In Term 2 our IDL learning theme will be ‘Scottish Myths & Legends’. Your IDL homework task is to create a research project based on one or more of the headings below.  You will create an attractive written/typed project of at least 10 pages which will include a front cover, contents page, facts & illustrations (remember to put the facts in your own words).  You will not be given additional homework on a Tuesday – this will be your chance to work on your project.  Take your time to do sufficient research and make your project look as attractive as you can.  Be proud of the work you hand in!  I look forward to seeing your projects on Wednesday 20^th December.

Mrs Steel

• Black Donald – the devil – who cannot disguise his cloven feet.
• Boobrie – water-bird of the Scottish Highlands.
• Brownie – good-natured, invisible brown elves or household goblins. The younger version of the “Girl Guides” in Britain at least, are called “Brownies” for that very reason!
• Clootie – another Scottish name for the Devil. The name comes from cloot, meaning one division of a cleft hoof.
• Fachan – one leg, one arm and one eye.
• Fionn – Scottish/Pictish magician, warrior and poet.
• Ghillie Dhu – a solitary Scottish elf.
• Kelpie – a water devil.
• Lothian – Lothian traditionally takes its name from King Lot and father of Mordred.
• Monster of Loch Ness – mythical? Surely not…. First seen by St Columba in 565AD
• Red Cap – lives on the Scottish Border in ancient ruins of castles.
• Scotia – a goddess but frequently portrayed as an old hag!
• Selkie – a marine creature in the shape of a seal.
• Shellycoat – a Scottish bogeyman who haunts the rivers and streams. He is covered with shells, which rattle when he moves.
• Sidhe – the Gaelic name for fairies in both Ireland and the Highlands of Scotland.