PART II.
Fairies.
There are fairies, and brownies, and shades Amazonian,
Of harper, and sharper, and old Cameronian;
Some small as pigmies, some tall as a steeple:
The spirits are all gone as mad as the people.
Hogg.
The popular superstitions and festive amusements of the Highlanders of Scotland
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About This Book
A systematic collection of Highland oral traditions, superstitions, and seasonal entertainments, describing beliefs about fairies, ghosts, household spirits, charms, omens, and folklore, and documenting dances, games, songs, and communal winter pastimes. The author records variants, local customs, and explanatory remarks, situating these practices within changing social conditions and arguing for preserving them before they fade under increased external influence. The work combines first-hand testimonies, language notes, and commentary to present an ethnographic portrait of rural Highland popular culture.