Allison Galbraith

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Allison Galbraith is an author specialising in Scottish Folklore and storytelling. Drawn from an early age to fairytales and legends, she studied traditional oral culture at Glasgow University and gained an MA in Scottish Folklore. Allison lives in rural Scotland, surrounded by birds, beasts and historical landscapes. Believing in the restorative potential of nature to heal ourselves and fragile ecosystems, she brings nature's wisdom into her stories. Allison shares her passion for writing, collecting and re-telling folktales at talks, festivals, residences, and writing retreats, wherever she is invited. Her books include Funny Folk Tales for Children (2023, History Press), Lanarkshire Folk Tales (2021, HP) and Dancing with Trees, Eco-Tales ...more

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Allison Galbraith Lanarkshire Folktales is part of the History Press's County Folktale series. The director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Donald Smith, suggested…moreLanarkshire Folktales is part of the History Press's County Folktale series. The director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Donald Smith, suggested that I collect the tales from Lanarkshire. After all, I do live in the county, and I am a storyteller and student of Scottish folklore! :) (less)
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Lanarkshire Folk Tales

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Funny Folk Tales for Children

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