Scottish Folklore

Journey across cultures and centuries through the myths, legends, and folklore of five remarkable traditions. World Mythology Collection Vol. 1: Complete Edition brings together five works exploring the legendary traditions of Europe, North America, and Japan. From ancient gods and heroic warriors to witches, serpents, spirits, fairies, and supernatural beings, this collection offers a wide-ranging introduction to the stories that shaped cultures around the world.

Take a journey through the magickal folk traditions of Scotland. Barbara Meiklejohn-Free, a Scottish hereditary witch, shares her own spiritual awakening into the craft and shows you how to integrate these practices into your own life. Discover the secrets of divination, scrying, faery magick, and communication with ancestors. Explore herb and plant lore and specific rituals to address what you most desire. Filled with inspiring anecdotes, craft history, and step-by-step instructions, this book will help you begin a new chapter of spiritual discovery.

The blue-skinned old woman who made the mountains. Finfolk, selkies, and the Makers of Dreams. Within these sections are the little-known stories of Scotland, collected and retold by an oral storyteller who performs them throughout the world. From folk-tales and local legends to ancient epics, these stories will astonish and delight listeners everywhere. Daniel Allison is a USA Today best-selling author and acclaimed oral storyteller who performs everywhere from schools and prisons to global festivals.

A Mortal Champion, The Prince of Death, Entangled in a Deadly Game. Gaining the Power She Craves May Cost Her Everything Magic is a myth in Adamore, but when Caelen Elliston captures an ancient flag she unknowingly makes a deal to enter a dangerous game. Dragged into the treacherous land of the...

Scottish Folk and Fairytales: An Leabhar Geal Step into the enchanting world of Scottish folklore with Scottish Folk and Fairytales: An Leabhar Geal. This captivating collection of short stories weaves together the rich tapestry of Scotland’s mystical heritage, where selkies shed their sealskins, kelpies haunt the lochs, and brave heroes face otherworldly challenges. Each tale, drawn from ancient traditions and oral storytelling, carries the magic of the Highlands, the charm of the isles, and the wisdom of generations past. From spellbinding adventures to eerie cautionary tales, these ...

War, loss, drama, passion, and so much more culminate in an explosive saga that spans over a thousand years. The MacLomain Series, a Highlander Time Travel Romance Boxed Set, includes one short Celtic story and three full-length novels. THE KING'S DRUIDESS- Chiomara will not be swayed from prophecy. If the Gods of Ireland request that she couple with King Erc, so be it. If it's also their wish that he marry another woman, who is she, a simple druid, to stand in their way? Yet things aren't so simple. Not when Erc is actually in love with Chiomara. Will he do what's expected of him in the ...

High-born though she is, Kate Campbell isn’t afraid to draw her sword. When raiders strike, she rushes into the fray…and is lucky when a mysterious Highlander shields her from a deadly blow. Swept onto his stallion, she soon discovers that her rescuer is her clan’s most hated enemy: Callum MacGregor, the man they call the Devil. Yet she cannot ignore his achingly tender touch or the way his fiery gaze leaves her breathless.

George Brisbane Scott Douglas (1856-1935), the Scottish poet and writer, published the book Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales in 1901. The literary genres of the book include comic, literary, nursery, and animal stories plus fairy tales of mythic creatures like the brownies, bogles, kelpies, and mermaids. Classified, tabulated, and scientifically labelled, these imaginative narratives are related in vernacular language, and have a timeless appeal to adults and children alike. Amongst the most popular stories are "The Fox’s Stratagem", and "The Bee and the Mouse".

Glasgow law student David Hunter is drifting through life and feels something is missing. When on a night out someone tries to kill him and he discovers he is from a long line of witches known as Dream Dancers, his life is turned upside down. Now David has unwittingly exposed himself to a world of powerful witches, clandestine government agencies, and a fight to protect the Akashic records. Is a life filled with magick really his true calling in life?

Blood. Steel. Shadows. When Deputy Rick Becker answered a routine 9-1-1 call in the foothills of South Carolina, he never imagined it would end with fangs in his flesh and the curse of the wolf in his blood. A year later, after battles with cryptids, nightmares, and his own savage nature, Rick is drawn across the ocean into the heart of a war older than kingdoms. Summoned to London, he finds himself thrust into the ranks of G.R.A.I.L.—the Guards Regiment for Anomaly Investigation and Liquidation—an elite brotherhood forged from Britain’s finest soldiers, sworn to hold the line eternal...

Experience the sweeping saga of Scotland's history in a whole new way with this audiobook narrated by Graham Mack. Through Mack's passionate and eloquent voice, you will be transported to the rugged landscapes and vibrant cities of Scotland, where centuries of history come to life. From the ancient kingdoms of the Picts and Scots to the rise of the clans and the battles for independence, this audiobook covers it all.

When Glasgow law student David Hunter survives a mysterious attack, he discovers he's a descendant of a long line of witches known as Dream Dancers. Thrust into a hidden world of magic, government conspiracies, and perilous quests, David must master his newfound abilities to protect the mystical Akashic Records—the key to humanity's past, present, and future. Alongside the fiery Jessica Campbell, wise Aunt Gen, and the underworld creature Terence, they face malevolent forces aiming to manipulate reality.

Who formed the first literate society? Who invented our modern ideas of democracy and free market capitalism? The Scots. As historian and author Arthur Herman reveals, in the 18th and 19th centuries Scotland made crucial contributions to science, philosophy, literature, education, medicine, commerce, and politics - contributions that have formed and nurtured the modern West ever since. This book is not just about Scotland: it is an exciting account of the origins of the modern world.

A collection inspired by the folklore and traditions of Scotland. Delving into a world filled with Selkies, Giants, Pechs and the Sith. Contained are new stories along with a retelling of some traditional tales.

The Wulver was a human with a wolf head. He was benevolent and a part of Scottish legend. His story is here told through the words of a boy that became his friend.

This set includes all five Folklore books in the series! Kidnapped by Her Bigfoot, Loved by Her Yeti, Claimed by Her Sasquatch, Rescued by His Mermaid, and Chasing Her Unicorn. Join these couples as they go out searching for folklore characters and find their "happily ever afters", instead.

Weird but True Stories from Scottish History: Bizarre, Shocking, and Unbelievable Tales from the Highlands to the Lowlands explores the strangest real events ever recorded in Scotland’s long and complex past. From cannibal clans and prophetic Highland seers to haunted castles, body-snatching murderers, and a legendary whisky heist, this book uncovers the weirdest episodes in Scottish history—stories that sound like fiction but are entirely true or historically accepted. Perfect for fans of unsolved mysteries, folklore with facts, and dark true history, each chapter reveals a strange and...

💎THE SAVAGE SERIES — BOOKS 1–3 BOX SET —OUTLANDER meets THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD—a dark, post-apocalyptic fantasy romance saga of forbidden love, royal intrigue, and survival. From New York Times, USA TODAY, Amazon Top-15, and #1 Dark Fantasy bestselling author Tamara Rose Blodgett comes over 220,000 words of Gothic historical fantasy and epic adventure. 🔥A DIVIDED WORLD. DANGEROUS BLOODLINES. LOVE THAT DEFIES DESTINY. Behind the walls of a sheltered civilization, royal families cling to power while the perilous Outside holds secrets that could destroy everything they ...

This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman's peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs, and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.

A collection inspired by the folklore and traditions of Scotland. Delving into a world filled with Selkies, Giants, Pechs and the Sith. Contained are new stories along with a retelling of some traditional tales.