Scottish Ghost Stories

Name: Scottish Ghost Stories
Brand: David Bateman Ltd
SKU: 9781804172377
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Series: Ghost Stories

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Scottish Ghost Stories is a haunting collection that delves into the chilling myths and eerie legends of Scotland. Each tale explores the supernatural, drawing on the rich landscape and ancient history to weave stories that are both atmospheric and terrifying. Readers will encounter spectral apparitions and mysterious occurrences, all infused with a distinct Scottish flavour that immerses you in the darker side of folklore.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy tales that intertwine the eerie beauty of Scotland with hauntingly supernatural events. With stories steeped in Scottish folklore and set against atmospheric landscapes, it offers a spine-chilling experience perfect for fans of horror and the supernatural.

Scottish Ghost Stories

From the misty air of the highlands, to the reekie streets of Edinburgh's underground city, comes an entertaining selection of classic and mysterious Scottish ghost stories, including ‘The Screaming Skull of Greyfriars’, ‘Mary Burnet’, ‘Wandering Willie’s Tale’ and ‘Glamis Castle’.

Atmospheric, chilling and often witty tales from the storytellers of ancient and modern phantom appearances

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Atmospheric, chilling, and often witty tales from the storytellers of ancient and modern phantom appearances.

From the misty air of the Highlands to the reekie streets of Edinburgh's underground city, comes an entertaining selection of classic and mysterious Scottish ghost stories, including The Floating Head of the Benrachett Inn, The White Lady of Stirling, The Hauntings of the White Dove Hotel, and Glamis Castle.

From the pen of Elliott O'Donnell, Robert Louis Stevenson, Walter Scott, and more.

Scottish Ghost Stories includes ten black and white illustrations.

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Scottish Ghost Stories offers a chilling exploration of the supernatural through a collection that captures the eerie beauty and atmospheric tension unique to Scotland. The tales are praised for their vivid description, historical depth, and ability to evoke a sense of both wonder and dread. Readers appreciate the blend of folklore and mystery, making it an engaging read for fans of ghostly narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804172377

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 10 Line drawings, black and white

Contributors:

Introduction by Helen McClory

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Helen McClory is a writer of short, unsettling fiction. She lives in Edinburgh and grew up between there and the isle of Skye. Her first collection, On the Edges of Vision, won the Saltire First Book of the Year 2015 and was followed by the 'matured, darker companion' of Mayhem & Death. Her debut novel, Flesh of the Peach, also won Scottish First Book of the Year. Her latest book is Bitterhall, a triptych of obsession, hailed as 'a ghostly, shape-shifting novel'. In 2021 she was selected as one of the ten unmissable emerging writers based in the UK for the International Literature Showcase, supported by the British Council.