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PUBLISHER: D.C. Thomson & Co Ltd

FORMAT: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9781845358921

RRP: £9.99

PAGES: 116

PUBLICATION DATE:
November 15, 2021

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Legendary Scotland: Myths, Folklore and Unexplained Events

The Scots Magazine

Did you know about Loch Ness Monster’s cousin Morag, that is said to live in Loch Morar? Or that Beira, Queen of Winter, uses the Corryvreckan whirlpool to wash her clothes? Discover the legends that lie hidden in the glens of Scotland with this book of fascinating myths and legends.

Take a journey through Celtic mythology and local folklore, from powerful goddesses to lingering spirits, and from malevolent fairies to the monsters that guard the Highlands. The award-winning team behind The Scots Magazine have dug deep in their archives from 1739 to bring you these mysterious tales from across the country.

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