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62. Murder Most Foul
Episode 62
Scottish folklore can be very dark and in this episode Jenny uncovers some of the bloodier folktales that lurk in the lore. From grim tales for child…
11 hours ago
61. Harvest: Maidens, Black Magic and More
Episode 61
The Autumn Equinox has just passed and harvest in Scotland is well underway. This was an incredibly important time of year, where no risk was taken t…
2 weeks ago
60. Brownies: Hairy Little Household Helpers
Episode 60
Brownies are odd little folkloric spirits who help out around the house purely because they like to. But be warned, they are as easy to please as the…
4 weeks ago
59. Rannoch: Changelings, Clans, and The Second Sight
Episode 59
Rannoch is a thin place, an area where the veil between our world and the Other World is said to be rather raggedy, and all sorts of strange things c…
2 months ago
58. The Blue Men of The Minch
Episode 58
The poetry-slinging, storm-bringing Blue Men of The Minch are only found in one place in Scotland, the strait of water between the Outer Hebrides in …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
57. The Midge: Scotland’s Most Vicious Predator
Episode 57
The blasted, buzzing, biting midge is the most vicious predator in all of Scotland. One alone is not much to worry about, but they rarely come alone!…
3 months ago
56. The Loch Ness Monster and St Columba
Episode 56
It’s time for a monster hunt! The Loch Ness Monster is perhaps the most famous Scot in the world, yet despite her renown she’s a very shy girl. The v…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
55. The Fairy Folk of Skye
Episode 55
The Isle of Skye is home to not only some of the most enchanting views in the world, but also a whole host of fairies!
In this episode Jenny visits s…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
54. Dog Tales: Folklore of our Furry Four Legged Friends
Episode 54
There are many tales, and indeed tails, of dogs in Scottish folklore, and in this episode Jenny tells as many as she can in half an hour - which is a…
5 months ago
53. The Sea Mither: The Battle for Spring and The Dreaded Nuckelavee
Episode 53
The Sea Mither is the Orcadian sea deity who brings the calm waters, warm weather, and bounty of spring and summer. But this is no easy feat, for fir…
6 months, 2 weeks ago