Listen "#7 Heather Ale, King David, and a Dundonian Dragon(trial episode)"
Episode Synopsis
In this week’s podcast, we’re kicking things off in Dumfries and Galloway with the story of Heather Ale before moving up to Edinburgh to hear about King David and the Stag, and lastly finishing up in Dundee with Martin and the Dragon!
Big thanks once again to Linley for bringing the White Lady to life with her stunning artwork!
Linley Barba: www.linleybarba.com/ www.instagram.com/penandwand/
For more on Scottish folklore and history, check out Graeme’s Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/
Music: Celtics in Disguise by Trabant 33
Liscence code: ASLC-103AAD85-C9A7E63E8D
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SOURCES
1. https://www.seedundee.com/see/here-be-dragons-the-story-behind-dundees-famous-dragon-statue/#:~:text=An%20old%20Dundee%20folk%20tale,city's%20apparent%20love%20for%20dragons%E2%80%A6&text=Martin%20was%20furious%20and%20raised,of%20the%20name%20'Strathmartine'.
2. https://www.ddtours.co.uk/tag/the-nine-maidens/
3. https://uncover.travel/dundees-dragon-a-tribute-to-a-mysterious-legend/
4. https://canmore.org.uk/site/31864/balluderon-st-martins-stone
Big thanks once again to Linley for bringing the White Lady to life with her stunning artwork!
Linley Barba: www.linleybarba.com/ www.instagram.com/penandwand/
For more on Scottish folklore and history, check out Graeme’s Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/
Music: Celtics in Disguise by Trabant 33
Liscence code: ASLC-103AAD85-C9A7E63E8D
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 and you can visit our website 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
1. https://www.seedundee.com/see/here-be-dragons-the-story-behind-dundees-famous-dragon-statue/#:~:text=An%20old%20Dundee%20folk%20tale,city's%20apparent%20love%20for%20dragons%E2%80%A6&text=Martin%20was%20furious%20and%20raised,of%20the%20name%20'Strathmartine'.
2. https://www.ddtours.co.uk/tag/the-nine-maidens/
3. https://uncover.travel/dundees-dragon-a-tribute-to-a-mysterious-legend/
4. https://canmore.org.uk/site/31864/balluderon-st-martins-stone
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