From Imbolc to Candlemas; From the Goddess Brìde to Saint Brigid.
Imbolc is a festival which pre-dates the arrival of Christianity in Scotland. The Coming of...
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Category: Feasts, Quarter-days, Celebrations and the Celtic Calendar
Earl Beardie Gambles with the Devil on Hogmanay Night
Earl Beardie studied his opponent before taking a deep swig of whisky from his glass. Earl Beardie...
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Cailleach Nollich : The Burning of the Old Woman of Winter
The Cailleach Nollich or the Yeel Carlin is Scotland’s version of the Yule Log. This centuries old...
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Satanic Encounters in Scotland: Deals with the Deil
Satanic Encounters are a recurring theme in Scottish lore. Every notorious villain to grace the...
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Lughnasadh, Lunastal or Lammas: The Celtic Harvest Festival
Lughnasadh is a festival where the first fruits of the harvest are celebrated on the 1st August....
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The Dragon’s Hole: Beltane Revelries and Saintly Slayings
The Dragon’s Hole was said to be the den of a deadly dragon during the 6th Century. The beast...
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