The Slaying of Saint Magnus
Saint Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney, is an old building. By 1919, it was in urgent need of...
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Ravens and Crows as Birds of Battle and Harbingers of Death in Scottish Lore
Ravens and crows are the primary “Birds of Battle” in Scottish folklore, a role most...
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Scotland’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them
Mythical creatures and spirits were used to explain Scotland’s landscape. Scottish folklore...
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Dunnottar Castle: Dark Deeds and Desperate Defences
Dunnottar Castle clings to the wind-scoured cliffs south of Stonehaven, where the air feels thick...
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Doomsday: Friday the 13th and the Templar Connection
Friday the 13th in Scotland is a date often shrouded in deep-seated dread and ancient...
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Stoor Worm / Mester Stoor Worm
The Stoor Worm is one of Scotland’s most dramatic dragon legends and a powerful example of how...
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