Scottish Folklore

by Raymond Lamont-Brown

Trade Paperback. First printing.

Genres: Nonfiction

154 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Katherine MacManus · Rating 5 out of 5]

delightful blend of folklore and history. perfect for traveling the countryside.

[Giorgia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un libro sicuramente esaustivo per chi si approccia al tema per la prima volta. Probabilmente chi conosce abbastanza la storia scozzese può apprezzarlo di più. Per il mio livello di inglese non è stato un libro facile ma sicuramente interessante e ricco di spunti di viaggio.

[Lillabelle Aikins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scottish Folklore is a fantastic book to start off the new year. I made a new years resolution to read more ‘non-fiction’… not ensure if this entirely counts. I did learn much about Scottish history, from witch-trials to what a ‘tinker’ and a ‘flattie’ is, and how the stories that shadow this country have built its social, economic and political history.

Because I find storytelling much more engaging than dates and locations, I was able to rip through this book quite quickly. Some moments were laugh out loud for me- such as ‘barnacle geese’ a type of goose discovered that was formed from ‘driftwood sap’ and fell into the saltwater to be ‘nourished’. Some was horrifying- the witch-trials primarily- which set me alight with fresh fury.

I like that this book is location specific. Another one of my resolutions is to travel Scotland more, and by taking this book with me, I can learn more about the areas I visit in a way that feels fun and engaging.

This book achieved what it set out to do and I enjoyed it, so I’m going to give it four stars.

[LouisRogers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It tells you what you need to know about the thing, without dilly - dallying in describing everything about a certain event.
The book being organised in a gazetteer style structure allows you to easily learn about what you want to learn, even though the book is intended to be read cover - to - cover and that is what YOU are going to do, unless you're a researcher, or folklorist, or some cr#p like that (in which case you'd probably be reading something less aimed for lay people but what do I know).
You should read this book if you find the subject matter at all interesting.

[Iqra · Rating 4 out of 5]

the days have been a blur idk how long this actually took but enjoyed the context this provides for my other book containing scottish folklore!! and overall provided interesting historical folklore information though it was brief and high level (which served the purpose of my reading it)

[Amelie]

My friend got this for me on a trip to Scotland. Although dense, what lovely insight into Scottish history and folklore!

[Sir Robbiethehoo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introduction for examining the subject of Scottish folklore. An A-Z of Scottish place names are given along with there associated folk tale. Discussed within the book are customs, festivals, superstitions ,folk heroes, folk creatures and monsters and more.

Whilst not my favourite book on the subject, this is still an easy and enjoyable, interesting read containing a good collection of folklore information.