A magnificent exploration of Scotland's legendary past
Jennifer Westwood was born in 1940 and studied English Language at
Oxford, followed by Medieval Icelandic at Cambridge. A long-time
member of the Folklore Society, she served as editor of FLS Books
and also the journal Folklore. Her books include Albion- A Guide to
Legendary Britain (1985), Gothick Cornwall (1992), Lost Atlantis
(1997), On Pilgrimage (2003) and The Lore of the Land (2005, with
Jacqueline Simpson). Sadly, she died in 2008.
Sophia Kingshill is a writer, editor and researcher. She has
contributed to folklore publications and her plays have been
performed in Scotland, England and Norway. She lives in London.
Within a few minutes of this book arriving, I had put bookmarks in
five places and was roaring through the index. A lovely
compilation. It's the real macabre
*Terry Pratchett*
An enthralling treasure chest of Scottish myths and legends ...
With this incredible collection, Westwood and Kingshill have
ensured that ... the stories of the past have now been preserved
for future generations
*Daily Record*
This is a well researched book exploring the rich folklore of
Scotland ... The breadth and range of this book is wide ... Amusing
and erudite, it's also an excellent guide to local variations in
Scottish culture
*Sunday Telegraph*
A fascinating read which looks at mythical beings from kelpies and
waterhorses to modern-day vampires
*Scottish Sunday Mail*
A perfect book to read as the winter nights begin drawing in, and
the mists settle, the pipes play and the creatures and myths we can
only half imagine come to haunt and intrigue us. An impressively
researched book which genuinely will exercise your beliefs
*Gilda O’Neill*
More than 500 Scottish legends, fairytales, folklore, myths and
poems included in an impressive 554-page epic, The Lore of Scotland
[includes] ... every part of Scotland ... with an A to Z that goes
from Achinduin on Lismore to Vaul on Tiree
*Sunday Post*
The extraordinary book delves deep into Scottish legend, myth and
folklore
*Choice*
Impeccably researched
*Big Issue in Scotland*
Westwood and Kingshill ably guide the reader through the yarns and
legends that have greatly influenced our imaginations, out
literature, and - on occasion - even our ways of life
*Scottish Field Magazine*
This beautiful book must be one of the most comprehensive
collections of Scottish folklore and legend ever compiled ...There
is something for everyone with many entertaining tales from around
the country. Highly recommended!
*Scottish Home & Country*
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