Highland Superstitions and Seers (Folklore History Series)

Highland Superstitions and Seers records the enduring beliefs, omens, and visions that shaped Highland life: from charms and second sight to the signs read in storms, dreams, and the flight of birds.

Drawn from early sources and oral tradition, this classic study offers a glimpse into the supernatural beliefs and folkloric customs of the Scottish Highlands. Through these accounts emerges a portrait of a culture attuned to unseen forces, where prophecy and intuition were as familiar as the ch...