The myth of the kelpies

This resource is an introduction to the nature of kelpies in Scots and Gaelic folklore, and to Pictish portrayals of ‘fabulous beasts’. Learning activities involve investigating and reflecting on the popularity of Andy Scott’s sculptures and evaluating Pictish images as possible representations of Kelpies. This lesson can be used to start an investigation into early Scottish carvings and/or to start a project comparing and contrasting artists representations of the myth.