Taibhsear Collective

The Taibhsear Collective hosted the last in their trilogy of explorations into Winter customs. Together we explored the rich tapestry and weave of Winter’s Last online over the 23rd and 24th January 2021 through presentations and  a 4 week long programme of workshops.  We immersed ourselves in the chill of winter, exploring the home and hearth, domestic protection, Gillean Chullaig, winter traditions, and the spirits we have come to associate with the long-time darkening cold of Scotland. All contents of the event was filmed and is currently hosted. This is for folk who may not be able to attend in person or …

The Taibhsear Collective came together in 2018 to make Tales of the Taibhsear, an album of stories and songs based on Scottish witch trial records and the 18th century collecting work of James MacKenzie. The Collective was formed of musician Debbie Armour of Burd Ellen, storyteller Amanda Edmiston of Botanica Fabula, and author and researcher Scott Richardson-Read of The Cailleach’s Herbarium, who are all passionate about Scottish folk magic and community traditions. When their Kickstarter campaign for Tales of the Taibhsear raised more than three times its target, the extra funds were used to organise their first event exploring magic …