Nov 10, 2022The Scottish Witch Trials — An IntroductionIn 1727, Janet Horne was paraded in a barrel through Dornoch after being tarred and feathered towards the stake. An old woman suffering from what would nowadays be diagnosed as dementia, she had no idea what was about to happen but she would go down in history as the last…Scottish History2 min readScottish History2 min read
Apr 15, 2022Book Review: ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ by Sarah J. MaasBrief Plot Summary The first book in a series, ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ tells the story of Feyre a young woman from a previously wealthy family now struggling to survive. After she accidentally kills the wrong wolf, Feyre finds herself being taken over the wall to Prythian a realm of the…Book Review4 min readBook Review4 min read
May 31, 2021Baobhan Sith: Scotland’s Vampire Fairy SuccubusYes, you read that title right, in the Highlands of Scotland lies in wait the Baobhan Sith (Baa’van Shee). A strange creature who is not your ordinary fairy and has a penchant for drinking blood. So what do we know about this haunting creature? What’s in a Name? Baobhan Sith is a fairly interesting…Vampires4 min readVampires4 min read
May 31, 2021Scottish Folklore: The Fairy Flag of Dunvegan CastleIntroduction In Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye resides a small scrap of fabric that holds immense history and is the subject of many stories relating to clan MacLeod and the world of Faery. …Scottish Folklore6 min readScottish Folklore6 min read
May 31, 2021Jane Eyre: Jane and Rochester first meetThe text linked below is the text this blog is analysing. We are looking at Chapter 12 starting at “A rude noise…” and ending at “all three vanished,”. http://www.publicbookshelf.com/romance/jane-eyre/smooth-career-4 Beyond this point, there will be spoilers. An Introduction Since the inception of this blog, it has always been my goal to begin…Books5 min readBooks5 min read
Mar 15, 2019Lucy Westenra: Created to DieLucy Westenra always seems to get the short end of the stick when it comes to ‘Dracula’ and all its adaptations — often portrayed in her vampire state as a seductress and flighty, dressed in white with flowing blonde hair. However, this is far from the ‘Lucy’ that exists in…Dracula3 min readDracula3 min read
Mar 1, 2019John Seward: A Villainous Hero?Dracula may indeed have succeeded in his plots if not for Doctor John Seward. He is truly a hero in the sense that he provides valuable insights, was the person to call upon Van Helsing and is present at all critical moments in the battle against Dracula. However, I would…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Feb 15, 2019Mina Harker: A Feminist of Her TimeMina Harker is a fascinating character who most look at today as weak-willed and subservient to her husband. While by today’s standards she is indeed not a strong woman, for her time I would argue that she is an incredible source of feminine strength, intelligence, and common sense. …Dracula5 min readDracula5 min read
