Folklore Scotland

We're going Into The Greenwood again this week, this time exploring the world of jealous mothers, supportive second wives and all-knowing trouts with Gold-tree and Silver-tree! 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 🌳 You can find a written version of this week's tale on our website:...

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Dream Makers, written and read by Graeme Johncock! You can read a text version of this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-dream-makers/ You can check out Graeme's website and social media below: https://scotlands-stories.com/ https://www.instagram...

August brings with it the end of summer and the harvest! In this episode, Rebecca, David, Mila and guest Jamie chat about some harvest traditions in Scotland... The Crannog is the segment of the podcast where a panel of hosts come together to chat about various folktales on a specific theme! Thanks to Linley for this week's stunning artwork! You can find Linley on Instagram @penandwand or on her w...

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Fairies of Merlin's Craig, written by George Smith and read by David White! Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Read this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/merlins-craig/ Check out our socials...

Never brush a Kelpie's hair... in this episode of Into The Greenwood, Rosie and Cathy look into the possible interpretations of The Kelpie and the Water Bull! 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 🌳 CONTENT WARNING: This episode explores themes of sexual assault. You can find a writt...

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Thunderhag, written by Joanne Fong and read by David White! Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Read this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-thunder-hag/ Check out our socials to keep in the...

It wouldn't be Scottish folklore without a monster or two, and Graeme, Mila, Roisin and Rebecca have crammed four of them into this episode. This week, hear all about a haunting washerwoman, rap battles with the Blue Men, a vampire who prowled the streets of 1950's Glasgow, and a loch monster who woke up and chose violence. Check out our socials to keep in the loop!
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Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Swan of Loch Sunart, written by Catherine Arkwright and read by Rebecca Brown and David White! Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Read this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-swan-of-loch-s...

Delve Into The Greenwood and the world of The Twa Sisters with Rosie and Cathy. In this episode, we're taking an in-depth look at a folktale where sibling rivalry takes a turn both fatal and gruesome. CONTENT WARNING: This episode explores themes of murder and body horror. Thanks to Rosie and Cathy for presenting this week and to Linley for this week's stunning artwork! Check out our socials to ke...

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Frog Prince, written and read by Rebecca Brown! Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/ Read this week's story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-frog-prince/ Check out our socials to keep in the loop!
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Welcome to the first episode of The Crannog, where a small panel of presenters sit down for a chat about various folktales on a specific theme! This week, we're talking art with Pictish jewellery, a stone that may or may not depict a Scottish Guinivere, a painting featuring 165 fairies by Joseph Noel Paton, and a majestic procession of Sidhe by John Duncan. Stay tuned for some brilliant insights a...

Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks, enjoy a short storytelling episode, this week covering Michael Scott and the White Snake, written and read by Graeme Johncock! You can visit Graeme's website at https://scotlands-stories.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scotlands-Stories-129245792328477 Thank you to Linley for providing the f...

After six months of trial episodes, we are delighted to officially launch The Folklore Scotland Podcast! To celebrate the exciting journey we've been on, and the new chapter ahead, presenters from each of our podcast teams came together in a special episode to discuss the story so far. Episode dates to look out for: 28th June - Campfire Tales 5th July - The Crannog 12th July - Campfire Tales 19th...

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...