Giants & Giantesses Archives

Scotland’s Giantesses: Storm Hags, Queens and Goddesses

Scottish Giantesses are formidable! In Scottish mythology, whenever you meet a giant, it is...

Oct 4, 2025 | Bestiary

General Information: A hill giant of Aberdeenshire tradition, associated with Bennachie, a...

Aug 29, 2025 | Bestiary

Name Fachan (also: Fachin, Fachen, Direach Ghlinn Eitidh, Dithreach; “Dwarf of Glen Etive”) Name...

Jul 27, 2023 | Bestiary

Benandonner is a Scottish giant who figures in the myths of both Scotland and Ireland. He is said...

Gowk Day is Scotland’s take on April ‘Fools Day and is also celebrated on the 1st of April. In...