The Swallow’s Notebook

Foxgloves: The Flower That Could Heal Your Heart… or Steal It
Foxgloves: The Flower That Could Heal Your Heart… or Steal It
A story about foxgloves, folklore and the strange line between poison and medicine. Read more...
Why we Still Need Folklore
Why we Still Need Folklore
A story about wonder, old legends and why folklore still matters in our strange modern world. Read more...
What Selkie Folklore Taught Me About Leaving
What Selkie Folklore Taught Me About Leaving
A story about selkies, belonging to two worlds, and the quiet ache of loving a place while feeling called beyond it. Read more...
The Bird We Mistook for a Villain
The Bird We Mistook for a Villain
A story about ravens, folklore, and why one of the world’s most misunderstood birds may deserve our admiration rather than our fear. Read more...
The Longest Day
The Longest Day
A story about the longest day of the year, ancient midsummer traditions, and why the summer solstice still holds a quiet magic in our modern lives. Read more...
The Quiet Folklore Of Orchard Trees
The Quiet Folklore Of Orchard Trees
A story about blossom-heavy branches, old cider orchards and the folk traditions still lingering here in South Devon. Read more...
The Strange Kindness of Gargoyles
The Strange Kindness of Gargoyles
A story about the strange comfort of gargoyles, the beauty of gothic architecture, and why perhaps our modern buildings have become far too afraid of mystery. Read more...
Of Swallows, Sea Fog and Old Legends
Of Swallows, Sea Fog and Old Legends
A lantern-light introduction to From the Swallow — a world of sea folklore, gathering crows, old symbols, and the melancholy beauty of forgotten stories. Read more...