Category: Mythical creatures

Scotland’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them

Mar 4, 2026 | Cailleach, Christianity, Cryptozoology, Faery Rade, Faery Tithe, Giantesses, Giants, Gods and Goddesses, Grin Iron Wife, Kelpie, Loch Ness Monster, Mythical creatures, Myths and Legends, Pre-Christian Belief, Selkie, Trows, Waterhorse

Mythical creatures and spirits were used to explain Scotland’s landscape. Scottish folklore...

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Tam O’ Shanter by Robert Burns: Scotland’s Most Haunted Poem

Jan 25, 2026 | Ghost and Spirits, Graveyards, Cemeteries and Kirkyards, Mythical creatures, Myths and Legends, Robert Burns

The Scottish poet and lyrist, Robert Burns, was born on January 25th, 1759 in Alloway in Ayrshire....

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The River Spey: In Pursuit of a Goddess

Jul 20, 2025 | Cailleach, Gods and Goddesses, Kelpie, Loch Ness Monster, Mythical creatures, Myths and Legends, River Spey, Saint Columba

Annually, the River Spey hosts an opening ceremony at the start of the Salmon Fishing season. The...

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The Caledonian Forest: Dwindling Forest, Dwindling Myths

Jul 2, 2025 | Cailleach, Caledonian forest, Curses, Giants, Highland Clearances, Kelpie, Mythical creatures, Picts, Romans, Sith (fairies), Vikings, Waterhorse, Witches

The Caledonian Forest originated in a fit of jealousy, according to the stories. Once, a beautiful...

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The Unicorn: The National Animal of Scotland

Apr 8, 2022 | Mythical creatures, Myths and Legends, Unicorn

Scotland’s National Unicorn Day occurs on the 9th of April. National animals are frequently chosen...

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Terrifying Torridon: The Hauntings, the Myths and the Supernatural

Sep 26, 2021 | Ghost and Spirits, Lewis, Mythical creatures, Myths and Legends, Scottish Highlands, Witches

Torridon is a wild and enchanting corner of the Western Highlands of Scotland. It is a land of...

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