Folklore Scotland

Folklore Scotland

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Folklore Scotland episodes

  • #55 The Grey Wolf | Into The Greenwood
    This week on Into The Greenwood we're venturing into the tale of The Grey Wolf. Be careful, things aren't always as they seem...
    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 🌳
    Support our work on 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 the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
    SOURCES
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MacDonald
    https://www.learnreligions.com/wolf-folklore-and-legend-2562512
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wulver
    1 hr 7 min
  • #54 The Smith and the Fairies | 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 Smith and the Fairies, written by Rev. Thomas Pattison and read by Rebecca Brown.
    Read a written version of this week's story: https://folklorescotland.com/the-smith-and-the-fairies/
    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!
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 the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
    8 min
  • #53 Music in Folklore | The Crannog
    From harps made of breastbone to alluring mermaids, music and folklore go hand in hand! This week on The Crannog, Becca, David, Roisin, Mila and Graeme are chatting about all things musical 🎵
    The Swan Swims, Iona Fyffe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYlKlUEW0jY
    The Wind and Rain, Julie Fowlis and Eddi Reader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8O4on493oM
    Twa Sisters, Emily Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clSCurMNq20
    Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland
    Check out our socials to keep in the loop!

    facebook.com/FolkloreScotland

    twitter.com/FolkloreScot
    
instagram.com/folklorescotland
    For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials!
    scotlands-stories.com/
    www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/
    Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
    49 min
  • #52 The Finnman From Fetlar | 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 Finnman From Fetlar, written and read by Graeme Johncock!
    Support our work on Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland
    Read more Scottish stories over at Graeme's website and social media!
    scotlands-stories.com/
    www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/
    Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series!
    www.linleybarba.com/
    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 the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
    6 min
  • #51 The Brownie of Ferne Den | Into The Greenwood
    We're back with a cracking wee tale and lots of fun facts! This week, Rosie and Cathy will be telling the tale of The Brownie of Ferne Den, and looking a little into where Brownies may have come from...
    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 🌳
    Support our work on 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 the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
    SOURCES
    https://www.icysedgwick.com/brownies-folklore/
    https://archive.org/details/BriggsKatharineMaryAnEncyclopediaOfFairies/page/n59/mode/2up
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domovoy
    https://angusfolklore.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-brownie-o-fern-den.html
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownie_(folklore)
    https://daily.jstor.org/someone-buried-under-floor/
    https://angusfolklore.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-brownie-o-fern-den.html
    59 min
  • #50 The Ghost Piper Of Clanyard Bay | 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 Ghost Piper of Clanyard Bay, written by Taylor Petrie and read by Rebecca Brown.
    Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series!
    www.linleybarba.com/
    Support our work on 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 the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
    5 min
  • #49 Castles | The Crannog
    There are two things in Scotland you'd be spoiled for choice in: castles and stories. So let's have both together!
    Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/folklorescotland
    Check out our socials to keep in the loop!

    facebook.com/FolkloreScotland

    twitter.com/FolkloreScot
    
instagram.com/folklorescotland
    For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials!
    scotlands-stories.com/
    www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/
    Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
    29 min
  • #48 The Sea Maiden | 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 Sea Maiden, written by Joseph Jacobs and read by David White.
    Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series!
    www.linleybarba.com/
    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 the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
    23 min
  • #47 The Selkie Wife | Into The Greenwood
    Rosie and Cathy explore The Selkie Wife this week, which is a heavier tale but a fantastic discussion. Content warning: Marital rape
    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 🌳
    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 the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
    STORY: folklorescotland.com/the-milk-white-doo/
    SOURCES
    https://theses.cz/id/noipuy/DP_hana_zamecnickova.pdf
    https://www.proquest.com/openview/e75b5e78859b27c3b32bcf4e1c873fee/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=29335
    https://www.weingartdesign.com/TMaS/Stories/tmas1-SelkieBride.html
    https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bulletin-of-the-school-of-oriental-and-african-studies/article/swan-maiden-a-folktale-of-north-eurasian-origin/070122B76B730C08DB16773B4C96E0E8
    http://orkneyjar.com/folklore/selkiefolk/wastness.htm
    52 min
  • #46 Wee Jack and the Old King | 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 Wee Jack and the Old King, written and read by David White.
    Thank you to Linley for providing the fabulous artwork for this series!
    www.linleybarba.com/
    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 the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
    10 min

About Folklore Scotland

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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!

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