Supernatural Scotland

by Campbell, Harry A

"An entertaining and lively introduction to Scotland's rich heritage of supernatural beings, places and powers. This richly illustrated title includes a map and gazateer of sites with supernatural connections and a glossary of Scots words. Includes a survey of the different types of Scottish supernatural beings from brownies, boggarts and redcaps to kelpies, the Big Grey Man and Auld Nick himself. Also featured are curses, charms, taboos and various weird arts such as second sight and witchcraft. The book also contains a map and alphabetical gazetteer and haunted sights and the locations of other supernatural encounters."