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'.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.folklorescotland.com

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#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...

#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...