Scottish Bad Luck

According to Scots superstitious belief, it is unlucky to:

Lay a baby down for its first sleep in a new crib.

Place new shoes on the table.

Cut young babies’ nails with scissors (it makes them dishonest)

Take pigs on fishing boats, or mention pigs on fishing boats.

Be first-footed by a fair-haired or flat-footed person.

Cross two knives on the table.

See a funeral procession or a pig on the way to your wedding.

Have a black cat in a room where a wake is being held.

Good Luck

According to traditional belief in Scotland, it is lucky to:

Have a rowan tree outside your house (it keeps witches at bay)

Place silver in a new baby’s hand (to bring wealth in later life)

Touch iron if you see or hear evil.

Put a silver coin in your shoe if you are a bride.

Wear a sprig of white heather (frowned upon nowadays for ecological reasons)

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