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Folk Magic: A Living System of Survival in Ancient Scotland
Reconstructing Scottish Folk Magic from the Neolithic to Scottish Witch Trials
Mar 13
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What the Ancient Past Taught Me About the Present
From stone circles to the Scots names for birds, how researching my novel changed my perspective on nature, fire, and the stories we tell
Feb 15
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The Lost Words and the Language of the Land
From Stone Circle to Croft- how myth and memory can protect our future.
Jan 21
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The Curious Tale of the Nose Thief: A Christmas Story
Finding magic in old traditions and the simple joy of making memories.
Dec 28, 2025
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My Bridge to the Otherworld Washed Away
Folklore, climate change and the fall of the Spey Viaduct
Dec 17, 2025
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Caitlin McLaren
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The Unfolding Song: My Journey with Scotland's Native Tongues
The Scottish Languages Act marks a turning point, but for me, the journey to linguistic pride has been decades in the making.
Dec 4, 2025
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Caitlin McLaren
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Coorie Doon Time: Surviving Scotland's Wild Winter Weather
When the Weather turns Dark, Dreich and Depressing
Nov 18, 2025
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Caitlin McLaren
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Lore, Language, Land and Legacy
How Scotland's Ancient Tongues and Tales Offer a Blueprint for Understanding Land and Weather
Nov 14, 2025
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