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...
The Nuggle is a legendary water horse from the folklore of Shetland, Although he belongs to the same wider family of Scottish water horses, the Nuggle is often described as less murderous than his cousins. While he is usually content to frighten rather than kill, some...
Name pronunciation: GIG-el-or-um (also known as Giol-Daoram: gyol DARE-um) General Information: Gigelorum is said to be the smallest creature in Scottish folklore. In fact, it is so tiny that tradition claims it can live in the ear of a mite. Because the story is...
The Wee Bannock is a beloved story from Scottish folklore, especially when the air turns crisp and families gather for Shrove Tuesday. While many people across the globe know this day as Pancake Day, in Scotland, the traditions carry a unique Celtic flavour. This day...
Name pronunciation: Urisk Scottish Gaelic ùruisg: roughly “OO-risk” (IPA often given as [ˈuːɾɯsk]) General Information: Urisk is a solitary nature spirit from Scottish Gaelic tradition. Unlike the English brownie, who is usually linked to houses and hearths, the Urisk...
Name pronunciation: ECH-OOSH-kuh (Scottish Gaelic) General Information: The Each-Uisge is a deadly Scottish water horse found in Highland and Island folklore, closely related to but far more dangerous than the kelpie. Each-Uisge literally means “water horse” in...