Vorwort
A magnificent exploration of Scotland's legendary past
Autorentext
Jennifer Westwood was born in 1940 and studied English Language at Oxford, followed by Medieval Icelandic at Cambridge. A long-time member of the Folklore Society, she served as editor of FLS Books and also the journal Folklore. Her books include Albion: A Guide to Legendary Britain (1985), Gothick Cornwall (1992), Lost Atlantis (1997), On Pilgrimage (2003) and The Lore of the Land (2005, with Jacqueline Simpson). Sadly, she died in 2008.
Sophia Kingshill is a writer, editor and researcher. She has contributed to folklore publications and her plays have been performed in Scotland, England and Norway. She lives in London.
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'Within a few minutes of this book arriving, I had put bookmarks in five places and was roaring through the index. A lovely compilation. It's the real macabre' Sir Terry Pratchett
'A fascinating read which looks at mythical beings from kelpies and waterhorses to modern-day vampires' Scottish Sunday Mail
'a rich compendium of tall tales and traditions' Times Literary Supplement
'this book is a magical ride through the traditions and beliefs that are our precious heritage'
Scots Magazine
Exploring everything from ghost stories and witch trials to annual customs, this is a beguiling guide to the ancient legends and deep-rooted beliefs that haunt the castles, villages, lochs, mountains and glens of the Scottish landscape.
'This beautiful book must be one of the most comprehensive collections of Scottish folklore and legend ever compiled' Scottish Home & Country