Folklore

Discover the old myths and tall tales handed down over the generations from our ancient lands…

The Wulver, of Shetland, are known for their fishing skills.

Meet The Wulver: The Friendly Wolf Men of Shetland

Edinburgh Troll

Does A Troll Lurk Near Edinburgh’s Brunstane Farm?

Stones raining on Truro

Rain of Stones: A True Truro ‘Ghost’ Story

Calanais Stones, aka Callanish Stones, Isle of Lewis

Callanish Stones: Mysteries Older Than Stonehenge

Skull House Lane

The Curse of Wigan’s Skull House

Illustrated Tales of Staffordshire by Helen Harwood

Illustrated Tales of Staffordshire: Helen Harwood Author Interview

Northern England Charms That Guard Against Evil

Northern England Charms That Guard Against Evil

Devil in Cockerham

The Devil in Cockerham: A Lancashire Legend

Witches' Familiar

Familiars: A Guide To Witches’ Companions

Allantide

Allantide and Apples: Halloween in Cornwall

Hop tu Naa

Hop tu Naa: A Isle of Man Celebration

Halloween started in the Emerald Isle, and ANN MASSEY McELROY guides us along the road through five spooky places to visit there for a true Ireland Halloween experience!

Ireland Halloween: 5 Spookiest Places To Visit

Ireland Halloween

Halloween the Beginning: Ireland’s Cave of Cats

Stonehenge Crow

The Supernatural Side of Stonehenge

Cyhyraeth

Cyhyraeth: The Dreaded Groaning Spirit

Berwick Vampire

The Bloody Berwick Vampire Attacks

Lochmaben Castle Vampire

Legend Of The Lochmaben Castle Vampire

Nos Galan Gaeaf

Nos Galan Gaeaf, Halloween in Wales’ Strangest Customs

Illustrated Tales of Wiltshire

Illustrated Tales of Wiltshire: Eddy Greenfield Author Interview

From Beltane to Halloween, ZOWIE SWAN explores the fiery legacy of Teanlay Night on Lancashire's Fylde Coast

Teanlay Night: A Fylde Coast Halloween

Alder Tree leaves

Alder Trees: 10 Folklore Things You Didn’t Know

Mousa Broch

Ancient Legends of Mousa Broch, Shetland Islands

Mugwort

Mugwort: 9 Traditional Uses and Superstitions You Must Know

Dirleton Castle

Dirleton Castle: Dark Remains of Brutal Scottish Witch Trials

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