The folklore of the Scottish Highlands is unique and very much alive. Anne Ross is a Gaelic-speaking scholar and archaeologist who has lived and worked in crofting communities, which has enabled her to collect information firsthand and assess the veracity of material already published. In this substantially revised edition of a classic work first published 25 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,...
The folklore of the Scottish Highlands is unique and very much alive. Anne Ross is a Gaelic-speaking scholar and archaeologist who has lived and wo...
Ross has previously written explored topics that straddle the line between history and legend in Celtic Britain. Here she synthesizes academic work and collections of stories to present an overview of Welsh oral traditions ranging from the calendar and severed heads, to grail legends and supernatura
Ross has previously written explored topics that straddle the line between history and legend in Celtic Britain. Here she synthesizes academic work an...
Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Business Management First Teaching: 2018, First Exam: 2019 Two books in one! Combining a revision guide, a full set of practice test papers, this fantastic resource is all you need to revise for the new 2020 exam. The revision guide: * Covers all of the topics in the new CfE Higher Business Management curriculum, broken down into manageable chunks for easy revision * Clearly explains key concepts, research evidence and...
Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Business Management Fir...
