Scottish Folk Tales
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| Author | : Various |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 156 |
| Release | : 2019-09-02 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0750992875 |
This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman's peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.
| Author | : George Douglas |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 2012-11-01 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0486119785 |
Treasury of fanciful, picturesque narratives tell of brownies, kelpies, mermen, and other supernatural creatures that assist, annoy, and otherwise meddle in the lives of simple Scottish country folk. A delightful collection of imaginative and entertaining nursery and fairy tales, animal fables, witchcraft lore, and stories with a comic twist.
| Author | : Theresa Breslin |
| Publisher | : Illustrated Scottish Treasuries |
| Total Pages | : 157 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Children's stories, Scottish |
| ISBN | : 9780863159077 |
Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin's enchanting tales and Kate Leiper's otherwordly illustrations.
| Author | : Barbara Ker Wilson |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 207 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| Genre | : Folk literature |
| ISBN | : 9780192741417 |
Folktales tell the stories of clans, mermaids, castles, fairies, giants, and adventurers.
| Author | : Elizabeth Wilson Grierson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 1918 |
| Genre | : Fairy tales |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Gordon Jarvie |
| Publisher | : Penguin UK |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2008-10-02 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0141900202 |
Mystery and excitement abound in this lively collection of fairy tales, folklore and legends, which celebrate Scotland's enormously rich oral tradition and offers a carefully chosen combination of old favourites such as Tam Lin, Thomas Rymer and Adam Bell, as well as more modern stories by master story-tellers like Andrew Lang, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and John Buchan.
| Author | : Duncan Williamson |
| Publisher | : Interlink Publishing Group |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : Tales |
| ISBN | : 9780940793996 |
A collection of 14 selkie (half-seal half-human creatures) tales from the Orkney and Shetland islands off the northern tip of Scotland which embrace the fantasy, romance and unusual perspective of the Scottish travellers.
| Author | : Judy Paterson |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2017-03-09 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0750981997 |
A giant sea monster ... trees that can dance ... a water-horse ... a girl so clever she outwits a giant ... Welcome to the world of the Scottish folk tale – a world of talking animals, mischief-making witches, giants, trolls, bold girls, reckless boys and, of course, the Wee Folk.These stories – specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7 to 11-year-old readers – burst with adventure and glitter with magic. As old as the mountains and the glens, these well- loved tales are retold by storyteller Judy Paterson.
| Author | : Mairi Kidd |
| Publisher | : Scholastic UK |
| Total Pages | : 147 |
| Release | : 2020-09-03 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0702304972 |
A complete collection of Scottish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound in a beautiful new edition. From the mysterious cat-faced lady whose magic allows a servant girl to attend a prince's ball, to the princess who meets an enchanted frog; from ogres and hooded crows, to faery bagpipers and shape-shifting monsters... This book includes traditional favourites that readers will love to spot, alongside classic myths and legends from Scottish heritage.
| Author | : Ruth Manning-Sanders |
| Publisher | : Methuen Childrens Books |
| Total Pages | : 95 |
| Release | : 1976 |
| Genre | : Tales |
| ISBN | : 9780416253900 |
Folk and fairy tales come from all around the world, but Scottish stories have an age-old atmosphere which sets them apart. The fourteen in this collection are varied and each has at least one classic folk talk ingredient - fairies, ghosts, wizards, sea monsters, frog-princes, mermaids and tiny green men are just some of the characters to be found in these ancient legends.
