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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
Herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman's peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.
This was exactly what it advertised - an anthology of Scottish Folk Tales! There were tales from Shetland, Orkney, Western Isles, The Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Argyll, Fife, Midlothian, East Lothian, Scottish Borders, and Dumfries and Galloway. Each of the different areas had stories that were told by different storytellers. And each story had a moral or some kind of wisdom behind it. There was a lot of Norse influence throughout, which I found interesting. And I especially enjoyed the tales that were about the creation of different parts of Scotland.
Some of the tales were told in Scots (Scottish slang), which I found quite difficult to read. I had to really concentrate at times and re-read several sentences to understand what was happening, and even then sometimes I didn’t have a clue! I know this was supposed to make it more authentic, but I didn’t understand a lot of it.
Overall, I enjoyed the stories in this book, but there were a few that I couldn’t decipher because of the language used. Therefore, I give The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales 4 out of 5 stars.
I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys short stories, Scottish folklore, legends and mythology, fairytales, anthologies, or just Scotland in general.
This was exactly what it advertised - an anthology of Scottish Folk Tales! There were tales from Shetland, Orkney, Western Isles, The Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Argyll, Fife, Midlothian, East Lothian, Scottish Borders, and Dumfries and Galloway. Each of the different areas had stories that were told by different storytellers. And each story had a moral or some kind of wisdom behind it. There was a lot of Norse influence throughout, which I found interesting. And I especially enjoyed the tales that were about the creation of different parts of Scotland.
Some of the tales were told in Scots (Scottish slang), which I found quite difficult to read. I had to really concentrate at times and re-read several sentences to understand what was happening, and even then sometimes I didn’t have a clue! I know this was supposed to make it more authentic, but I didn’t understand a lot of it.
Overall, I enjoyed the stories in this book, but there were a few that I couldn’t decipher because of the language used. Therefore, I give The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales 4 out of 5 stars.
I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys short stories, Scottish folklore, legends and mythology, fairytales, anthologies, or just Scotland in general.
adventurous
dark
funny
This is an enchanting introduction to Scottish folk tales. The collection showcases a couple of stories from each region (shout out to my native Dumfries) told by different storytellers (many of whom I’d love to read more by). Beautiful cover too! I loved the majority of the tales, but my favourites were ‘The Song of the Wind’ and ‘The Harper of Lochbuie’ by Bob Pegg, and ‘The Laddie That Kept Hares’ by James P. Spence.
It’s Halloween so I sought out a Scottish horror-like story, naturally. The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales instead caught my eye and it was filled with an enriching collection of Scottish flavour.
This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press’ popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman’s peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs, and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.
These tales are organised by region and are told by local writers. I liked the short biography that we got before as I get to check out more of their stories. This book features a lot of Scots writing and felt like a familiar atmosphere that was completely accessible in it’s writing. The selection that was given showed a sequence of tones, these, morals and all sorts of magic. There are tales of trows, water sprites, witches and shapeshifters that are witty and mephitical. There are stories that have changed through time as they’ve passed from one mouth to the next and it’s truly exceptional how each bear a resemblance to another.
This was eclectic, familiar and filled with amazing writing. If anything, I wish it was accompanied with illustrations to enhance the experience. A brilliant Scottish read that hit the nail on the head with its intent.
This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press’ popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman’s peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs, and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.
These tales are organised by region and are told by local writers. I liked the short biography that we got before as I get to check out more of their stories. This book features a lot of Scots writing and felt like a familiar atmosphere that was completely accessible in it’s writing. The selection that was given showed a sequence of tones, these, morals and all sorts of magic. There are tales of trows, water sprites, witches and shapeshifters that are witty and mephitical. There are stories that have changed through time as they’ve passed from one mouth to the next and it’s truly exceptional how each bear a resemblance to another.
This was eclectic, familiar and filled with amazing writing. If anything, I wish it was accompanied with illustrations to enhance the experience. A brilliant Scottish read that hit the nail on the head with its intent.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
relaxing
slow-paced
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes