Folklore Scotland

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Scottish registered charity telling the tales of the past with the technology of today. Tune in every week for insight on Scottish folklore! Every two weeks you can expect episodes that delve deep into the world of folklore, either with Cathy and Rosie over at Into The Greenwood, or with our panel of presenters in The Crannog. Every week in between, we release shorter storytelling 'Campfire Tales'.

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#87 Martin and the Dragon | Campfire Tales 17.04.2023 5:58

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Martin and the Dragon, written and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: folklorescotland.com/martin-and-the-dragon/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/...

#86 Stories Around the Campfire | The Crannog 27.03.2023 29:04

We have something a little different for this episode of the Crannog! Four of our hosts sat down to tell stories for an immersive experience that will give you that cosy-round-the-fire-feeling! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Grae...

#85 The Stone Of Heads | Campfire Tales 20.03.2023 6:35

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Stone of Heads, written and read by David White! Read the story on our website: folklorescotland.com/bruce-and-the-spider/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check...

#84 The Boneless | Into the Greenwood 13.03.2023 44:58

There are plenty of unsettling creatures in Scottish folklore, but none quite like The Boneless... Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/Folkl...

#83 Bruce and the Spider | Campfire Tales 06.03.2023 3:33

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Bruce and the Spider, written and read by Rebecca White! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/bruce-and-the-spider/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarb...

#82 Highland and Island Folklore | The Crannog 27.02.2023 51:46

There is so much folklore in Scotland's highlands and islands - in this episode of The Crannog we chat about four highlander and islander stories! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com...

#81 Sarah's Second Sight | Campfire Tales 20.02.2023 5:02

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Sarah's Second Sight, written and read by David White! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/sarahs-second-sight/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.c...

#80 The Inheritance | Campfire Tales 13.02.2023 7:07

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Inheritance, read by David White! Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/Folklore...

#79 Jacobite Songs | Into the Greenwood 06.02.2023 1:05:45

This week, Rosie and Cathy delve into the world of Jacobites, with a special focus on everyone's favourite way to round off a wedding - Loch Lomond. Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!...

#78 The Cruel Brother | Campfire Tales 23.01.2023 4:11

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Cruel Brother, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-cruel-brother/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series!...

#77 Pop Culture Folklore | The Crannog 16.01.2023 57:44

Folklore has worked its way into all aspects of life, especially pop culture! This week on the Crannog we're looking at film and TV such as The Water Horse, Lord of the Rings, and Macbeth and discussing their folklorish influences. Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland For...

#76 The Sprightly Tailor | Campfire Tales 09.01.2023 5:34

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Sprightly Tailor, written by Joseph Jacobs and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-sprightly-tailor/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this serie...

#75 Angus, Bride, and Beira | Campfire Tales 19.12.2022 7:35

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Angus, Bride, and Beira, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown! The podcast is taking a brief hiatus for Christmas and will be back with Campfire Tales on 9th January. Merry Christmas if you celebrate, and a happy new year when it comes! Support our work on Kofi...

#74 Drowned Lovers | Into the Greenwood 11.12.2022 1:11:30

This week on Into the Greenwood, Rosie and Cathy discuss the Child Ballad The Drowned Lovers, also known as Clyde Water or Mother's Malison. It's a tragic one, so steel yourselves! Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out...

#73 The Boghall Brownie | Campfire Tales 05.12.2022 4:36

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Boghall Brownie, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-boghall-brownie/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this seri...

#73 Happy Folklore | The Crannog 28.11.2022 42:46

It's not often you get a happy ending in Scottish folklore, so we had a chat about the happiest and funniest folklore we could find! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagra...

#72 The Mermaid Wife | Campfire Tales 14.11.2022 5:54

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Mermaid Wife, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-mermaid-wife/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! ww...

#71 The Two Shepherds | Into The Greenwood 07.11.2022 43:40

This week on Into the Greenwood, Rosie and Cathy are joined by Liana as they get their teeth stuck into a tale about a river crossing, a supernatural stranger, and a dog! Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our social...

#70 Jane of George Street | Campfire Tales 31.10.2022 7:20

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Jane of George Street, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/jane-of-george-street/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this...

#69 Wolves vs Vampires | The Crannog 24.10.2022 45:33

Team Edward or Team Jacob? Vampires or Werewolves? The Crannog team set out to settle the ultimate debate! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ F...

#68 The Witch And Wizard of the West Bow | Campfire Tales 10.10.2022 6:17

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Witch And Wizard of the West Bow, written and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-witch-and-warlock-of-the-west-bow/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwor...

#67 Thomas The Rhymer | Into The Greenwood 03.10.2022 1:04:09

This week on Into the Greenwood, Cathy and Rosie are delving into Fairy Land with Thomas the Rhymer... would you trade your immortal soul for a taste of the Fairy Queen's lips? Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our...

#66 The Wee Bannock | Campfire Tales 26.09.2022 9:19

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Wee Bannock, written by Joanne Fong and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-wee-bannock/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linle...

#64 Sgathach's Warrior School | Campfire Tales 05.09.2022 14:31

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Sgathach's Warrior School, written and read by David White! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/sgathachs-warrior-school/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.lin...

#63 Kate Crackernuts | Into the Greenwood 29.08.2022 1:20:27

Hope you're not allergic to nuts, because they feature heavily in this story! This week, Rosie and Cathy look into the tale of Kate Crackernuts, and how she saves a dying prince from the fairies! Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the themes and variants of a single folktale 🌳 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescot...