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Today: #187 in Fiction on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | #187 | #163 |
| Oct 19 | — | #179 |
| Oct 18 | #163 | #137 |
| Oct 16 | #178 | #153 |
| Oct 14 | — | #197 |
Latest episodes
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63. Ghosts: Spooky Supernatural Messengers
October 25, 2026 · 33 minScottish lore is filled with spooky spectres of all sorts, and in this episode Jenny tells some tales of those with messages to convey to the living. Sometimes these messages are meant to help those left behind, other times they’re to…
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62. Murder Most Foul
October 11, 2026 · 32 minScottish folklore can be very dark and in this episode Jenny uncovers some of the bloodier folktales that lurk in the lore. From grim tales for children, to cold blooded murder and ghostly guilt, these tales remind us that sometimes…
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61. Harvest: Maidens, Black Magic and More
September 27, 2026 · 23 minThe Autumn Equinox has just passed and harvest in Scotland is well underway. This was an incredibly important time of year, where no risk was taken that might compromise the harvest, and every tradition and superstition was followed to the…
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60. Brownies: Hairy Little Household Helpers
September 13, 2026 · 30 minBrownies are odd little folkloric spirits who help out around the house purely because they like to. But be warned, they are as easy to please as they are to lose, and tales of their touchiness can be found in every nook and cranny of…
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59. Rannoch: Changelings, Clans, and The Second Sight
August 9, 2026 · 33 minRannoch is a thin place, an area where the veil between our world and the Other World is said to be rather raggedy, and all sorts of strange things can pass between. Lying in the heart of Scotland, Rannoch stretches from Schiehallion in…
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58. The Blue Men of The Minch
July 19, 2026 · 24 minThe poetry-slinging, storm-bringing Blue Men of The Minch are only found in one place in Scotland, the strait of water between the Outer Hebrides in the west and the mainland & Skye in the east. The turbulent and ever changing waters here…
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57. The Midge: Scotland’s Most Vicious Predator
July 5, 2026 · 26 minThe blasted, buzzing, biting midge is the most vicious predator in all of Scotland. One alone is not much to worry about, but they rarely come alone! In this episode Jenny looks at some of the lore around the minuscule midge, including…
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56. The Loch Ness Monster and St Columba
June 14, 2026 · 31 minIt’s time for a monster hunt! The Loch Ness Monster is perhaps the most famous Scot in the world, yet despite her renown she’s a very shy girl. The vast majority of sightings come from after the 1933 boom, when Nessie went global, yet the…
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55. The Fairy Folk of Skye
May 24, 2026 · 38 minThe Isle of Skye is home to not only some of the most enchanting views in the world, but also a whole host of fairies! In this episode Jenny visits some of these fairies in their homes, first at the fairy knoll of An Sidhean just south…
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54. Dog Tales: Folklore of our Furry Four Legged Friends
May 10, 2026 · 32 minThere are many tales, and indeed tails, of dogs in Scottish folklore, and in this episode Jenny tells as many as she can in half an hour - which is a surprising amount! From the ominous black dogs of The Bridge of Quholmslee and Loch…
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53. The Sea Mither: The Battle for Spring and The Dreaded Nuckelavee
March 22, 2026 · 23 minThe Sea Mither is the Orcadian sea deity who brings the calm waters, warm weather, and bounty of spring and summer. But this is no easy feat, for first she must battle Teran, the fearsome winter god of the sea, for control of the…
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52. Will o’ the Wisps
March 8, 2026 · 27 minSometimes called Spunkies, other times Will o’ the Wisps, whatever the name, these fiery spirits are always up to no good. And by no good I mean straight up bog-induced murder! Will o’ the Wisps are fiery orbs that lure lost and weary…
About the show
In each episode of The Scottish Folklore Podcast host Jenny Johnstone retells traditional Scottish folk tales from around the country, bringing age-old adventures, local lore, and strange creatures to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.