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The Dark Side of the Fairies

The Dark Side of the Fairies

Sìtheach – A Fairy The fairy folk, sometimes called am fuath in Scotland, could be kind to people, but they could steal and maim and even kill. So how did Highlanders deal…

Just what is a fairy?

Just what is a fairy?

Broadly speaking, a fairy is a being of human form with magical powers, a being who loves to intervene in human affairs. They are good, mischievous or evil. Fairies are…

Finding Stories Among the Fairies

Finding Stories Among the Fairies

Gaelic Scotland and Ireland are the lands of my heritage, and the stories I tell concern those countries. I love to peruse books of Celtic fairy tales for good stories.…

Castle Muirn

Castle Muirn

The image gives a wonderful idea of what a typical castle might look like in the 17th century. The artist is Stiùbhart Jackson who comes from Alloa near Stirling in Scotland.…