Tag Archives: fairies in Scotland

Top 5 fairy sites in Britain

Posted on April 23, 2011 by richard

JANET BORD continues her selection of the ten most fairy-haunted sites in Britain with her top 5. The Isle of Man is especially rich in fairy-lore, and one place where there have been recent sightings is Glen Auldyn (south-west of … Continue reading →

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A fairy witness on Skye

Posted on December 16, 2010 by admin

Recollection of an elderly resident of Scotland’s most romantic island who firmly believed in the power of the ‘sithe’. Continue reading →

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Having a drink with the fairies

Posted on December 28, 2008 by admin

There are several legends of travellers stealing drinking vessels from the little people – and one about a golden cup stolen from a Druid. Two of these magic cups are now treasures in our national museums. Continue reading →

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The Secret Commonwealth

Posted on May 9, 2008 by admin

A 17th century Scottish minister claimed to be on intimate terms with the fairies Continue reading →

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What are fairies?

Posted on May 9, 2008 by admin

An overview of one of the richest aspects of British folklore Continue reading →

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