scapulimancy – Slinneanachd – Slinnairachd – divination by shoulder blade in Scottish Folk magic an exploration of the evidence and method.
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Self-making – Disability in Scottish Folk Magic – Gods in Wheelchairs
by ScottI ‘m currently obsessed with the idea of parts of the self in Scottish folklore. Not just our bodies but what…
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The Ugly One With all the Jewels – A tale of Scottish Appropriation
by ScottI’ve been struggling with ideas of Scottish appropriation from our culture for a while now. Some of you may have read…
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Saining not Smudging- Purification and Lustration in Scottish Folk Magic Practice
by ScottSaining is the Scottish Folk magic act of purification. It’s similar to the idea of smudging but very different. Importantly it’s…
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The below is the introduction for the event Dreaming Bread and Skyrie Stanes on the 11th of November 2018. I thought…
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Interview – Isobel Gowdie Concept Album – with Stone Maiden Art and Ex Reverie
by ScottMy folks have always told me I have more a face for radio than I do TV. I also don’t like associating…
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When the Spirit Moves You – Moving House and Animism in Scottish Folklore
by ScottThey say moving house is one of the most stressful things. It’s right up there with death and divorce. Having moved…
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Radicalising the Ancestral Scottish Diet
by ScottThe ancestral scottish diet is not all haggis, neeps and tatties! Scotland is famous for its food. However, it’s famous for its…
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Spoken Word Folk Magic Audio Project Launch … Can you help support us?
by ScottWell, it is finally here! I’m really proud to announce the launch of our spoken word Scottish Folk Magic audio project…
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The Cailleach – Scotland’s Midwife – Tigh Na Bodach
by ScottThe struggles and revelations of Scotland’s people are stamped into the landscape, like wrinkles on the palms of old lady history.…
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