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Fireside Folklore: Caledonian Forest and Fruit

Fireside Folklore: Caledonian Forest and Fruit

FromStories of Scotland


Fireside Folklore: Caledonian Forest and Fruit

FromStories of Scotland

ratings:
Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jun 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join Annie and Jenny in their short in-between epsiodes, Fireside Folklore: a celebration of Scottish traditional storytelling.

Annie brings to life the classic legend of the Great Forests of Badenoch, narrating the tale of a Norwegian King whose envy of the Caledonian Forest led him to unleash a terrifying beast upon Scotland.

Meanwhile, Jenny dives into the enthralling adventure of Mionchag and Murchag, presenting the Gaelic version to the well-known Tweedledee and Tweedledum sibling rivalry.In this fascinating exploration of Scotland's rich history and captivating folklore, you'll be transported to the verdant expanses of the Caledonian Forest and the lush landscapes of Badenoch. If you're intrigued by Scottish heritage, planning a Scottish travel adventure, or simply a fan of legendary tales, this podcast episode will serve as your audio guide to the heart of Scotland's mystical folklore and historical tales.

Tune in to our spellbinding tales, perfect for those seeking an immersive cultural experience in Scotland.

Independently made in the Highlands, Stories of Scotland is gratefully funded through listener support on Patreon. www.patreon.com/storiesofscotland

Thank you all so much for listening to Scotland’s most popular history and folklore podcast.
Released:
Jun 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Stories of Scotland is an award-winning Scottish history podcast. Join hosts Jenny and Annie as they unravel the rich tapestry of Scotland’s culture, nature and heritage. Prepared to climb into caves, cairns and chaos, Jenny and Annie travel around Scotland and investigate how stories of the past can help us make sense of modern life. Stories of Scotland celebrates Scottish history through traditional storytelling, archival research, museum objects and wandering in nature. It is recorded in Inverness & hosted by Jenny, an environmental scientist & Annie, an archivist.