Border Reivers - An Iron-age Relic
The Border Reiver represents a unique way of life which is not only reflective of Celtic tribal culture, but is deeply rooted in an ancient
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The Yellow Days of Belton - May Day in Galloway
Belton is a regional expression of May Day, celebrating our local goddess of dawn and renewal who overcomes the darkness of Winter.
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The Secret Diaspora - Scottish Immigration of Esoteric Traditions
At various periods in history, individuals have been charged to bring their traditions abroad to a less hostile environment.
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Winged Souls and Stone Skulls - Grave Effigies of Scotland
A look at how Scottish gravestones were employed to convey esoteric ideas under the spotlight of persecution in the post-reformation era.
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Reins, Rapture and Rigantona: Exploring the Gift of Awen
Bardo-druidic traditions in the Borders which precede the 19th century revival can offer a different perspective to important concepts like
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Healing Soul Loss
In this article we will draw from Scottish traditions of Coll Anima to explain Soul Loss and explore some traditional methods of healing.
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A Druid Reflects on a Living Tradition
Celebrating the validity and diversity of modern druidism is not only a practical and ethical necessity, but also quintessentially druidic.
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The Threefold Soul Unveiled
Consistent with Classical philosophy, the Britons adhered to the belief in a tripartite soul, reflective of a threefold cosmology.
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The Incarnating Soul : A Border Perspective
At the core of the Old Faith is a heartfelt belief that there is an immortal Soul that represents the True Self.
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The Art of Sin Eating
On the Borders of Scotland, Sin Eating is a healing ritual that forms part of a series of funerary customs to aid the soul in its journey.
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Reivers and Religion
Warfare and disease on the Borders reinforced an ideology of personal sovereignty and promoted trust in eldritch allies of the unseen world.
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Death on the Border
Border funeral tradition is unique synthesis of Old Faith practices, overlaid with Christian observance, and imposed upon by law.
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