The Well of the Heads

Stories that were told around the peat fires of the Highland clans, including origin tales like “A Grand Archer” and “Son of the Carpenter.” The origins of the Scottish clans go back over a thousand years, and for centuries these extended networks of families dominated life in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The warriors of the clan, fiercely loyal to each other and to their chief, were well known for their extraordinary courage and military skills. Retold by one of Scotland’s most acclaimed