Tam O’ Shanter by Robert Burns: Scotland’s Most Haunted Poem
The Scottish poet and lyrist, Robert Burns, was born on January 25th, 1759 in Alloway in Ayrshire....
Read MoreJan 25, 2026 | Folklore, Belief and Custom
The Scottish poet and lyrist, Robert Burns, was born on January 25th, 1759 in Alloway in Ayrshire....
Read MoreDec 21, 2025 | Sacred Sites & Prehistory, Stone Circles & Megaliths
The Winter Solstice in Scotland can be a tough time of the year, with barely any daylight hours....
Read MoreDec 20, 2025 | Folklore, Belief and Custom, Saints & Sacred Traditions
The Beggar Shepherd is an auld Christmas tale from bygone years. It is set in Galloway in the late...
Read MoreJan 19, 2018 | Dark History, Death & Burial Customs
Down through the ages, Scottish graveyards or kirkyards have had a variety of uses other than...
Read MoreJan 14, 2018 | Dark History, Witchcraft & Trials
The Colours of Cluny is a recently established outdoor sound and light show held on Cluny Hill in...
Read MoreDec 5, 2017 | Dark History, Death & Burial Customs
A visit to Elgin Cathedral reveals a haphazard array of tombstones eerily carved with the skull...
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