Glasgow & Clyde
Bonny Jane of Bothwell
Bonny Jane of Bothwell There, Jane saw a shadowed figure beside a boat and almost wept with glee. Edgar! It had to be! She leapt
Glasgow & Clyde
As the most populated city in Scotland, Glasgow is a bustling urban landscape. Founded by St. Mungo in the 6th Century, the city has historically been a hub for shipbuilding and religion, and in more recent times culture and media. Unlike its more traditional East Coast counterpart, Edinburgh, Glasgow seems to look to the future. However, despite innovation roaring in its streets, Glasgow is still home to numerous urban legends. Having been a prehistoric settlement site, the stories of Glasgow reach back through time, home to recent legends such as the Gorbals Vampire, but also ancient wonders such as the Kempoch Stone.
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The Legend of Cora Linn
The Legend of Cora Linn “There cannot be a scene more romantic than this.” By Kevin Robertson-Damer Thirty kilometres south of Glasgow, near the UNESCO
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St. Mungo, The Foundation of Glasgow, and Four Miracles
St. Mungo, The Foundation of Glasgow, and Four Miracles “Here’s the Tree that never grew, Here’s the Bird that never flew, Here’s the Bell that
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The Witches of Pollok House
The Witches of Pollok House Janet calmly proclaimed that the Lord’s illness was a dark spell laid upon him by witches. Her return to speech
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The Vengeful Mermaid
The Vengeful Mermaid “Ye may think on your cradle- I’ll think on my stane, An’ there’ll never be an heir to Knockdolion again”. By Taylor
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The Gorbals Vampire
The Gorbals Vampire After school, hundreds of children of all ages armed themselves with blades and crosses, stakes and dogs and descended upon the city’s