Christmas in Scotland through the Ages
Did you know that once upon a time, Christmas was banned in Scotland- by the Kirk? And that...
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Category: Myths and Legends
The Yules, Trows and a big helping of Superstition- The Old Festive Season in Scotland’s Northern Isles
The Yules was the old festive celebration in Orkney and Shetland. It is derived from the old Norse...
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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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The Winter Solstice: The World’s Oldest Festival
The World’s Oldest Festival occurs at the Winter Solstice. The ancient ones were hunters and spent...
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Saint Andrew: The myth behind the man who became Scotland’s Patron Saint
Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. On the 30th of November every year, tales are told...
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Scotland’s Giantesses: Storm Hags, Queens and Goddesses
Scottish Giantesses are formidable! In Scottish mythology, whenever you meet a giant, it is...
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