Scottish yule traditions

This Scottish yule bannock is halfway between a traditional yule bannock and a modern day shortbread. The flavours are perfect around Christmas with cinnamon, allspice, mixed peel and cherries and the beremeal adds a nutritious traditional element. Traditionally yule bannocks were made with oatmeal and our modern day shortbread originally came from the traditional yule bannock. These yule bannocks are made with beremeal from Orkney.

Scotland has had some interesting Christmas traditions over the years. These are not necessarily popular today in Scotland, but some do still participate or remember them from their youth.

15 Yule symbols and traditions to incorporate into your festivities to help you make the most of this magical and joyful season.

Scotlands' Hogmanay customs and traditions can be traced back hundreds of years and are still joyously celebrated across our small country. No-one rings in the New Year the way the Scottish do! #scottishhogmanay #hogmanaycustoms #scottishtraditions #scottishatheart

Scotland has many countless traditions given throughout it's of years of rich history - including Christmas.

Last winter I wrote a series of twelve posts on Yuletide. Each post honored a theme or tradition associated with the pre-Christian winter holidays in old Europe. I have complied them here in one long post for you to browse through. Enjoy!

Christmas in Scotland has a long history but a strange one too, since it was banned for so many years! But there are some Scottish Christmas traditions that persisted, or became part of Hogmanay instead!

Discover the magic of Yule winter traditions with a selection of best herbs for protection. Dive into the enchanting world of Christmas and winter holiday herbs, explore the mystical properties of Pine and Rosemary. Create your own herbal tea blend or dream tea recipe using these powerful healing herbs. Embrace ancient Winter solstice rituals and tap into the wisdom of plant medicine with our guide to Herbs for Yule.

Embrace the Winter Solstice's magic, marking the shortest day and longest night. This article explores global traditions that celebrate this special time, from lighting fires to exchanging gifts. Discover how these ancient and modern rituals connect us to Earth's cycles and our inner growth. #WinterSolstice #SeasonalRituals #NatureConnection