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The Scottish Folklore Podcast

The Scottish Folklore Podcast

The Scottish Folklore Podcast

In each episode of The Scottish Folklore Podcast host Jenny Johnstone retells traditional Scottish folk tales from around the country, bringing age-old adventures, local lore, and strange creatures to life.

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The Scottish Folklore Podcast - 1. Thomas the Rhymer

1. Thomas the Rhymer

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11/17/24 • 26 min

Journey back to the 13th century and down to the Scottish borders for perhaps the most well known fairy tale in all of Scotland, that of Thomas the Rhymer.


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Many thanks to Glen Robertson for his wonderful lute playing, you can find him on Instagram @GCRMusician.



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The Scottish Folklore Podcast - Trailer - The Scottish Folklore Podcast

Trailer - The Scottish Folklore Podcast

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11/13/24 • 1 min

Welcome to the Scottish Folklore Podcast

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The Scottish Folklore Podcast - 4. The Land of Green Mountains - Part 1

4. The Land of Green Mountains - Part 1

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12/08/24 • 31 min

After rebelling against The Lord of the Isles, Ronald Boo’e and his wife Morag flee to the legendary Land of Green Mountains, out by the edge of the world. This episode is part one of the epic adventure that follows!


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The Scottish Folklore Podcast - 3. Weird Witchcraft

3. Weird Witchcraft

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12/01/24 • 23 min

The bubbling cauldron of Scottish folklore is brimming with tales of witches and witchcraft, and while all these stories are filled with strange supernatural happenings, some are more strange than others.


Listen in and join Jenny as she wades into some of the weirder tales of witchcraft that she’s found, including folklore of Macleans of Duart, bearded babies, and some real squelchy revenge.


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The Scottish Folklore Podcast - 5. The Land of Green Mountains - Part 2

5. The Land of Green Mountains - Part 2

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12/15/24 • 33 min

The epic adventure continues in this episode as Ian must now serve his new master, the King of The Land of Green Mountains, and fulfil his increasingly outrageous demands else he be put to death!


This episode is part two of The Land of Green Mountains, listen to part one before diving into this!


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The Scottish Folklore Podcast - 6. Scottish Yuletide & Hogmanay Traditions

6. Scottish Yuletide & Hogmanay Traditions

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12/22/24 • 24 min

Join Jenny as she explores some of the many Yuletide and Hogmanay traditions, customs, rituals, and rites that have been practised in Scotland over the millennia. From ancient burial cairns being aligned with the setting winter solstice sun, to different types of divination, cow-hides and clubs, and of course, first-footing, these traditions are part of the celebration of the darkest days of the year, and the rebirth into a new cycle of life.


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The Scottish Folklore Podcast - 2. Giants of Scotland

2. Giants of Scotland

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11/24/24 • 26 min

There was once an ancient race of Giants that roamed the hills and glens of Scotland, and although they are now long gone, their stories have survived.


In this episode of the Scottish Folklore Podcast Jenny tells two tremendous traditional Scottish folk tales called The Giant of Morvern and The Lonely Giant.


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FAQ

How many episodes does The Scottish Folklore Podcast have?

The Scottish Folklore Podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

What topics does The Scottish Folklore Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Mythology, Fiction, Myth, History, Myths, Podcasts and Folklore.

What is the most popular episode on The Scottish Folklore Podcast?

The episode title '1. Thomas the Rhymer' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Scottish Folklore Podcast?

The average episode length on The Scottish Folklore Podcast is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Scottish Folklore Podcast released?

Episodes of The Scottish Folklore Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Scottish Folklore Podcast?

The first episode of The Scottish Folklore Podcast was released on Nov 13, 2024.

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