The Scottish Fairy Book

A curated anthology gathers traditional Scottish folktales and fairy lore, ranging from wild, quest-driven Celtic narratives to shorter domestic fairy stories. It presents encounters with a variety of supernatural beings — fairies, brownies, kelpies, mer-people, witches — alongside animal fables, enchantments, and border legends. Many tales combine a darker, cautionary tone with touches of whimsical play, while others focus on heroic quests, magical bargains, or household helpers. The compiler retells material from oral and printed sources in accessible prose, arranging diverse genres with a preface, notes, and glossary to guide readers.