Yuletide Special

This time of year is said to be a liminal time and so this episode brings you stories of creatures and spirits who flit between worlds, as well as a non Scottish story of the Snow Queen, a story I always love for this time of year.This episode has been made possible thanks to these incredible people:Playing harp : Helena De CauwerChoir vocals : Marie Cocriamont, Roos Denaeyer, Laura Gekiere Sound editing : Laura Gekiere You can find everyone on Instagram: @vitrifrancesca @medinktation @hym.we.are @rosabutsi @eileenbudd#folklore #yule #scottish #winterstories #christmas

Season 2 begins with some seasonal tales. Spirits of the stones, rivers and trees. Animal stories, a whiskey and weaving song and much more…

Some of the history, folklore and folk traditions of Samhuinn / Samhain / Halloween in Scotland

An illicit still, 9 spirit maidens of Glenesk, a lost ghost found, the mountain hag, a demon in a well and many more Scottish stories recorded on the road.

Scottish folk stories of animals and elements from a time when we saw ourselves reflected in nature and connected to nature.

Traces of Scottish history and folk belief found in bothy ballads about ploughmen and mermaids, plus; the story of a murderers ghost, tales of magical objects and much more.

Water horses, Kelpies, Ghosts, Bannocks and the Boy who spoke to birds! A collection of yet more traditional Scottish stories for you.

Witches, Selkies, a vengeful Brownie, how the Caledonian Forest grew and lots more traditional Scottish folk stories, as requested by you.

This week is just one story, told from my memory, with a mermaid, a giant and a dragon in it. Lots of our stories started out as epic adventures and have been broken down into smaller stories. This is one of those

Eildon Hills, Selkies in Skye, a Bear tale and many other stories, as requested by you.