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“Dunnea cast a clout, till the May is oot !” #hawthorn . Scots Gaelic - Sgitheach gael- white haw. (Sgitheach can also mean, in Irish fear making this white fear). Their blossom and it’s smell of sex and death now pervades the valley of the Jed water. Our home. Momento Mori. A plant curing our physical heart yet reminding us all we will die. A plant of the sìth. The dead. Of summers beginning. Of winters end. It’s haw a signalling Summer has ended and Winter is here. Liminal. Doorway.
Doubts. Doubt. And more doubts. You’re the one I call upon. Dreaming of you to make it happen. Dreams sponsored by ten year old converse. Other possibilities for success sponsored by Fat Ginger Tom. Drunk.
Here’s a rare picture of me. Even rarer is I’m laughing. Not that I’m grumpy but ... Im mid-flow here talking about the #dead and the traditions of #scottishfolk #magic associated with them. As you can tell I had such a great time at the @scottishpaganfederation conference on Saturday. Thanks for having me you were such a beautiful and lovely audience. It was a joy to present to you all. Thanks @jannicahoney for capturing this very very rare occasion too :) I loved hearing Dr Jenny Blains talk. Their definition of “magic” - It’s just a thing folks did everyday
And happy #beltane to me :) the prog rock album and amazing artwork inspired by #isobelgowdie the famous #scottishwitch has finally arrived! Simply titled Isobel Gowdie. It’s a Beut! We did approach the @museum_of_witchcraft_and_magic to have us down with this album and the #talesofthetaibhsear Scottish folk magic stuff but they sadly never got back to us. So I guess we will just rock it Scottish style for this famous Scottish lass :D Folk may remember I interviewed @stonemaidenart and @gillianhays all about it last year and have been waiting in heated anticipation for this album to arrive. Looking forward to
When your out foraging and your plant material gets mixed up accidental tea blends happen ! Here we have Beech, Gorseflower and Hawthorn. I don’t think you could get more Scottish Hedgerow than that tbh. I may add in some linden flowers I have too once it’s all dry. Im guessing it will be slightly astringent tasting slightly sweet from the Gorse and linden flower. A nice light brew for sure ! #scottishherbs #herbaltea #happyaccident

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