Things about being a writer in Scotland #10, by Lyndsey Croal. Dark Crescent is her scottish folk collection, out June 3: pre-order now! Cover art by Jenni Coutts. https://www.lunapresspublishing.com/product-page/dark-crescent @lyndseycroal #booksfromscotland #scottishfolklore #sff
Things about being a writer in Scotland #9, by Lyndsey Croal. Dark Crescent is her scottish folk collection, out June 3: pre-order now! Cover art by Jenni Coutts. https://www.lunapresspublishing.com/product-page/dark-crescent @lyndseycroal #booksfromscotland #scottishfolklore #sff
Things about being a writer in Scotland #8, by Lyndsey Croal. Dark Crescent is her scottish folk collection, out June 3: pre-order now! Cover art by Jenni Coutts. https://www.lunapresspublishing.com/product-page/dark-crescent @lyndseycroal #booksfromscotland #scottishfolklore #sff

From the British Fantasy Society: Get your first peek at the next novel from Shona Kinsella, coming from Flame Tree in November!

https://britishfantasysociety.org/cover-reveal-daughters-of-nicnevin-by-shona-kinsella/

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Over 10 years ago, I began crafting a story about Kelpies and a morally grey character—Greer. In 2023, I finally brought it to life in comic form for the Pagaverse. Thank you to everyone who's supported and encouraged me along the way! 🌊✨ Here's a glimpse into 10 years of sketches and story fragments.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/128351092?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

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The Cù Sìth, a fairy hound from Celtic mythology, symbolizes the fears and spiritual beliefs of Highland communities. #fairies #dogs #scottishfolklore https://connectparanormal.net/2025/03/30/cu-sith-the-green-fairy-hound-and-its-dark-legends/
Cù Sìth: The Green Fairy Hound and Its Dark Legends

Explore the intriguing legend of the Cù Sìth, the fairy hound of Celtic mythology and its role in Scottish folklore.

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African Paper | ALISON O’DONELL / GAYLE BROGAN: A Colloquy of Birds

Die Vogelwelt ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der Mythen der britischen Inseln, und es würde überraschen, wenn dies sich nicht auch im Kosmos folkig angehauchter, bisweilen abseitiger Musik abzeichnen würde, und einige Bespiele aus diesem Motivkomplex - Songs wie "The Cuckoo" oder "The Cutty Wren" - haben längst ihren Weg über England und Schottland hinaus gefunden. ...

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In Scottish folklore, if a house goblin such as a brownie is treated with disrespect, it can transform into a "bogle." This nasty goblin will devote itself to vandalizing the house and tormenting its inhabitants with the same dedication that the brownie kept things neat and tidy.

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The bean-nighe (Scottish Gaelic for "washerwoman") or "Washer at the Ford" is a Scottish fairy and omen of death. She appears as an old woman at some desolate stream or pool, where she is washing the blood from the grave clothes of someone who will soon die.
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The pech are Scottish goblins who have great strength despite their small size. An old, sick pech on his deathbed was able to shatter a metal cup by squeezing it. Along with the giants, the pech were said to be the builders of Scotland's ancient stone megaliths.

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