Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk tales

Orkney Folk Tales 6 ~ the Ultimate Compilation by Storyteller Tom Muir

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:33:33 GMT

© ℗ 2024 Tom Muir This ultimate compilation of Orkney stories is told by native Orcadian storyteller and historian Tom Muir, MBE, awarded for his lifelong work recovering, restoring and promoting Orkney Islands folk tales, heritage and lore. These Orkney tales are curated from Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times", as archived on our Orkneyology.com website. Originally recorded as a gift during the Covid-19 lockdowns to cheer folk who were isolating at home, these stories are on the rough-and-ready side - unedited and of somewhat varying audio quality, just as Tom recorded them nightly in our attic bedroom ... or in the library if the fire was on. Together they create an important Orkney Islands heritage sound archive. You can hear the rest of Tom's Tales for Troubled Times (including the many non-Orkney stories as well) on our website: https://www.orkneyology.com/tales-fro... If you enjoy these Orkney tales, you might like our podcast, the Orkneyology Podcast ~ Ower wi' the Moon, where we have a good blether with fascinating friends by the light of each full moon. https://www.orkneyology.com/orkneyolo... As part of our work of preserving islands heritage and lore, Tom and I publish unusual niche books through our indie press, Orkneyology Press. We invite you to buy our books directly from our website, which is one way to give extra financial support to both publishers and authors at no additional cost to you. https://shop.orkneyology.com/collecti... If you'd like to help us continue and expand our Orkney folklore and heritage work, you can easily buy us a dram or two on our Ko-fi page. Many thanks! https://ko-fi.com/orkneyology

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Orkney Folk Tales 5 ~ the Ultimate Compilation by Storyteller Tom Muir

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The Three Questions

Sat, 04 May 2024 17:45:48 GMT

Tom Muir tells one of his favorite tales from his latest collection of Scottish folk tales - Scottish Folk tales of Coast and Sea - called The Three Questions.

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Spirits of the Trees

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 21:31:19 GMT

A story for Christmas that comes from Germany's Harz Mountains, told for Tom's German brother, Hartmut Helms.

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Hild, the Queen of Elfland

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:29:22 GMT

Tom Muir, Orkney Islands, Scotland native storyteller gives you a folk tale from Iceland about a woman who was actually the queen of Elfland under a curse. She has to ride on a shepherd to Elfland every Christmas Eve, which killed them, until a strong man with magical powers takes the job and frees her. Find more of Tom's Tales for Troubled Times on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Shetland Fin Wife

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:26:52 GMT

Tom Muir, Orkney Islands native storyteller gives you a folk tale from Orkney about a man shipwrecked on Shetland who wanted to be home for Christmas. Find more of Tom's Tales for Toubled Times and learn all about living in the Scottish isles of Orkney on www.Orkneyology.com.

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Eynhallow Laments: The Fin Folk's Lament

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:22:51 GMT

Tom's Eynhallow Laments for Gordon McClellan's 2020 Celebration Earth, Earth Day events.

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EynhallowLaments: Brother Dagfinn's Lament

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:19:50 GMT

Tom's Eynhallow Laments for Gordon McClellan's 2020 Celebration Earth, Earth Day events.

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Eynhallow Laments: Clara's Lament

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:16:30 GMT

Tom's Eynhallow Laments for Gordon McClellan's 2020 Celebration Earth, Earth Day events.

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The Three Pieces of Advice

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:32:54 GMT

A Scottish folk tale showing that good advice can be worth far more than money. Told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more traditional stories and Scottish island lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Bride of Ramray

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:30:04 GMT

A strange selkie story from the Orkney island of Graemsay, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more Orkney lore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Hobyahs

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:24:54 GMT

An English folk tale and the first story that I ever told, 50 years ago. (Image from the school book I read it in.) Told by Orcadian storyteller and folklorist Tom Muir of the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Find more folklore and local stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Three Little Pigs

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:18:58 GMT

An English folk tale. Be careful what you beg for when building a house! Told by Scottish folklorist and storyteller, Tom Muir, of the Orkney Islands. Find more stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:43:23 GMT

A well known classic English fairy tale about a boy, some beans and a giant. Told by traditional Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more audio tales and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:41:21 GMT

A much loved, classic Norwegian folk tale told by native Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more of Tom's tales on his website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Green Man of Knowledge

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:33:35 GMT

This is an epic Scottish Travellers tale which follows the adventures of Jack the Fool, who seeks his fortune and finds it, told by Orkney Islands native storyteller, Tom Muir. The story is nearly two hours long, so you might want to listen to it in in bits. Find more folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Dead Wife Among the Fairies

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:21:47 GMT

A story of lost love from the Orkney island of North Ronaldsay. Told by Orkney Islands,Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. For more stories, lore and how to visit Orkney, go to Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Mill that Grinds at the Bottom of the Sea

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:20:05 GMT

Showing how stories develops, this is a version of a story that I recorded earlier, but collected 1,000 years after the first one. Told by Orkney Islands,Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. For more stories, lore and how to visit Orkney, go to Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Clever Kitty

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:59:05 GMT

A Scottish folk tale about a clever girl who outwits a giant. Told by Scottish storyteller Tom Muir from the Orkney Islands. Find more folklore and Orkney lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Hedgehurst

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:48:02 GMT

A Scottish Traveller tale from Duncan Williamson about a creature who is half man and half hedgehog. Told by Scottish storyteller Tom Muir from the Orkney Islands. Find more folklore and Orkney lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Queen's Necklace

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:16:39 GMT

A tender-hearted queen tries to help her people in this story by Helena Nyblom from Sweden, retold by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more traditioanl tales and Orkney/Scotland lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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How Jack Went Out to Seek His Fortune

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:12:50 GMT

A Jack story showing why everybody needs a few good friends, told by traditional storyteller Tom Muir of Scotland's Orkney Islands. Find more stories and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Dog and the Peacock

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:55:16 GMT

A Travellers' tale for Christmas, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more traditional tales, folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Nucklavee

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:34:38 GMT

A traditional, creepy Orkney Islands folktale from the Orkney island of Sanday, told by Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir, whose father came from Sanday. Probably not a good story for young children, but older kids will love it.Find more traditional Scottish/ Orkney stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Kelpie

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:13:30 GMT

A traditional Highlands Scottish kelpie tale, told by Tom Muir, Orkney Islands storyteller, Scotland. Find more traditional tales and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Blacksmith and the Njugle

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:03:07 GMT

A traditional Shetland water horse tale, told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more traditional tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Hedgehog

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:40:14 GMT

A Slovenian folktale showing that beauty is more than skin deep, told by Tom Muir, Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller. Find more stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Companion

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:26:54 GMT

A Norwegian folktale about a mysterious servant, told by Orkney Islands Scottish storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Nightingale and the Rose

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:15:26 GMT

A wonderful, tragic story written by Oscar Wilde, retold by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. For more traditional audio tales, visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Princess in the Chest

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:12:03 GMT

A traditional folktale from Denmark, told by Orkney Islands Scotland storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Two Sisters

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:09:19 GMT

A folktale from the Faroe Islands told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more traditional stories and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Art credit Anna Anglemark.

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The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:06:27 GMT

A haunting folktale from France told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Hear more traditional tales and lore and Scottish stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Tatterhood

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:02:26 GMT

A Norwegian folktale told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more audio tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Storm

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:00:19 GMT

A ghostly Irish tale, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Fair Isle Beacon

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:57:34 GMT

A Viking tale from the Orkneyinga Saga told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir.(Apologies for the abrupt ending - technical difficulties) Find more Orkney and Viking folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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A Tale of Two Jarls

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:54:52 GMT

A Viking tale from the Orkneyinga Saga, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories and Viking tales on Orkneyology.com.

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The Three Princesses in the Blue Mountain

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:32:52 GMT

A classic Norwegian folk tale of how a brave young soldier saved the princesses from trolls, told by Orkney Islands (Scotland) storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Three Kingdoms - Copper, Silver and Golden

Sun, 31 May 2020 13:11:28 GMT

A Russian wonder tale of a hero's quest to save his mother told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more folklore audio tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Goita Skerry

Sun, 31 May 2020 13:08:44 GMT

A Shetland selkie story from the late, great Lawrence Tulloch. told by his dear friend, Orkney Islands storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more Scottish traditional tales and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Jamie Freel and the Fairies

Sat, 30 May 2020 12:22:18 GMT

A word from Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir: This is a tale I heard from my friend, the great storyteller Audrey Parks from Northern Ireland. This is my favourite story from her enchanting CD 'On the Tip of my Tongue', which I highly recommend. Find more folktales and Scottish lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Wayland Smith

Sat, 30 May 2020 12:19:11 GMT

A Germanic legend of the master of all smiths, and his terrible revenge on his abductor. Not suitable for children. Told by Orkney Islands (Scotland) storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more folklore and myth on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com

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The Three Peas

Fri, 29 May 2020 12:07:32 GMT

A Slovenian folk tale about a poor boy trust who trusts to luck, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Theft of Idun and her Apples

Fri, 29 May 2020 12:06:01 GMT

A Nordic Myth, where Loki betrays Idun and her apples of youth, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and mythology on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Three Princesses of Whiteland

Thu, 28 May 2020 16:25:56 GMT

A classic Norwegian folk tale told by traditional storyteller Tom Muir from his native Orkney Islands, Scotland. More stories and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Sheep Thieves

Thu, 28 May 2020 16:23:39 GMT

A 'true' Orkney Islands story from the Scottish island of Westray told to Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir by his mother. More folklore and tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Aschenputtel

Wed, 27 May 2020 12:54:07 GMT

The classic Brothers Grimm version of Cinderella, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Two Stories of Selkie Men

Wed, 27 May 2020 12:52:05 GMT

An Orkney Islands selkie story from Sanday of an unexpected guest and one from Yesnaby about a missing woman, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more selkie stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Cinderella

Tue, 26 May 2020 17:19:52 GMT

The classic French version of the fairytale, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more audio stories and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Building of the Walls of Asgard

Tue, 26 May 2020 17:18:11 GMT

The Nordic myth, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir from Scotland's Orkney Islands. Find more audio tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Elves and the Shoemaker

Sun, 24 May 2020 16:39:06 GMT

A classic tale told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, traditional storyteller Tom Muir. More audio stories and folktales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Battle of Summerdale

Sun, 24 May 2020 16:36:55 GMT

The Orkney Islands folklore springing from a famous battle, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Illustration by Bryce Wilson. For more about Orkney folklore and history see Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Rumplestiltskin

Sat, 23 May 2020 13:13:21 GMT

A classic fairytale told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories and old lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Three Wishes

Sat, 23 May 2020 13:11:19 GMT

An Irish folktale, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and audiostories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Emperor's New Clothes

Fri, 22 May 2020 17:33:13 GMT

The classic Hans Christian Andersen story told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Fated to Drown

Fri, 22 May 2020 17:30:17 GMT

An Orkney Islands, Scotland, story from the Orkney island of Stronsay, told by Tom Muir, Orcadian storyteller. Find more Orkney folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Princess and the Pea

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:36:28 GMT

A classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, told by Tom Muir, traditional Scottish Orkney Islands storyteller. Hear more audio tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Selkie's Revenge

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:33:47 GMT

A Scottish Traveller's story of terrible retribution, told by Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir. Find more audio stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Hansel and Gretel

Wed, 20 May 2020 15:32:14 GMT

The old German folktale collected by the brothers Grimm, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Pickpocket

Wed, 20 May 2020 15:28:50 GMT

A folklore story about a talented family, told by Orkney Islands, Scotland storyteller Tom Muir. Find morestories and traditional tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Shetlander and the Polar Bear

Wed, 20 May 2020 15:26:35 GMT

A Shetland tale that Tom heard from the great Shetland storyteller Lawrence Tulloch, told by his friend, Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more traditional tales and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Girl who Kissed a Knight out of Necessity

Mon, 18 May 2020 16:08:55 GMT

In which a knight learns a lesson in humility, story told by Tom Muir, traditional Orkney Islands storyteller, Scotland. More of Tom's tales on his website, Orkneyology.com.

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Puss in Boots

Mon, 18 May 2020 16:02:01 GMT

The classic tale of Puss in Boots told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Beauty and the Beast

Sun, 17 May 2020 14:47:59 GMT

The original version of this classic French fairy tale, which is quite a long story, told by traditional Scottish storyteller Tom Muir, from the Orkney Islands. Find more stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Lord's Prayer

Sun, 17 May 2020 14:45:17 GMT

A Scottish Travellers tale of how a tramp tricked a minister into giving charity, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Stolen Winding Sheet

Sat, 16 May 2020 17:10:05 GMT

A ghost story from the Orkney island of Sanday about the consequences of stealing from the dead, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Illustration by Bryce Wilson. Find more orkney stories and other folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Sat, 16 May 2020 16:59:55 GMT

An older, quite gruesome version of the popular fairytale told by Tom Muir, Orkney Islands traditional storyteller. Find more tales and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Frog Prince

Fri, 15 May 2020 16:21:05 GMT

A classic fairy tale from Germany told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more tales and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Book of the Black Arts

Fri, 15 May 2020 16:18:47 GMT

A chilling Orkney Islands, Scotland folk tale about an evil book, told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Illustration by Sheila Faichney. Find more folktales and Scottish lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Rapunzel

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:58:21 GMT

The classic German fairytale, Rapunzel, told by Orkney Islands traditional Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more Sottish and world audio tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Giant who had no Heart in His Body

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:55:16 GMT

A Norwegian folktale told by Orkney Islands, Scotland's traditional Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more stories and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Sleeping Beauty of the Woods

Wed, 13 May 2020 17:08:59 GMT

The classic fairytale told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more soothing audio stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Two Orkney Shipwrecks

Wed, 13 May 2020 17:06:48 GMT

The true stories of two shipwrecks in Orkney waters told by Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir. Illustration by Sheila Faichney. Find more local island lore and folktales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Golden Cradle

Tue, 12 May 2020 16:34:33 GMT

A Scottish folk tale for the bairns told by Scotland's Orkney Islands storyteller, Tom Muir. Listen to more audio folklore stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Thomas the Rhymer

Tue, 12 May 2020 16:31:47 GMT

A traditional Scottish tale told by Tom Muir, traditional Orcadian storyteller from the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Find more folklore and other stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Golden Fish

Mon, 11 May 2020 15:51:07 GMT

A Russian folktale about being content with what you have, told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more classic tales and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Da Slokkit Koli

Mon, 11 May 2020 15:48:34 GMT

A Shetland Islands tale told by Tom Muir, storyteller from the Orkney Islands in Scotland. Find more Scottish folklore and other audio stories for all ages on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Nurse who Broke her Promise

Sun, 10 May 2020 15:48:43 GMT

A Cornish tale of a midwife who delivered a pisky (pixie) child ... and the consequences, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more audio stories, folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Mr Vinegar

Sun, 10 May 2020 15:45:48 GMT

An English folktale about how Mr Vinegar found a fortune, and lost it again. Told by Orkney Islands storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more lore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Buried Moon

Sat, 09 May 2020 17:08:30 GMT

This story shows how the Moon helps to drive away evil, told by Tom Muir, Scottish storyteller form the Orkney Islands. Discover more folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Tom Fitzpatrick and the Leprechaun

Sat, 09 May 2020 17:01:38 GMT

In which Tom finds out how tricky a leprechaun can be, told by Scottish storyteller Tom Muir from the Orkney Islands. Discover more folklore and Orkney tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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How the Fin Folk Lost Eynhallow

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:35:50 GMT

How an Orkney Islands man had his revenge on the mythical Fin Folk. A traditional Orkney, Scotland, folktale told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Find more Orkney stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Butterball

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:31:16 GMT

Find out how a small boy defeated an evil troll in this folktale told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir of Scotland. Find more traditional lore and folktales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Boy who Went to the North Wind

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:28:36 GMT

A story about the time the North Wind had to compensate a boy for his lost flour, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir of Orkney, Scotland. Find more folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Boray Isle

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:19:15 GMT

An unusual selkie tale from Scotland's Orkney Islands, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more selkie stories and traditional folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Sun

Wed, 06 May 2020 17:05:23 GMT

A Slavic folktale in the Luck Child tradition, told by Tom Muir, Orkney Islands, Scotland traditional storyteller. Find more audio tales, folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com

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The Three Oranges

Tue, 05 May 2020 16:20:26 GMT

A French fairytale told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. For more traditional tales visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Prince Lindworm

Tue, 05 May 2020 16:17:31 GMT

A classic nordic fairytale told by Tom Muir, Orkney Islands traditional storyteller. For more folklore and stories visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Trows of Trowie Glen

Tue, 05 May 2020 11:39:50 GMT

A tale from the magical Trowie Glen on the island of Hoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Told by the Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more soothing folklore and stories on Orkneyology.com.

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The Swan Maiden

Tue, 05 May 2020 11:32:05 GMT

A Swedish tale of a magical bride told by Scottish storyteller Tom Muir of the Orkney Islands. Illustration by Anna Anglemark. Find more folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Mither o'the Sea

Tue, 05 May 2020 11:19:58 GMT

An ancient Orkney Islands creation myth, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. For more Orkney stories, folklore, Viking sagas and other stories visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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A Wartime Story

Tue, 05 May 2020 11:07:18 GMT

A wartime story of the clever folks living on the island of Graemsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Told by historian and traditional Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Find more history and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Selkie Lover

Tue, 05 May 2020 10:52:03 GMT

A strange thing happens when a Stronsay lady is unhappy in her marriage - an Orkney Islands selkie tale, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more selkie tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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How Tam Scott Lost His SIght

Tue, 05 May 2020 10:39:16 GMT

An Orkney Islands finfolk tale, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Illustration by Bryce Wilson. Find more Orkney folktales, Viking sagas and other audio stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Selkie Wife

Tue, 05 May 2020 10:30:39 GMT

A selkie tale from Scotland's Orkney Islands, told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Find more selkie stories and folktales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Sigurd the Powerful

Tue, 05 May 2020 10:16:30 GMT

A tale from the Orkneyinga Saga, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more Viking stories and Orkney folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Everlasting Battle

Tue, 05 May 2020 10:10:15 GMT

A legend from the Viking age, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more Viking tales and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Why the Sea is Salt

Tue, 05 May 2020 09:56:22 GMT

A tale from the Viking age that explains why the sea is salt, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more Orkney and Scottish folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Gunn Woman - a play by Aine King

Tue, 05 May 2020 09:42:03 GMT

Aine King's short spoken word play about 19th century Orkney Islands woman Isobel Gunn, who disguised herself as a man and joined the Hudson's Bay Company. Find more about Isobel Gunn on Orkneyology.com. https://www.orkneyology.com/isobel-gunn.html

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The Westray Storm Witch

Tue, 05 May 2020 09:23:16 GMT

The Orkney tale of the storm witch of the Orkney island of Westray, told by traditional Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir. For more folklore and stories visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Dancers Under the Mound

Tue, 05 May 2020 09:16:45 GMT

Orkney Islands-born traditional storyteller Tom Muir tells the Orkney folklore story of the fairy mound at Howe. Find more folktales and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Gypsy's Ghost

Mon, 04 May 2020 16:58:29 GMT

A spooky story of a clever girl who is being courted by a ghost, told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more lore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Three Wishes

Mon, 04 May 2020 16:44:58 GMT

This tale shows that you must be careful what you wish for! Told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories, tales, lore and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Tomten

Mon, 04 May 2020 16:42:11 GMT

This story from Sweden tells how helpful farm spirits can be a nuisance. Told by Tom Muir of the Orkney Islands, Scotland. For more stories and lore visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Watch

Sun, 03 May 2020 16:42:11 GMT

A ghost story from the Orkney island of Hoy, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Illustration by Sheila Faichney. Find more folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Suitor from the Sea

Sun, 03 May 2020 16:39:04 GMT

An Orkney Islands folktale from the island of South Ronaldsay, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Sturdy Hans

Sun, 03 May 2020 16:35:18 GMT

How strength and courage saved a princess from a dragon. Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir tells a folktale from Switzerland. Find more folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Robbie Haa and the Black Laird

Sat, 02 May 2020 16:47:41 GMT

A Scottish Traveller story of an evil ghost's revenge. NOT suitable for children or anyone of a sensitive nature. Told by Scotland's Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Ash-Lad and his Companions

Sat, 02 May 2020 16:42:50 GMT

How the Ash Lad was helped by some strange companions, a Norwegian folktale told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir, Scotland. For more folklore and storytelling visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The City Under the Sea

Fri, 01 May 2020 14:24:02 GMT

A mermaid folktale from the Orkney island of Sanday, north of Scotland, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Hear more Orkney and Scottish folktales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Three Dogs

Fri, 01 May 2020 14:16:44 GMT

A German fairytale told by Tom Muir of Scotland's Orkney Islands. Find more folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The King of the Birds

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:26:35 GMT

Find out who gets to be the king of the birds. A traditional tale told by storyteller Tom Muir from Scotland's Orkney Islands. Hear more stories and folklore online from Tom on his website, Orkneyology.com.

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Oisin and Niamh

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:16:50 GMT

A Celtic myth from Ireland, told by Tom Muir, traditional storyteller from Scotland's Orkney Islands. Hear more folklore, fairytales and saga stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Goat that Told Lies

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:05:43 GMT

How a woodcutter and his wife are taken in by a talking goat who tells lies. A Scottish Travellers' tale as told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. For more about Scotland's folklore visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Angel of Death

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:02:07 GMT

A Scottish Travellers' tale about a young boy's ride home in a very strange carriage, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Get more traditional Scottish and world stories at Orkneyology.com.

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The Fin Folk and the Mill of Skaill

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:46:16 GMT

An Orkney Islands, Scotland, folk tale from Sandwick, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Illustration by Bryce Wilson. Find more folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Eating Match with the Troll

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:42:29 GMT

A Norwegian folk tale told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Piper and the Frozen Boots

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:59:09 GMT

A Scottish Travellers tale best enjoyed with a dram, as told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more folktales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Golden Bird

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:56:23 GMT

A Slovenian folktale told by Tom Muir, Orkney Islands storyteller. For more folktales visit Orkneyology.com.

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Two Wee Fairy Stories

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 17:16:48 GMT

The Fairy's Fishing Trip from Scotland's Orkney Islands and The Trow's Brandy from the Shetland Islands, told by Orkney storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more traditional tales on Orkneyology.com.

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King Midas

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 17:09:22 GMT

The classic Greek myth, as told by Scotland's Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and traditional tales on Orkneyology.com.

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Toller and His Good Neighbors

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:52:32 GMT

A folktale from Denmark, told by Tom Muir of Orkneyology.com.How Toller and his family prosper due to their fairy neighbours. Illustration by Anna Angelmark

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The Death of the Fin King

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:42:15 GMT

How the Fin King's spell was broken at the Bay of Skaill in Scotland's Orkney Islands. Orkney folklore told by Tom Muir, Orcadian storyteller. Illustration by Bryce Wilson. Find more Scottish and world folklore and fairytales at Orkneyology.com.

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The Broonie

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:40:28 GMT

Can a kindly guardian spirit defeat a witch? Find out in this Scottish folktale, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more Orkney Islands stories and folklore from other places at Orkneyology.com.

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The Baron's Ring

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:37:19 GMT

An English folktale showing that you can't resist fate, told by Tom Muir, traditional Orkney Islands storyteller from the Scottish Orkney Isles. Find more stories on Orkneyology.com.

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Then the Merman Laughed

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:57:22 GMT

A classic Icelandic tale passed down from the family of Hjorleifur Helgi Stefánsson. As told by his friend, Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Illustration by Anna Anglemark. Find more stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Three Gifts

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:51:25 GMT

A traditional Scottish folktale that Tom first heard from the great storyteller Bob Pegg. Told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories and folklore on Orkneyology.com.

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Annie Norn and the Finfolk

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:03:43 GMT

An Orkney Islands (Scotland) tale about the legendary finfolk, told by Orkney's traditional Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more Scottish stories and Orkney folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Princess on the Glass Mountain

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:58:24 GMT

A classic Norwegian folk tale of how the Ash Lad won a princess's love, told by Orkney Islands (Scotland) traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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How I became a Storyteller

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:59:06 GMT

From the Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir's (almost) true story of how he became a storyteller. Not entirely suitable for youngsters and someeasily offended adults. Find more folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Swan Princes

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:43:29 GMT

The Swan Princess, a Hans Christian Andersen story as told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller, Tom Muir. For more folklore stories visit Orkneyology.com.

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Two Selkie Tales

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:45:23 GMT

Two selkie tales from Scotland's Orkney Islands: The Selkie Wife of Westness and The Selkie's Revenge, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more traditional tales and folklore at Orkneyology.com. Illustration by

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The Wee Bannock

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:28:14 GMT

A Scottish folklore version of The Gingerbread Man, told by Scottish storyteller Tom Muir from the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Find more traditional tales on Orkneyology.com.

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Tam Lin

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 16:17:58 GMT

The old Scottish Borders ballad Tam Lin, told in story form by storyteller Tom Muir from Scotland's Orkney Islands. For more Scottish stories and folklore visit Tom Muir's Orkneyology.com.

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The Elf Maiden

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:56:49 GMT

A northern folktale of a magical bride - TheElf Maiden, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. For more folklore and Scottish stories visit Orkneyology.com. Illustration by Anna Anglemark as found in Tom's Tales from Viking Lands.

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The Broonie of Copinsay

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 17:21:07 GMT

A folktale from Scotland's Orkney Islands about an unusual servant, told by the only living Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir. For more Orkney stories and folktales from around the world visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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The King of the Cats

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 17:16:50 GMT

An English folktale showing that a cat is not always what it seems to be, told by Orkney Islands, Scotland storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more folklore and Orkney stories on Orkneyology.com.

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To the One You Love the Most

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:34:04 GMT

A traditional tale where a man learns who within his household really loves him. Told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir of Orkneyology.com.

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Sati

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:46:16 GMT

An old Orkney tale about a spaeman who has to discover the identity of a thief by the cunning use of a pot and a black cockerel. Told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, traditional storyteller Tom Muir. For more of Tom's folklore and traditional stories visit his website, Orkneyology.com.

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The Baby of Langalour

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:38:24 GMT

The story of an unusual birth that happened in the Orkney Islands parish of Firth, Scotland, told by native Orkney storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folktales and Orkney stories at Orkneyology.com.

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The Hogboon of Hellihowe

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:29:43 GMT

A cautionary Orkney Islands tale showing why you must always take good care of your hogboon. Told by Orcadian storyteller Tom |Muir. For more folktales visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Illustration by Orkney artist Bryce Wilson.

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London Again

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:29:25 GMT

A well-known folktale, this version is from the Shetland Islands of Scotland, as told by Orkney Islands storyteller, Tom Muir of Orkneyology.com.

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Persephone

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:19:08 GMT

The classic Greek myth of changing seasons - the story of Persephone, told by storyteller Tom Muir of Scotland's Orkney Islands. Find more folklore at Orkneyology.com.

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The Wicked Laird or The Cottar's Curse

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:59:59 GMT

A wicked laird in Scotland's Orkney Islands beats the devil but falls foul of a cottar's curse. A traditional supernatural Orkney tale told by Orkney native storyteller Tom Muir. More Orkney stories and other folklore on Orkneyology.com.Illustration by Sheila Faichney, from Orkney Folk Tales by Tom Muir.

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The Queen Bee

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:54:05 GMT

Why it's better to be simple and kind than clever and cruel. A German folktale gathered by the Grimm brothers, told by Orkney Islands, Scotland storyteller, Tom Muir. More folklore and old stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com

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Lady Odivere

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:38:55 GMT

An Orkney Islands selkie story about the dangers of swearing the Odin Oath, told by native Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more Scottish folklore at Tom's website. Orkneyology.com.

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Auld Croovie

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:33:38 GMT

An old Scottish Traveller tale about greed and dancing trees. Told by Scottish storyteller and folklorist Tom Muir from Scotland's Orkney Islands. Find more stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Sigurd and the Raven Banner

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:18:36 GMT

Hear the story from the ancient Viking saga, Njal's Saga, about Orkney Islands Viking Earl Sigurd and his magic raven banner. This story - not for the faint-hearted listener - is told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Illustration by Sheila Faichney. Find more folklore and sagas at Orkneyology.com.

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The Crop-Haired Freckled Lass

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:10:55 GMT

How a clever young woman from Scotland's Western Isles outwits the laird. A Scottish folk tale told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more Orkney and world stories at Orkneyology.com.

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Stone Soup

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 13:56:47 GMT

How an old beggar tricks a miser into a meal, and just maybe teaches him a lesson. An old folktale told by storyteller Tom Muir from the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Find more stories and Orkney folktales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Peerie Fool

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 13:10:59 GMT

A traditional folktale from the Scottish Orkney island of Rousay, told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir of Orkneyology.com.

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The Man From Nowhere

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 13:07:57 GMT

There's something strange about the stranger who comes to the farm. Will the farmer heed the advice of his wise mother? Will his luck change? A traditional Orkney tale from the Scottish Orkney island of Stronsay, told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir of Orkneyology.com.

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The Mouse Princess

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:12:13 GMT

A traditional French folktale as told by Scottish storyteller Tom Muir from Scotland's Orkney Islands. For more bedtime stories and traditional folklore storytelling and for more about the Orkney Islands, see Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Vasilisa the Fair

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:01:37 GMT

The traditional Russian folktale Vasilisa the Fair, as told by Scottish storyteller Tom Muir from Scotland's Orkney Islands. For more bedtime stories and traditional folklore storytelling and for more about the Orkney Islands, see Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.

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Hildaland

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:05:43 GMT

A traditional Orkney Islands folk tale about a magic vanishing island, told by Orcadian storyteller and folklorist Tom Muir of Orkneyology.com.

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Peardrop

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:01:41 GMT

A traditional folklore story from Italy about a brave, young girl's adventure, told by Scottish storyteller, Tom Muir, of Scotland's Orkney Islands.

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The Miser's Ghost

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 19:15:37 GMT

An Icelandic tale about why it's better to spend your money while you can, told by Scottish Orkney Islands traditional storyteller and folklorist Tom Muir of www.Orkneyology.com.

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The Caithness Giant

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 19:07:36 GMT

An old Orkney Islands folktale about an unfortunate and giant gardener. This story is told by the only living traditional Orcadian storyteller and folklorist, Tom Muir of the Scottish Orkney Islands.

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The Water Sprite

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 19:01:20 GMT

In which a miller learns what it takes to get rid of a pesky water sprite. A traditional German folk tale told by Scottish storyteller, Tom Muir, of the Orkney Islands, Scotland.

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The Seal Killer

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:34:52 GMT

A folk tale from Caithness, Scotland - a seal isn't always what it seems to be. The story is told by Tom Muir, Orkney Islands Scotland storyteller. Find more Tales for Troubled Times on Orkneyology.com.

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The Three Fairies

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:28:56 GMT

A traditional Slovenian folk tale, told by Orkney Islands storyteller, Tom Muir of Orkneyology.com.

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How the Mermaid Got Her Tail

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:25:08 GMT

An old Orkney Islands myth, Scotland, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller, Tom Muir of Orkneyology.com.

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Finn McCool and the Scottish Giant

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:47:01 GMT

The Irish legend of how Ireland's Giant's Causeway came to be, told by Orkney Islands, Scotland storyteller, Tom Muir.

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Angus and Bride

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:40:28 GMT

An ancient Celtic myth told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir.

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The Minister and the Skull

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 16:07:27 GMT

The Minister and the Skull is a cautionary Scottish Travellers' tale told by Scottish storyteller Tom Muir from the Orkney Islands. Find more stories on www.Orkneyology.com

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The Fairy Harp

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 16:00:49 GMT

Tonight's Tales for Troubled Times - a folktale from Wales that tells what happens when you misuse a fairy's gift. The Fairy Harp is told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, folklorist and storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more at www.Orkneyology.com.

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The Wreck of the Archangel

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:51:44 GMT

A true shipwreck story from the Orkney Islands of Westray... with a family twist from the storyteller, Tom Muir of Scotland's Orkney Islands, at the end.

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Robbie Anderson and the Trows

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:44:32 GMT

A fiddler gets a surprising - and fortuitous - invitation. A Shetland folktale told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir.

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The Selkie That Didna Forget

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:06:25 GMT

Hear Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir tell a story about why you should always be kind to selkies - or seals, as people who are not from Orkney call them.

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The Ugandan Fart Story

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:02:12 GMT

Ever wonder where farts go after they're born? Traditional Scottish storyteller Tom Muir tells a story he heard in a pub - The Ugandan Fart Story which - believe it or not - has a moral at the end.

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Jonny in the Cradle

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:09:28 GMT

How to get rid of a fairy changeling ... in case you ever need to know.

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Kate Crackernuts

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:01:20 GMT

The story of two devoted stepsisters, one of them particularly clever

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The Red and White Roses

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:32:58 GMT

A Faroese folk tale about forgiveness. (Note: This beautiful story may be upsetting to some sensitive listeners.)

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The Trow's New Clothes

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:29:06 GMT

An Orkney Islands folk tale about a helpful house trow. Find more Orkney Islands tales and folklore told in the soothing voice of Orkney's native storyteller, Tom Muir, at Orkneyology.com. Illustration by Bryce Wilson.

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The Mermaid Bride

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:38:57 GMT

A mermaid folktale from the Orkney island of Sanday, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller, Tom Muir on Orkneyology.com.

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I Love You More Than Salt

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:32:37 GMT

A Scottish Traveller's tale about the thing that is most important in life, told by Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir of Orkneyology.com

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East of the Sun West of the Moon

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:15:20 GMT

Tom Muir tells the classic folktale East of the Sun West of the Moon

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The White Lady of Clestrain

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:31:27 GMT

A ghost story from the home of the Orkney Islands arctic explorer, John Rae, as told by Orcadian traditional storyteller, Tom Muir of Orkneyology.com. https://www.Orkneyology.com/john-rae.html

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The Press Gang

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:47:30 GMT

Traditional native Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir tells about the nefarious English press gangs in Orkney. For more about Tom, his stories and Scotland's Orkney Islands visit his website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/graemsay.html

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The Wreck of the Albion

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:44:33 GMT

Tom Muir, traditional native Orkney Islands storyteller, tells about the wreck of The Albion near the Orkney island of Graemsay. Hear more stories and find out about Scotland's Orkney Islands at Tom's website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/graemsay.html

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The Hattie Man o' Ree

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:40:59 GMT

Tom Muir, traditional native Orkney Islands storyteller tells a traditional story, "The Hattie Man O' Ree." Hear more stories and find out about Scotland's Orkney Islands at Tom's website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/graemsay.html

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Happy Valley Coffin Story

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:36:50 GMT

Tom Muir, the traditional Orcadian native storyteller from Scotland's Orkney Islands, tells a local story - "The Happy Valley Coffin Story." Find out more about Tom and his islands on his website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/happy-valley.html#HappyValley

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Edwin Muir's The Horses

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:33:53 GMT

Tom Muir, the traditional Orcadian native storyteller from Scotland's Orkney Islands, read's Orcadian poet Edwin Muir's haunting poem, "The Horses." Find out more about Tom and his islands on his website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/egilsay-and-wyre.html

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Bessie Millie and Mamie Scott - Weather Witches of Stromness

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:29:43 GMT

Hear native Orkney storyteller Tom Muir tell about the weather witches of Stromness. Get more stories and learn about Scotland's Orkney Islands by visiting Tom's website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/brinkies-brae.html

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The Death of the Mainland Faeries

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:25:49 GMT

Hear native Orkney storyteller Tom Muir tell a traditional Orcadian folktale - The Death of the Mainland Faeries. Get more stories and learn about Scotland's Orkney Islands by visiting Tom's website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/

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The Fiddler and the Trow

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:17:15 GMT

Orkney native storyteller and folklorist Tom Muir tells a traditional Orcadian story - The Fiddler and the Trow. For more stories from Scotland's Orkney Islands, go to Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.https://www.orkneyology.com/dingieshowe.html

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The Midgies and the Giant

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:11:03 GMT

Orkney folklorist and storyteller Tom Muir tells a traditional Scottish story about Scotland's midges - "The Midgies and the Giant." Find out more at Tom's website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/midges.html

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