Listen "#23 Harvest Folklore | The Crannog"
Episode Synopsis
August brings with it the end of summer and the harvest! In this episode, Rebecca, David, Mila and guest Jamie chat about some harvest traditions in Scotland...
The Crannog is the segment of the podcast where a panel of hosts come together to chat about various folktales on a specific theme!
Thanks to Linley for this week's stunning artwork! You can find Linley on Instagram @penandwand or on her website:
www.linleybarba.com/
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Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
SOURCES
Lughnasadh
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burryman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lugh
https://www.kajoralovely.com/lovely-blog/2019/7/28/lughnasadh
https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-lammas-lughnasad/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lughnasadh
The Burryman
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/burryman-scotland
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/best-in-edinburgh/whats-on-news/heres-you-can-see-south-15919000
https://www.scotsmagazine.com/articles/burry-man/
https://www.thenational.scot/news/19511595.burrymans-day-people-south-queensferry-mark/
Bannocks
https://cailleachs-herbarium.com/2015/04/the-beltuinn-bannock-bonnach-bealltainn/
http://www.tairis.co.uk/recipes/festival-bannocks-and-caudle/
https://weewhitehoose.co.uk/kitchen/fire-and-fortune-the-folklore-of-the-humble-bannock/
https://www.thebottleimp.org.uk/2018/12/dreaming-bread-and-skyrie-stanes-a-celebration-of-scottish-folk-magic-and-community-traditions/
The Crannog is the segment of the podcast where a panel of hosts come together to chat about various folktales on a specific theme!
Thanks to Linley for this week's stunning artwork! You can find Linley on Instagram @penandwand or on her website:
www.linleybarba.com/
Check out our socials to keep in the loop!
facebook.com/FolkloreScotland
twitter.com/FolkloreScot
instagram.com/folklorescotland
Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
SOURCES
Lughnasadh
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burryman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lugh
https://www.kajoralovely.com/lovely-blog/2019/7/28/lughnasadh
https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-lammas-lughnasad/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lughnasadh
The Burryman
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/burryman-scotland
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/best-in-edinburgh/whats-on-news/heres-you-can-see-south-15919000
https://www.scotsmagazine.com/articles/burry-man/
https://www.thenational.scot/news/19511595.burrymans-day-people-south-queensferry-mark/
Bannocks
https://cailleachs-herbarium.com/2015/04/the-beltuinn-bannock-bonnach-bealltainn/
http://www.tairis.co.uk/recipes/festival-bannocks-and-caudle/
https://weewhitehoose.co.uk/kitchen/fire-and-fortune-the-folklore-of-the-humble-bannock/
https://www.thebottleimp.org.uk/2018/12/dreaming-bread-and-skyrie-stanes-a-celebration-of-scottish-folk-magic-and-community-traditions/
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