Highlands Archives – Spooky Scotland

Montrose and Argyll: Two Men, One Spike

Montrose and Argyll stand on opposite sides of St Giles’ High Kirk in Edinburgh, carved in...

May 20, 2026 | Bestiary

Name pronunciation: BOH-dahkh BYEG an KAH-man General Information: Bodach Beag an Caman is...

Wolf folklore in Scotland is rooted in fear. The story of the Wolf MacDonalds — Sliochd a’...

May 13, 2026 | Bestiary

Name pronunciation: Koo-ach-uk (approximated from Scottish Gaelic) General Information: Cuachag is...

Gormshuil Mhòr na Maighe or the Great Gormula of Moy is one of the most fascinating characters to...

Aquatic birds in Scotland are woven into folklore that reflects survival, belief, and the shifting...