The Brownie of Bodesbeck Farm

Bodesbeck Farm just outside of Moffat used to be home to a hard working Brownie. This little creature wanted nothing more than to work at his chores and take a small meal in return. The Brownie rarely showed himself and his only signs were the chores that were mysteriously completed overnight.

Over the years, with the Brownie’s help Bodesbeck became one of the richest farms in Southern Scotland. One night, the farmer decided to leave his little helper a much fancier meal than he would normally take. It was his way of saying thanks.

The farmer had completely misunderstood his Brownie though. To the Brownie, it seemed like the farmer was trying to decide what he should or shouldn’t eat. The Brownie didn’t need anybody’s permission to eat a finer meal, he took whatever he wanted. He worked because he was proud of his abilities and not for any kind of payment.

When the farmer woke in the morning, the food hadn’t been touched and the usual chores hadn’t been completed. The days went on and it was obvious that the Brownie had disappeared for good. Without his nightly activities, Bodesbeck Farm began to struggle and the farmer had learned the hard way that you should never try and reward a Brownie.