Gyre Carlin (also the Carlin, Gy-Carling, Gay-Carlin)
Name pronunciation: dʒaɪər ˈkɑːrlɪn/ (similar to “gyre car-in”) General Information:...
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Name pronunciation: dʒaɪər ˈkɑːrlɪn/ (similar to “gyre car-in”) General Information:...
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Name pronunciation: BOT-ach General Information: In Scottish Gaelic, the word Bodach can mean an...
Read MoreFeb 1, 2026 | Beltane, Bride, Cailleach, Feasts, Quarter-days, Celebrations and the Celtic Calendar, Imbolc, Lughnasadh, Lunastral, Lammas, Myths and Legends, Samhain and Halloween, Summer Solstice, Wheel of the Year, Winter Solstice
Imbolc is a festival which pre-dates the arrival of Christianity in Scotland. The Coming of...
Read MoreDec 21, 2025 | Bride, Cailleach, Chambered cairn, Christmas and Yule, Druids, Fire Festivals, Hogmanay, Maeshowe, Neolithic, Orkney, Shetland, Wheel of the Year, Winter Solstice
The World’s Oldest Festival occurs at the Winter Solstice. The ancient ones were hunters and spent...
Read MoreOct 29, 2025 | Bride, Cailleach, Giantesses, Giants, Gods and Goddesses
Scottish Giantesses are formidable! In Scottish mythology, whenever you meet a giant, it is...
Read MoreJul 2, 2025 | Cailleach, Caledonian forest, Curses, Giants, Highland Clearances, Kelpie, Mythical creatures, Picts, Romans, Sith (fairies), Vikings, Waterhorse, Witches
The Caledonian Forest originated in a fit of jealousy, according to the stories. Once, a beautiful...
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