The Kelpie is a terrifying water spirit from Scottish Mythology that most commonly takes the form of a beautiful black horse. The Kelpie is famed for luring it's prey towards the water then drowning and devouring them. Be careful next time you visit the Lochs of Scotland...

Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate.

We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1

Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/ItjHMU8wFGw

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

New stories weekly.

Thanks for listening!