Old Border Ways

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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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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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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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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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