Whuppity Stoorie

Is your name Meg, Rory or Pippy Pie Wackity Moo? (Probably not.)

There was once a lady - the Goodwife of Kittlerumpit - who had a sick pig.

She had a tiny baby to look after and her husband was long gone.

So, what do you do when the only pig you have in the world falls ill?

You make a deal with a strange small fairy woman who appears at your door. She heals your pig but you have to guess her name … or she takes your baby!

Who is the mysterious Whuppity Stoorie?

Meet the Scottish Rumpelstiltskin in this magical international wonder tale.

A version of Rumpelstiltskin was collected and published in Germany by the Brothers Grimm in the early 19th century. In England we find Tom Tit Tot, while in Wales there is Gwarwyn-a-throt.

Ruth Kirkpatrick tells the story of Whuppity Stoorie

Video download

Scotland's stories: Whuppity Stoorie (133.3 MB)
Scotland's stories: Whuppity Stoorie for iPod (23.8 MB)

Or, download Adobe Flash Player to watch the video online.

Watch or download large video

Listen to an audio version of Whuppity Stoorie

Download Adobe Flash Player to listen to the audio online.

Title

Senga Munro - Whuppity Stoorie (Scots)