
17 Mythical creatures from Scottish Folklore starting with the ...
Oct 26, 2023 · Scottish mythology tells of many supernatural creatures that roamed the land. For millennia, tales of these beasts have been preserved via storytelling, passing the legacy by …
What are Kelpies? Get to know Scotland's shape-shifting, mythical …
Jul 10, 2025 · Scottish folklore is rich and varied, with stories of heroes, tricksters and magical, shapeshifting creatures passing from mother to child through out generations.
Diving into Skye's Fairy Pools, from fairy folklore to dark history
Aug 22, 2024 · At the foot of the Black Cuillin mountains, Skye’s fairy pools are rich in folklore and among Scotland’s most breath-taking destinations.
Six ancient myths from the Scottish islands
Jul 7, 2016 · From rock-dwelling giants to mermaids and seals who steal the hearts of local women, Scotland's islands are still alive today with tales of their supernatural pasts.
The Unicorn: Scotland's national animal of strength and nobility ...
Mar 18, 2024 · Unicorn will explore the animal’s place in nationhood, including its celebration by the Stuart Kings, who deployed the mythical beast as an emblem of Scottish royalty.
5 Scottish books for younger readers to celebrate World Book Day
Mar 6, 2024 · Now growing rapidly, Esme ends up on a dangerous mission to rewild the creature in the Highlands with the help of the school’s bad boy Calum Docherty and Shug, the world’s …
A tour of Scotland’s most mythical sites and legends
Oct 4, 2019 · Steeped in history and incredibly rich in folklore, it's no surprise that Scotland is filled with mythical sites and stories of legendary creatures and tales.
Loch Ness Monster spotters not swayed by iconic imagery, as …
Jul 3, 2025 · The image of Nessie as a long, thin, three-humped monster has endured in Scottish mythology for centuries - luring thousands of visitors to the banks of Loch Nes s every year …
Historian reveals why the Unicorn is Scotland's national animal
Sep 11, 2017 · In Western parts of the world, the unicorn was believed to be real for around 2,500 years and was adopted as Scotland’s national animal by King Robert in the late 1300s.
National Unicorn Day: Why is the unicorn Scotland's national …
Apr 9, 2022 · In Celtic mythology, the Unicorn of Scotland symbolised innocence and purity, healing abilities and power.