Fairy Tales from Scotland

by Wilson, Barbara Ker; Kiddell-Monroe, Joan

• ISBN13: 9780192750129
• ISBN10: 0192750127
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-11-18
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Gallant knights, the enchanting Elf Queen, witches, wizards, and wee fairy folk... You'll find them all in this exciting collection of Scottish fairy tales and legends. Traditional tales of great beauty--such as "Tam Lin" and "MacCodrum of the Seals"--are mixed in with stories of exciting adventures--"The Adventures of Iain Direach" and "The Ailp King's Children"--and shrewd, simple fables like "The Fox" and "The Little Bannock." A map of old Scotland is included to identify the exact setting of every story. Whether you prefer Highland legends, ancient sagas, or warrior adventures, there is something for everyone in this collection--along with a good helping of Gaelic magic! (paperback reissue of Scottish Tales and Legends , ISBN 0-19-274141-1)

Table of Contents

MacCodrum of the Seals	p. 1
Thomas the Rhymer	p. 8
Lod, the Farmer's Son	p. 18
The Piper of Keil	p. 28
The Blue Cap	p. 33
How Michael Scot went to Rome	p. 38
Tam Lin	p. 41
The Secret of Heather-ale	p. 46
The Legend of Eilean Donan Castle	p. 49
Black Colin of Loch Awe	p. 56
The Faery Flag of Dunvegan	p. 66
Whippety Stourie	p. 75
The White Pet	p. 81
The Fox and the Little Bannock	p. 88
The Cock and the Fox	p. 91
The Fox and the Bird	p. 93
Ainsel	p. 95
The Faery and the Kettle	p. 99
Morag and the Water Horse	p. 103
The Smith and the Faeries	p. 107
The Good Housewife and her Night Helpers	p. 115
The Adventures of Iain Direach	p. 121
The Three Sons of Gorla	p. 137
The Ailip King's Children	p. 148
The Prince and the Giant's Daughter	p. 156
Tales from the Episode of the Fians
The Beginning of the Fians	p. 175
Fionn's Journey to Lochlan	p. 178
The Death of Diarmaid	p. 185
How Fionn found his Sword	p. 193
Conan's Punishment	p. 195
The Green Isle	p. 200
The Fians Asleep in the Great Rock	p. 205
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