Scottish Fairy Tales

Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Senate, an imprint of Random House UK Ltd
Format: Paperback
Edition: This edition first published 1994; reprinted 1996, 1997
ISBN: 1859581692

Condition: Good second-hand condition. Paperback with visible shelf wear, rubbing and light creasing to the cover, corners and edges. Spine and pages appear intact. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

Scottish Fairy Tales is a substantial collection of traditional tales gathered from across Scotland, bringing together stories of witches, elves, fairies, monsters, giants, enchanted animals and supernatural bargains. The book includes both well-known and lesser-known tales, drawn from Scotland’s rich oral storytelling tradition and shaped by its dramatic landscapes, old customs and magical folklore.

This edition is a useful reading copy for anyone interested in Scottish folklore, Celtic fairy traditions, folk magic, mythic storytelling and regional supernatural tales. It includes stories such as Thomas the Rhymer, Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree, The Red-Etin, The Black Bull of Norroway and other classic Scottish fairy tales.