The Nuckelavee It had been a conversation of escalation. One word had fallen from his wife’s mouth that had marked it as the last conversation for five decades to come.‘Tha Sìth crosta.’ By Catherine Cuypers Rain pellets from the Orkney skies, soaking through an old farmer’s clothes as he hurries…
The Weird of the Three Arrows As Douglas stared in confusion, the woman let out an almighty laugh. ‘The weird is fulfilled!’ By Rebecca Brown Sir James Douglas, one of Robert the Bruce’s most fearsome and loyal companions, was at rest with his men in Jedburgh after many fierce battles…
The Gudeman of Ballengeich And if you venture out to Raemore House, you'll find its grounds Ha Hoose, which above the door has Arthur's coat of arms bearing the words: A good name gives strength. By David White The Hog family has lived in Blairydryne for hundreds of years. The…
Jock and his Mother Who should come flying down the street on the back of a cow, but Jock? The woman burst into uncontrolled laughter at the sight, and soon she and Jock were married. By Rebecca Brown There was once a woman who lived with her son Jock, and…
William the Tacksman In one shot William put the stone a foot further than the best of all the other men. This action, however, did not endear him to the community, rather it riled then more. By David White Back in the 18thc large areas of land were held under…
The Fairies of Bruan Broch The Bruan Broch was open and within it the men could see hordes of tiny people dancing to their hearts' content. It was a ceilidh quite unlike they had ever seen before and one of the men, being so entranced by the wondrousness of it…
The Earl of Mar's Daughter ‘Turn four and twenty men to storks, and my seven sons into swans. And make me into a goshawk so I might lead the flock and save my love.’ By Rebecca Brown It was a balmy summer day when the Earl of Mar’s daughter chose…
The Loch of the Sword ‘For an instant as it sped, its trusty blade turned to glowing bronze in the sunlight, then, like Excalibur, it sank forever from sight!’ By Rebecca Brown This is a story about a sword in a lake, but not the sword of King Arthur, and…
Tam Tyrie the Piper The story should end there. The next morning, Tam and his family should emerge into the sun and make the rest of their way home. Except, they didn’t. By Rebecca Brown There was once a talented piper by the name of Tam Tyrie. Renowned throughout Angus…
The St Vigeans Kelpie ‘When your congregation takes communion after the minister takes his life, this hill will fall in upon itself, and your church will crumble into my loch below.’ By Rebecca Brown The Kelpie is a fearsome, shape shifting water beast. Presenting like a beautiful horse, the Kelpie…