Silver Unicorns and Golden Birds

£12.99

Discover tales of friendly fairies and wicked ogres, majestic birds and shining unicorns in this treasure trove of traditional Scottish folk and fairy tales…

Join renowned storyteller Duncan Williamson to visit a land of folklore and magic. These timeless stories have been passed down the generations in Scotland, many through families of Travelling People. Here, they are retold for today’s children while preserving Duncan’s unique voice.

One of Scotland’s greatest storytellers, Duncan Williamson spent a lifetime journeying the country’s highways and byways, collecting stories as he went. This beautifully presented treasury includes insight into his life and Traveller heritage alongside a curated selection of his best-loved children’s tales.

Reviews

Praise for Duncan Williamson:

'One of the world's best-known storytellers.'
-- The Times

'Scotland's greatest contemporary storyteller.'
-- The Guardian

'The story-teller and singer Duncan Williamson was one of the greatest voices of Scots traveller culture.'
-- The Independent

'Scotland's greatest traditional storyteller.'
-- The Scotsman

Praise for The Coming of the Unicorn:

'A fine collection to share, whether read aloud or told.'
-- Kirkus Reviews

'This engaging collection of Scottish folktales opens with a splendid bit of scene-setting in the introduction.'
-- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

'Thae stories hae been fashiont frae the claith buttons o fowk memory. They are as auld as the hills an, lik Jack, wha fun the Keeng's keys tae the "Garden of Youth", they are eildless.'
-- Lallans, Journal of The Scots Language Society

Praise for Flight of the Golden Bird:

'Storytellers and those who enjoy reading aloud will find this an excellent resource filled with lively language.'
-- Kirkus Reviews