Annie interviews a reluctant Isobel Gowdie, who is insistent on discovering why folklore emerges that she cursed the lands of the Culbin. Thinking about the legends surrounding the Culbin, Annie reflects on a legendary artefact that was said to protect Isobel. Isobel questions who gets to be remembered in history and why. From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.

Annie interviews a reluctant Isobel Gowdie, who is insistent on discovering why folklore emerges that she cursed the lands of the Culbin. Thinking about the legends surrounding the Culbin, Annie reflects on a legendary artefact that was said to protect Isobel. Isobel questions who gets to be remembered in history and why. From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.

Annie interviews a reluctant Isobel Gowdie, who is insistent on discovering why folklore emerges that she cursed the lands of the Culbin. Thinking about the legends surrounding the Culbin, Annie reflects on a legendary artefact that was said to protect Isobel. Isobel questions who gets to be remembered in history and why. From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.

4- Flint Arrows

The Weight of Sand explores the life and legend of Isobel Gowdie, a woman accused of witchcraft in the Highlands of Scotland. 
In the folklore of Isobel Gowdie, we discover the tragic tale of the village of the Culbin, buried under sand to become the 'Sahara of Scotland.'
This time travelling show unravels the nuances of social life upon a small piece of the Moray Coast in the North of Scotland. We examine witch trials, testimonies, storms, mythology and the empty holes of history…
And question what fills the space when the archival records do not tell the story.
From the makers of Stories of Scotland. Funded by Northword.

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The Weight of Sand explores the life and legend of Isobel Gowdie, a woman accused of witchcraft in the Highlands of Scotland. In the folklore of Isobel Gowdie, we discover the tragic tale of the village of the Culbin, buried under sand to become the 'Sahara of Scotland.' This time travelling show unravels the nuances of social life upon a small piece of the Moray Coast in the North of Scotland. We examine witch trials, testimonies, storms, mythology and the empty holes of history… And question what fills the space when the archival records do not tell the story. From the makers of Stories of Scotland. Funded by Northword.

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