Welcome to 'Folktales of the Sea' The Faerie Folk's very first storytelling collection, featuring a selection of my favourite folktales from across the podcast, all connected by their oceanic settings.

I will introduce each of today’s stories by their title and place of origin, including the version of the story I’ve based mine on, but without the usual history section of the podcast, so you will be able to enjoy today’s tales as background listening to help you drift off to sleep, study, or just to keep you company on a cosy evening!

I’ve also included one brand new folktale in today’s compilation that I’ve not told on the podcast before, so make sure to stay to the end to hear the Scottish legend, The Mermaid of Dunnet Bay.

I’m currently on a mission to revisit some of the older episodes of the podcast, as I’d like to bring their quality up to the same standard as my later episodes, so I hope this storytelling session can help tide you over whilst I work on those. And you will be getting a sneak preview of some of the updates that I’m making in today’s episode, as I share brand new versions of The Mermaid of Zennor and many of your other favourite folktales, with updated sound quality, music and effects.

So then friends, I think it is time for us to travel to the sea…

The main music featured in today's episode is:
Galway by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway

License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Mermaid of Zennor

From Zennor in Cornwall, England.

Based on the version in Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall

by William Bottrrell, published in 1873.

From the episode 'The Mystical Mermaids of Cornwall'.

Music

Galatic Battles/ Bonnie Grace / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Once in a Life/ Howard Harper-Barnes / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Mermaid of Padstow

From Padstow in Cornwall, England

Based on the version in North Cornwall Fairies and Legends

by Enys Tregarthen published in 1906.

From the episode 'The Mystical Mermaids of Cornwall'.

Music

Highland Hymn/ Bonnie Grace / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Sphinx / David Celeste/ courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Restless Pacific / Jon Björk/ courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Streching the Minutes / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Wherever I Wander (Edit) / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Seal Catcher’s Adventure

From John O’Groats, in Caithness (Kayth-ness), Scotland

Based on the version by William Grant Stewart in The Popular Superstitions and Festive Amusements of the Highlanders of Scotland, published in 1823.

Adapted from the episode 'Scotland's Shapeshifting Seals and Fantastical Faeries'.

Music
The Road Less Travelled / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Greyish Regret / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Last of Our Kind (Edit) / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
A King's Ransom / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
The Norman Kings / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Skinningrove Merman

From Skinningrove in North Yorkshire, England

Based on John Grave’s account in 1808’s ‘The History of Cleveland in the North Riding of the

County of York’ and Folk Tales From The North York Moors by Peter N. Walker, published in 1990.

From the episode 'From the episode 'The Mystical Mermaids of Cornwall'.

Music

Ivory Tower / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Where The Thistle Grows / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
The Protagonist /Howard Harper-Barnes/ courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Mermaid of Dunnet Bay

From Dunnet Bay in The Scottish Highlands.

Based on the version in ‘Sketch of the Civil and Traditional History of Caithness’,
by James T Calder with historical notes by Thomas Sinclair, published in 1887.

Music

A Call From the Wild / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

May You Have / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Celtics in Disguise (Edit) /Trabant 33/ courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Moon Child / Bonnie Grace/ courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Forsaken Wayfarer / Jon Björk/ courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Solemn / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Across Rocky Plains / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Welcome to The Faerie Folk podcast - the audio tour that takes you across the United Kingdom, stopping off at all the magical and mystical places along the way.

Join me, your resident myths and legends lover and enjoy brand new retellings of classic folktales, accompanied by immersive soundscapes that take you right into the heart of these traditional tales.

Sail across the sea to meet lovesick mermaids, climb mountains to find fire breathing dragons and venture through great forests to spy upon the mysterious faerie folk - all without leaving the comfort of your own home.

Then settle down by the fire as we discover the history behind these legends and their unique locations. Plus, I’ll also share some handy travel tips, so you can experience the magic of the UK on your own adventures too. So, what are you waiting for? Come and join the audio adventure here on The Faerie Folk podcast. Oh! And don’t forget, that’s Faerie spelt F-A-E-R-I-E.

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The music featured in today's episode is:
Galway by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We’re sailing into spooky season this month with a ghoulish ghost story! Meet The Lady Lovibond, the ghost ship said to haunt the Goodwin Sands off the coast of Deal in Kent, appearing every 50 years - doomed to re-create her tragic fate.

In today’s episode we take a virtual trip to the seaside and dive head-first into the world of this legendary ghost story. Enjoy an atmospheric retelling of the ship’s ill-fated voyage, then back on dry land we explore the ghost ship's history, connection to Kent's folklore and (perhaps slightly questionable) origins.

This episode is perfect for cosying up to on a dark autumnal evening - and hopefully, a fun start to your Halloween season!

There’s more folklore, myths and legends waiting for you over on social media, so why not join us on:

Threads: thefaerie_folk


Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefaerie_folk/


Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefaeriefolk/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
UCR9cDyL6Lsm2CWQ_HwUfDmA

The music featured in today's episode is:

Galway by Kevin MacLeod / Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway / 
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

John and the Land of Plenty / The Green Fields / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Both Are Infinite / The Miner / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Bonnie Grace / A Celtic Blessing / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Charles Holme / Knee Deep / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Fabien Tell / Last Point of Safe Return / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Jon Bjork / The Lifeguard / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Jon Bjork / A Constant Longing / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen / A Path to the Abyss / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

DEX 1200, Pawn Krishna / The Ninth Day / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

*Though the travel information in this podcast was correct at the time of posting, things do change over time so please make sure to research your routes before travelling and adhere to any local guidelines once there.*