Generally Spooky History

Welcome back!

Tune in to hear Eilidh tell us about the long and bloody history of one of Scotland's most visited castles, Eilean Donan. Thought to be the ancestral home of the MacRae's but is that really the case? 

We have betrayal, we have heroes and even have a legend of a man who could talk to birds...

Enjoy!

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• You get access to the book club where Eilidh is currently reading the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
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Here we are! It's time to dive into part 2 of the tale of Deacon Brodie. 

Eilidh is continuing her tale of Deacon Brodie as he readies himself to carry out his heist. How do you think it's going to go?

Listen to find out!

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• You get access to the book club where Eilidh is currently reading Peter Pan
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Did you know the story of Dr Jeykll and Mr Hyde was inspired by a real person? He's quite a character and his exploits are a story worth listening to! 

This week Eilidh is telling us about Deacon  Brodie, a man who was held in very high esteem throughout Edinburgh's social circles. But by night it was another story...

Enjoy!

We shared a trailer for our friends at the Certainly Strange podcast, be sure to go and give them a listen.

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• You can listen to the weekly wee blether where we debrief the latest episode and have a more casual chat. 
• You get access to the book club where Eilidh is currently reading the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
• Plus 10% off merch in our Merch Store

Welcome to Season 5!

We're kicking things off with the story of Colonel Anne: the Highland Lady who went against society's norms to rally troops for the Jacobite cause in 1745.

If you've got a good memory, you'll remember hearing about her in our Culloden episode, and we can't wait to really delve into her story.

Enjoy!

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• Get access to new ad-free episodes a day before anyone else 
• Gain access to the back catalogue of extra episodes already released and new episodes as soon as they're released
• You can listen to the weekly wee blether where we debrief the latest episode and have a more casual chat. 
• You get access to the book club where Eilidh is currently reading the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
• Plus 10% off merch in our Merch Store

The finale of season 4... It feels too soon!

This week we are talking about the infamous Mary King's Close, frequently referred to as the most haunted place in Scotland. We talk about a grisly murder, the horrors of the plague, and some of the more famous ghost sightings.

Plus Kieran tells us about his experience visiting the close when he was younger.

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• You get access to the book club where Eilidh is currently reading the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
• Plus 10% off merch in our Merch Store

Happy Halloween!

We wanted to bring you a little something extra since it's the spookiest day of the year. We've been collecting YOUR ghost stories that you've been kind enough to send us and now it's time to share them.

We hope you enjoy! And if you did, consider leaving us a review.

If you'd like to be included next time then email your ghost story to [email protected].

Big thank you to everyone who sent in their stories. Here are a couple of links to the relevant people we talked about:

Chris from livebreathescotland.com

Natalie from the Folklore Forum Podcast

Rhiannon from Rhiannon Thomas Fine Art

Darren the Bearded Mentor

Hello again! 

This week Eilidh is telling us about the Wolf of Badenoch! The grandson of Robert the Bruce, Alexander Stewart, lead a reign of terror across the Highlands. 

But was he really as bad as people said he was?

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• You get access to the book club where Eilidh is currently reading the Turn of The Screw by Henry James
• Plus 10% off merch in our Merch Store

Hello hello!

This week we're talking about the modern legend of the Grey Man of Ben Macdui. Eilidh retells the many encounters that have been reported of this strange presence that's been felt on Britain's second highest mountain.

We also discuss something we've never really discussed on the podcast before... Aliens!

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• You get access to the book club where Eilidh is currently reading the Turn of The Screw by Henry James
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We're back with the eagerly anticipated part 2 of Dunrobin Castle.  Join us as we explore the castle's history right up to the modern day, finishing with Dunrobin's most famous ghost story. 

We have divorce, betrayal, and you'll hear how the nearby castle of spite came into existence...

Enjoy!

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• You get access to the book club where Eilidh is currently reading the Turn of The Screw by Henry James
• Plus 10% off merch in our Merch Store

Hello again!

This week we're bringing you Part 1 of our mega-episode covering the exciting history of Dunrobin Castle. Come with us as we battle our way through 300 years of action-packed history!

The story of the Earls and Countesses of Sutherland defies description, so come and hear all about the riches, the power, the betrayal and clan feuds...

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You can also join us over on Patreon for loads of cool stuff:

• Get access to new ad-free episodes a day before anyone else 
• Gain access to the back catalogue of extra episodes already released and new episodes as soon as they're released
• You can listen to the weekly wee blether where we debrief the latest episode and have a more casual chat. 
• You get access to the book club where Eilidh is currently reading the Turn of The Screw by Henry James
• Plus 10% off merch in our Merch Store