Tag: Ghillie Dhu

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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Ghillie Dhu (also known as Gille Dubh)

Oct 18, 2025 | Bestiary

Name pronunciation: “Ghillie Dhu” (GILL-ee DOO). General Information: The Ghillie Dhu is a...

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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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Scottish Myths and Legends: Including Mythical Creatures, Beasts and Spirits

Feb 17, 2018 | Angus, Bodach, Bride, Cailleach, Cryptozoology, Dragons, Fionn mac Cumhaill, Ghost and Spirits, Giants, Gods and Goddesses, Grin Iron Wife, Haunted, Kelpie, Loch Ness Monster, Mythical creatures, Myths and Legends, Nine Maidens, Saint Columba, Sea witch, Selkie, Sith (fairies), Trows, Unicorn, Vampires, Waterhorse

Myths and legends are woven into the very fabric of Scotland’s wild landscapes. I imagine...

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