
Highland Legends
EDITORIAL NOTE TO THE PRESENT EDITION.
HIGHLAND LEGENDS. - SCOTTISH MOORLAND SCENERY.
THE BURNING OF MACFARLANE’S FOREST OF BEN LAOIDH.
COMPARATIVELY RECENT DESTRUCTION OF THE FORESTS.
MR. RUSSEL AND THE REAVER.
SCENERY OF THE FINDHORN.
THE CAIRN OF THE LOVERS.
HILL OF THE AITNOCH.
LEGEND OF JOHN MACKAY OF ROSS-SHIRE, CALLED IAN MORE ARRACH, OR BIG JOHN THE RENTER OF THE MILK OF THE COWS.
A richly woven tapestry of Scotland’s ancient tales, this collection brings the mist‑clad Highlands to life through vivid storytelling and lyrical description. Each legend is set against the stark beauty of moorlands, lochs and deep valleys, where the rustle of grouse and the mournful call of the plover become part of the narrative’s heartbeat. The author’s reverent voice invites listeners to wander the same rugged paths that once inspired the myths themselves.
The opening journey follows three companions trekking from the romantic Findhorn valley toward the bustling village of Grantown, their path a canvas for reflection and wonder. As they cross barren heath and tangled peat, the landscape awakens memories of primeval forests and forgotten heroes, linking present wanderers with the spirits of the past. Listeners will feel the crisp autumn air, hear the distant birdsong, and sense the timeless pull of stories that have shaped Scotland’s cultural soul.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (824K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
Jan 14, 2019
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1784–1848
A Scottish baronet with a lively pen, he wrote stories, travel sketches, and vivid accounts of Highland life during the early 19th century. He also took a practical interest in science, public affairs, and the improvement of Scotland’s landscapes and institutions.
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