Scotland has three officially recognized languages: English, Scots Gaelic, and Scots. But aren’t Scots and Scots Gaelic the same? Not aataw!

Want to do an Irish Studies course without going to a university? Here's how.

What exactly is an Irish Studies program and will pursuing it have any real-world benefits?

Scotland is known for its legendary beasties, such as the Loch Ness Monster, but its real animals are just as fascinating and charming!

The Celtic festival of Beltane marks the start of summer and the light half of the year. It’s a time of joy, warmth, and abundance.

Meet Siobhan Bla h’Eithne, a seventeen-ages-old faerie, the great-granddaughter of a Faerie Queen and the daughter of a banshee!

The story of Welsh warrior princess, Gwenllian Ferch Gruffyd's valiant fight to save her people reads like a novel but it's historical fact.

Ah, to be Celtic now that spring has come! This week’s post explores the symbolism, and plant magic Celtic folklore attaches to spring.

To get ready for St. Patrick's Day, here's a fun quiz on Irish stuff. How well will you score?

Were the Dark Ages really dark? And were the Irish a shining light in the darkness?

Are the Irish and Scots Gaelic or Celtic? The Scots speak Scots Gaelic. Do the Irish speak Gaelic too? And how the heck do the Gauls fit in?

Food, flowers, phrases, and folklore to give your Valentine’s Day a bit of Celtic flare.

Nova Scotia has a rich history and a multicultural population, but its pride in its Scottish cultural heritage easy to see.

Why would the Republic of Ireland create a new bank holiday in honor of a sixth century woman who may or may not have actually lived?

Fairytales and fine furnishings, moats and murder holes, history and intrigue. Check out these must-see castles of Scotland.

From whiskey to ATMs, the Celts have made the world a better place. Here’s just a first list of the gifts they’ve given humankind.

Happy New Year! What are you hoping for? Health? Wealth? Love? Celtic folklore offers a little plant magic to attain them.

Before accepting an Irish faerie’s invitation to follow her to Tir na nÓg, a paradise of eternal youth, be sure to read this post.

Trees are highly symbolic in Celtic folklore. Today’s post explores three trees associated with the Celts’ belief in life, death, & rebirth.

Spruce up your holiday dinner by adding foods from traditional Irish, Scottish, and Welsh Christmas meals. No Celtic ancestor required!