The Lore Of Scotland

Author : Sophia Kingshill,The Estate of Jennifer Westwood
Publisher : Random House
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781409061717

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The Lore of Scotland by Sophia Kingshill,The Estate of Jennifer Westwood Pdf

Scotland's rich past and varied landscape have inspired an extraordinary array of legends and beliefs, and in The Lore of Scotland Jennifer Westwood and Sophia Kingshill bring together many of the finest and most intriguing: stories of heroes and bloody feuds, tales of giants, fairies, and witches, and accounts of local customs and traditions. Their range extends right across the country, from the Borders with their haunting ballads, via Glasgow, site of St Mungo's miracles, to the fateful battlefield of Culloden, and finally to the Shetlands, home of the seal-people. More than simply retelling these stories, The Lore of Scotland explores their origins, showing how and when they arose and investigating what basis - if any - they have in historical fact. In the process, it uncovers the events that inspired Shakespeare's Macbeth, probes the claim that Mary King's Close is the most haunted street in Edinburgh, and examines the surprising truth behind the fame of the MacCrimmons, Skye's unsurpassed bagpipers. Moreover, it reveals how generations of Picts, Vikings, Celtic saints and Presbyterian reformers shaped the myriad tales that still circulate, and, from across the country, it gathers together legends of such renowned figures as Sir William Wallace, St Columba, and the great warrior Fingal. The result is a thrilling journey through Scotland's legendary past and an endlessly fascinating account of the traditions and beliefs that play such an important role in its heritage.

Author : Tess Darwin
Publisher : Birlinn Publishers
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Herbals
ISBN : 1841587117

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The Scots Herbal by Tess Darwin Pdf

This is the new edition of the first ever comprehensive guide to the many ways in which wild plants have been used in Scotland from prehistoric times to the present day. To our ancestors, there was no such thing as a weed. Every growing thing had a role to play in daily life—as an ingredient for food, as medicine, as a dye or as fodder for livestock. Tess Darwin reveals the forgotten secrets of Scottish plant lore in fascinating detail, showing how many of the plant remedies which were dismissed by modern scientists as superstition have since been found to be effective in treating illness and have led to the creation of many new drugs. Tess Darwin has delved deeply into the forgotten secrets of Scottish plant lore, gathering information from a wide range of sources—from old herbals to the most up-to-date scientific research. She has uncovered the uses and folklore of hundreds of plants—as an ingredient for food, as medicine, as a dye or the raw material for textiles, as fodder for livestock, and in traditional crafts like basket-making and thatching, wine-making and wood-carving.

Author : Anne Ross
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 0752419048

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Folklore of the Scottish Highlands by Anne Ross Pdf

The folklore of the Scottish Highlands is unique and very much alive. Dr Anne Ross is a Gaelic-speaking scholar and archaeologist who has lived and worked in crofting communities. This has enabled her to collect information at first hand and to assess the veracity of material already published. In this substantially revised edition of a classic work first published 30 years ago, she portrays the beliefs and customs of Scottish Gaelic society, including: seasonal customs deriving from Celtic festivals; the famous waulking songs; the Highland tradition of seers and second sight; omens and taboos, both good and bad; and, chilling experiences of witchcraft and the Evil Eye Rituals associated with birth and death. Having taken her MA, MA Hons and PhD at the University of Edinburgh, Anne Ross became Research Fellow in the School of Scottish Studies, Edinburgh. She then rapidly established herself as one of Britain's leading Celtic scholars. Her seminal work is "Pagan Celtic Britain" and she has also published "Druids - Preachers of Immortality" with Tempus Publishing.

Author : Various
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750992879

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The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales by Various Pdf

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.

Author : Donald Mackenzie
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781447482703

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Scottish Folk-Lore and Folk Life - Studies in Race, Culture and Tradition by Donald Mackenzie Pdf

An intensive study of Scotland’s folklore and a detailed evaluation of the characteristic features that brought Celtic lore into prominence. This volume includes comparative notes and historical summaries of stories of alien intrusions, settlements, and expulsions. First published in 1935, the data presented in this text was gathered from Scottish schools during the recruiting period of the Great War. Featuring the following chapters: - The People, Their Origins and History - The Celtic Theory - Intrusions of Aliens - Language and Customs - Swine Cults: Sanctity and Abhorrence of Pig - Giant Lore of Scotland - Ancient Goddess Forms - Fairies and Fairyland - Demons of Land and Water - Festivals and Ceremonies

Author : Charles John Tibbits
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Folklore
ISBN : IND:39000005704973

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Folk-lore and Legends, Germany by Charles John Tibbits Pdf

Author : Ellen Hopman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1936922010

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Scottish Herbs and Fairy Lore by Ellen Hopman Pdf

Many of the herbal and magical practices of the Scots are echoed in traditional Norwegian folk medicine and magic. This is a valuable resource book not only for the serious folklorist, but also for a wider audience interested in a deeper look at rural Scottish practices. Ms. Hopman has done an amazing amount of research, and her Scottish herbalism section is far more detailed than I've seen elsewhere. A "must have" for the northern European folklorist's library. Jane T. Sibley, Ph.D., author of "The Hammer of the Smith" and "The Divine Thunderbolt: Missile of the Gods." Through her books, Ellen Evert Hopman lifts the veil between worlds of the present and the past. She guides the reader on a fascinating journey to our ancient Celtic history, simultaneously restoring lost knowledge and entertaining the reader. Be prepared to be educated and delighted. Wendy Farley, Clan McKleod The first things is WOW! Ellen Hopman has given us a volume that belongs in Harry Potter's library. This wonderful collection of enchantments, faery lore and herbal potions, is presented by a practicing herbalist and (I suspect) magician. It is a useful manual of magic, an unusual tourist guide to Scotland, certainly a delightful read, and at the very least, a comprehensive and thoroughly footnoted collection of folk lore for humorless librarians and scholars. Matthew Wood MS (Scottish School of Herbal Medicine) Registered Herbalist (American Herbalists Guild) Every now and again, a book emerges from the waves of occult and magical authorship that delves into the deep and ancestral waters of old magic! This book is one of those rare occasions. From the lore of herbs to the blessing of stones; from avioding the elf-blast to healing through Faerie blessing - Ellen guides the reader through ancient groves of oral lore to discover a power and spirit that connects the reader to the oldest of magics, the earth and her elements. I am confident that the Scottish Ancestral Wise Ones, are renewed through this book and the old ways live once again! Orion Foxwood, Traditional Witch Elder, Conjurer in Southern Root-Doctoring and Faery Seer (www.orionfoxwood.com), author of "The Faery Teachings" (R.J. Stewart Books) and "The Tree of Enchantment" (Weiser Books).

Author : GREGORY J. KENICER
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1780276907

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Scottish Plant Lore by GREGORY J. KENICER Pdf

Scotland's plants define its landscape - from the heather moorlands of its iconic habitats to the weeds and a garden plants of its towns and cities. Plants have shaped the country's domestic economy and culture over centuries, providing resources for agriculture and industry as well as food, drink and medicines. They have even inspired children's games and been used as components in magical charmsDrawing together traditional knowledge from archives and oral histories with the work of some of the country's finest botanical artists, this book is a magnificent celebration of the enormous wealth of Scottish plant lore.

Author : Lizanne Henderson,Edward J. Cowan
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 1862321906

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Scottish Fairy Belief by Lizanne Henderson,Edward J. Cowan Pdf

The authorities told folk what they ought to believe, but what did they really believe? Throughout Scottish history, people have believed in fairies. They were a part of everyday life, as real as the sunrise, and as incontrovertible as the existence of God. While fairy belief was only a fragment of a much larger complex, the implications of studying this belief tradition are potentially vast, revealing some understanding of the worldview of the people of past centuries. This book, the first modern study of the subject, examines the history and nature of fairy belief, the major themes and motifs, the demonising attack upon the tradition, and the attempted reinstatement of the reality of fairies at the end of the seventeenth century, as well as their place in ballads and in Scottish literature.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Clans
ISBN : OCLC:671307415

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Scottish Lore and Folklore by Anonim Pdf

Author : Donald Omand
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Caithness (Scotland)
ISBN : 1871704162

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Caithness: Lore and Legend by Donald Omand Pdf

Author : Gordon Jarvie
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780141900209

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Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan by Gordon Jarvie Pdf

Mystery and excitement abound in this lively collection of fairy tales, folklore and legends, which celebrate Scotland's enormously rich oral tradition and offers a carefully chosen combination of old favourites such as Tam Lin, Thomas Rymer and Adam Bell, as well as more modern stories by master story-tellers like Andrew Lang, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and John Buchan.

Author : Eve Blantyre Simpson
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473389274

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Folk Lore in Lowland Scotland by Eve Blantyre Simpson Pdf

A historical survey of the myths, legends, and superstitions of Lowland Scotland. First published in 1908, this volume gives an insightful overview of Scottish folklore and the traditional beliefs found in early-twentieth-century Lowland Scotland. Featuring many historical folk tales, Eva Blantyre Simpson’s volume is not to be missed by those interested in ancient Scottish myths and legends. The contents of this volume feature: - Beltane and the Vanished Races - The Romans and Wells of Water - The Scandinavians - Fairies - Fishermen’s Superstitions - Flowers and Birds - Witches and Wizards - Fairs, Festivals, and Funerals - Adages and Omens

Author : Jennifer Westwood,Jacqueline Simpson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 940 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Folklore
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123567369

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The Lore of the Land by Jennifer Westwood,Jacqueline Simpson Pdf

Where can you find the 'Devil's footprints'? What happened at the 'hangman's stone'? Did Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street, ever really exist? Where was King Arthur laid to rest? Bringing together tales of hauntings, highwaymen, family curses and lovers' leaps, this magnificent guide will take you on a magical journey through England's legendary past.

Author : Ronald MacDonald Douglas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Clans
ISBN : LCCN:81015555

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Scottish Lore and Folklore by Ronald MacDonald Douglas Pdf