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Scott Richardson-Read is a working-class writer, folklorist, and cultural historian deeply connected to Scotland’s folk heritage. As the creator of Cailleach’s Herbarium, a platform dedicated to preserving Scottish folk traditions, Scott has spent years researching and sharing the stories, practices, and beliefs defining the working-class and animistic roots of Scottish culture. His work blends archival exploration, oral history, and personal experience in Scotland's landscapes.
With a background in human rights, ecology, activism, and traditions, Scott’s writing bridges past and present, offering fresh insights into folk belief's enduring significance. He advocates for preserving Scotland’s sacred sites and cultural heritage.
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	Mill Dust And Dreaming Bread - Special Edition 4.65 avg rating — 26 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	MillDust and Dreaming Bread: Exploring Scottish Folk Belief and Folk Magic by Scott Richardson-Read (Goodreads Author), Eileen Budd (Narrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Pagan Portals - A Guide to Pilgrimage

by Thea Prothero

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Parable of the Sower (Earthseed, #1)

by Octavia E. Butler

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Scott Richardson-Read rated a book it was amazing Polish Folk Magic: Ancestral Lore & Traditions of the West Slavs by Joanna Tarnawska (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Scott Richardson-Read and 1 other person liked Beth's review of Mill Dust and Dreaming Bread: Exploring Scottish Folk Belief and Folk Magic: "Fantastic exploration of Scottish folk practices. Useful for any practitioner looking for an introduction to the subject - as I was. I found it to be a very accessible read compared to other books I've read. Plus, it cites a lot of useful texts for f" Read more of this review »
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Scott Richardson-Read and 1 other person liked Erin's review of Mill Dust And Dreaming Bread - Special Edition: "If you are interested in Scottish folklore get this book. Much more approachable than many books on the same subject. It weaves a rich tapestry of history and belief."
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