The Watkins Book of Scottish Folktales

Scotland’s folktales are rooted in a powerful oral tradition where imagination, landscape, and language intertwine. In this vibrant collection, Neil Philip brings together more than one hundred stories passed down through generations—from the wild Highlands and islands to the traditions of the Lowlands.

Meet unforgettable figures such as Kate Crackernuts, the herdsmen of Lochbule, the Black Laird, the Milk white Doo, Oisean, Mac Iain Direach, and the mischievous Whuppity Stoorie. Their tales carry the magic, mystery, and history of Scotland’s turbulent past.