What are fairies called in Scottish Gaelic, and what did people in the Highlands and Islands traditionally believe about them?
In this Scottish Gaelic learning video, we explore Gaelic words associated with fairies (or faeries), including sìthichean, daoine sìth and the word sìth (pronounced “shee”).
We also look at some of the fascinating beliefs and superstitions surrounding the fairy folk, drawing on the work of John Gregorson Campbell, who collected traditional stories and beliefs from Gaelic-speaking communities.
Using Campbell's Superstitions of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland (1900), we explore how fairies were understood in traditional Gaelic culture and why they were not always regarded as the harmless, magical creatures familiar from modern fairy tales.
The Gaelic vocabulary is introduced for learners, while the folklore and historical discussion are explained in English.
📖 Read John Gregorson Campbell's book free online:
https://archive.org/details/superstitionshi00campgoog/page/n4/mode/2up
Whether you're learning Scottish Gaelic or interested in Celtic mythology, Highland folklore and traditional Scottish beliefs, this video offers an introduction to the mysterious world of the Gaelic fairy folk.
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