Stories of Scotland Podcast
1) Introducing: The Scottish Folklore Podcast
Hello, Jenny here, introducing my new show, The Scottish Folklore Podcast!I really hope you enjoy this episode on Thomas the Rhymer. If you do then head over the The Scottish Folklore Podcast on your ...Show More
2) Goodbye from the Bothy
Like all adventures, after five wonderful years, Stories of Scotland is coming to an end. Join Annie and Jenny in this last episode as they revisit where it all started, the humble bothy, and tell som...Show More
3) Duels: Swords of Scotland
Join Jenny and Annie at dawn, as we dive into the dangerous world of Scottish duelling! We explore the history, laws, and legendary figures of Scottish duelling.First, we break down what duelling is a...Show More
4) Fireside Folklore: Nuckelavee, Scotland's Scariest Demon
We journey to the cold waters of the North Sea for Jenny to tell the famed story of the Nuckelavee as captured by farmer and folklorist Walter Trail Dennison. The nuckelavee is a skinless horse who ha...Show More
5) Bog Bodies: Cladh Hallan to Betty Corrigall
Annie and Jenny return to their beloved bogs to have a look at human bodies that have been buried and preserved in peat. From Bronze Age mummies, to the Gunnister Man’s unique knitted garments, we exa...Show More
6) Fireside Folklore: Warrior Women
From the Fortress of Shadows just off the Isle of Skye, to the Palace of Dreams in Arthurian legends, Jenny and Annie visit the homes of warrior women. Jenny begins with folklore and mythology of...Show More
7) Rewilding in Dundreggan
This episode is brought to you by Dundreggan Rewilding Centre. Annie and Jenny learn about the importance of rewilding, not just from the perspective of the environment, but also for communities. We m...Show More
8) Fireside Folklore: Witch's Wrath and Kelpie's Curse
Jenny and Annie bring another daring Fireside Folklore episode exploring folklore relating to the noble rowan tree. Jenny kicks off with an intriguing tale of a witch who lives in the woods. The wicke...Show More
9) Blessed Butter: Bogs and Beyond
Annie and Jenny churn through the rich history of butter in Scottish and Irish cultures. We slip into a buttery journey from the ancient practice of making bog butter to the evolution of dairy farming...Show More
10) Fireside Folklore: Ghosts of Hogmanay
A fresh New Year’s Eve tradition at Stories of Scotland is the telling of spooky stories about Hogmanay. Jenny and Annie return with terrifying tales to haunt you all Hogmanay. First, Jenny welcomes u...Show More