Scottish Myths & Legends (Celtic Myths & Legends Retold)

The blue-skinned old woman who made the mountains. Kelpies, selkies and the makers of dreams. Within these pages are the little-known stories of Scotland, collected and retold by a Scottish oral storyteller who performs them throughout the world. From folk tales and local legends to ancient epics, these stories will astonish and delight readers everywhere.

Discover a host of famous and lesser-known characters and creatures including:

• selkies (silkies, seal-folk)
• kelpies
• fairies (sidhe, fae)
• finfolk
• Fionn Mac Cumhaill
• The Cailleach

Contains classic tales and rare gems such as:

• Tam Lin
• The Fairy Lover
• The Seal Wife
• The Makers of Dreams
• Taming the Kelpie

You’ll also get:

• extensive notes to each story with links to source materials and further reading
• links to podcast episodes in which you can hear these stories told orally by Daniel Allison and other leading Scottish storytellers
• an authentic work by a well-respected author who has sat at the firesides of Scottish elders
• a gateway into Daniel Allison’s work which includes podcasts, mythic fiction, live & online storytelling events, storytelling coaching and mythic immersion retreats

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‘One of the best collections I have ever read’

Fiona C NicDhùghaill, Scottish Storytelling Centre

‘Terrific traditional tales… imaginations are sure to soar’

Celtic Life International

‘A stunning journey into the Scottish landscape and collective imagination’

★★★★★ Reader Review

‘There is no shortage of books on Scottish stories, but this one is a standout’

★★★★★ Reader Review

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Daniel Allison is a USA Today bestselling author, oral storyteller and storytelling coach from Scotland. He is the author of Scottish Myths & Legends I & II, Irish Mythology: The Children of Danu, Finn & The Fianna and The Orkney Cycle. He hosts the House of Legends; World Myths & Legends Podcast, teaches Celtic mythology and leads mythic immersion retreats in the Scottish Highlands.