The blue-skinned old woman who made the mountains. Finfolk, selkies and the Makers of Dreams. Within these pages are the little-known stories of Scotland, collected and retold by an oral storyteller who performs them throughout the world. From folk-tales and local legends to ancient epics, these stories will astonish and delight readers everywhere.

Daniel Allison is an acclaimed oral storyteller who performs everywhere from schools and prisons to global festivals. He hosts the House of Legends Podcast and is the author of The Shattering Sea, Silverborn, Scottish Myths & Legends and Finn & The Fianna.



'One of the best collections I have ever read'
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'Beautifully written'
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'A stunning journey into the Scottish landscape and collective imagination'
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'Deserves to be a classic'
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'There is no shortage of books on Scottish stories, but this one is a standout'
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'A masterpiece... Celtic myths and legends at their fantastic best. Mythical, flirty, thumpingly violent and divinely nasty '
Jess Smith reviewing Finn & The Fianna
'A tremendous read... no end of dramas, surprises and reversals of fortune... wonderful stuff'
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'The best mythology podcast I've heard'
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