This CD of Celtic Otherworld Stories is beguiling.

The cover softly depicts the gateway between This World and the Otherworld, inviting you to enter and listening to these entrancing Celtic stories.

The four stories on this CD blend the Celtic history and heritage of Mary’s Celtic Countries of Scotland and Ireland.   

In these stories, Mary uses her musical Celtic voice to weave the threads of mystery and magic along with humour and reality.

Between the tales, music drawn from a rich tradition of Celtic heritage supports the captivating spell of the stories.

Stories

The stories in this collection start with an unusual account of Robert Burns, the National Poet of Scotland.  This story reveals the tale of his journeys to and fro the Otherworld.  As recounted here, this tale presents his passing with humour and humane interest.

Mary follows this touching account with a silkie story.  With help from a Celtic seal from the nearby ocean, this story provides the transition from grief and failed expectations to a life with hope and advancement to the lady of the story, Aioleen.

The Grandfather Story introduces the secret society which governed Scottish Horsemen in their training and work.

The final story is the poignant passing of the Auld Sailor into the Otherworld.  This story addresses the awesomeness of allowing  each person to have their unique passage in living and dying.  This  moving and memorable account is a classic example of the magical art of Celtic storytelling.

Celtic Storyteller

Written and told by Mary, the stories show the range of her Celtic storytelling.  Drawing deeply on her rich Celtic heritage, these stories skillfully interlace ordinary human situations with poetic understanding and quiet humour.