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Sounds,07 Apr 2025,33 mins,

Contains strong language.

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From misty mountains to deep-sea caves, we explore the dark side of Scottish folklore. Tales of Selkies - seal folk caught between sea and shore - Kelpies - murderous water-horses -and the ancient figure of the Cailleach. Maddy and Anthony's guest today is Donald Smith, founding director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre, and a storyteller who has written and lectured widely on the folklore of Scotland. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.

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