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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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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An Introduction to the Sìthichean
The Sìthichean or faeries did not always live alongside humankind on the earth but danced in the...
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Scotland’s Dragons: Sea Serpents and Wyrms
When people think of dragons, wyrms aren’t the first thing that generally comes to mind. Rebecca...
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The River Spey: In Pursuit of a Goddess
Annually, the River Spey hosts an opening ceremony at the start of the Salmon Fishing season. The...
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