In Scottish folklore, large animals have been associated with many bodies of water, from small streams to the largest lakes, often labeled Loch-na-Beistie on old maps. These water-horses ...

Our special edition celebrates the life and career of the man who entertained the fans wherever he played. It is on sale now ...

He’s a good-natured sort, with a thick, Scottish burr — don’t expect him to repeat “purple burglar alarm” without some difficulty — and a wild beard that belies his gentle disposition.

Another claims the Gaelic word for brown dog: ‘cu-donn’ (also the name for the King of the Otters, a creature from Irish and Scottish folklore with mystical powers) – was the inspiration.

As with much folklore, this version of events is not always told the same way with some storytellers saying that Fionn was asleep in bed when Oonagh heard the Scottish giant coming and took it ...

The hand-made lights inspired by mythical creatures from Scottish and Chinese folklore have been placed around the zoo to create a "winter wonderland". Unicorns, kelpies, a sleeping dragon and ...