16 of the darkest urban myths from Scottish history - and their chilling origins
By Rosalind Erskine
Published 10th Oct 2019, 18:00 GMT
Scotland is full of mysterious urban legends, from ancient history to island folklore.
With a long history of storytelling, it can sometimes be hard to distinguish myth from fact in Scotland’s murky past. Scotland's island too are also home to some weird and wonderful supernatural legends, from rock-dwelling giants to mermaids and seals who steal the hearts of local women. Here we take a look at some of the bizarre, hidden stories from Scottish history.