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The Gudeman of Ballengeich

And if you venture out to Raemore House, you’ll find its grounds Ha Hoose, which above the door has Arthur’s coat of arms bearing the words: A good name gives strength.

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Jock and his Mother

Who should come flying down the street on the back of a cow, but Jock? The woman burst into uncontrolled laughter at the sight, and soon she and Jock were married.

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Bonny Jane of Bothwell

There, Jane saw a shadowed figure beside a boat and almost wept with glee. Edgar! It had to be! She leapt from the horse and ran to his side, but when she got there she did not recognise the man before her.

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William the Tacksman

In one shot William put the stone a foot further than the best of all the other men. This action, however, did not endear him to the community, rather it riled then more.

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The Fairies of Bruan Broch

The Bruan Broch was open and within it the men could see hordes of tiny people dancing to their hearts’ content. It was a ceilidh quite unlike they had ever seen before and one of the men, being so entranced by the ...


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