55. The Fairy Folk of Skye
From The Scottish Folklore Podcast by The Scottish Folklore Podcast
May 24, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 55
About this episode
Jenny explores the enchanting fairy folklore of the Isle of Skye, visiting various locations and sharing tales of the fairy folk.
The Isle of Skye is home to not only some of the most enchanting views in the world, but also a whole host of fairies! In this episode Jenny visits some of these fairies in their homes, first at the fairy knoll of An Sidhean just south of Broadford and then at the ancient iron age brochs of Dun Borve, Dun Garsin and Dun Taimh - each one with its own tale of the little people and their run ins with us pesky humans! From ancient forts to mighty castles, she then travels to Dunvegan Castle, the seat of the MacLeods, and tells the tale of one of the clan’s most prized possessions: the fairy flag of Dunvegan! Curses, blessings, and a whole herd of coos await! Follow The Scottish Folklore Podcast on Instagram Visit the website and view this episode’s Interactive Map Explore all the folklore covered in the podcast so far on the Folklore Map Support Jenny as she makes the show by joining the Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Jenny
Topics covered
- fairy folklore
- Isle of Skye
- Scottish history
- mythology
- cultural heritage
Keywords
- fairies
- Skye
- Scottish folklore
- Dunvegan Castle
- mythical creatures
- curses
- blessings
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MacLeods
Books & works: fairy flag of Dunvegan
Places: Isle of Skye, An Sidhean, Broadford, Dun Borve, Dun Garsin, Dun Taimh, Dunvegan Castle
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