At our heart, we are a loosely knit team of authors, artists, and scholars who have spent — literally — hundreds of weekends exploring every corner of these United States. We love to explore the arts and sciences that exist beyond the edge. We focus on the things that inspire us — the curious, the odd and the obscure — everything from Victoriana and curiosity collections to forgotten crafts like cartomancy, palmistry and rune study. Sounds like your thing? Stop in for a bit and get lost with us.
A lifelong lover of the darker side of history, William Ashe grew up on the legends and folk tales of his family’s Scottish and Scandinavian heritage. This evolved into an interest in urban myths, true crime, and abandoned places. Few things pique his interest more than an old dirt road that leads to a forgotten cemetery, a ramshackle homestead, or the promise of an unexpected adventure. The Haunts & Hollows series shares these adventures with like-minded souls who find joy in the journey.
When home, Liam is a silversmith and jewelry expert focusing on Celtic sterling, antique Scottish, and Victorian mourning collections. Most weekends you can find him at a Highlands games, Scottish festival, or comic con all along the East Coast of the US.
In his free time, he is the author of several series, including mysteries featuring professional researcher and historian Elle Cunningham Mackay and the Arca Noctis series of thrillers starring curiosity store owner Emery Vaughn.
Like many Southern writers, Aria Cain grew up amidst the silent crossroads and forgotten corners of backwater America. A recluse by nature, she found her voice in the haint tales and ghost stories of Appalachian folklore.
For several years she has worked as a folklore researcher. She finds life in this oral heritage and works to preserve and share it. Some readers may recognize threads from these stories woven throughout her books.
The easiest way to find exactly what you seek is to browse our online Bazaar. Every week we add our latest discoveries and newest designs. If you don’t see exactly what you are looking for, contact us at any time.
If you would like to browse our wares in person, you can visit us on the road at cons and festivals all along the eastern U.S. coast. We are often set up as Arca Noctis or as County Argyle, our Celtic and Viking jewelry bazaar.
Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
2026-05-16 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Townsend Visitors Center, 7906 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882, USA
The Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games is East Tennessee's premier celebration of Scottish culture and history. Originally founded in 1981 as the Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games, it is one of the oldest Scottish Festivals in the country. The location in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains is the perfect backdrop for you and your family to get a wee glimpse of Scotland -and to discover and appreciate the rich traditions and history of the Scottish and Scots-Irish settlers of the area. More @ smokymountaingames.org
Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
2026-05-17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Townsend Visitors Center, 7906 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882, USA
The Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games is East Tennessee's premier celebration of Scottish culture and history. Originally founded in 1981 as the Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games, it is one of the oldest Scottish Festivals in the country. The location in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains is the perfect backdrop for you and your family to get a wee glimpse of Scotland -and to discover and appreciate the rich traditions and history of the Scottish and Scots-Irish settlers of the area. More @ smokymountaingames.org
Gallabrae Scottish Games
2026-05-23 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613, USA
The Greenville Scottish Games began in 2006, and from its inception has consistently taken an innovative, fresh approach to celebrating Scottish heritage. Greenville is nestled in arguably the highest concentration of Scots-Irish descent in the country. The legacy left to us resonates throughout the Upstate in our place names, our attitude toward family, our sense of humor, and our love of country. More @ gallabrae.com
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