Bird and flower of the Beltane
The marsh marigold and the whimbrel have Gaelic names with links to this time of the Beltane. This post in Scotland’s Nature (3 May 2022) describes how both species provide a reminder of the close links between Gaelic culture and the Scottish seasons. This post is also available in Gaelic.
The language of wildflowers
A lovely post from Grow Wild (5 April 2022) on how wild flowers are used for reflection, connection and remembrance. A useful resource for RME at school?
Tiptoe through the bluebells….
Spotted any bluebells yet? Muddy Faces Spring newsletter has shared Bluebell Folklore & Traditions here, a fab page from the National Trust.
Ramadan lantern – using a jar
Muddy Faces Spring newsletter describes how to recycle glass jars and use natural materials to create Ramadan lanterns.
Scotland’s woodland plants – folklore, food and remedies
Discover the global connections of Scotland's woodland plants to folklore, food and more in in this Scottish Forestry booklet Woodlands for All.
What to watch this winter: Snowdrops
This article shared by BBC’s Winterwatch, in partnership with Plantlife (20 January 2022), describes the attributes of snowdrops and its special relationship with people.
Gaelic farming culture, past and future – audio episode
In this ‘Farmerama’ radio episode about Gaelic culture in the Highlands of Scotland, a farmer’s son, Col Gordon, learns about the pre-colonial attitudes of the Gaels towards the land. He discovers that people belong to the land, not the other way around. Col explores how we can find a way [...]
