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In Scots Gaelic lore, the Cat Sìth is a faerie that takes the shape of a large black cat with a distinctive white spot on it's chest. Some tales suggest that it's not a faerie, but a witch that can transform into a cat nine times. #folkloresunday #scottishfolklore
Within Scots Gaelic tradition there was a fear of black cats, that these cats were in fact people who had been turned into a feline form as punishment for evil deeds #wyrdwednesday #scottishfolklore
Folklorist, Marion McNeill believed that faeries were a folk memory from our Neolithic ancestors; that they had a malevolent nature, moved at night, stole babies for their own, were skilled in magic #faeriefriday #scottishfolklore
In 870 CE, the sacking of Dumbarton Rock, fortress of the ancient Kingdom of Strathclyde, by Ivor the Boneless and his berserker army, a Viking term for warriors who engaged in battle in a trance-like fury #folkloresunday #scottishfolklore (artist unknown)
Nessie \does \exist 🏴 🎥 Catch what’s beneath the murky waters of #LochNess at the #IFFO screening, ByTowne Cinema this Saturday 1 pm. Tix@ iffo.ca/2024/loch-ness Presented in partnership with the British High Commission, Ottawa & the @ScotGovCanada. #ScottishFolklore #Nessie
This mask was worn as a disguise by outlaw and hero, Covenanter minister Alexander "Prophet" Peden (1626-86). The mask is made from leather and fabric, and the beard and wig made from real human hair #wyrdwednesday #scottishfolklore 📷 National Museums Scotland
Come along to Hillhead Library on January 28th at 2pm to hear how Rebecca brings her fantasy writing to life, and how you can do the same! #scotland #scottishfolklore #womensfiction #upcomingnovel #scottishwriter #author #writingadvice #writingworkshop #ringwoodpublishing
This Lunar New Year, delve into some Celtic mythology, linking dragons, the Queen of Winter & the coming of spring: johnmuirtrust.org/whats-new/news… Sharing local folklore helps to connect people & communities with wild places. 🙌 #lunarnewyear #yearofthedragon #scottishfolklore
Some of the painting process for "The Brownie" 9x12 inches, oils on wooden panel #oilpaintingprocess #oiltimelapsevideo #paintingtimelapse #scottishfolklore
Scottish Fairy Tales For Children 🧚♂️🤴👸🧝♀️ The King & Queen of Elphame (Elfhame) 👸🤴🧚🏽♀️✨️ youtube.com/shorts/y3B0o6G… Scottish Folklore For Children 🧚🏽♀️🤴👸🧝♀️ Home Education 🦸👨🎨 #ScottishFairyTales #ScottishFolklore #FairyFolklore #HomeEducation #Educational #VisualLearning
Cuckoo, in Gaelic 'eun sìth', the 'faerie bird' because it is believed to dwell in the Underworld during the winter months #folkloresunday #scottishfolklore 📷 Howard Kearley
🧚 🌟The Fairy Boy Of Leith🌟 Scottish Faery Folklore #HomeEducation #Resources #magical interactive activity that the whole family can enjoy. We ❤️ #colouring our way to Faerieland together. 🧚🏽♀️ 🌳 🌼 🌸 #ScottishFolklore #HomeEducation #Creative #Resources 🧚♂️
First look at my character in @ecossefilmmaker’s @originsoflaoich “Devil’s Fool” #Scottishfolklore comic! (Third picture) So honoured to be included in this! Thank you for making me look cool! You can pre-order it on Patreon! #fantasy #Celtic #scottishmythology #fantasycomic
First look at my character in @ecossefilmmaker’s @originsoflaoich “Devil’s Fool” #Scottishfolklore comic! (Third picture) So honoured to be included in this! Thank you for making me look cool! You can pre-order it on Patreon! #fantasy #Celtic #scottishmythology #fantasycomic
It was a dark and stormy night... in all of the folktales we discuss in the Crannog this week! Tune into our latest podcast to hear folklore that's all dark and stormy ⚡ 🎧 LISTEN NOW: buff.ly/3cx8Vbx #folklore #podcast #storytelling #scotland #scottishfolklore
