Muc-sheilche
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Sub grouping | Lake monster |
| Folklore | Local legend |
| Origin | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Loch Maree |
| Habitat | Water |
In Scottish folklore, Muc-sheilch(e) (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [muxkˈhelɪçə]) is a lake monster said to live in Loch Maree, and its neighbouring lochs. The term loosely translates as "turtle-pig."
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References
- This article incorporates text from Dwelly's [Scottish] Gaelic Dictionary (1911).
- AA Touring Guide to Scotland (1978)