The Guide to Mysterious Perthshire

Geoff Holder’s guide gathers Perthshire’s reported mysteries, folklore and oddities, arranging them by geographical location across the county. Its subjects range from standing stones, tombstones, gargoyles and archaeological curiosities to accounts of ghosts, fairies and witchcraft. Strange deaths, freak weather, tall tales and alleged hoaxes also feature, placing supernatural traditions alongside stories of local places and the people connected with them.

Among the examples are the submerged bell at Friarton, a mermaid’s reputed grave near Balnabroich and the tale of Robert the Bruce’s hound travelling underground between Pitcarmick and Craighall. The book combines these traditions with the author’s photographs, map references, source material and endnotes, making it suitable for both local exploration and armchair reading.