MacBeth: The Man, the Myth, the Legend
MacBeth mac Findlay’s heart pounded as sword clashed against sword. The singing swings of the...
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The Wizard of Gordonstoun: A Pact with the Devil
The Wizard of Gordonstoun looked behind him. The Devil’s black stallion was gaining on him. The...
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Edinburgh Castle: A Timeline of Horror, Hauntings and Happenings
Edinburgh Castle looms over Scotland’s capital city, its outer walls seeming to merge with the...
Read MoreThe Burning Times: The Scottish Witch Trials
Between 1563 and 1763 Scotland was a country in flux and the resulting paranoia fueled the Scottish Witch Trials. Belief in witchcraft was common during the Middle Ages, but the leaders of the Catholic church were largely...
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The Lore of the Scottish Rowan Tree
The rowan tree has a special place in the hearts of the Scottish people. It was once worshipped by...
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The Minister, The Witch and The Witch Pricker: The Tragic Tale of Kathrin Key
Witch! This was perhaps the most fearsome word encountered by Kathrin Key, resident of the small...
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