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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#62 The Son of the Strong Man of the Wood | Campfire Tales 22.08.2022 35:18

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Son of the Strong Man of the Wood, written by Elizabeth W. Grierson and 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 th...

#61 Folkloric History | The Crannog 15.08.2022 48:32

In this week's podcast, we're discussing the places where history and folklore meet! 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/ Folklore Scotland is a...

#60 The De'il Of Ardrossan | Campfire Tales 08.08.2022 3:54

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The De'il of Ardrossan, written by Eva Gerretsen and read by Rebecca Brown! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-deil-of-ardrossan/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this se...

#59 Why Everyone Should Be Able To Tell A Story | Into The Greenwood 01.08.2022 1:03:21

Have you ever found yourself in the company of a hospitable stranger and unable to think of a story to tell? Don't be caught out! In this episode of Into the Greenwood Rosie, and Cathy chat about the unprepared traveler who didn't have a story to tell and the importance of storytelling and hospitality. Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-dept...

#58 The Good Wife and the Little People | Campfire Tales 25.07.2022 11:02

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Good Wife and the Little People, written by Elizabeth W. Grierson and 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...

#57 The Highland Games | The Crannog 18.07.2022 37:41

It's Highland Games season! What could be better than taking part in a caber toss or tug 'o war in the Scottish summer? In this episode, David, Mila, Roisin, and Rebecca chat about the stories behind the Highland Games! 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 Scotti...

#56 The Witch Of Drumchastle | Campfire Tales 11.07.2022 6:52

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 of Drumchastle, written and 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...

#55 The Grey Wolf | Into The Greenwood 04.07.2022 1:06:33

This week on Into The Greenwood we're venturing into the tale of The Grey Wolf. Be careful, things aren't always as they seem... 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/Folkl...

#54 The Smith and the Fairies | Campfire Tales 20.06.2022 7:23

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Smith and the Fairies, written by Rev. Thomas Pattison and read by Rebecca Brown. Read a written version of this week's story: https://folklorescotland.com/the-smith-and-the-fairies/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the...

#53 Music in Folklore | The Crannog 13.06.2022 48:02

From harps made of breastbone to alluring mermaids, music and folklore go hand in hand! This week on The Crannog, Becca, David, Roisin, Mila and Graeme are chatting about all things musical 🎵 The Swan Swims, Iona Fyffe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYlKlUEW0jY The Wind and Rain, Julie Fowlis and Eddi Reader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8O4on493oM Twa Sisters, Emily Smith: https://www.yout...

#52 The Finnman From Fetlar | Campfire Tales 06.06.2022 5:52

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Finnman From Fetlar, written and read by Graeme Johncock! Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Read more Scottish stories over at Graeme's website and social media! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ Thank you to Linley for providing...

#51 The Brownie of Ferne Den | Into The Greenwood 30.05.2022 58:07

We're back with a cracking wee tale and lots of fun facts! This week, Rosie and Cathy will be telling the tale of The Brownie of Ferne Den, and looking a little into where Brownies may have come from... 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/folkl...

#50 The Ghost Piper Of Clanyard Bay | Campfire Tales 02.05.2022 4:34

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Ghost Piper of Clanyard Bay, written by Taylor Petrie and read by Rebecca Brown. Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! face...

#49 Castles | The Crannog 26.04.2022 28:16

There are two things in Scotland you'd be spoiled for choice in: castles and stories. So let's have both together! Kofi: https://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/scot...

#48 The Sea Maiden | Campfire Tales 18.04.2022 22:11

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Sea Maiden, written by Joseph Jacobs and read by David White. 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/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folkl...

#47 The Selkie Wife | Into The Greenwood 11.04.2022 51:14

Rosie and Cathy explore The Selkie Wife this week, which is a heavier tale but a fantastic discussion. Content warning: Marital rape 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 🌳 Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram....

#46 Wee Jack and the Old King | Campfire Tales 04.04.2022 9:39

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Wee Jack and the Old King, written and read by David White. 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/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folkloresco...

#45 Witches | The Crannog 22.03.2022 56:39

On International Women's Day this year, the Scottish Government made a formal apology to the victims of Scotland's witch trials. In this episode, we talk witches of folklore... 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/ w...

#44 The Witch Of Fife | Campfire Tales 14.03.2022 9:44

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 of Fife, written by Joanne Fong and read by Rebecca Brown. Read a written version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-witch-of-fife/ Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our so...

#43 The Milk White Doo | Into the Greenwood 28.02.2022 1:11:24

This week on Into The Greenwood Rosie and Cathy have a fascinating discussion about symbolism, mortality, and evil stepmothers in their analysis of The Milk White Doo 🕊️ 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 🌳 Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland ...

#42 Lovers in Folklore | The Crannog 14.02.2022 38:34

Nothing quite says Valentines Day like a bit of tragedy, and luckily, Scottish folklore has plenty! We decided to theme tonight's episode around the lovers of Scottish folklore, and while there are a couple of tragic tales in there, we do have some happy ones too! ❤️ Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot  instagram.com/folklorescotland...

#41 The Phantom Of Loch Leys | Campfire Tales 07.02.2022 8:35

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Phantom of Loch Leys, written and read by David White. Read a written version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-phontom-of-loch-leys/ Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socia...

#40 The Black Bull of Norroway | Into the Greenwood 31.01.2022 1:15:55

Rosie and Cathy have a fascinating tale to delve into this week: The Black Bull of Norroway. There's lots to get your teeth into with this one! 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 🌳 Check out our socials to keep in the loop!  facebook.com/FolkloreScotland  twitter.com/FolkloreScot ...

#39 The Red Etin | Campfire Tales 24.01.2022 11:06

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Red Etin, written and read by Graeme Johncock! Read a written version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-red-etin/ Read more Scottish stories over at Graeme's website and social media! scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ Th...

#38 Birthday Q&A | The Crannog 21.12.2021 51:38

While the Folklore Scotland Podcast was officially launched on the Summer Solstice this year, we began our journey by recording trial episodes every two weeks, the first of which was released on 21st December 2020! To celebrate a whole year of fabulous folkloric content, we reached out to our listeners on Instagram and asked them to send us questions to answer in this episode. Thank you to everyon...