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15. Rashiecoat: Scotland's Cinderella
23 februari 2025 · 29 min
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! Lees meer
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14. Through the Mist
16 februari 2025 · 28 min
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. Lees meer
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
9 februari 2025 · 24 min
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! Lees meer
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
2 februari 2025 · 28 min
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. Lees meer
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
26 januari 2025 · 29 min
Inspired by Robert Burns’ Poem ‘To a Mouse’ Jenny dives into the superstitions and folklore surrounding mice in Scotland. Lees meer
Read ‘To a Mouse’ here
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
19 januari 2025 · 26 min
Travel the length of Scotland with these folk tales from the very tippy-toppy of the country to the very tippy-toey. Lees meer
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
12 januari 2025 · 26 min
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! Lees meer
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8. Kelpies & Water Horses
5 januari 2025 · 28 min
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. Lees meer
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7. Wee Ghosties
29 december 2024 · 25 min
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! Lees meer
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6. Scottish Yuletide & Hogmanay Traditions
22 december 2024 · 24 min
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. Lees meer
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5. The Land of Green Mountains - Part 2
15 december 2024 · 34 min
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! Lees meer
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
8 december 2024 · 31 min
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! Lees meer
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3. Weird Witchcraft
1 december 2024 · 24 min
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. Lees meer
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
24 november 2024 · 27 min
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. Lees meer
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
17 november 2024 · 27 min
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. Lees meer
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Trailer - The Scottish Folklore Podcast
13 november 2024 · 2 min
Welcome to the Scottish Folklore Podcast Lees meer
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