Thistle
Terra Cotta Highland Cow
High atop the misty Scottish Highlands, where the heather sways and the lochs glimmer, roams Thistle, a Highland Cow with a knack for mischief and magic. She brews jam potions from wild berries, knits scarves for the local toads, and hums old melodies that chase away the chill of dawn.
Thistle wanders along rocky riversides and windswept hills, gathering smooth river stones and prickly Scottish thistles. Each one is carefully placed on doorsteps as a protective charm, warding off mischievous spirits and unseen trouble, a quiet gift of the Highlands’ ancient magic. Keeping Thistle close is to invite warmth, whimsy, and a touch of wild Highland enchantment into your home.
Highland Cow Folklore
In the Scotland, Highland cows were more than gentle herders of the hills; they were seen as magical guardians of the land and homes. Some were said to be crodh sith, or faerie cattle, gifts from the Sidhe during harsh winters or times of need to bring prosperity and protection.
Highland cows were also believed to shield crofts and homesteads from evil spirits. Their strong horns were sometimes adorned with charms, ribbons, or bells, each symbolizing protection and ensuring that misfortune stayed at bay.
Beyond their protective magic, Highland cows were thought to sense the unseen. Farmers watched their behavior closely, believing their movements and calls could foretell storms or signal the presence of spirits in the glens. In this way, the Highland cow was both a guide and a guardian, quietly bridging the ordinary world and the mysteries of the Otherworld.