{"product_id":"the-watkins-book-of-scottish-neil-philip-9781836810773","title":"The Watkins Book of Scottish Folktales","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of over one hundred memorable folktales from across Scotland, showcasing the magic and heritage of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotland's folktales are rooted in a powerful oral tradition where imagination, landscape, and language intertwine. In this vibrant collection, Neil Philip brings together more than one hundred stories passed down through generations--from the wild Highlands and islands to the traditions of the Lowlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet unforgettable figures such as Kate Crackernuts, the herdsmen of Lochbule, the Black Laird, the Milk white Doo, Oisean, Mac Iain Direach, and the mischievous Whuppity Stoorie. Their tales carry the magic, mystery, and history of Scotland's turbulent past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis captivating collection offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver one hundred classic and lesser known tales from every corner of Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rich mix of myth, legend, and supernatural lore, alive with witches, giants, fairies, heroes and shapeshifters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories deeply tied to Scotland's landscapes--its cliffs, islands, lochs, and ancient ruins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA celebration of Gaelic and Lowland storytelling traditions, faithfully gathered from centuries of oral and written sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive introduction to Scotland's cultural soul, ideal for readers of folklore, mythology, and traditional tales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA timeless collection for anyone seeking to explore the wonder, wit, and wildness of Scotland's folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Neil Philip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836810776\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836810773\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Watkins Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Neil Philip","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48801229668607,"sku":"9781836810773","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-watkins-book-of-scottish-neil-philip-9781836810773","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}