Celebrating Scottish Johnsmas with Kids: A Magical Midsummer Tradition As summer arrives and the days grow longer, Scotland has its own special tradition to celebrate the season: Johnsmas, also known as Midsummer. Observed around June 24–25, Johnsmas is one of Scotland’s lesser-known traditions. In Scottish folklore, it was considered one of the most magical nights […]
The Truth About the Scottish Kilt (And a Fun Way to Teach It to Kids!) When most people think of Scotland, they picture a kilt—neatly pleated, knee-length, and worn at festivals or special events. But here’s something surprising… The kilt we know today is not as ancient as many people think. And it definitely wasn’t
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Highland Dance with Ewan the Unicorn Special Guest Georgina Andrew Join Ewan the Unicorn as he explores the world of Highland Dance with a real Scottish dancer in this fun two-part video series! Kids will learn a basic toe/heel step, discover the story behind the Seann Triubhas dance, and find out how dance can express
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What Is The Kilt Anyway? Special Guests from The Scotland Shop In this playful and educational episode, Ewan the Unicorn explores the history, structure, and cultural meaning of the Scottish kilt. From ancient great kilts to modern-day tartans, students discover how this iconic garment tells stories of tradition, identity, and craftsmanship. With kid-friendly humor and
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Wearing The Scottish Kilt Special Guests from The Scotland Shop Join Ewan the Unicorn as we explore what it means to wear a Scottish kilt! In this playful and educational video, our friends from Scotland Shop help us understand the different parts of a traditional Highland outfit — from sporrans to flashes, kilt pins to
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Michael Scott and the Power to Imagine Special Guests from Folklore Scotland Rebecca Brown & Dave White In this episode of Scotland in Our Backyard, Ewan the Unicorn introduces us to Michael Scott—a legendary Scottish wizard who was said to move rivers, build bridges overnight, and split hills with magic! But what’s really behind these
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The Music from Scotland In Our Backyard Music Creator Jennifer Licko Tam Lin’s Tunewizard tuneKelpie’s DanceKelpie’s Love
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Janet and the Fairy Queen – Bravery, Love, and You Special Guests from Folklore Scotland Rebecca Brown & Dave White How storytelling helps us understand ourselves better. In this episode, we explore the Scottish folktale of Tam Lin, where a brave young woman named Janet saves her true love from the Fairy Queen’s spell. Through
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Stories in the Stone: The Kelpie’s Chimney Special Guests from Folklore Scotland Rebecca Brown & Dave White How storytelling helps us understand nature, danger, and the landscapes we live in. In this episode, we travel to the misty shores of Loch Garve to uncover the legend of Kelpie’s Chimney—a tale of magical creatures, love, and
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Songs From Warm Hands Special Guest William Ritter Songs From Warm Hands| Part 2 with William Ritter | Scotland In Our Backyard What can music teach us about who we are and where we come from? In this heartfelt episode, North Carolina folk musician William Ritter explores the deep meaning behind old songs — how
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