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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#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...

#37 Mallie and the Trow | Campfire Tales 14.12.2021 10:11

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Mallie and the Trow, written and read by Graeme Johncock! 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 the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.co...

#36 The Water Horse of Barra | Into the Greenwood 06.12.2021 1:20:49

This week on Into The Greenwood, Rosie and Cathy are delving into The Water Horse of Barra in an exploration of the question: what is folklore? It’s a fascinating discussion and a bit longer than our usual podcast, so grab yourself a hot drink and settle in for a trip into the Greenwood… Into The Greenwood is the segment of the podcast where our hosts Rosie and Cathy take an in-depth look into the...

#35 Favourite Folktales | The Crannog 22.11.2021 41:59

Welcome back to The Crannog! Settle down by the fire this week as we get together and have a blether with Graeme, David, Mila and Becca about our favourite folktales... 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.insta...

#34 Finlay And The Giants | Campfire Tales 15.11.2021 6:29

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have Finlay and the Giants, written and read by Graeme Johncock! Read the story on our website: folklorescotland.com/elementor-1366/ Read more Scottish stories over at Graeme's website and social media! https://scotlands-stories.com/ https://www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ Than...

#33 The Ballad of Tam Lin | Into The Greenwood 08.11.2021 58:44

Kilt your green kirtle a little aboon your knee and brode your yellow hair a little aboon your bree and come away tae The Greenwood as fast as you can hie because this week we're looking at The Ballad of Tam Lin! 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 i...

#32 The Sailor & The Champion | Campfire Tales 01.11.2021 8:53

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Sailor and The Champion, written by Cuthbert Bede (1902) and read by David White! Read the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/elementor-1366/ Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Check out our socials t...

#31 Spooky Tales! | The Crannog 25.10.2021 48:33

With Halloween just around the corner, this week Roisin, Graeme, Rebecca and David chat about all the spooky things on this episode of The Crannog! 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! https://scotlands-stories.com/ https://www.instagram....

#30 The King O Cats | Campfire Tales 18.10.2021 6:02

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The King O Cats, written by Joanne Fong 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/folklo...

#29 The Well At The World's End | Into The Greenwood 11.10.2021 1:00:19

Keep your eyes peeled for frogs as we enter the Greenwood this week, as Rosie and Cathy analyse The Well At The World's End, a Frog Prince variant! 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/FolkloreS...

#28 The Farmer's Wife Of Deloraine | Campfire Tales 04.10.2021 6:19

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Farmer's Wife Of Deloraine, written and read by Graeme Johncock! You can check out Graeme's website and social media below: scotlands-stories.com/ www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ www.facebook.com/Scotlands-Stories-129245792328477 Thank you to Linley for providing the f...

#27 Animals in Folklore | The Crannog 27.09.2021 17:39

This week we've brought you something slightly different! We've been quite busy here at The Crannog, so we've pulled together the recordings of our sections and presented them without the usual chit chat that follows. We will be back to regular broadcasting in our next episode! The Crannog is the segment of the podcast where a panel of hosts come together to chat about various folktales on a speci...

#26 The Vengeful Mermaid | Campfire Tales 20.09.2021 6:13

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Vengeful Mermaid, written by Taylor Petrie and read by David White! You can read a text version of this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-vengeful-mermaid/ You can check out Graeme's website and social media below: scotlands-stories.com/ www.inst...