Religious Legends

As organised religion in the shape of Christianity spread through Europe it replaced older beliefs. These beliefs were deeply rooted in local culture and superstition, they determined so much of everyday life; rituals of fertility could mean life or death to those whose livelihood was made from the land. The great success of the Christian faith was how it absorbed many of these beliefs and rituals, however there was a darker side, the side which worshipped more menacing pagan symbols. Stories from the darker side of our nature and stories that cannot be explained are everywhere in Scotland, find out more about Scotland’s supernatural past…. and present!

 

 

Saint Margaret

It could be argued that St Margaret was Scotland’s greatest female character. Born into a time where Scotland was a lawless and dangerous place St Margaret was a great civilising influence on the country and her legacy exists all over Scotland today.
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Saint Mungo

The saint most closely associated with the foundation of the city of Glasgow, St Mungo’s true story must lie somewhere between fact and legend.
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Saint Æbbe

Taking her religion seriously Æbbe decided to follow a celibate life.This did not please Aidan, a Scottish prince who had intended to marry Æbbe and he decided to pursue her and take her by whatever means at his disposal.
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Saint Andrew

On the 30th of November St Andrews day is celebrated across Scotland and indeed around the world. So how did this most eligable of all saints come to be Scotland’s patron saint?
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