The elder-tree, in manx tramman, is supposed to be inhabited by fairies.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
His testimony about manx fairies is as follows:- Actual Fairies Described.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
The day was just the right sort to stir manx memories, and it was not long before the best of stories about the 'little people' were being told in the most natural way, and to the great delight of the children.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz