Bibliograph

Aberdeenshire Folk Tales

Type

Label

Aberdeenshire Folk Tales

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Aberdeenshire Folk Tales

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Folk Tales

Summary

The folklore of the North East provides a rich tapestry for the tales within, from Celtic and Pictish origins meet witches, selkies, smugglers, fairies, monsters, despicable rogues, riddles and heroes. Tragic events, spellbinding characters, humour, romance and clever minds are bound together by two well-established storytellers living and working in the city and shire of Aberdeen. Some of the tales in this collection are based on historical fact while others are embedded in myth and legend. All the stories are set against the backdrop of this lovely and varied landscape. Sheena and Grace have both been inspired in their storytelling and singing by the traveler, raconteur and balladeer, Stanley Robertson

Target audience

adult

Classification