The Scottish Folklore Podcast

53. The Sea Mither: The Battle for Spring and The Dreaded Nuckelavee

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Sea Mither is the Orcadian sea deity who brings the calm waters, warm weather, and bounty of spring and summer. But this is no easy feat, for first she must battle Teran, the fearsome winter god of the sea, for control of the waves.

Teran is not her only foe, however, as the dreaded Nuckelavee, surely Scotland’s most nightmarish creature, must also be banished.

Join Jenny to hear all about the Orcadian (and Shetlandic) lore of the Sea Mither, Teran, and a poor fellow named Tammie who was unlucky enough to meet the Nuckelavee on a dark, winter night.

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52. Will o’ the Wisps

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:33:39 GMT

Sometimes called Spunkies, other times Will o’ the Wisps, whatever the name, these fiery spirits are always up to no good. And by no good I mean straight up bog-induced murder! Will o’ the Wisps are fiery orbs that lure lost and weary travellers away from the path and out into the vast swampy moors, and in this episode Jenny tells a tale where the poor unsuspecting victim is none other than the moon herself!

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51. Corp Creadha: Scottish Voodoo Dolls and Black Magic

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This episode sees Jenny exploring the mysterious and often malicious dark magic of Corp Creadha, or Clay Bodies. These are Scotland’s version of voodoo dolls, and although less well known than their famous counterparts, as the three tales in this episode tell, they are by no means any less powerful!

These stories are of a heartbroken man out on a Hebridean Island, a vengeful witch from Inverness and her vendetta against the Provost, and of Mac Ian Ghiorr, a notorious cattle thief from Ardnamurchan, who causes all sorts of trouble for the Maclean’s of Duart on Mull.

Each tale has a Clay Body at its heart, here’s just hoping there’s not a needle in there too!

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50. Waterfalls: Wailing Spirits, Weird Rituals, and Suspicious Whistles

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:53:50 GMT

The folktales are cascading in this episode as Jenny gets drenched under the waterfall lore of Scotland!

First she explores the strange and sad folklore of the wailing Caoineag, a water spirit that lives by waterfalls, and its ties to the Glen Coe Massacre of 1692. Next she looks into the healing powers of waterfalls and Saint Fillan's easing of suffering using magical stones near the village of Killin. Then it’s onto some very odd divination rituals in Trotternish, Skye, that have ancient roots in Irish culture, before ending with the tale of ‘The Silver Whistle’ which takes place in the mighty mountain of Beinn na Caillich on Skye, and sees a drover run in with the Fianna.

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49. Tam o’ Shanter

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:47:47 GMT

It’s Burns Night! On the 25th of January Scots all over the world come together to celebrate the life and works of the Bard himself, Rabbie Burns, and so in this episode Jenny recites his epic poem Tam o’ Shanter. This wild tale takes place in Alloway, Ayrshire, where Burns was from, and follows a farmer Tam, as he drinks late into the night before heading home on his trusty steed, Meg. Unfortunately a storm is raging all around him, but the weather is the least of his concerns, for when he reaches Auld Alloway Kirk he stumbles upon a wild party of warlocks, witches, and the Devil himself!

The poem is in Scots, but worry not if you don’t understand it, Jenny also recites an English translation!

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48. Omens: Good, Bad, Worse and BIRDS!

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:13:00 GMT

Learn how to tell the future the old fashioned way! The natural world is teeming with messages about things to come; from bats, to boats, to just about every bird there is, omens can be found throughout Scottish folklore. In this episode Jenny explores a whole host of different omens, what they mean, and in some cases, how you can avoid the grim fate they predict.

Amongst these harbingers of doom she tells two tales of terrible omens, one of Glengorm Castle on the Isle of Mull, and one from Closeburn Castle in Dumfries. You can view these locations on this interactive map.

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47. Christmas Time Tales

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:30:00 GMT

Yuletide is for feasting, festivities, and fireside stories! In this episode Jenny tells two traditional Christmas time tales, ‘Dancing in the Fairy Knoll’ from Glen Etive and Duncan Williamson’s ‘The Hare and The Scarecrow’.

Fairies flit in and out of both stories, but in very different ways, showing just how fickle and friendly they can be!

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Scottish Yuletide and Hogmanay Traditions [Re-Release]

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:30:00 GMT

Join Jenny as she explores some of the many Yuletide and Hogmanay traditions, customs, rituals, and rites that have been practised in Scotland over the millennia. From ancient burial cairns being aligned with the setting winter solstice sun, to different types of divination, cow-hides and clubs, and of course, first-footing, these traditions are part of the celebration of the darkest days of the year, and the rebirth into a new cycle of life.

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46. Assipattle and the Mester Stoorworm

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:30:00 GMT

This is one of Scotland’s greatest wonder tales - it is a story of gargantuan proportions, tremendous sacrifice, and unlikely heroes. It comes from Orkney in the far north and tells of Assipattle, a lazy layabout farm lad, and the arrival of the dreaded Mester Stoorworm, a ginormous sea-serpent that can wrap its body around the entire earth and kill everything on land with its terrible breath. But that’s all info you’re getting, as it’s best to just dive right in and enjoy!

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45. Origins of the Selkie Folk

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:30:00 GMT

Seals under the waves, humans upon the shore, selkies are some of Scotland’s most well loved folkloric beings, and for good reason too, for their beautiful eyes and gentle nature have captured our imaginations, and hearts, for centuries.

In this episode Jenny dives into the world of the seal-folk, their lives both above the surface and below, their many origin stories, and the story of MacCodrum of the Seals.

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44. Cailleach Beira: The Ancient Hag Deity of Winter

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 18:30:00 GMT

Mountain builder, bone singer, bringer of winter, the Cailleach Beira is a Hag unto her own. Join Jenny in this episode as she tells many tales of the giant blue-faced deity who rules over the cruel, harsh winters of Scotland. From her shaping of the land, to her protective peace, to her bitter rage-filled jealousy of the beautiful maiden of spring, Bride, the Cailleach Beira rules over not just winter, but also our hearts.

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43. Samhain: Halloween Traditions & Tales

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:20:27 GMT

The veil is thinning and soon Samhain, the scariest night of the year, will be upon us. But what is it that makes this night, the 31st of October, just so spooky? In this episode Jenny explores the ancient Celtic roots of Samhain, traditional protective rituals, divination games, and tells the tale of a lass who decided to peek behind the veil to find out who her future husband would be.

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42. Return From the Dead: Witches, Warlocks, and The Water of Life

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:30:00 GMT

What happens when death is not final? In Scottish folklore people returning from the dead is not only rare, but also, as we find out in this episode, absolutely terrifying.

The three tales Jenny tells make up a spooky sandwich of scary stories: the first, ‘A Dead Wife Among the Fairies’ comes from North Ronaldsay on Orkney, the second,

‘The Water or Life’ comes from the shores of Loch Fyne, and the third,

‘Wizard Rising After Death’ comes from the remote hills of Ross-shire.

But beware, these tales are not for the faint of heart, so listen at your own peril!

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41. Doppelgangers & The Second Sight

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:01:33 GMT

In Scotland, to see your doppelganger is not good news. First off, it probably means you have the second sight, or, as the Gaelic puts it, dà shealladh, ‘the two sights’, which is no easy burden to bear. Secondly, it means you’re most likely gonna die soon.

In Scottish folklore, these uncanny supernatural doubles are called fetches, or taibhse, and eerie tales that swirl around their appearances can be found all over the country. In this episode, Jenny tells of fetches in Skye, Lewis, and Galloway, as well as the Aberdeenshire tale 'Thrummy Cap: A Legend of the Castle of Fiddes.'

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40. Wild Weddings

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:30:00 GMT

Let’s tie the knot! In this episode Jenny explores some old customs and superstitions surrounding the big day, and tells two tales all about wild weddings in Scottish folklore: The Shepherd Fiddler and The Earl of Mar’s Daughter.

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39. Caves of Gold: Monsters, Mermaids & Hidden Treasure

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:30:00 GMT

Treasure is said to lie in the depths of many a Scottish cave, and so in this episode Jenny goes in search of gold! On her journey under the earth she visits Shetland, Skye, Thurso, and Arran uncovering tales of viking kings, brave bagpipers, betrayed mermaids, and fickle fairies.

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38. The Goodwife of Auchtermuchty

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:17:45 GMT

Ye-olde gender roles don’t stand a chance in this age-old tale! The Goodwife of Auchtermuchty is a poem that was first written down in the 16th century, but is likely much older, and it tells of a husband and wife mixing things up for a day!

Read the original poem in old Scots as well as translation into English here

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37. Beautiful Bready Bannocks!

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:30:00 GMT

Bannocks are a traditional type of bread that was a staple of the Scottish diet for centuries, and because of this they roll right on through Scottish culture and folklore. In this episode Jenny explores some of the lore and tradition around ritual bannocks, which were baked on important days of the year, as well as their use in divination, healing, and protecting those udders!

She also tells two traditional tales that have mischievous wee bannocks: ‘The Fox and the Little Bannock’, and ‘The Good Housewife and her Night Helpers’.

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36. Harvest Time Tales: Greed, Ghosts and Guns

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:30:00 GMT

Harvest time was an incredibly important time of year for the hardworking folk of Scotland, it started on the 1st of August with Lughnasadh or Lammas celebrations, and ran through to Samhain at the end of October.

Although a time of back-breaking work, the folk were rewarded with the bounty of the fertile earth, and so naturally there are many folktales all about, or around, the harvest!

In this episode Jenny tells two of these harvest time tales, ‘The Lady’s Loaf Field’ and ‘The Spòg Bhuidhe’.

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35. Whuppity Stoorie: Scotland’s Cruelest Fairy?

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:30:00 GMT

Whuppity Stoorie is a classic Scottish folktale from down in the Debatable Lands, the area around what is now Scotland’s border with England. The tale tells of the Goodwife of Kittlerumpit and her run in with a fairy like no other.

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34. Loch Assynt: Mermaids, Black Magic, and More

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 17:47:13 GMT

Assynt is one of Scotland’s most spectacular spots, but it’s not just the landscape that will take your breath away. The land here is steeped in lore, and the shores of Loch Assynt are not only home to the crumbling ruins of Ardvreck Castle and Calda House, but also many ancient stories filled with fire, betrayal, murder and the devil himself.

Listen in to hear Jenny tell the tales of The Mermaid of Assynt and The Lady of Ardvreck Castle, as well as covering some clan history of the MacLeods and Mackenzies.

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33. The Shellycoat: Mischievous or Malicious?

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:30:00 GMT

As supernatural Scottish creatures go, The Shellycoat is one of the lesser known of the bunch, but don’t let this bothersome Bogle fool you, for although often cited as harmless, as we’ll find out in this episode, The Shellycoat is anything but!

In this episode Jenny explores the lore of The Shellycoat and tells two tales of Shellycoats, one from The Borders and one from Leith in Edinburgh.

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32. Deirdire of the Sorrows - Part 2

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:58:17 GMT

Jenny is back with Part 2 of Deirdire of the Sorrows, an ancient Gaelic tale that has been told in both Ireland and Scotland for countless years. This half sees Deirdire, Naoise, and his two brothers living as fugitives in Scotland. But all good things must come to an end, and all prophecies must be fulfilled…

In Ireland, the story of Deirdre is part of the Ulster Cycle of mythology, but the version that I am telling comes from a fellow named John Macneil, who told it from his home on the Isle of Barra in 1867. The story of Deirdire was told in Gaelic and taken down by Alexander Carmichael, who later translated it into English and published both versions in 1905. This is the most comprehensive Scottish version of this story on record, and while it differs in some ways from the Irish telling, it’s no less of a cracker!

You can read Alexander Carmichael’s original Gaelic and English translation of it here

Many thanks to Caoimhe Keohane of Wild Anam for helping with the many Irish Gaelic pronunciations in this tale!

This an Irish version of the story of Deirdire of the Sorrows

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31. Deirdire of the Sorrows - Part 1

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:25:12 GMT

This is an ancient Gaelic tale that has been told in both Ireland and Scotland for countless years. In Ireland, the story of Deirdre is part of the Ulster Cycle of mythology, but the version that I am telling comes from a fellow named John Macneil, who told it from his home on the Isle of Barra in 1867. The story of Deirdire was told in Gaelic and taken down by Alexander Carmichael, who later translated it into English and published both versions in 1905. This is the most comprehensive Scottish version of this story on record, and while it differs in some ways from the Irish telling, it’s no less of a cracker!

You can read Alexander Carmichael’s original Gaelic transcription and English translation here

Many thanks to Caoimhe Keohane of Wild Anam for helping with the many Irish Gaelic pronunciations in this tale!

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30. Robert the Bruce: Wee Beasties and Big Battles

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:04:36 GMT

The man, the myth, the legend. Robert the Bruce is one of Scotland’s most iconic figures, and for good reason too. As King, he led Scotland to a monumental victory against the English at The Battle of Bannockburn, paving the way for independence.

From itsy-bitsy spiders to superhuman feats of endurance and skill, the stories that survive about Bruce paint a picture of a tenacious hero. But behind the legends lie a ruthless leader who took chances when they appeared and used force when they didn’t, but above all, he never ever gave up.

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29. St Mungo: Glasgow's Patron Saint

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:40:25 GMT

Join Jenny as she dives into the folklore behind Glasgow’s rather odd coat of arms and its remarkable patron saint, St. Mungo. Although a religious figure, the stories of St. Mungo and his mother, St. Thenew, are steeped in folklore, mythology, and magical happenings - much of which is handily condensed into this little rhyme:

The tree that never grew,

The bird that never flew,

The fish that never swam,

The bell that never rang

Every school child in Glasgow learnt this rhyme and the stories behind it, and now, thanks to this episode, you can too!

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28. Dragon Tales

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Scottish dragons aren’t quite like the dragons found in the rest of the world, they don’t breath fire, can’t fly, and don’t even have any limbs, but that doesn’t make them any less dangerous or terrifying! (Ok well, maybe a tad).

In this episode Jenny tells two tales of dragons found in Scotland, the first is of Martin’s Stane just north of Dundee, and the second is called Eilean Fraoch, which is the name of a small island in Loch Awe, which was once home to a dastardly dragon.

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27. The Well at the World's End

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:09:20 GMT

Fancy kissing a frog? How about marrying one? The Frog Prince is a common theme found in folk tales throughout Europe, and ‘The Well at the World’s End’ is Scotland’s take on this age-old classic.

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26. Standing Stone Stories

Sun, 25 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Lone standing stones are scattered all over the Scottish landscape, and although we will unfortunately never know why they were originally raised or what their meanings were, in this vacuum of understanding, local folklore arises and new stories are wrapped around these ancient stones.

Listen in to hear the lore swirling around Granny Kempock in Gourock, The Brahan seer’s links to the Clach an t-Seasaidh near Muir of Ord, the tragic story of the Clachan Ceann Ile on Islay, and the angry Njugal and the Asta Standing Stone in Shetland.

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25. The Wind: Witches and Wonder

Sun, 18 May 2025 17:33:54 GMT

There’s no escaping the wind in Scotland, especially if you live on an island or high up in the mountains. In this episode Jenny tells three tales all about the wind that take place in these places. The first two, The Boy Who Climbed The Snap and How a witch saved the Papa Stour come from Shetland and have both wind and witches, while the third, The Wind and the Dying Woman, comes from Angus and tells a very different tale about the West Wind.

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24. The Unicorn: Scotland’s National Animal

Sun, 11 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT

The majestic unicorn’s reputation has been somewhat sparkle-ified over the last few decades, but this hasn’t always been the case! There was once a time when the unicorn symbolised far more than a whimsical horse with a horn, and in this episode we find out how it came to be, what it truly represents, and why it’s the perfect pick for Scotland’s national animal.

So listen in and enjoy as Jenny tells the tale of ‘The Coming of the Unicorn’ to Scotland, as well as exploring Skye’s very own take on the Unicorn, the Biasd na Srogaig.

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23. Green Ladies: Spooky & Sad Spectres

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:07:25 GMT

An incredible number of Scottish Castles are haunted by the ghost of a Green Lady. These spooky spectres of women dressed in green robes linger on long after death in the tower rooms, gloomy passageways, and great halls of these castles. But who were these women when alive, and what has tied their souls to this earthly plane for all eternity?

In this episode Jenny tells the stories of four Green Lady ghosts that haunt four different castles: Rothesay Castle, The Castle of Mey, Crathes Castle, and Skipness Castle.

But beware, this is not a jolly episode, there’s murder, suicide, and lots of death, so please do listen with care.

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22. Pesky Pirates

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:37:51 GMT

Pirates were a very real threat to the many communities that lived on the Scottish islands and coastlines, and so naturally there are plenty of folktales about them!

In this episode Jenny tells three of these tales: The Drowned Bells of the Abbey, Deaf John, and the tale of Mac Ean Yeer.

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21. The Two Sisters and the Curse

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:54:14 GMT

This is a tale of broken promises, broken hearts, bitter curses, and a whole lot of harvesting. It comes from the south end of the Isle of Mull, and will have you questioning whether spilling the tea is worth it in the long run!

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20. The Goat that Told Lies

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:45:55 GMT

Storytelling was at the heart of Traveller life, and this traditional Traveller tale was a favourite of Duncan Williamson, a masterful storyteller whose voice has kept countless old stories alive. And no doubt, once you hear it too, you’ll understand why.

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19. Changelings

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:37:38 GMT

Changelings are some of Scotland’s most unsettling folklore, for what could be more disturbing than an innocent bairn being stolen by a malicious fairy and a changeling, a wrinkled and wailing fairy baby, left in its place.

In this episode Jenny explores the lore surrounding these strange replacements for stolen bairns, and tells two tales of changelings: A Fairy Changeling, and Wee Johnny in the Cradle.

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18. Legends of the Cairngorms

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 20:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Jenny explores the origin stories of three families that come from Braemar in the Cairngorms: the Wolf McDonalds, the McHardys, and the Farquharsons

These tales, which are of both the Cairngorms and the whole world alike, are packed with wolves, monsters, kings, elopements, fairies and a terrible French accent, so saddle up and enjoy the ride!

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17. The Devil at Bennachie Burn

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:20:50 GMT

This terrific Traveller tale follows a young lass named Peggy as a mysterious stranger tries to woo her by the banks of Bennachie Burn, and while Peggy is already betrothed to a long-legged cattle herd named Sammy Smith, their love will soon be given a run for its money!

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16. The Devil's in the Landscape

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT

The Devil can be found in every nook and cranny of Scotland and in this episode Jenny crawls into these nooks and squeezes through the crannies in search of the stories that ‘Ol Sandy has left behind.

From The Devil’s Pulpit and The Whangie north of Glasgow to out past Arbroath where the Devil’s head and eyes haunt the ragged coastline, this is a journey of terrifying tales, and not quite so terrifying geology!

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15. Rashiecoat: Scotland's Cinderella

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT

In this episode Jenny tells the classic Scottish folk tale of Rashiecoat. This is Scotland’s version of Cinderella, and while there are similarities, it is no Disney fairytale!

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14. Through the Mist

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT

In Scottish folklore mist swirls in the liminal space between this world and the parallel Otherworld, where fairies, spirits, and monsters exist just beyond our boundaries of perception. But when the mist descends, for better or worse, we humans can pass through the veil and into the otherworld.

In this episode Jenny tells two eerie tales of those who passed through the mist, and what they found on the other side…

The first is called ‘Baking in Creag Hàstain’ and comes from Balemore on the island of North Uist.

The second is called ‘The Blue Cap’ and comes from Kintyre.

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13. Thieves: Tales of Cunning and Curses

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Thieves play many roles in Scottish folklore, and while for the most part they are the worst of the worst, this isn’t always the case!

In this episode Jenny tells the tales of two thieves, firstly, ‘The Troublesome Son’, from Glenluce in the Borders, and secondly, ‘An Gille Dubh’ from Argyll.

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12. Fin Folk: Tall, Dark, and Dangerous

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT

The Fin Folk are a strange race of sea-people that live off the coasts of Orkney and Shetland. They are tall, dark, mysterious… and covered in big flappy fins. In this episode Jenny explores how the Fin Folk live, the vanishing island they call home, and their (very much unreciprocated) desire to marry humans.

She also tells the tale of ‘The Farmer of Evie’, a traditional Orcadian folktale about how the mysterious isle of Eynhallow came to rest between Evie and Rousay.

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11. To a Mouse: Superstitions and Folklore Surrounding Mice

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Inspired by Robert Burns’ Poem ‘To a Mouse’ Jenny dives into the superstitions and folklore surrounding mice in Scotland.

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Read ‘Drumming Tunes’, an article on Mice and Rat Satires here

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10. Tip to Toe: Stories from Scotland’s Farthest Reaches

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Travel the length of Scotland with these folk tales from the very tippy-toppy of the country to the very tippy-toey.

In the far north, Jenny tells the tale of two giants on Unst and how the tiny island of Out Stack, the most northerly point in all of Scotland, came to be.

And in the far south, on The Mull of Galloway, a coven of witches don’t realise their own power at Carrickcarlin point, and the last of the Picts defend the secret of Heather Ale.

Muckle Flugga and Me - Part 1

Muckle Flugga and Me - Part 2

The Mull of Galloway, Scotland's most Southern Coast - SeaKayakPhoto Blog

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9. Folk Tales from the Forest

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:07:05 GMT

The forests of Scotland are filled with folklore and in this episode Jenny tells two tales from amongst the trees. The first is of the lonesome Ghillie Dhu, a gentle forest fairy and master of disguise. The second story is called The Lass who Couldn’t be Frightened, and funnily enough, is about a lass that couldn’t be frightened!

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8. Kelpies & Water Horses

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:36:17 GMT

Kelpies are some of the most dangerous creatures in all of Scottish folklore, and in this episode Jenny tells two tales that show just how malevolent they can be. The first, Tarbh na Leòid, is about a handsome and cunning Water Horse on Heisker, also known as the Monach Islands. The second, The Bride and the Water Kelpie, tells the tale of a Kelpie taking revenge upon a young lass.

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7. Wee Ghosties

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:42:40 GMT

Scotland is steeped in ghost stories, and in this episode Jenny tells two of these tales, The Searching Woman of Lewis and The Weeping Lass at the Dancing Place. Both have very sad women, but the ghosts could not be more different, be sure to listen with the lights on!

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6. Scottish Yuletide & Hogmanay Traditions

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 21:06:35 GMT

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5. The Land of Green Mountains - Part 2

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 20:19:40 GMT

The epic adventure continues in this episode as Ian must now serve his new master, the King of The Land of Green Mountains, and fulfil his increasingly outrageous demands else he be put to death!

This episode is part two of The Land of Green Mountains, listen to part one before diving into this!

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4. The Land of Green Mountains - Part 1

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:23:54 GMT

After rebelling against The Lord of the Isles, Ronald Boo’e and his wife Morag flee to the legendary Land of Green Mountains, out by the edge of the world. This episode is part one of the epic adventure that follows!

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3. Weird Witchcraft

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:47:36 GMT

The bubbling cauldron of Scottish folklore is brimming with tales of witches and witchcraft, and while all these stories are filled with strange supernatural happenings, some are more strange than others.

Listen in and join Jenny as she wades into some of the weirder tales of witchcraft that she’s found, including folklore of Macleans of Duart, bearded babies, and some real squelchy revenge.

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2. Giants of Scotland

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 19:26:33 GMT

There was once an ancient race of Giants that roamed the hills and glens of Scotland, and although they are now long gone, their stories have survived.

In this episode of the Scottish Folklore Podcast Jenny tells two tremendous traditional Scottish folk tales called The Giant of Morvern and The Lonely Giant.

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1. Thomas the Rhymer

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:08:25 GMT

Journey back to the 13th century and down to the Scottish borders for perhaps the most well known fairy tale in all of Scotland, that of Thomas the Rhymer.

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Trailer - The Scottish Folklore Podcast

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:57:53 GMT

Welcome to the Scottish Folklore Podcast

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