Folklore of the Scottish Highlands - by Anne Ross (Paperback)

Name: Folklore of the Scottish Highlands - by Anne Ross (Paperback)
Brand: History Press
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The folklore of the Scottish Highlands is unique and very much alive.
About the Author: Dr. Anne Ross was one of Britain's leading Celtic scholars.
160 Pages
Social Science, Folklore & Mythology
Series Name: Folklore

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About the Book

A history of the beliefs and customs of the Scottish Highalands

Book Synopsis

The folklore of the Scottish Highlands is unique and very much alive.

Dr. Anne Ross is a Gaelic-speaking scholar and archaeologist who has lived and worked in crofting communities. This has enabled her to collect information at first hand and to assess the veracity of material already published.

In this substantially revised edition of a classic work first published 30 years ago, she portrays the beliefs and customs of Scottish Gaelic society, including: seasonal customs deriving from Celtic festivals; the famous waulking songs; the Highland tradition of seers and second sight; omens and taboos, both good and bad; and, chilling experiences of witchcraft and the Evil Eye Rituals associated with birth and death.

About the Author

Dr. Anne Ross was one of Britain's leading Celtic scholars. Her seminal work was Pagan Celtic Britain, and she authored three other titles published by The History Press.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.19 Inches (H) x 6.13 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: .51 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 160

Genre: Social Science

Sub-Genre: Folklore & Mythology

Series Title: Folklore

Publisher: History Press

Format: Paperback

Author: Anne Ross

Language: English

Street Date: January 13, 2026

TCIN: 1007250600

UPC: 9781803999708

Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-0246

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.51 pounds

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