The Scottish Folklore Podcast

The Scottish Folklore Podcast
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In each episode of The Scottish Folklore Podcast host Jenny Johnstone retells traditional Scottish folk tales from around the country, bringing age-old adventures, local lore, and strange creatures to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2日前

    58. The Blue Men of The Minch

    The poetry-slinging, storm-bringing Blue Men of The Minch are only found in one place in Scotland, the strait of water between the Outer Hebrides in the west and the mainland & Skye in the east. The turbulent and ever changing waters here have wrecked countless ships over the centuries, and while some may blame poor weather, or even poor captains, those in the know, understand the real culprits to be The Blue Men of The Minch.  In this episode Jenny tells three stories of encounters with these rhyming ship wreckers, and by the end you’ll understand just why the waters of The Minch are regarded as some of the most dangerous in all of the British Isles. Follow The Scottish Folklore Podcast on Instagram Visit the website and view this episode’s Interactive map Explore all the folklore covered in the podcast so far on the Folklore Map Support Jenny as she makes the show by joining the Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58. The Blue Men of The Minch

  2. 7月5日

    57. The Midge: Scotland’s Most Vicious Predator

    The blasted, buzzing, biting midge is the most vicious predator in all of Scotland. One alone is not much to worry about, but they rarely come alone! In this episode Jenny looks at some of the lore around the minuscule midge, including some truly awful punishments, so listeners beware! She also tells the tale of the bloodthirsty giant Thrim, and how the midge came to Scotland, which takes us all the way from Norway to Shetland, Orkney, Caithness, Sutherland, and finally to the little peninsula of Applecross.  Follow The Scottish Folklore Podcast on Instagram Visit the website and view this episode’s interactive map Explore all the folklore covered in the podcast so far on the Folklore Map Support Jenny as she makes the show by joining the Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57. The Midge: Scotland’s Most Vicious Predator

  3. 6月14日

    56. The Loch Ness Monster and St Columba

    It’s time for a monster hunt! The Loch Ness Monster is perhaps the most famous Scot in the world, yet despite her renown she’s a very shy girl. The vast majority of sightings come from after the 1933 boom, when Nessie went global, yet the very first ever recorded sighting of her is in 565 CE, when St Columba stumbled across a group of terrified Picts on the shore of Loch Ness. In this episode Jenny tells the tale of Columba, his mission to convert the Picts to christianity, the very first ever sighting of The Loch Ness Monster, and a lovely little kelpie tale at the end! Visit the official Loch Ness Monster sightings register Follow The Scottish Folklore Podcast on Instagram Visit the website and view this episode’s Interactive Map Explore all the folklore covered in the podcast so far on the Folklore Map Support Jenny as she makes the show by joining the Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56. The Loch Ness Monster and St Columba

  4. 5月24日

    55. The Fairy Folk of Skye

    The Isle of Skye is home to not only some of the most enchanting views in the world, but also a whole host of fairies!  In this episode Jenny visits some of  these fairies in their homes, first at the fairy knoll of An Sidhean just south of Broadford and then at the ancient iron age brochs of Dun Borve, Dun Garsin and Dun Taimh - each one with its own tale of the little people and their run ins with us pesky humans!  From ancient forts to mighty castles, she then travels to Dunvegan Castle, the seat of the MacLeods, and tells the tale of one of the clan’s most prized possessions: the fairy flag of Dunvegan! Curses, blessings, and a whole herd of coos await! Follow The Scottish Folklore Podcast on Instagram Visit the website and view this episode’s Interactive Map Explore all the folklore covered in the podcast so far on the Folklore Map Support Jenny as she makes the show by joining the Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55. The Fairy Folk of Skye

  5. 5月10日

    54. Dog Tales: Folklore of our Furry Four Legged Friends

    There are many tales, and indeed tails, of dogs in Scottish folklore, and in this episode Jenny tells as many as she can in half an hour - which is a surprising amount!  From the ominous black dogs of The Bridge of Quholmslee and Loch Ordain, to the gold guarding dogs in Helmsdale and Loch Stack, to the cu-sith, fairy dogs, of The Maidens near Loch Leven and the snowy hills of Kingussie, if you’re a fan of our furry four legged friends, there’s a story here for you! Follow The Scottish Folklore Podcast on Instagram Visit the website and view this episode’s Interactive Map Explore all the folklore covered in the podcast so far on the Folklore Map Support Jenny as she makes the show by joining the Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 3月22日

    53. The Sea Mither: The Battle for Spring and The Dreaded Nuckelavee

    The Sea Mither is the Orcadian sea deity who brings the calm waters, warm weather, and bounty of spring and summer. But this is no easy feat, for first she must battle Teran, the fearsome winter god of the sea, for control of the waves.  Teran is not her only foe, however, as the dreaded Nuckelavee, surely Scotland’s most nightmarish creature, must also be banished. Join Jenny to hear all about the Orcadian (and Shetlandic) lore of the Sea Mither, Teran, and a poor fellow named Tammie who was unlucky enough to meet the Nuckelavee on a dark, winter night.  Follow The Scottish Folklore Podcast on Instagram Visit the website and view this episode’s interactive map Explore all the folklore covered in the podcast so far on the Folklore Map Support Jenny as she makes the show by joining the Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53. The Sea Mither: The Battle for Spring and The Dreaded Nuckelavee

  7. 3月8日

    52. Will o’ the Wisps

    Sometimes called Spunkies, other times Will o’ the Wisps, whatever the name, these fiery spirits are always up to no good. And by no good I mean straight up bog-induced murder! Will o’ the Wisps are fiery orbs that lure lost and weary travellers away from the path and out into the vast swampy moors, and in this episode Jenny tells a tale where the poor unsuspecting victim is none other than the moon herself! Follow The Scottish Folklore Podcast on Instagram Visit the website and view this episode’s interactive map Explore all the folklore covered in the podcast so far on the Folklore Map Support Jenny as she makes the show by joining the Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52. Will o’ the Wisps

  8. 2月22日

    51. Corp Creadha: Scottish Voodoo Dolls and Black Magic

    This episode sees Jenny exploring the mysterious and often malicious dark magic of Corp Creadha, or Clay Bodies. These are Scotland’s version of voodoo dolls, and although less well known than their famous counterparts, as the three tales in this episode tell, they are by no means any less powerful! These stories are of a heartbroken man out on a Hebridean Island, a vengeful witch from Inverness and her vendetta against the Provost, and of Mac Ian Ghiorr, a notorious cattle thief from Ardnamurchan, who causes all sorts of trouble for the Maclean’s of Duart on Mull. Each tale has a Clay Body at its heart, here’s just hoping there’s not a needle in there too! Follow The Scottish Folklore Podcast on Instagram Support Jenny as she makes the show by joining the Patreon Visit the website and view the Interactive Map Explore all the folklore covered in the podcast so far on the Folklore Map View the Survey of Scottish Witchcraft Interactive Map Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51. Corp Creadha: Scottish Voodoo Dolls and Black Magic
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番組について

In each episode of The Scottish Folklore Podcast host Jenny Johnstone retells traditional Scottish folk tales from around the country, bringing age-old adventures, local lore, and strange creatures to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • クリエイター
    The Scottish Folklore Podcast
  • 配信期間
    24年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    60
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含まない
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    © The Scottish Folklore Podcast
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    The Scottish Folklore Podcast

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