Back in November, I hosted a Twitter Hour on the subject of #OrkneySupernatural as part of my research into folklore and contemporary expressions of identity relating to Orkney. I chose #OrkneySupernatural (in discussion with my Director of Studies), because it was an example of what is broadly accepted to be an element of folklore, and …

So. This is it. Earlier this year, I discussed my plans for my remaining data collection. I was ready to announce the date of my first Twitter Hour when I promptly took a leave of absence for six months. Now, however, I’m back and I’m ready to go. My first Twitter Hour will be held …

I thoroughly enjoyed presenting at the third international St Magnus Conference (#StMag16), particularly as it was based in Orkney. As the conference was multidisciplinary, with delegates from a variety of academic backgrounds, I took the opportunity to be a little more light-hearted and creative with my presentation. Rather than work through a linear presentation of …

A few weeks ago, I provided you all with a barest-of-bones overview of my research studies. Now, it’s time for me to share a few more details about the direction of my data collection and analysis over the next few months. “Data: the majority of the data I am collecting for analysis and discussion in …

I have never blogged regularly about my research, instead choosing to talk about it in broader terms, or to simply share conference slides with little or no accompanying explanation. This has been for a variety of reasons, not least because the moveable feast of my research experiences have meant that the detail of what I …

On the 1st October 2015, I presented aspects of my research to students undertaking the Myths and Origins: Creation of Identities module as part of the MLitt Orkney and Shetland Studies course at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Some of these slides will look a little familiar… Further Information Image: Moleskinerie by Alexander Michael Crow (Slide …