Folklore Scotland

#174 The Kelpie's Bridle | Campfire Tales Oct 19, 2026 00:03:37 Do you know how to tame a kelpie? 👀 Read a written version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-kelpies-bridle/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish regi

#173 Bonnie Jane of Bothwell | Campfire Tales Oct 5, 2026 00:05:28 A tragic tale to start out the month of October... Read a written version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/bonny-jane-of-bothwell/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotlan

#172 Sport Folklore | The Crannogmp3 Sep 28, 2026 00:33:14 From Highland Games, to lifting rocks, to the ba, there is plenty of sportsmanship in Scottish folklore! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today.

#171 Smith of the Socks | Campfire Tales Sep 21, 2026 00:11:11 Would you take smithing advice from a mysterious stranger? Read a written version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-smith-of-the-socks/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore

#170 The Future Husband | Campfire Tales Aug 31, 2026 00:06:21 Ever wondered what happens when you do a Samhain ritual to spy your future spouse? This story was sourced from: https://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/track/61508?l=en Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore S

#169 Skye Folklore The Crannog Aug 24, 2026 00:51:47 This week on The Crannog, we're going over the sea to Skye to discuss bank robbing witches, a giant's thumb, and a warrior school run by a fearsome queen! Please note, this episode includes discussion of phallic imagery. Tobar an Dualchais interactive storytelling map: https://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/map Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.c

#168 The Swans Swim Sae Bonnie | Campfire Tales Aug 17, 2026 00:08:08 A tragic tale of two sisters... Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-swans-swim-sae-bonnie/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish regi

#167 Music in Folklore | The Crannog ft. Dr Frances Wilkins Aug 10, 2026 01:21:19 This week we have the honour of being joined by Dr Frances Wilkins, a senior lecturer in Ethnomusicology at the Elphinstone Institute, Aberdeen University. Frances joined us to chat all things music and folklore, and even treated us to some tunes! Thank you so much for coming onto the show, Frances 🌿 Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/Folklo

#167 Earl Beardie and Auld Nick | Campfire Tales Aug 3, 2026 00:05:02 Never gamble on the Sabbath, or with the devil... Find a text version of this story on our website: folklorescotland.com/earl-beardie-and-auld-nick/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a S

#166 Origins Tales | The Crannog Jul 27, 2026 00:47:03 Such a fun part of folklore is observing how it was used to understand the world and give meaning to things around us, so we dedicated a whole episode to it! This week on the Crannog we're looking at how the island of Islay came to be, the origin of the new year celebration of Hogmanay, and how Scotland gained its flag, its thistle, and its stag. Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our so

#165 The Cruel Brother | Campfire Tales Jul 20, 2026 00:08:10 A tragic tale of a brother who was left out... Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-cruel-brother/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scott

#164 The Seamaiden | Scots Corner Jul 13, 2026 00:28:41 The first episode in an exciting new series that celebrates the Scots language! Coorie in a telling of The Seamaiden in Scots! Adapted from a tale of the same name in Popular Tales of the West Highlands, by Donald MacPhie from South Uist. English adaption by Roisin McCrimmon, Scots translation and narration by Rosie Young. Read the Scots version and its English translation here: https://folklo

#163 The Weird of the Three Arrows | Campfire Tales Jul 6, 2026 00:08:10 Black Douglas is an infamous character in Scottish history, so of course there are a fair few stories about his exploits! In this episode of the the Folklore Scotland Podcast, hear all about how he helps to avenge an old woman for the death of her three sons 🏹 Story: The Weird of the Three Arrows Adapted from Folklore and Legends of Scotland by W.W. Gibbings by Rebecca Brown Find a text version

#162 Animal Companions | The Crannog Jun 29, 2026 00:49:35 The Crannog is back! For our first episode this season, we wanted to pay tribute to Graeme's lovely doggy, and sorely missed friend of the podcast, Molly. Join us as we talk all about animal companions in Scottish folklore! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore

#161 Spears and Jacks | Campfire Tales Jun 22, 2026 00:06:36 GUESS WHO'S BACK! Story: Spears and Jacks Originally by Walter Scott, read by David White Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity w

#160 Here Be Dragons | The Crannog Dec 23, 2025 00:50:02 It's the last episode of the season, and we trawled the folklore archive for evidence of dragons. We hope you all have a lovely festive season, and a merry Christmas if you celebrate (drink responsibly and don't end up like the Mester Stoor Worm.) We'll be back on Monday 22nd June 2026 for a brand new season of the podcast! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the l

#159 Gudeman of Ballengeich | Campfire Tales Dec 1, 2025 00:06:03 How exactly does a good name give strength? Find out in this episode of Campfire Tales! Story: The Gudeman of Ballengeich Written and read by David White Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-gudeman-of-ballengeich/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linle

#158 Tragic Tales | The Crannog Nov 24, 2025 00:49:02 There are plenty of tragic stories in Scottish folklore, so we decided to do an entire podcast episode on them! Please enjoy three separate tragic tales brought to you in this week's episode of The Crannog... Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a

#157 The Kingdom of the Green Mountains | Campfire Tales Nov 10, 2025 00:10:35 Will the soldier be reunited with his love? Find out in this week's episode of Campfire Tales... Story: The Kingdom of the Green Mountains Written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-kingdom-of-the-green-mountains/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing t

#156 Jock and his Mother | Campfire Tales Oct 26, 2025 00:06:50 This week's story is a tale from Fife about a lad who takes his mother's advice a little too seriously... Story: Jock and his Mother Written and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/jock-and-his-mother/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.

#155 Wells and Wishes | The Crannog Oct 20, 2025 00:38:34 In this week's episode of The Crannog we're chatting about wishes, wells, and clooties. If you visit a holy well, please make your wish and leave no trace! 🌳 Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect

#154 Bonny Jane of Bothwell | Campfire Tales Oct 12, 2025 00:05:56 A tragic tale with a ghostly end... Story: Bonny Jane of Bothwell Written and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/bonny-jane-of-bothwell/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! fac

#153 William The Tacksman | Campfire Tales Sep 29, 2025 00:06:53 A game of shot put with a ghostly ending... Story: The Fairies of Bruan Broch Written and read by David White Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/william-the-tacksman/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the

#153 Into the Woods | The Crannog Sep 22, 2025 00:35:55 Beware the deep, dark woods... Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklores

#152 The Fairies of Bruan Broch | Campfire Tales Sep 14, 2025 00:06:53 Never party with the fairies, or you will see time disappear... Story: The Fairies of Bruan Broch Written and read by David White Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-fairies-of-bruan-broch/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out o

#151 The Watershed Battle | Campfire Tales Sep 1, 2025 00:04:39 Land disputes between giants are always bound to be violent, and this one is no different! Story: The Earl of Mar's Daughter Written by David White and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleyba

#150 The Rule of Three | The Crannog Aug 25, 2025 01:01:28 In folklore, they come in 3s... this week we're telling tales that incorporate the rule of three! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can

#149 The Earl of Mar's Daughter | Campfire Tales Aug 11, 2025 00:07:00 The story of a love that defied the odds... Story: The Earl of Mar's Daughter Written and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-earl-of-mars-daughter/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep i

#148 Transformation pt 2 | The Crannog Aug 4, 2025 00:49:55 Would you take food from a bull's ear? Can selkies survive on land past midnight? Would you marry a frog? All questions answered on this week's episode of The Folklore Scotland Podcast! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered ch

#147 The Loch of the Sword | Campfire Tales Jul 21, 2025 00:06:07 A sword lost at the bottom of a lake... sound familiar? Story: The Loch of the Sword Written and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-loch-of-the-sword/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to kee

#146 The Wee Bannock | Campfire Tales Jul 7, 2025 00:09:34 Did you know that Scotland has its very own version of The Gingerbread Man fairytale? Story: The Wee Bannock Written by Joanne Fong and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-wee-bannock/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.c

#145 Transformation | The Crannog Jun 30, 2025 00:31:22 What do a swan, a whisky seller, and a shadowy monster have in common when it comes to Scottish Folklore? Listen to the latest episode of the Folklore Scotland Podcast to find out... Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered chari

#144 The Kelpie's Bridle | Campfire Tales Jun 23, 2025 00:03:41 WE'RE BACK! 🔥 We're excited to launch a new season of the Folklore Scotland Podcast, kicking off with a story about a wise man, a kelpie, and a bridle... Story: The Kelpie's Bridle Adapted from Legendary Tales of the Highlands vol 1 by Sir Thomas Dick Lauder, read by Rebecca Brown Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Find a text version of this story on our website: https://fo

#143 The Denfiend Clan | Campfire Tales Dec 16, 2024 00:05:54 Welcome to the final episode of the podcast this year! In this episode of Campfire Tales, we have The Denfiend Clan, written and read by David White. We hope everyone has a lovely festive season, and we'll be back in 2025 with new episodes of The Folklore Scotland Podcast🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series!

#142 The Seamaiden's Odyssey, with Berlie Doherty | The Crannog Dec 9, 2024 00:54:14 In this exciting episode (the last before our festive break!) we're joined by writer Berlie Doherty, where we discuss the folklore of the sea, with a specific focus on her wonderful book The Seamaiden's Odyssey 🧜‍♀️ Purchase The Seamaiden's Odyssey: https://berliedoherty.com/books/the-seamaidens-odyssey/ Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/F

#141 Fairies | The Crannog Nov 11, 2024 00:51:01 Scotland is steeped in fairy lore! There are so many to choose from, but this week on The Crannog we're discussing Schiehallion (The Fairy Hill), Reverend Robert Kirk, The Fairies of Merlin's Crag, and the Nuckelavee! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotl

#140 The Kelpie of St Vigeans | Campfire Tales Nov 4, 2024 00:04:30 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Kelpie of St Vigeans, written and read by Rebecca Brown 🔥 Read a text version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-st-vigeans-kelpie/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for

#139 The Brownie Of Ferne Den | Campfire Tales Oct 21, 2024 00:09:22 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Brownie of Ferne Den, written by Elizabeth W. Grierson and read by Rosie Young 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! f

#138 Folklore of the Sky | The Crannog Oct 13, 2024 00:37:27 Barnacle Goose: fruit or fish? Find out in this episode of The Crannog... Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and e

#137 The White Lady of Rownam Avenue | Campfire Tales Sep 23, 2024 00:06:25 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The White Lady of Rownam Avenue, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown🔥 Read a text version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-white-lady-of-rownam-avenue/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for

#136 Kings | The Crannog Sep 16, 2024 00:40:26 This week on The Crannog we're talking all things Kings! 👑 Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your loc

#135 The Big Grey Man | Campfire Tales Sep 9, 2024 00:04:38 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Big Grey Man, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown🔥 Read a text version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/am-fear-liath-mor/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwo

#133 The Story of the White Pet | Campfire Tales Aug 26, 2024 00:08:35 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Story of the White Pet, from J.F. Campbell's Popular Tales of the West Highlands and Read by David White🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socia

#132 Queens | The Crannog Aug 19, 2024 00:38:46 This week on The Crannog we're talking all things Queens! 👑 Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your lo

#131 The Murder Hole | Campfire Tales Aug 5, 2024 00:13:13 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Murder Hole, adapted from John Nicholson, from 'Historical and Traditional tales in prose and verse, connected with the south of Scotland' and Read by Rebecca Brown🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwor

#130 The Pageboy and the Silver Goblet | Campfire Tales Jul 15, 2024 00:10:32 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Pageboy and the Silver Goblet, written by Elizabeth W. Grierson and read by David White 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in th

#129 The Draiglin' Hogney | Campfire Tales Jul 1, 2024 00:12:21 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Draiglin' Hogney, written by Elizabeth W. Grierson and read by David White 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! faceb

#127 The Nuckelavee Jun 3, 2024 00:06:05 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Nuckelavee, written by Graeme Johncock and read by Rebecca Brown 🔥 Find a written version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-nuckelavee/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork

#126 The Doomed Rider | Campfire Tales May 20, 2024 00:06:52 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Doomed Rider, written by W. Gibbings and read by David White 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/Folklo

#125 Messy Nessie | The Beastie Bothy May 6, 2024 00:32:30 We're back with a brand new episode of The Beastie Bothy, joined this time by none other than the famous Loch Ness Monster herself! Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the

#124 The Farmer of Auchriachan | Campfire Tales Apr 15, 2024 00:10:04 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Farmer of Auchriachan, written by W.G Stewart and read by David White 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.c

#123 Scotland's Saints | The Crannog Apr 8, 2024 00:41:42 There's a whole world of saints to discover in Scotland, and in this episode we're bringing you the stories of four of them! Please note there are audio issues in this episode. Thank you for your patience. Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a S

#122 The Seal Killer |Campfire Tales Mar 18, 2024 00:08:54 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Seal Killer, written by W.G Stewart and read by David White 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/Folklor

#121 Walter Scott | The Crannog Mar 4, 2024 01:25:50 This week, we're joined in The Crannog by a very special guest, Kirsty, from Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott himself! It's a slightly longer episode this week but we get our teeth into lots of great stories about the folkloric themes in Scott's work 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️ Find out more about Abbotsford on their website: https://www.scottsabbotsford.com/ Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our

#120 The Ghost Of Bogandoran | Campfire Tales Feb 19, 2024 00:05:47 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Ghost of Bogandoran, written by W.G Stewart and read by Rebecca White 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.c

#119 The Ghillie Dhu | The Beastie Bothy Feb 12, 2024 00:30:54 In this episode of the Beastie Bothy, we're joined by the one and only, Ghillie Dhu... Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today

#118 The Fairy's Midwife | Campfire Tales Feb 6, 2024 00:05:20 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Fairy's Midwife, written by W.G Stewart and read by David White 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/Fol

#117 Central Belt Stories | The Crannog Jan 29, 2024 00:35:17 The fairies of the Highlands and Islands and the brownies of the Borders make for a fantastic story, but the Central Belt has its folklore too! This week, we're looking at stories that sprung up around Scotland's Central Belt... Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Fol

#116 The Giants Of Braemar | Campfire Tales Jan 15, 2024 00:07:51 We're back 🤩 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Giants of Braemar, written by Elizabeth Taylor and read by David White 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the l

#115 Mairten Cat | The Beastie Bothy Dec 11, 2023 00:28:13 In this episode of the Beastie Bothy, we're looking at a real life beastie! Come on in and meet the pine marten... Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past

#114 The Good Housewife and her Night Labours | Campfire Tales Dec 4, 2023 00:04:59 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Good Housewife and her Night Labours, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by David and Rebecca White. Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials

#113 Stormy Folklore | The Crannog Nov 28, 2023 00:45:45 It was a dark and stormy night... in all of the folktales we discuss in the Crannog this week! Tune into our latest podcast to hear folklore that all dark and stormy ⚡ Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is

#112 Whuppity Stoorie | Campfire Tales Nov 20, 2023 00:07:03 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Whuppity Stoorie, written and read by Rosie Young. Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/whuppity-stoorie/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/

#111 Fin Folk | The Beastie Bothy Nov 13, 2023 00:35:47 There's a watery visitor in the Beastie Bothy this week... 🧜‍♀️🧜 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our we

#110 Redemption From Fairyland | Campfire Tales Nov 6, 2023 00:11:08 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Redemption From Fairyland, by Walter Scott, edited by Sir Douglas Bart and read by David White. Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in

#109 Historical Ghosts | The Crannog Oct 30, 2023 00:51:00 It's almost Halloween, so we've got a ghosty episode this week! We're chatting about ghosts who were once historical people 👻 Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the

#108 The Reel On The Fairy Hill | Campfire Tales Oct 23, 2023 00:06:38 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Reel on the Fairy Hill, by J.J. McKay. Narrated by David White. Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/Folkl

#107 What is a Bodach? | The Beastie Bothy Oct 16, 2023 00:27:19 What's that coming down your chimney? Is it a Bodach? 😱 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and

#106 The Four Elements | The Crannog Sep 25, 2023 00:46:46 The four elements surround us in the Scottish countryside, so of course, there's lots of folklore about them! In this episode of The Crannog we chatted about the folklore of the four elements 🏔🌊🌬🔥 Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish reg

#105 The Brownie's Coat | Campfire Tales Sep 11, 2023 00:08:05 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Brownie's Coat, written by David White and read by Rebecca Brown. Read this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-brownies-coat-2/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this

#104 The Story of Thom and Wullie | Campfire Tales Sep 5, 2023 00:08:00 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Story of Thom and Wullie from Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales, told by David White. Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! 

#103 A bonnie, braw Boobrie | The Beastie Bothy Aug 28, 2023 00:24:03 What can fly, eat livestock, and turn into a water horse and a water bull? It's the Boobrie! This week, Róisín is joined by guest host, Rebecca to chat all things bird... Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registere

#102 The Worm Of Linton | Campfire Tales Aug 21, 2023 00:10:15 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Worm of Linton, written by David White and told by Rebecca Brown. Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-worm-of-linton/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series!

#101 Wizards - LIVE from FantasyCon! | The Crannog Aug 14, 2023 01:02:19 This week we attended FantasyCon in Aberdeen and had such a great time chatting with everyone about folklore and hosting our first-ever live episode! It's a good one, so grab your pointy hat and white beard, because it's time to chat wizards... FantasyCon is hosted by Northern Frights: https://www.northernfrights.co.uk/ Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!

#100 Cu Sith | The Beastie Bothy Jul 31, 2023 00:19:44 It's our 100th episode! 🥳 And what better way to celebrate than stepping inside the Beastie Bothy with Rosie and Róisín to chat about fairy dogs🐕🧚 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is t

#99 The Twins of Edzell | Campfire Tales Jul 24, 2023 00:14:37 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Twins of Edzell, written and told by Cara Silversmith. Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-twins-of-edzell/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linley

#98 Getting Stoned | The Crannog Jul 17, 2023 00:54:07 You'll find a story underneath most stones in Scotland, and in this episode of The Crannog, Rebecca, Róisín, David, and Mila explore some of them! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.

#97 Boggled By Bogles | The Beastie Bothy Jul 3, 2023 00:23:20 This week in the Beastie Bothy, it's all about Bogles! Ever wonder what it is that makes things go bump in the night? Look no further... Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect

#96 The Martyrdom of Grissel Jaffrey | Campfire Tales Jun 26, 2023 00:04:38 Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Martyrdom of Grissel Jaffrey, written by A.H. Millar and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: folklorescotland.com/martin-and-the-dragon/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this

#95 Court Of Lore | The Crannog Jun 19, 2023 00:40:57 A bit of a different episode of The Crannog this week as Rebecca and Róisín take on the roles of folkloric attorneys and battle it out over the story of The Phantom of Loch Leys - was Lady Agnes guilty of the murder of Bertha? Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland For m

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