Have you ever wanted to move to Scotland, study folk magic, and help preserve ancient sites? Well we definitely do, and after today so will you!

Welcome to our June episode of Invisible Histories: Woven Tales: Reviving Scottish Folk Heritage with Scott Richardson-Read

In this captivating episode, we sit down with Scott Richardson-Read, a passionate folklorist and cultural historian deeply rooted in Scotland's rich folk heritage.

• Join us as Scott shares his journey from working-class roots to becoming the creator of Cailleach’s Herbarium, a platform dedicated to preserving Scottish folk traditions.
• Discover the enchanting world of folk magic, the significance of ancient sites, and the intertwining narratives of Scotland's past.
• Scott reflects on his experiences exploring sacred sites, including the Tigh na Bodach and the historical layers embedded in Scotland's landscape. We delve into the importance of community, the intersection of politics and spirituality, and how to respectfully engage with nature and heritage.
• With insights into his new book, “Mill Dust and Dreaming Bread,” and the Woven Land Network, Scott invites us to reconnect with the stories that shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging.

This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone interested in folk traditions, community activism, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Don't miss out!

If you want more immersive Scottish history, check out our Balintore Castle episode from August 2024, where Cari interviews David Johnston in the restored servants' kitchen of the 1859 Victorian hunting lodge in county Angus.

Show Notes:

• Scott Richardson Read's Website (and his book!)
• Woven Land Network
• Cailleach and Bodach stories
• More Cailleach and Bodach stories

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Credits:

Recorded at Works Progress and Cold Net Studios

Production Coordinator and Researcher: Jacob Neville.

Cover image: Design by Cari Simson

Music: Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod from Uppbeat.io

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Cari Simson and Elke Hautala formed Invisible Histories to visually and viscerally connect the public to experiences from the past. Their Invisible Histories podcast unearths diverse local stories and forgotten places. www.invisible-histories.com

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