Name pronunciation: dʒaɪər ˈkɑːrlɪn/ (similar to "gyre car-in") General Information: Gyre Carlin is a terrifying hag, witch, giantess and fairy queen from Scottish folklore, especially associated with the Lowlands and the east of Scotland. Her name combines Norse...
Helen Dunbar lived during a time when Pluscarden Abbey dominated the religious landscape of Moray. This magnificent structure sits in the secluded Glen of the Black Burn. Originally, King Alexander II founded the site as a Valliscaulian priory. It eventually became a...
Name pronunciation: Khoo-nyak (Scottish Gaelic: [ˈkʰɯːɲak]) General Information: Caoineag is a Highland death-omen spirit in Scottish folklore, often described as a type of banshee. Her name means “weeper”, and it links to Gaelic words for weeping and mourning....
Friday the 13th in Scotland is a date often shrouded in deep-seated dread and ancient superstition. While many people today avoid travel or major decisions on this day, the origins of this fear are frequently misunderstood. In truth, this "unlucky" date was once...
Loch Ness Monster sightings have captivated the world for a century, transforming Loch Ness into a place of global mystery. While the legend is often associated with modern tourism, the roots of the "water beast" stretch back to the very dawn of Scottish history....
February the 14th is a time when all the romantics' hearts are set aflutter at the prospect of Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine. People find themselves travelling around to globe to places renowned for their romantic moods. Paris, Rome and Venice all...