Scottish Myths

Scotland’s story is steeped in oral tradition of storytelling. The blurry line between historical fact and myth is evident

	Symbolic Scotland There are many symbols which can embody the character of a nation. Scotland is no different in that respect; The saltire, this thistle and the lion rampant are all significant symbols of our nation. Furthermore there are symbols held dear... READ MORE
	Jacobite Legends When William of Orange took the English throne in 1689 it ended the Stewart Royal dynasty that had endured for centuries. Though many were glad to see the end of this chapter in our history many more, particularly in... READ MORE
	Supernatural Scotland As organised religion in the shape of Christianity spread through Europe it replaced older beliefs. These beliefs were deeply rooted in local culture and superstition, they determined so much of everyday life; rituals of fertility could mean life or death... READ MORE
	Religious Legends Some call Scotland ‘Gods own country’. With such a wealth of early religious symbolism in places like the beautiful island of Iona, the Celtic crosses that appear all over Scotland, the numerous abbeys and monasteries and of course great saints... READ MORE
	Royal Legends Ask anyone what they know about Scottish Kings and they may say Robert the Bruce, or even MacBeth. With such a bloody past Scotland’s rule changed hands many times whether by design of by force. Some Royal legends are well... READ MORE
	Scottish Monsters Nessie! She has to be one of the worlds most famous monsters. Rival to Bigfoot and the Kraken there can’t be many people in the English speaking world who don’t know who she is. But what of the other Scottish... READ MORE
	Scottish Heroes & Villains Hollywood has immortalised Scottish heroes such as William Wallace and Rob Roy MacGregor (whether accurately or not can be debated). Even some of our less commendable characters have been shown on the silver screen and preserved in literature; Burke and... READ MORE