Explore Scottish folkbelief and folk magic with Scott Richardson-Read
Scott Richardson-Read
Come spend a lunch-hour in the company of Scott Richardson-Read and the many magical creatures and stories that inhabit Scottish lore and legend - all in the middle of the Fringe!
In Mill Dust & Dreaming Bread, Scott blends deep archival research, personal storytelling, and vibrant explorations of ecology, history, and spirituality - arriving at a transformative perspective on our shared Scottish heritage and a vision of how it can inspire us today.
From animistic practices and seasonal celebrations to the struggles of resilience against suppression, this book reclaims a marginalised cultural heritage and invites readers to rediscover its relevance in the modern world.
This event will be 30 mins followed by audience questions and signing. Please feel free to attend any or all of these depending on your capacity!
Our speaker:
Scott Richardson-Read is a queer working-class writer, folklorist,…
Come spend a lunch-hour in the company of Scott Richardson-Read and the many magical creatures and stories that inhabit Scottish lore and legend - all in the middle of the Fringe!
In Mill Dust & Dreaming Bread, Scott blends deep archival research, personal storytelling, and vibrant explorations of ecology, history, and spirituality - arriving at a transformative perspective on our shared Scottish heritage and a vision of how it can inspire us today.
From animistic practices and seasonal celebrations to the struggles of resilience against suppression, this book reclaims a marginalised cultural heritage and invites readers to rediscover its relevance in the modern world.
This event will be 30 mins followed by audience questions and signing. Please feel free to attend any or all of these depending on your capacity!
Our speaker:
Scott Richardson-Read is a queer working-class writer, folklorist, and alternative cultural historian with a deep connection to Scotland’s folk heritage. As the creator of Cailleach’s Herbarium, a platform dedicated to reviving and preserving Scottish folk traditions, Scott has spent years researching and sharing the stories, practices, and beliefs that define the working-class and animistic roots of Scottish culture. His work reflects a blend of deep archival exploration, oral history, and personal experience in the landscapes of Scotland.
This event has no activity yet.
This event has no notes yet.