Exploring Lost Scottish Folk Traditions

Drinks

Its all about those herbal brews, teas and drinks.

Peace Tea Recipe and Gaelic Prayer – For world peace day

by Scott September 21, 2017September 26, 2017

Blackberry (Sméar dubh – Smearagan)/ Bramble Recipes

by Scott August 13, 2017October 23, 2017
Scottish Hot Toddy Recipe

by Scott December 23, 2016December 23, 2016

Midwinter Glow – Herbs for Resistance

by Scott December 18, 2016December 18, 2016

Smoked Mulled Apple Cider – with Lapsang Souchong Tea

by Scott December 1, 2016
Spring Cleaning – Herbal Teas and Folk Practitioners Cleaning formulations

by Scott February 15, 2016December 1, 2016

Hangovers and Hogmanay Regrets – Herbal Hangover cures

by Scott January 2, 2016December 31, 2017

Herbal dry cough tea and cough drop recipe

by Scott December 10, 2015December 1, 2016
Valerian Hot Chocolate

by Scott September 27, 2015December 1, 2016

All going to plan with the Internet spirits I can finally release the interview recorded with a makeshift banana mic stand (long story) in a Glaswegian church basement (another long story) with the lovely Julia Jeffery of @stonemaidenart and the equally lovely @gillianhays of exreverie. They talk all things Isobel Gowdie and discuss in depth the new concept album -based on Isobel. It’s Part prog rock part gorgeous images by way of snow storms and the forces of nature these two lovely lasses embody to the hilt. They are both a delight to listen too and lucky for you there’s
Link in bio .... As an aside from my usual writing i took the opportunity to interview the delightful @stonemaidenart and @gillianhays about Isobel Gowdie - the collaborative music and art project between Julia and Gillian. The audio interview is also layered with a selection of the tracks off the forth coming album too so its well worth a listen if you have a preference for erudite and feisty folk talking all things prog rock and witchcraft ... I've finally managed to work out the dark runic magic of them their inter webs and the interview is now on my
The linden trees are just starting to flower. Called Croabh theile in Scots Gaelic translating to simply Tilia tree (theile is maybe a corruption of Tilia the Latin name). The blossoms smell amazing and great for a light sweet tasting cooling calming brew. An anxiolytic and nervine gentle enough for the wee ones amongst other purposes.
The lovely @kirstywhiten Icon Oracle Art book arrived today. I absolutely love it. Nice work Kirsty. Keep offending the moral minded ! #scottishartist #representationmatters .
Happy summer solstice all. ( for Scottish traditionalists An fheill sheathan - St. John’s mass - follows on the 24th as always.) the weather is amazing and hope you all have an amazing day. enjoy any of the riding of the marches you might see. Our local callant rides out soon right past our house :)