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Talismans used in Scottish practice.

A short list of items.

Stones and minerals.

• Salt- Used for saining in Scottish practice.
• Silver- Silver coins are often used as small charms.
• Gold- Used in healing and for luck.
• Iron- Iron is used for protection and to keep the fae away.
• Amber- A splendid piece for protection.

Bones are used for healing, luck, and hexwork.

Gruagach stones are a type of standing stone where offerings are made to the fae. These were often found in the front yard.

Resource: Scottish herbs and fairy lore, by Ellen Evert Hopman.