Scottish Customs
by Sheila Livingstone
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Folktales & traditions
About the Book
Customs play an important part in all societies and offer fascinating insights into a country’s history and culture. Scotland boasts a multitude of unique customs, many of which can be traced back to the times of the Druids, Celts and Romans.
This book introduces hundreds of Scottish customs associated with a huge range of topics. As well as customs associated with key events of our lives, from birth to death, it also includes customs associated with the world of work, food and drink, health, animals and nature. Extracts from written works through the ages bring these customs to life and show how important they have been in the story of Scotland for thousands of years.
The Author
Sheila Livingstone
Sheila Livingstone was a Scottish author who wrote widely on the subject of Scottish culture and history.Related
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