Faeries play a prominent and very important role in the Scottish folklore, from the time that every waterway, well and loch had a name, and an ancient faerie that protected it. They are also important in rituals and are believed to be responsible for failing crops when someone has violated or upset them, and known to be onlookers of the human ...

Scottish mythology is the collection of myths that have emerged throughout the history of Scotland, sometimes being elaborated upon by successive generations, and at other times being rejected and replaced by other explanatory narratives.

2021年12月2日 · Fairies feature prominently in Scottish folklore. Sometimes helpers, often hinderers, their origins are shrouded in mystery. Fairies are deeply connected to nature, being guardians of the wood, waterways and sea. Many are human-sized in stature, and the fearsome Cailleach is a towering hag who could walk over the mountain tops in a few strides.

2023年9月29日 · From fairy dwellings to gateways between mortals and the supernatural, here are some of the most magical spots in Scotland linked to Faerie folklore.

Fairies, particularly those of Irish, English, Scottish and Welsh folklore, have been classified in a variety of ways. Classifications – which most often come from scholarly analysis, and may not always accurately reflect local traditions – typically focus on behavior or physical characteristics.

2024年9月26日 · The fairy folk in Scottish mythology, known as the Aos Sí (pronounced "ees shee") or Sìth, are mystical, supernatural beings that occupy a central place in Scottish folklore. Often depicted as powerful, mysterious, and capricious, these fairies are said to live in a parallel world, which exists alongside the human world but is hidden from sight.

2024年4月4日 · Fairies – or faeries – are an important part of Scottish folklore. They are said to be able to change their shape and size, although many appear in tiny human form. While King's paintings depict fairies as the joyful creatures we recognise today, legend has it that these beings can be rather devious and enjoy playing tricks on humans.

2023年11月28日 · There are Scottish stories of fairies found from the Borders to the far north and Fife to the Western Isles. The word for fairy in Scots Gaelic is “sith” pronounced shee so that often gives a clue about local stories. Glenshee in Perthshire is known as the glen of the fairies and Schiehallion is the Fairy Hill of The Caledonians!

2022年6月6日 · The history of fairy belief in Scotland has left traces in our environment and our imaginations. At the Museum of Childhood, we have a number of fairy tale collections where you are sure to find yourself recalling Bessie Dunlop, Robert Kirk and other Scots whose words and experiences have ensured the survival of these remarkable stories.

2020年7月28日 · Discover a strange landscape that could have been created by giants and fairies. To explore Scotland is to open a storybook of magic, mythical creatures….and monsters. Wherever Discover Scotland Tours takes you in the stunning Highlands there’s sure to be a legend attached. The landscape itself often shaped as if for giants and fairies.