Scotland: The Mermaid of Knockdolian

01/01/24 • 30 min

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from the U.K

Today I’m taking you all on a brand new journey up to South Ayrshire in Scotland, to discover a lesser-known, but fascinating folktale, starring a vengeful mermaid and a devastating curse that would last a lifetime.

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The music featured in today's episode is 'Galway' by Kevin MacLeod.

Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

*Though the travel information in this podcast was correct at the time of posting, things do change over time so please make sure to research your routes before travelling and adhere to any local guidelines once there.*

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The music featured in today's episode is 'Galway' by Kevin MacLeod.

Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Berkshire: The Legend of Herne the Hunter

Have you heard of Herne the Hunter? The spirit of Windsor Great Park is one of English folklore’s most famous figures and in today’s extra long episode, we travel to the county of Berkshire to learn all about Herne’s mystical origins and consider why his legend has stood the test of time.

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The music featured in today's episode is 'Galway' by Kevin MacLeod. Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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