Superstitions of the Highlands & Islands of Scotland
Collected Entirely from Oral SourcesBy John Gregorson Campbell
Length8h 21m
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In "Superstitions of the Highlands & Islands of Scotland," John Gregorson Campbell embarks on an intricate exploration of the rich tapestry of folklore, customs, and beliefs that permeate the Scottish landscape. Written in the late 19th century, this work employs a meticulous ethnographic style, blending personal anecdotes with detailed observations crafted during Campbell'Äôs extensive travels through remote Scottish locales. It serves not only as a record of cultural practices but also situates these beliefs within the broader context of Scotland'Äôs historical struggles, particularly against the backdrop of displacement and modernization that threatened traditional ways of life. John Gregorson Campbell, a revered folklorist and clergyman, was deeply influenced by his own Highland heritage, which fostered an appreciation for the oral traditions and superstitions that defined his community. His commitment to preserving such ephemeral customs reflects a longing to maintain cultural identity in the face of inevitable change. Campbell's insights are also informed by his experiences as a minister, engaging with diverse communities that brought a wealth of narratives and beliefs to light. This book is essential for readers interested in the intersection of culture and superstition, as well as those keen on understanding Scotland'Äôs rich folklore heritage. Campbell's compelling narrative style and vivid descriptions invite readers to immerse themselves in the enigmatic world of Highland beliefs, making it both an illuminating historical document and a captivating exploration of human imagination.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length8 hrs 21 mins
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Publish dateNov 5, 2021
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Table of contents
1Superstitions of the Highlands & Islands of Scotland Collected entirely from Oral Sources
82FAIRIES AND HORSES.
2PREFACE.
83FAIRIES AND THE HANDMILL.
3CHAPTER I. THE FAIRIES.1
84FAIRIES AND OATMEAL.
4NAMES GIVEN TO FAIRIES.
85FAIRIES AND IRON.
5THE SIZE OF FAIRIES.
86NAME OF THE DEITY.
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6FAIRY DWELLINGS.
87FAIRY GIFTS.
7FAIRY DRESSES.
88STRUCK BY THE FAIRY ARROW SPADE.
8THE DEFECTS OF FAIRIES.
89CHAPTER III. TUTELARY BEINGS.
9THEIR OCCUPATIONS.
90I. THE GLAISTIG.
10FESTIVITIES.
91THE GLAISTIG AT GLENDUROR.
11FAIRY RAIDS.
92THE GLAISTIG AT SRON-CHARMAIG.
12WHEN SEEN.
93AT INVERAWE HOUSE.
13FOOD.
94AT DUNSTAFFNAGE CASTLE.
14GIFTS BESTOWED BY FAIRIES.
95IN TIREE.
15LOANS.
96AT SLEAT, SKYE.
16EDDY WIND.
97IN THE ISLAND OF COLL.
17RAIN AND SUNSHINE, WIND AND RAIN.
98AT DUNOLLY CASTLE.
18FAIRY ARROWS, ETC.
99AT MEARNAIG CASTLE.
19CATTLE.
100IN STRATHGLASS.
20HORSES.
101AT LIANACHAN.
21DOGS.
102IN GLENORCHY.
22CATS.
103M‘MILLAN OF KNAP.
23FAIRY THEFT.
104THE GLAISTIG AT CRAIGNISH.
24STEALING WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
105ON GARLIOS, MORVERN.
25CHANGELINGS.
106AT ARDNADROCHIT, MULL.
26DEFORMITIES.
107ON BAUGH, TIREE.
27NURSES.
108AT STRONTIAN.
28THE MEN OF PEACE.
109ON HIANISH, TIREE.
29THE BEAN NIGHE, OR WASHING WOMAN.
110IN ULVA.
30SONG.
111IN IONA.
31GLAISTIG.
112IN ROSS, MULL.
32ELFIN QUEEN.
113IN CORRY-NA-HENCHOR.
33PROTECTION AGAINST FAIRIES.
114MAC-IAN YEAR.
34CHAPTER II. TALES ILLUSTRATIVE OF FAIRY SUPERSTITION.
115AT ERRAY, MULL.
35LURAN.
116II. THE GRUAGACH.
36THE CUP OF THE MACLEODS OF RAASA.
117III. BROWNIE.
37THE FAIRIES ON FINLAY’S SANDBANK.
118GUNNA.
38PENNYGOWN FAIRIES.
119THE OLD MAN OF THE BARN.
39BEN LOMOND FAIRIES.
120CHAPTER IV. THE URISK, THE BLUE MEN, AND THE MERMAID.
40CALLUM CLARK AND HIS SORE LEG.
121THE URISK.
41THE YOUNG MAN IN THE FAIRY KNOLL.
122THE BLUE MEN (Na Fir Ghorm).
42BLACK WILLIAM THE PIPER.
123THE MERMAID.
43THE HARRIS WOMAN AND HER BAKING.
124CHAPTER V. THE WATER-HORSE (Each Uisge).
44LIFTED BY THE FAIRIES.
125FARMERS AND WATER-HORSES.
45FAIRIES COMING TO HOUSES.
126MAC-FIR AROIS.
46THE LOWLAND FAIRIES.
127THE TALKING HORSE AT CRU-LOCH.
47FAIRIES STEALING WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
128ISLAND OF COLL.
48READY WIT REPULSES THE FAIRIES.
129THE NINE CHILDREN AT SUNART.
49KINDNESS TO A NEGLECTED CHILD.
130KILLING THE RAASAY WATER-HORSE.
50THE BRIDEGROOM’S BURIAL.
131THE WATER-HORSE AT LOCH CUAICH.
51THE CROWING OF THE BLACK COCK.
132THE WATER-HORSE AT TIREE.
52THROWING THE ARROW.
133WATER-HORSE AND WOMEN.
53THE WOMAN STOLEN FROM FRANCE.
134THE WATER-HORSE AT LOCH BASIBOL, TIREE.
54CHANGELINGS.
135THE KELPIE.
55TAKING AWAY COWS AND SHEEP.
136THE WATER-BULL (Tarbh Uirge).
56DWELLINGS.
137THE KING OTTER.
57FAIRY ASSISTANCE.
138BIASD NA SROGAIG.
58THE BATTLE OF TRAI-GRUINARD.
139THE BIG BEAST OF LOCHAWE.
59DUINE SÌTH, MAN OF PEACE.
140CHAPTER VI. SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT ANIMALS.
60BEAN SHITH, ELLE WOMAN, OR WOMAN OF PEACE.
141CHAPTER VII. MISCELLANEOUS SUPERSTITIONS.
61DONALD THRASHED BY THE FAIRY WOMAN.
142CHAPTER VIII. AUGURY.68
62IONA BANSHI.
143CHAPTER IX. PREMONITIONS AND DIVINATION.
63TIREE BANSHI.
144PREMONITIONS.
64MACPHIE’S BLACK DOG.
145DIVINATION.
65THE CARLIN OF THE SPOTTED HILL (Cailleach Beinne Bhric).
146CHAPTER X. DREAMS AND PROPHECIES.
66DONALD, SON OF PATRICK.
147CHAPTER XI. IMPRECATIONS, SPELLS, AND THE BLACK ART.
67THE WIFE OF BEN-Y-GHLOE.
148IMPRECATION (Guidhe).
68FAIRY WOMEN AND DEER.
149SPELLS (Geasan no Geasaibh).
69O’CRONICERT’S FAIRY WIFE.44
150THE BLACK ART.
70THE GRUAGACH BAN.
151CHAPTER XII. THE DEVIL.
71DEER KILLED AT NIGHT.
152CARD-PLAYING.
72FAIRIES AND GOATS.
153RED BOOK OF APPIN.
73FAIRIES AND COWS.
154COMING FOR THE DYING.
74FAIRY COWS.
155MAKING THE DEVIL YOUR SLAVE.
75THE THIRSTY PLOUGHMAN.
156COMING MISFORTUNE.
76THE FAIRY CHURNING.
157THE GAÏCK CATASTROPHE (Mort Ghàthaig).
77MILK SPILT.
158THE BUNDLE OF FERN.
78FAIRY MUSIC.
159THE PIG IN THE INDIGO POT.
79MACCRIMMON.
160AMONG THE TAILORS.
80FAIRY DOGS (‘CU SITH’).
161TAGHAIRM, OR “GIVING HIS SUPPER TO THE DEVIL.”
81DOGS CHASING FAIRIES.
162INDEX. (The figures refer to the page.)
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