The Ballad of Tam Lin
Discover the ballad of Tam Lin, a classic Scottish border folk tale of fairy abduction, courage, and rescue in the woods.
Topic
Scottish folklore
A collection of 14 issues
The Second Sight in Scottish Folklore
Discover second sight in Scottish folklore, from prophetic visions and death omens to Highland traditions that blur everyday life and the supernatural.
The Each-Uiige: Scotland’s Water Horse Lore
Discover the each-uisge, Scotland’s water horse of loch and sea loch lore, and its links to kelpies, danger, and old warning tales.
The Fairy Flag of Dunvegan: Origins and Lore
Explore the Fairy Flag of Dunvegan, a legendary Clan MacLeod relic wrapped in miracle tales, fae origins, and Scottish island folklore.
The Heather Hills in Scottish Folklore
Discover heather hills in Scottish folklore, where purple uplands hold fairy lore, healing beliefs, and deep landscape magic.
The Green Children of Forfarshire
Discover the Green Children of Forfarshire, a haunting Scottish folklore mystery of strange children, medieval wonder, and otherworldly origins.
The Blue Men of the Minch
Discover the Blue Men of the Minch, Scotland’s storm spirits of the sea, and their chilling role in maritime folklore and island legend.
The Bean-Nighe: Scotland’s Washing Woman
Discover the Bean-Nighe, Scotland’s washing woman of death lore, and learn how this haunting Highland figure appears in streams and stories.
The Fairy Flag of Dunvegan: Origins and Legends
Discover the Fairy Flag of Dunvegan, a famous Scottish folklore treasure wrapped in clan legend, fairy magic, and miraculous protection.
The Clootie Well Traditions of Scotland
Discover clootie wells in Scottish folklore, where offerings at sacred springs and trees were left for healing, luck, and protection.