Annie revisits Isobel Gowdie in 1662, to try to understand why Isobel may have believed in her own powers of witchcraft. Meanwhile, producer Jenny has been researching the Culbin and it’s different cycles of life. From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.

Annie revisits Isobel Gowdie in 1662, to try to understand why Isobel may have believed in her own powers of witchcraft. Meanwhile, producer Jenny has been researching the Culbin and it’s different cycles of life. From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.

Annie revisits Isobel Gowdie in 1662, to try to understand why Isobel may have believed in her own powers of witchcraft. Meanwhile, producer Jenny has been researching the Culbin and it’s different cycles of life. From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.

9- Calm That Carries

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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