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Mill Dust and Dreaming Bread takes listeners on a captivating journey through Scotland’s landscapes, legends, and lore. This rich tapestry of folk belief and folk magic uncovers the enduring connections between land, community, and spirit, rooted in the ancestral traditions of Scotland. From animistic practices and seasonal celebrations to the struggles of resilience against suppression, this book reclaims a marginalised cultural heritage and invites listeners to rediscover its relevance in the modern world.

A collection of Scottish Spring stories to accompany nature’s reawakening. These traditional folktales introduce the plants, animals and spirits of the season. They remind us of our roots in the natural world and the enduring connection between the land and its legends. In the Spring collection, discover: Tales of the Cailleach, Scotland’s mother goddess, who wields the power of frost and snow; The legends of the cuckoo, whose spring return could bring good or ill for the coming year; myths of the mysterious stones once believed to be portals between worlds; and more.