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Episode #3.1 – Piping in the Haggis

January 30, 2026January 20, 2026

Robert Burns, his legacy, and his contributions to Scottish folk music Introduction – Robert Burns and Burns Night Suppers Welcome to the third season of Folk Files! We are starting off the year with a Scottish Bard-themed episode to celebrate Burns Night on January 25th. Learn about the traditions associated with the Burns Night Supper … Read More

Episode #2.10 – Beware the Moss

January 17, 2026October 30, 2025

Long Lankin, the bogeyman of the Child Ballads Introduction – The History of Long Lankin Long Lankin is the bogeyman of the Child Ballads. A mysterious figure who lives in the moss (or the gorse, or the hay), he is known as a bloodthirsty murderer. But what’s the full story? The story has a lot … Read More

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