Folklore of the Scottish Highlands

Anne Ross

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The History Press Ltd
12 June 2025

Cultural studies; Folklore, myths & legends; Sociology: customs & traditions; Local history

Series: Folklore

A history of the beliefs and customs of the Scottish Highlands.

The folklore of the Scottish Highlands is unique and very much alive. Dr Anne Ross is a Gaelic-speaking scholar and archaeologist who has lived and worked in crofting communities. This has enabled her to collect information at first hand and to assess the veracity of material already published. In this substantially revised edition of a classic work first published 30 years ago, she portrays the beliefs and customs of Scottish Gaelic society, including: seasonal customs deriving from Celtic festivals; the famous waulking songs; the Highland tradition of seers and second sight; omens and taboos, both good and bad; and, chilling experiences of witchcraft and the Evil Eye Rituals associated with birth and death.

AUTHOR: Dr Anne Ross was one of Britain's leading Celtic scholars. Her seminal work was Pagan Celtic Britain and she authored three other titles published by The History Press.

By: Anne Ross
Imprint: The History Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781803999708
ISBN 10: 1803999705
Series: Folklore
Publication Date: 12 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr ANNE ROSS was one of Britain’s leading Celtic scholars. Her seminal work was Pagan Celtic Britain and she authored three other titles published by The History Press.

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Folklore of the Scottish Highlands

Anne Ross

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