Winter Spirits & Folklore of the Scottish Highlands: Sleep Story | Scottish Folklore
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Winter Spirits & Folklore of the Scottish Highlands: Sleep Story | Scottish Folklore
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About this listen
Drift into sleep with this atmospheric journey through the winter folklore of the Scottish Highlands. In this episode we explore the ancient spirits and protective customs that shaped Highland life during the darkest months of the year.In this story you'll hear about:
- The Blue Men of the Minch - mysterious sea spirits who challenge sailors with riddles
- The Nuckelavee - Orkney's most terrifying winter demon
- The Bean-Nighe (The Washerwoman at the Ford) - the sorrowful death omen spirit
- Winter Selkies - shapeshifting seal folk and their haunting tales
- The Pechta & Little People - fairy folk who emerge in the cold months
- Highland Winter Superstitions - omens, signs, and folk wisdom
- Hearthside Customs - protective rituals to keep homes safe through the dark months.
Let these stories carry you into the heart of a Highland winter, where history, myth, and fae magic intertwine beneath snow-laden skies.
Perfect for sleep, relaxation, meditation, and lovers of Scottish folklore.New episodes every week.
Also available with relaxing fireplace visuals on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaledoniaSleeps