Download or read book Animals Beasties and Monsters of Scotland written by Lea Taylor and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you think happened when Jack refused to do his chores? Do you think you're clever enough to hide from Dundee's dragon? Watch out for Lefty the spider dying to tell you his story about life in the glen ... The stories in this book are of animals, beasties and monsters that are fast and cunning and scary and big. And they are ready to tell their tales to you ...

Download or read book Scottish Mythical Water Creatures Legends written by Kevin Scott and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-11 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated A-Z of most, if not all, of Scotland's known water creatures born from myth and legend, with superstitious sailors still acknowledging some of their very existences to this day, accounting for strange disappearances and goings-on

Download or read book An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures written by Theresa Breslin and published by Illustrated Scottish Treasuries. This book was released on 2015 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mysterious selkies, bad-tempered giants, devious fairies, and even Loch Ness's most famous resident--these are the mythical beasts of Scottish folklore. In the ... companion volume to ... An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales, ... Breslin brings together a ... collection of tales from across Scotland"--Amazon.com.

Download or read book The Book of Beasties written by Belle Robertson and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Little Book of Scottish Beasties written by Tim Kirby and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland is renowned for the huge range of its wildlife, which comes in all shapes and sizes. In this book Tim Kirby introduces 45 of them, from the iconic red deer and golden eagle to the Highland cow and ubiquitous midge. In addition, he offers his take on animals of myth and legend, such as the world-famous Loch Ness Monster and the mysteriously watery kelpies. And he also includes other creatures which may or may not be classed as animals in the conventional sense - such as the haggis (rarely seen alive but eaten every Burns Night) and even the bagpipe (surely some kind of animal given its appearance and piercing call).

Download or read book Scotland s Animal Superstars written by Kimberlie Hamilton and published by Pokey Hat. This book was released on 2019-07-04 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Scotland's real-life Animal Superstars! Read about 25 braw birds and beasties and find out how these incredible creatures made their mark on Scottish history. Meet these animal heroes through their inspiring true-life tales: Towser: the tortoiseshell cat that holds the Guinness World Record for catching the most mice ever;Socks: the moonwalking Shetland pony and media sensation; Winkie: a pigeon honoured for bravery during WW2; Kylie: a bilingual dolphin that taught herself to 'speak' porpoise and many more! Filled with fun facts and amazing adventures, Scotland's Animal Superstars is ideal for curious minds and animal lovers everywhere! A portion of the royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the Scottish SPCA.

Download or read book Lanarkshire Folk Tales written by Allison Galbraith and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2021-04-22 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a cantankerous brownie in Dolphinton to the vampire with iron teeth who terrorised Glasgow, this collection of tales spans fourteen centuries of Lanarkshire's history and happenings. Here you will find the legends of William Wallace's love and loss in Lanark and Saint Mungo's bitter feud with the Pagan hierarchy and Druids, alongside totemic animals, unique Scottish flora and fauna, warlocks, herb-wives and elfin trickery. Allison Galbraith combines storytelling expertise with two decades of folklore research to present this beguiling collection of Lanarkshire stories, suitable for adults and older children.

Download or read book Loch Ness Monster Scotland s Sea Serpent written by Elizabeth Andrews and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this title readers will explore the history of the Loch Ness Monster and the culture it originated from. Modern studies of Loch Ness and the many famous sightings of Nessie are puzzled together to propose a possible answer to the mystery. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

Download or read book Scottish Legends written by Aaron Mullins and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A MAMMOTH collection of Scottish Legendary Creatures and Mythical Monsters. From bestselling author Aaron Mullins comes the ultimate guide to 55 fantastical creatures of Scottish folklore. Discover the Myths Discover the origins of each Scottish mythical creature, as tales unfold from a land teeming with werewolves, sea monsters, and fiendish ghouls. Examine the Evidence Live through the firsthand experiences of those who have confronted formidable mythical beings in Scotland and lived to tell their tale. From newspaper reports, to eyewitness accounts, we examine the evidence gathered by researchers from across the land. Unravel Ancient Mysteries Ancient Scots were very curious about the world around them and their fantastical explanations of natural phenomena often involved the creation of mythical creatures with amazing powers. Which ones were created, and why? Scottish Legends Stories of selkies, kelpies, the Loch Ness Monster, and other Scottish folklore creatures have always captured the imagination. The mythical unicorn is the national animal of Scotland and many travellers have gathered around campfires across Scottish hillsides to hear fascinating stories of mysterious blue men, sorcerous shapeshifters and ferocious sea serpents. Learn the Truth How can you tell if your child has become a changeling? Which female vampire hides her hooves from human eyes? Where can you capture a mermaid who will grant you three wishes? Within the pages of this book, you'll find not just information about Scottish fairy tales, but an immersive exploration into the heart of Scottish mythology - a realm where the line between folklore and reality blurs. Discover the answers to these questions and many more within this book of Scottish legends, myths, and folklore creatures.

Download or read book Not of this World written by Maurice Fleming and published by Mercat Press Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bauchans, Blue Men of the Minch, Black Dogs, Changelings, Gruagachs, Mermaids, Urisks, Vampires, Warlocks . . . these are only some of the strange creatures that haunt the folk tales and old beliefs of Scotland. Every locality—almost every hill, stream or loch—was once thought to be inhabited by supernatural beings that lived side by side with mankind and the visible world. In every part of Scotland, legends were told and songs were sung about things that only came out after dark, or which lured travelers to a dreadful fate by disguising themselves as harmless birds or dogs. The listeners would follow the stories with bated breath, and huddle closer together, closer to the safety of the fireside.

Download or read book Scottish Legendary Creatures written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 23. Chapters: Loch Ness Monster, Changeling, Brownie, Selkie, Monster of Glamis, Glaistig, Wirry-cow, Each uisge, Shellycoat, Bodach, Boobrie, Nuckelavee, Frank Searle, Cat Sith, Ghillie Dhu, Cu Sith, Wulver, Pech, Caoineag, Ceasg, Gigelorum. Excerpt: The Loch Ness Monster (Scottish Gaelic Niseag) is a cryptid that is reputed to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. The most frequent speculation is that the creature represents a line of long-surviving plesiosaurs. It is similar to other supposed lake monsters in Scotland and elsewhere, though its description varies from one account to the next. Popular interest and belief in the animal has varied since it was brought to the world's attention in 1933. Evidence of its existence is anecdotal, with minimal and much-disputed photographic material and sonar readings. The scientific community regards the Loch Ness Monster as a modern-day myth, and explains sightings as a mix of hoaxes and wishful thinking. Despite this, it remains one of the most famous examples of cryptozoology. The legendary monster has been affectionately referred to by the nickname Nessie (Scottish Gaelic: ) since the 1950s. Loch NessThe term "monster" was reportedly applied for the first time to the creature on 2 May 1933 by Alex Campbell, the water bailiff for Loch Ness and a part-time journalist, in a report in the Inverness Courier. On 4 August 1933, the Courier published as a full news item the claim of a London man, George Spicer, that a few weeks earlier while motoring around the Loch, he and his wife had seen "the nearest approach to a dragon or pre-historic animal that I have ever seen in my life," trundling across the road toward the Loch carrying "an animal" in its mouth. Other letters began appearing in the Courier, often anonymously, with claims of land or water sightings, either on the...

Download or read book Rare and Remarkable Animals of Scotland Represented from Living Subjects with Practical Observations on Their Nature written by John Graham Dalyell and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Book of Beasts written by Elizabeth Morrison and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2019 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary--one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages--and an exploration of its lasting legacy. Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing imaginary creatures such as the unicorn, siren, and griffin; exotic beasts including the tiger, elephant, and ape; as well as animals native to Europe like the beaver, dog, and hedgehog, the bestiary is a vibrant testimony to the medieval understanding of animals and their role in the world. So iconic were the stories and images of the bestiary that its beasts essentially escaped from the pages, appearing in a wide variety of manuscripts and other objects, including tapestries, ivories, metalwork, and sculpture. With over 270 color illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading scholars, this gorgeous volume explores the bestiary and its widespread influence on medieval art and culture as well as on modern and contemporary artists like Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst. Published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center May 14 to August 18, 2019.

Download or read book Midlothian Folk Tales written by Lea Taylor and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-01-19 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storyteller Lea Taylor brings together stories from the rugged coastlines, rushing rivers, uplands and sweeping valleys of Midlothian. In this treasure trove of tales you will meet kings and queens, saints and sinners, witches and wizards, ghosts and giants, fools and tricksters – all as mysterious and powerful as the landscape they inhabit. Retold in an engaging style, and richly illustrated with unique line drawings, these humorous, clever and enchanting folk tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again.

Download or read book Scottish Beasties written by Lachie Dundurn and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rare and Remarkable Animals of Scotland written by John Graham Dalyell and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Loch Ness Monster written by Jack DeMolay and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2006-08-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores, in graphic novel format, the mystery of Scotland's Loch Ness Monster.