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Folklore Scotland
by Folklore Scotland
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'.
Episodes
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#174 The Kelpie's Bridle | Campfire Tales
Do you know how to tame a kelpie? 👀 Read a written version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-kelpies-bridle/ 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…
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#173 Bonnie Jane of Bothwell | Campfire Tales
A tragic tale to start out the month of October... Read a written version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/bonny-jane-of-bothwell/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series!...
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#172 Sport Folklore | The Crannogmp3
From Highland Games, to lifting rocks, to the ba, there is plenty of sportsmanship in Scottish folklore! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a…
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#171 Smith of the Socks | Campfire Tales
Would you take smithing advice from a mysterious stranger? Read a written version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-smith-of-the-socks/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series!...
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#170 The Future Husband | Campfire Tales
Ever wondered what happens when you do a Samhain ritual to spy your future spouse? This story was sourced from: https://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/track/61508?l=en Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series!...
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#169 Skye Folklore The Crannog
This week on The Crannog, we're going over the sea to Skye to discuss bank robbing witches, a giant's thumb, and a warrior school run by a fearsome queen! Please note, this episode includes discussion of phallic imagery. Tobar an Dualchais interactive storytelling map:...
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#168 The Swans Swim Sae Bonnie | Campfire Tales
A tragic tale of two sisters... Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-swans-swim-sae-bonnie/ 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...
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#167 Music in Folklore | The Crannog ft. Dr Frances Wilkins
This week we have the honour of being joined by Dr Frances Wilkins, a senior lecturer in Ethnomusicology at the Elphinstone Institute, Aberdeen University. Frances joined us to chat all things music and folklore, and even treated us to some tunes! Thank you so much for coming onto the show…
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#167 Earl Beardie and Auld Nick | Campfire Tales
Never gamble on the Sabbath, or with the devil... Find a text version of this story on our website: folklorescotland.com/earl-beardie-and-auld-nick/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series! www.linleybarba.com/...
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#166 Origins Tales | The Crannog
Such a fun part of folklore is observing how it was used to understand the world and give meaning to things around us, so we dedicated a whole episode to it! This week on the Crannog we're looking at how the island of Islay came to be, the origin of the new year celebration of Hogmanay, and how...
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#165 The Cruel Brother | Campfire Tales
A tragic tale of a brother who was left out... Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-cruel-brother/ 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...
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#164 The Seamaiden | Scots Corner
The first episode in an exciting new series that celebrates the Scots language! Coorie in a telling of The Seamaiden in Scots! Adapted from a tale of the same name in Popular Tales of the West Highlands, by Donald MacPhie from South Uist. English adaption by Roisin McCrimmon, Scots translation…
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#163 The Weird of the Three Arrows | Campfire Tales
Black Douglas is an infamous character in Scottish history, so of course there are a fair few stories about his exploits! In this episode of the the Folklore Scotland Podcast, hear all about how he helps to avenge an old woman for the death of her three sons 🏹 Story: The Weird of the Three…
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#162 Animal Companions | The Crannog
The Crannog is back! For our first episode this season, we wanted to pay tribute to Graeme's lovely doggy, and sorely missed friend of the podcast, Molly. Join us as we talk all about animal companions in Scottish folklore! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the…
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#161 Spears and Jacks | Campfire Tales
GUESS WHO'S BACK! Story: Spears and Jacks Originally by Walter Scott, 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!...
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#160 Here Be Dragons | The Crannog
It's the last episode of the season, and we trawled the folklore archive for evidence of dragons. We hope you all have a lovely festive season, and a merry Christmas if you celebrate (drink responsibly and don't end up like the Mester Stoor Worm.) We'll be back on Monday 22nd June 2026 for a…
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#159 Gudeman of Ballengeich | Campfire Tales
How exactly does a good name give strength? Find out in this episode of Campfire Tales! Story: The Gudeman of Ballengeich Written and read by David White Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-gudeman-of-ballengeich/ Support our work on Kofi:...
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#158 Tragic Tales | The Crannog
There are plenty of tragic stories in Scottish folklore, so we decided to do an entire podcast episode on them! Please enjoy three separate tragic tales brought to you in this week's episode of The Crannog... Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!...
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#157 The Kingdom of the Green Mountains | Campfire Tales
Will the soldier be reunited with his love? Find out in this week's episode of Campfire Tales... Story: The Kingdom of the Green Mountains Written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website:...
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#156 Jock and his Mother | Campfire Tales
This week's story is a tale from Fife about a lad who takes his mother's advice a little too seriously... Story: Jock and his Mother Written and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/jock-and-his-mother/ Support our work on Kofi:...
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#155 Wells and Wishes | The Crannog
In this week's episode of The Crannog we're chatting about wishes, wells, and clooties. If you visit a holy well, please make your wish and leave no trace! 🌳 Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot...
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#154 Bonny Jane of Bothwell | Campfire Tales
A tragic tale with a ghostly end... Story: Bonny Jane of Bothwell Written and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/bonny-jane-of-bothwell/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the...
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#153 William The Tacksman | Campfire Tales
A game of shot put with a ghostly ending... Story: The Fairies of Bruan Broch Written and read by David White Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/william-the-tacksman/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing...
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#153 Into the Woods | The Crannog
Beware the deep, dark woods... Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with…
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#152 The Fairies of Bruan Broch | Campfire Tales
Never party with the fairies, or you will see time disappear... Story: The Fairies of Bruan Broch Written and read by David White Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-fairies-of-bruan-broch/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank…
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#151 The Watershed Battle | Campfire Tales
Land disputes between giants are always bound to be violent, and this one is no different! Story: The Earl of Mar's Daughter Written by David White and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the/ Support our work on Kofi:...
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#150 The Rule of Three | The Crannog
In folklore, they come in 3s... this week we're telling tales that incorporate the rule of three! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish...
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#149 The Earl of Mar's Daughter | Campfire Tales
The story of a love that defied the odds... Story: The Earl of Mar's Daughter Written and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-earl-of-mars-daughter/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for...
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#148 Transformation pt 2 | The Crannog
Would you take food from a bull's ear? Can selkies survive on land past midnight? Would you marry a frog? All questions answered on this week's episode of The Folklore Scotland Podcast! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland...
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#147 The Loch of the Sword | Campfire Tales
A sword lost at the bottom of a lake... sound familiar? Story: The Loch of the Sword Written and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-loch-of-the-sword/ Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for...
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#146 The Wee Bannock | Campfire Tales
Did you know that Scotland has its very own version of The Gingerbread Man fairytale? Story: The Wee Bannock Written by Joanne Fong and read by Rebecca Brown Find a text version of this story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-wee-bannock/ Support our work on Kofi:...
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#145 Transformation | The Crannog
What do a swan, a whisky seller, and a shadowy monster have in common when it comes to Scottish Folklore? Listen to the latest episode of the Folklore Scotland Podcast to find out... Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland...
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#144 The Kelpie's Bridle | Campfire Tales
WE'RE BACK! 🔥 We're excited to launch a new season of the Folklore Scotland Podcast, kicking off with a story about a wise man, a kelpie, and a bridle... Story: The Kelpie's Bridle Adapted from Legendary Tales of the Highlands vol 1 by Sir Thomas Dick Lauder, read by Rebecca Brown Support our…
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#143 The Denfiend Clan | Campfire Tales
Welcome to the final episode of the podcast this year! In this episode of Campfire Tales, we have The Denfiend Clan, written and read by David White. We hope everyone has a lovely festive season, and we'll be back in 2025 with new episodes of The Folklore Scotland Podcast🔥 Support our work on...
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#142 The Seamaiden's Odyssey, with Berlie Doherty | The Crannog
In this exciting episode (the last before our festive break!) we're joined by writer Berlie Doherty, where we discuss the folklore of the sea, with a specific focus on her wonderful book The Seamaiden's Odyssey 🧜♀️ Purchase The Seamaiden's Odyssey:...
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#141 Fairies | The Crannog
Scotland is steeped in fairy lore! There are so many to choose from, but this week on The Crannog we're discussing Schiehallion (The Fairy Hill), Reverend Robert Kirk, The Fairies of Merlin's Crag, and the Nuckelavee! Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop!...
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#140 The Kelpie of St Vigeans | Campfire Tales
Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Kelpie of St Vigeans, written and read by Rebecca Brown 🔥 Read a text version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-st-vigeans-kelpie/ Support our...
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#139 The Brownie Of Ferne Den | Campfire Tales
Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Brownie of Ferne Den, written by Elizabeth W. Grierson and read by Rosie Young 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing…
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#138 Folklore of the Sky | The Crannog
Barnacle Goose: fruit or fish? Find out in this episode of The Crannog... Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim…
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#137 The White Lady of Rownam Avenue | Campfire Tales
Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The White Lady of Rownam Avenue, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown🔥 Read a text version of the story on our website:...
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#136 Kings | The Crannog
This week on The Crannog we're talking all things Kings! 👑 Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect...
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#135 The Big Grey Man | Campfire Tales
Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Big Grey Man, written by Liana Paraschaki and read by Rebecca Brown🔥 Read a text version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/am-fear-liath-mor/...
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#133 The Story of the White Pet | Campfire Tales
Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Story of the White Pet, from J.F. Campbell's Popular Tales of the West Highlands and Read by David White🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you…
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#132 Queens | The Crannog
This week on The Crannog we're talking all things Queens! 👑 Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot instagram.com/folklorescotland Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect...
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#131 The Murder Hole | Campfire Tales
Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Murder Hole, adapted from John Nicholson, from 'Historical and Traditional tales in prose and verse, connected with the south of Scotland' and Read by Rebecca Brown🔥...
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#130 The Pageboy and the Silver Goblet | Campfire Tales
Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Pageboy and the Silver Goblet, written by Elizabeth W. Grierson and read by David White 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for...
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#129 The Draiglin' Hogney | Campfire Tales
Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Draiglin' Hogney, 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...
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#127 The Nuckelavee
Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Nuckelavee, written by Graeme Johncock and read by Rebecca Brown 🔥 Find a written version of the story on our website: https://folklorescotland.com/the-nuckelavee/…
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#126 The Doomed Rider | Campfire Tales
Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Doomed Rider, written by W. Gibbings and read by David White 🔥 Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork...
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#125 Messy Nessie | The Beastie Bothy
We're back with a brand new episode of The Beastie Bothy, joined this time by none other than the famous Loch Ness Monster herself! Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland Check out our socials to keep in the loop! facebook.com/FolkloreScotland twitter.com/FolkloreScot...
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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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