Wolf Folklore in Scotland: Legends, Folktales, and the Wulver of Shetland
Wolf folklore in Scotland is rooted in fear. The story of the Wolf MacDonalds — Sliochd a’...
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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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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....
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Winter Solstice: Scottish Megaliths and the World’s Oldest Calendar
The Winter Solstice in Scotland can be a tough time of the year, with barely any daylight hours....
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The Beggar Shepherd: An Old Scottish Christmas Tale
The Beggar Shepherd is an auld Christmas tale from bygone years. It is set in Galloway in the late...
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The Gorbals’ Vampire: The Iron-toothed, Child Eater who Terrorised Glasgow
The words ‘The Gorbals’ Vampire’ spread from lip to lip. Wide-eyed, the children relished the...
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