Gormshuil: The Blue-Eyed Witch of Moy and her Dark Prophecies
Gormshuil Mhòr na Maighe or the Great Gormula of Moy is one of the most fascinating characters to...
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Aquatic Birds in Scotland: Birds of Water and Tide
Aquatic birds in Scotland are woven into folklore that reflects survival, belief, and the shifting...
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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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The Beast of the Charred Forest (Dhu-Guisch)
The Beast of the Charred Forest is a legendary figure that haunts the folklore of northern...
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The Tangie (or Tongie)
Tangie sightings have haunted the rugged coastlines of Orkney and Shetland for centuries. This is...
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Tarbh Uisge (Water Bull)
Name pronunciation: tarav OOSH-kə (Scottish Gaelic; uisge = water) General Information: The Tarbh...
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