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Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesHild, the Queen of ElflandTom Muir, Orkney Islands, Scotland native storyteller gives you a folk tale from Iceland about a woman who was actually the queen of Elfland under a curse. She has to ride on a shepherd to Elfland every Christmas Eve, which killed them, until a strong man with magical powers takes the job and frees her. Find more of Tom's Tales for Troubled Times on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-2323 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Shetland Fin WifeTom Muir, Orkney Islands native storyteller gives you a folk tale from Orkney about a man shipwrecked on Shetland who wanted to be home for Christmas. Find more of Tom's Tales for Toubled Times and learn all about living in the Scottish isles of Orkney on www.Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-2311 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Three Pieces of AdviceA Scottish folk tale showing that good advice can be worth far more than money. Told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more traditional stories and Scottish island lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-0623 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Bride of RamrayA strange selkie story from the Orkney island of Graemsay, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more Orkney lore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-0607 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe HobyahsAn English folk tale and the first story that I ever told, 50 years ago. (Image from the school book I read it in.) Told by Orcadian storyteller and folklorist Tom Muir of the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Find more folklore and local stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-0611 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Three Little PigsAn English folk tale. Be careful what you beg for when building a house! Told by Scottish folklorist and storyteller, Tom Muir, of the Orkney Islands. Find more stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-0614 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesJack and the BeanstalkA well known classic English fairy tale about a boy, some beans and a giant. Told by traditional Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more audio tales and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-3023 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Three Billy Goats GruffA much loved, classic Norwegian folk tale told by native Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more of Tom's tales on his website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-3007 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Green Man of KnowledgeThis is an epic Scottish Travellers tale which follows the adventures of Jack the Fool, who seeks his fortune and finds it, told by Orkney Islands native storyteller, Tom Muir. The story is nearly two hours long, so you might want to listen to it in in bits. Find more folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-301h 56
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Dead Wife Among the FairiesA story of lost love from the Orkney island of North Ronaldsay. Told by Orkney Islands,Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. For more stories, lore and how to visit Orkney, go to Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2305 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Mill that Grinds at the Bottom of the SeaShowing how stories develops, this is a version of a story that I recorded earlier, but collected 1,000 years after the first one. Told by Orkney Islands,Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. For more stories, lore and how to visit Orkney, go to Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2317 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesClever KittyA Scottish folk tale about a clever girl who outwits a giant. Told by Scottish storyteller Tom Muir from the Orkney Islands. Find more folklore and Orkney lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2321 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe HedgehurstA Scottish Traveller tale from Duncan Williamson about a creature who is half man and half hedgehog. Told by Scottish storyteller Tom Muir from the Orkney Islands. Find more folklore and Orkney lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2331 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Queen's NecklaceA tender-hearted queen tries to help her people in this story by Helena Nyblom from Sweden, retold by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more traditioanl tales and Orkney/Scotland lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1639 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesHow Jack Went Out to Seek His FortuneA Jack story showing why everybody needs a few good friends, told by traditional storyteller Tom Muir of Scotland's Orkney Islands. Find more stories and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1607 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Dog and the PeacockA Travellers' tale for Christmas, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more traditional tales, folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1616 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe NucklaveeA traditional, creepy Orkney Islands folktale from the Orkney island of Sanday, told by Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir, whose father came from Sanday. Probably not a good story for young children, but older kids will love it.Find more traditional Scottish/ Orkney stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1609 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe KelpieA traditional Highlands Scottish kelpie tale, told by Tom Muir, Orkney Islands storyteller, Scotland. Find more traditional tales and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0920 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Blacksmith and the NjugleA traditional Shetland water horse tale, told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more traditional tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0914 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe HedgehogA Slovenian folktale showing that beauty is more than skin deep, told by Tom Muir, Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller. Find more stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0910 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe CompanionA Norwegian folktale about a mysterious servant, told by Orkney Islands Scottish storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0950 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Nightingale and the RoseA wonderful, tragic story written by Oscar Wilde, retold by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. For more traditional audio tales, visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0226 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Princess in the ChestA traditional folktale from Denmark, told by Orkney Islands Scotland storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0241 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Two SistersA folktale from the Faroe Islands told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more traditional stories and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Art credit Anna Anglemark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0224 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Twelve Dancing PrincessesA haunting folktale from France told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Hear more traditional tales and lore and Scottish stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0250 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesTatterhoodA Norwegian folktale told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more audio tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-1134 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe StormA ghostly Irish tale, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-1116 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Fair Isle BeaconA Viking tale from the Orkneyinga Saga told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir.(Apologies for the abrupt ending - technical difficulties) Find more Orkney and Viking folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-1112 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesA Tale of Two JarlsA Viking tale from the Orkneyinga Saga, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories and Viking tales on Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-1110 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Three Princesses in the Blue MountainA classic Norwegian folk tale of how a brave young soldier saved the princesses from trolls, told by Orkney Islands (Scotland) storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-021h 02
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Three Kingdoms - Copper, Silver and GoldenA Russian wonder tale of a hero's quest to save his mother told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more folklore audio tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-3145 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Goita SkerryA Shetland selkie story from the late, great Lawrence Tulloch. told by his dear friend, Orkney Islands storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more Scottish traditional tales and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-3116 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesJamie Freel and the FairiesA word from Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir: This is a tale I heard from my friend, the great storyteller Audrey Parks from Northern Ireland. This is my favourite story from her enchanting CD 'On the Tip of my Tongue', which I highly recommend. Find more folktales and Scottish lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-3030 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesWayland SmithA Germanic legend of the master of all smiths, and his terrible revenge on his abductor. Not suitable for children. Told by Orkney Islands (Scotland) storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more folklore and myth on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-3036 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Three PeasA Slovenian folk tale about a poor boy trust who trusts to luck, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2924 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Theft of Idun and her ApplesA Nordic Myth, where Loki betrays Idun and her apples of youth, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and mythology on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2919 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Three Princesses of WhitelandA classic Norwegian folk tale told by traditional storyteller Tom Muir from his native Orkney Islands, Scotland. More stories and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2828 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Sheep ThievesA 'true' Orkney Islands story from the Scottish island of Westray told to Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir by his mother. More folklore and tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2807 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesAschenputtelThe classic Brothers Grimm version of Cinderella, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2736 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesTwo Stories of Selkie MenAn Orkney Islands selkie story from Sanday of an unexpected guest and one from Yesnaby about a missing woman, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more selkie stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2715 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesCinderellaThe classic French version of the fairytale, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more audio stories and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2638 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Building of the Walls of AsgardThe Nordic myth, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir from Scotland's Orkney Islands. Find more audio tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2626 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Elves and the ShoemakerA classic tale told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, traditional storyteller Tom Muir. More audio stories and folktales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2415 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Battle of SummerdaleThe Orkney Islands folklore springing from a famous battle, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Illustration by Bryce Wilson. For more about Orkney folklore and history see Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2414 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesRumplestiltskinA classic fairytale told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more stories and old lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2313 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Three WishesAn Irish folktale, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and audiostories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2331 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Emperor's New ClothesThe classic Hans Christian Andersen story told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2219 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesFated to DrownAn Orkney Islands, Scotland, story from the Orkney island of Stronsay, told by Tom Muir, Orcadian storyteller. Find more Orkney folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2205 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Princess and the PeaA classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, told by Tom Muir, traditional Scottish Orkney Islands storyteller. Hear more audio tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2106 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Selkie's RevengeA Scottish Traveller's story of terrible retribution, told by Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir. Find more audio stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2117 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesHansel and GretelThe old German folktale collected by the brothers Grimm, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2026 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe PickpocketA folklore story about a talented family, told by Orkney Islands, Scotland storyteller Tom Muir. Find morestories and traditional tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2012 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Shetlander and the Polar BearA Shetland tale that Tom heard from the great Shetland storyteller Lawrence Tulloch, told by his friend, Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more traditional tales and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2007 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Girl who Kissed a Knight out of NecessityIn which a knight learns a lesson in humility, story told by Tom Muir, traditional Orkney Islands storyteller, Scotland. More of Tom's tales on his website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1817 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesPuss in BootsThe classic tale of Puss in Boots told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1815 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesBeauty and the BeastThe original version of this classic French fairy tale, which is quite a long story, told by traditional Scottish storyteller Tom Muir, from the Orkney Islands. Find more stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-171h 01
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Lord's PrayerA Scottish Travellers tale of how a tramp tricked a minister into giving charity, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1711 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Stolen Winding SheetA ghost story from the Orkney island of Sanday about the consequences of stealing from the dead, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Illustration by Bryce Wilson. Find more orkney stories and other folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1621 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesSnow White and the Seven DwarfsAn older, quite gruesome version of the popular fairytale told by Tom Muir, Orkney Islands traditional storyteller. Find more tales and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1628 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Frog PrinceA classic fairy tale from Germany told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more tales and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1513 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Book of the Black ArtsA chilling Orkney Islands, Scotland folk tale about an evil book, told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Illustration by Sheila Faichney. Find more folktales and Scottish lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1517 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesRapunzelThe classic German fairytale, Rapunzel, told by Orkney Islands traditional Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more Sottish and world audio tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1418 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Giant who had no Heart in His BodyA Norwegian folktale told by Orkney Islands, Scotland's traditional Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more stories and lore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1425 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Sleeping Beauty of the WoodsThe classic fairytale told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more soothing audio stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1318 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesTwo Orkney ShipwrecksThe true stories of two shipwrecks in Orkney waters told by Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir. Illustration by Sheila Faichney. Find more local island lore and folktales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1315 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Golden CradleA Scottish folk tale for the bairns told by Scotland's Orkney Islands storyteller, Tom Muir. Listen to more audio folklore stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1206 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThomas the RhymerA traditional Scottish tale told by Tom Muir, traditional Orcadian storyteller from the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Find more folklore and other stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1217 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Golden FishA Russian folktale about being content with what you have, told by Orkney Islands, Scotland, storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more classic tales and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1111 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesDa Slokkit KoliA Shetland Islands tale told by Tom Muir, storyteller from the Orkney Islands in Scotland. Find more Scottish folklore and other audio stories for all ages on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1113 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Nurse who Broke her PromiseA Cornish tale of a midwife who delivered a pisky (pixie) child ... and the consequences, told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. Find more audio stories, folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1018 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesMr VinegarAn English folktale about how Mr Vinegar found a fortune, and lost it again. Told by Orkney Islands storyteller, Tom Muir. Find more lore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1019 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Buried MoonThis story shows how the Moon helps to drive away evil, told by Tom Muir, Scottish storyteller form the Orkney Islands. Discover more folklore and fairytales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0918 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesTom Fitzpatrick and the LeprechaunIn which Tom finds out how tricky a leprechaun can be, told by Scottish storyteller Tom Muir from the Orkney Islands. Discover more folklore and Orkney tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0911 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesHow the Fin Folk Lost EynhallowHow an Orkney Islands man had his revenge on the mythical Fin Folk. A traditional Orkney, Scotland, folktale told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Find more Orkney stories and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0815 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesButterballFind out how a small boy defeated an evil troll in this folktale told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir of Scotland. Find more traditional lore and folktales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0812 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Boy who Went to the North WindA story about the time the North Wind had to compensate a boy for his lost flour, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir of Orkney, Scotland. Find more folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0813 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesBoray IsleAn unusual selkie tale from Scotland's Orkney Islands, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more selkie stories and traditional folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0616 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe SunA Slavic folktale in the Luck Child tradition, told by Tom Muir, Orkney Islands, Scotland traditional storyteller. Find more audio tales, folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0634 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Three OrangesA French fairytale told by Orkney Islands storyteller Tom Muir. For more traditional tales visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0516 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesPrince LindwormA classic nordic fairytale told by Tom Muir, Orkney Islands traditional storyteller. For more folklore and stories visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0527 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Trows of Trowie GlenA tale from the magical Trowie Glen on the island of Hoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Told by the Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more soothing folklore and stories on Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0508 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Swan MaidenA Swedish tale of a magical bride told by Scottish storyteller Tom Muir of the Orkney Islands. Illustration by Anna Anglemark. Find more folklore and stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0510 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Mither o'the SeaAn ancient Orkney Islands creation myth, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. For more Orkney stories, folklore, Viking sagas and other stories visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0503 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesA Wartime StoryA wartime story of the clever folks living on the island of Graemsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Told by historian and traditional Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Find more history and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0504 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Selkie LoverA strange thing happens when a Stronsay lady is unhappy in her marriage - an Orkney Islands selkie tale, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more selkie tales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0509 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesHow Tam Scott Lost His SIghtAn Orkney Islands finfolk tale, told by Orcadian traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Illustration by Bryce Wilson. Find more Orkney folktales, Viking sagas and other audio stories on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0514 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesSelkie WifeA selkie tale from Scotland's Orkney Islands, told by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Find more selkie stories and folktales on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0514 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesSigurd the PowerfulA tale from the Orkneyinga Saga, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more Viking stories and Orkney folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0507 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Everlasting BattleA legend from the Viking age, told by Orkney Islands traditional storyteller Tom Muir. Find more Viking tales and folklore on Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0510 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesGunn Woman - a play by Aine KingAine King's short spoken word play about 19th century Orkney Islands woman Isobel Gunn, who disguised herself as a man and joined the Hudson's Bay Company. Find more about Isobel Gunn on Orkneyology.com. https://www.orkneyology.com/isobel-gunn.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0510 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe White Lady of ClestrainA ghost story from the home of the Orkney Islands arctic explorer, John Rae, as told by Orcadian traditional storyteller, Tom Muir of Orkneyology.com. https://www.Orkneyology.com/john-rae.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-2607 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Press GangTraditional native Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir tells about the nefarious English press gangs in Orkney. For more about Tom, his stories and Scotland's Orkney Islands visit his website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/graemsay.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-2603 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Wreck of the AlbionTom Muir, traditional native Orkney Islands storyteller, tells about the wreck of The Albion near the Orkney island of Graemsay. Hear more stories and find out about Scotland's Orkney Islands at Tom's website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/graemsay.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-2604 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Hattie Man o' ReeTom Muir, traditional native Orkney Islands storyteller tells a traditional story, "The Hattie Man O' Ree." Hear more stories and find out about Scotland's Orkney Islands at Tom's website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/graemsay.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-2601 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesHappy Valley Coffin StoryTom Muir, the traditional Orcadian native storyteller from Scotland's Orkney Islands, tells a local story - "The Happy Valley Coffin Story." Find out more about Tom and his islands on his website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/happy-valley.html#HappyValley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-2602 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesEdwin Muir's The HorsesTom Muir, the traditional Orcadian native storyteller from Scotland's Orkney Islands, read's Orcadian poet Edwin Muir's haunting poem, "The Horses." Find out more about Tom and his islands on his website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/egilsay-and-wyre.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-2604 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesBessie Millie and Mamie Scott - Weather Witches of StromnessHear native Orkney storyteller Tom Muir tell about the weather witches of Stromness. Get more stories and learn about Scotland's Orkney Islands by visiting Tom's website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/brinkies-brae.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-2604 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Death of the Mainland FaeriesHear native Orkney storyteller Tom Muir tell a traditional Orcadian folktale - The Death of the Mainland Faeries. Get more stories and learn about Scotland's Orkney Islands by visiting Tom's website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-2602 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Fiddler and the TrowOrkney native storyteller and folklorist Tom Muir tells a traditional Orcadian story - The Fiddler and the Trow. For more stories from Scotland's Orkney Islands, go to Tom's website, Orkneyology.com.https://www.orkneyology.com/dingieshowe.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-2609 min
Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Midgies and the GiantOrkney folklorist and storyteller Tom Muir tells a traditional Scottish story about Scotland's midges - "The Midgies and the Giant." Find out more at Tom's website, Orkneyology. https://www.orkneyology.com/midges.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-2605 min