The Trows of Shetland and Orkney Islands are curious creatures who have, at least in the past, enjoyed a relatively harmonious co-existence with Humans. Often seen going about their daily activities, these are some of the more visible of all the Good People.

In this episode, I offer an explanation as to why Trows are so willing, or at least indifferent, to be seen or interact with Humans.

We also ponder their complicated character which can swing from generous to sociable to vindicative and discover they are a brilliant example of typical Faerie behaviour.

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Online Store: now you can take the Faerie folk with you everywhere you go!

Encounters with the Good People Online Store now features a single, original and exclusive illustration by English artist C.G. Michaels.

This lovely, cheerful illustration features a gathering of Faerie enjoying music and dance of their Cèilidh at the edge of the woods and, as we have long expected, these Faerie party day and night so you can get this design in 4 backgrounds: Midnight, Dawnlight, Daylight and Twilight on a wide range of products.

I hope you will check out my online store, there's something there for everyone! Every purchase from our store helps support Encounters with the Good People. Here is the link if you would like to drop in: https://encounters-with-the-good-people.myspreadshop.com/

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PATREON

To celebrate 2 years of our Podcast (yay! did someone say cake?...), I am delighted to launch ‘Encounters with the Good People’ Patreon. If you enjoy my podcast and videos, please consider becoming a Patron, and supporting me on Patreon.


There are 4 levels or tiers within our Patreon, the first begins at only $3 per month and each level offers additional benefits and content. These range from:

having your name included in our YouTube videos,
having access to exclusive Patreon-only videos,
to receiving handpicked gifts from our online store or e-books, all Faerie related of course.

Did you know that many of the most famous and popular tales began as dark, cautionary tales? Our Patreon exclusive videos will lean toward the darker side of Folk and Faerie tales, this allows us to explore some of the original tales which have been watered-down over time to be kid-friendly.

Please visit my Patreon page and take a look around.
https://www.patreon.com/EncountersWithTheGoodPeople

A Special thank you to our Patrons for this episode;

April Proctor, Brett Manning, Janice Silva, Tsu, Abby Richmond, Donna Witteried, Brian Bruck and Shayminty.

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Fancy buying me a coffee?

If you enjoy Encounters with the Good People and would like to give me a hand to continue in this work, please consider 'buying me a coffee’.

This is a really quick, simple and safe way for you to donate and support my work. Simply click on the ‘Buy me a coffee’ icon on my website and you will be helping to create and produce ‘Encounters with the Good People’ Podcast and YouTube videos.
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/encounters

All support is greatly appreciated. Cheers, Kitty.

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My YouTube Channel

Encounters with the Good People has launched two new series of YouTube videos: 'Folk Tales & Faerie Tales' and 'YouTube Shorts'.

Relax and put your feet up (or lay your head down...) as I read well-known and lesser-known Folk Tales & Faerie Tales in a soft, gentle voice accompanied by soothing and delightful images. Sure to bring a sense of pleasant calm to the mind and spirit, these videos are suitable for everyone in the family to enjoy with a cuppa or as a bedtime story. To request a Folk Tale or Faerie Tale you would like Kitty to read, simply send an email with all the details to: yourencounterstories@gmail.com


Fancy a little whimsy on the run? If you give me one minute, I will give you some philosophical, conversation starters, ghost tales or Faerie tales in my new series of 'YouTube Shorts'.

If you haven’t already, please pop into my channel on YouTube, hit that Subscribe button and also the ‘notifications’ bell icon. Please ‘Like’ my videos and leave a Comment too, as this helps make YouTube ‘notice’ my channel and support me to find an audience. Nice! And if you know anyone who might enjoy my videos, please Share with them too. Cheers, Kitty.

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Fancy more Encounters with the Good People?

For a daily peek at modern and historical encounters with the Good People, plus loads of great links, conversation starters and otherwise hard-to-find information on the Good People, visit Kitty’s Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/encounterswiththegoodpeople

Do you have your own tale of a Faerie sighting or encounter?

Perhaps you have your own story to share?

Kitty would love to hear from you and share your tale on our website or upcoming book. After receiving suggestions and requests from listeners of this podcast all over the world, I’ve decided to put together a book of ‘Encounters with the Good People’. In this book I’ll include tales of encounters both historical and modern. So, if you, someone in your family, or a trusted friend, have had your experience with the Good People and are happy to share that experience, please let me know. I’d love to hear from you. You can email me at yourencounterstories@gmail.com


Don’t forget… our website is bursting with true, and amazing, tales of encounters with the Good People from folk all over the world. You’re sure to find a tale there to get you thinking… Thanks to everyone who has shared their own experiences with us so far on https://www.encounterswiththegoodpeople.com


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Edited by Magic Dan.

Sources: ‘Examples of printed folk-lore concerning the Orkney & Shetland Islands’ by George Fraser Black, 1903.

‘The Fairy Mythology’ by Thomas Keightley, 1870.

Theme Music: ‘Irish Coffee’ by Giorgio di Campo.

Additional Music: ‘Scottish legend’ by no copyright music - royalty free music.

Heavy Heart by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3865-heavy-heart
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Hidden Past by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3873-hidden-past
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-b
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Pippin the Hunchback by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4219-pippin-the-hunchback
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

‘Royalty Free Scottish Music’ by Dar Golan.