Folklore Scotland

Scotland’s answer to Cinderella takes a number of interesting turns! Settle down with a cuppa as Rosie and Cathy explore the world of Rashiecoats! Read the story from this episode on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/rashiecoats/ Thanks to Taylor and Joanne for your research this episode and a big thanks to Linley for providing the cover art for this episode! Linley Barba:
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We’re looking at three changeling stories this week! TW/child abuse. Please skip to 6:50 if you would like to avoid this discussion. The Smith and the Fairies: https://folklorescotland.com/the-smith-and-the-fairies/ The Laird of Balmachie’s Wife: https://folklorescotland.com/elementor-430/ Thanks to Linley for providing the cover art for this episode! Linley Barba:
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In this week’s podcast, Rosie and Cathy look into the world of the Seal Hunter and the Merman and consider its Victorian influences… Thanks to Linley for providing the cover art for this episode! Linley Barba:
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In anticipation of Beltane coming up this weekend, we wanted to take you on an audio journey through the celebration of the new spring! Smell the smoke of the fires, hear the drums pounding on the hilltop and watch the May Queen be crowned before a jubilant crowd... Thanks to Linley for providing the cover art for this episode! Linley Barba:
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In this week’s podcast, Rosie and Cathy leads us through a discussion of Scotland’s answer to Rumplestiltskin - Whuppity Stoorie. Be wary of deals made with fairy kind… Thanks to Linley for providing the cover art for this episode! Linley Barba:
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In this week’s podcast, we’re kicking things off in Dumfries and Galloway with the story of Heather Ale before moving up to Edinburgh to hear about King David and the Stag, and lastly finishing up in Dundee with Martin and the Dragon! Big thanks once again to Linley for bringing the White Lady to life with her stunning artwork! Linley Barba:
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Welcome back to The Folklore Scotland Podcast! We took a brief hiatus last time but we’re back with 3 fantastic stories about ghostly white ladies. A couple of notes: - Please excuse the email notifications picked up by the mic! - Rebecca would also like to correct her use of ‘Chiron’ with ‘Charon’ We’ll be exploring the ghostly ladies from Dundee, St. Andrews and Broughty Ferry with hosts this we...

We're bringing you something a little different this week while we catch up on some behind-the-scenes things! Sit back, relax, and let David take you to Loch Garve and the mystical Kelpie's Chimney... Linley Barba: www.linleybarba.com/ www.instagram.com/penandwand/ Read the story here: https://folklorescotland.com/the-kelpies-chimney/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/Folklor...

Welcome back to another episode of The Folklore Scotland Podcast! In this episode, Rosie and Cathy talk us through the epic Orcadian tale of Assipattle and the Mester Stoor Worm. There's lots of fascinating analysis to get your teeth into with this one, so settle down and prepare to enter the belly of the beast... The research this episode were from Taylor Petrie and Joanne Fong, the story was wri...

Happy Burns Night! To celebrate Scotland's National Bard, this episode we're talking all things Rabbie Burns: the man himself, the celebration held in his honour, the mysterious Haggis, and Tam O'Shanter. Hunt yourself a haggis, pour a wee dram, and enjoy this episode of the Folklore Scotland podcast. Hosting the show this time we have David White, Rebecca Brown, Roisin McCrimmon, Mila Georgieva a...

In this episode Rosie and Cathy talk about our favourite wintry queen, The Cailleach, and her role in the story Angus and Bride. Many thanks to Taylor and Joanne for their research and writing work behind the scenes. We didn’t have time to include their entire retelling so you can read it right here: www.folklorescotland.com/angus-and-bride/ Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose...

Welcome to the first instalment of the Folklore Scotland Podcast! This week we will be looking at the Winter Solstice. We will be exploring stone circles, rebirth and reincarnation, the role of plants and nature in the solstice and what the solstice means to other countries. Hosting the show this time we have David White, Linley Barba, Mila Georgieva and Rebecca Brown. Behind the scenes, Linley ha...