Evil eye in the western Highlands

"Evil Eye in the Western Highlands" by Robert Craig Maclagan is a look into the old belief in the "Evil Eye" among Scottish Gaelic people. The book explains how this superstition wasn't just a simple belief, but an important part of their society that was connected to feelings like jealousy. The author introduces the idea of the Evil Eye as a common fear and a way to understand the relationships between people with their neighbors. Maclagan shows how the fear that someone's envy could cause harm led to many protective traditions people used to try and stay safe, especially livestock and kids.