Sophia Kingshill Boeken

This book explores the most haunted street in Edinburgh and examines the surprising truth behind the fame of the MacCrimmons, Skye's unsurpassed bagpipers. It reveals how generations of Picts, Vikings, Celtic saints, and Presbyterian reformers shaped the myriad tales that still circulate. The result is a thrilling journey through Scotland's legendary past and an endlessly fascinating account of the traditions and beliefs that play such an important role in its heritage.

Mermaids' culture spans eras, continents, art forms. This book is the first history to delve into 3,000 years of folklore and myth, celebrating this looming and surprisingly rebellious figure of our imaginations.

Originally published: London: Random House, 2012.