Coinneach Odhar, Am Fiosaiche

In the mist‑shrouded Highlands of the mid‑1700s, a lone figure known as Coinneach Odhar wanders the rugged glens, his reputation as “the Prophet” echoing through the valleys. Legends tell of a strange stone he carries – the “Stone of Knowledge” – said to grant glimpses of events yet to unfold. The narrative opens with his arrival in the remote village of Baile‑na‑Cille, where locals speak of his eerie predictions and the lingering sense of old magic.

The story is woven from the oral traditions of Gaelic-speaking communities, preserving the cadence of their speech and the vivid imagery of their landscape. Through the eyes of a young chronicler, readers are drawn into the everyday lives of the people who both fear and revere the prophet, witnessing the tension between superstition and emerging Enlightenment ideas. As the chronicler records Coinneach’s encounters, the tale captures the fragile balance between history and myth.

Beyond its haunting atmosphere, the book explores themes of identity, memory, and the power of storytelling to bind a culture together. It invites listeners to contemplate how legends shape personal and collective futures, all while immersing them in the raw beauty of Scotland’s ancient hills.