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ABOUT THIS BOOK

PUBLISHER: The History Press

ISBN: 9781837052318

RRP: £12.99

PAGES: 156

PUBLICATION DATE:
September 24, 2026

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Scotsferatu: The Vampire in Scottish Culture and Folklore

by Dee Lawlor

We don’t normally associate Scotland with vampires, but there is a hidden history of folklore surrounding the undead – if you only know where to look.

From the Pagan baobhan-sith of the Highlands and a sixteenth-century stranger that was suspected of being a vampire in Galloway, to a vampire that was terrorising wildlife in Lochmaben in the 90s, the vampire is alive … or rather, undead … and well in Scottish history and culture. This is a unique exploration of Scottish history and of a horror hero.

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Dee Lawlor (Author)

DEE LAWLOR has worked as a freelance writer in the science communication field since 2017 and has authored a bestselling book on microscopes. She has a passion for history and in her spare time has researched the Scottish witch trials. She is a member of RAWS (Remembering the Accused Witches Scotland) and gives regular talks for them. She lives in Udny, Aberdeenshire.