembles other Scottish water beings, such as water horses and kelpies. However, it prefers the form of a...
Name pronunciation: La-vellan (Scottish Gaelic: làbh-allan) General Information: Lavellan is a legendary creature from the folklore of northern Scotland, particularly associated with the regions of Caithness and Sutherland. While the name is used in Scottish Gaelic to...
Name pronunciation: GROO-uh-gach (ch as in Scots “loch”) General Information: The Gruagach is a Gaelic household and cattle guardian spirit found across the Highlands and Islands. The Gruagach is often translated as a type of brownie. But, the traditions around this...