It's been a while since we talking about some creepy crawlies from Scottish folklore. These are my favourite episodes to do, learning about all the things that could be lurking out there in the Scottish wilderness. We are back in the water this week to talk about some more sea dwellers and their shenanigans.
I don't think our next Cursed Object needs much of an introduction. You may have seen her in a certain religious horror movie franchise, which I must say I am a fan of. Yes this week we are discussing the origin story of Annabelle the doll. Is she just a cute Raggedy Anne doll falsely imprisoned, or is she one of the worst demonic spirits to set foot on this earth? Listen in to find out.
We are back to our roots and chatting about another haunted Scottish Castle. This one is in Dumfries with tales a plenty. From blood swans to dungeons this castle has them all. With a few ghosts for good measure.
There seems to be no shortage of hauntings in our Capital City. We are back in Edinburgh for a rather disturbing chain of events in the City's West end. Was this just a local legend told to give people the heeby jeebies, or is this sinister tale a true story that would plague a family for generations.
As part of local art installation in Carlisle 2001, a granite boulder would cause a world of chaos for the local community. Featuring 300 words of a 16th Century curse, did this installation place a curse on Carlisle.
We are back in Edinburgh for tales of cursed bones and Egyptian tombs. In the 1930's Sir Alexander Seton and his wife Zeyla took a lovely trip to Egypt. Taking in the sights of the Great Pyramid's of Giza and newly discovered tombs, but that's not all the took. Upon their return their home was plagued with unnatural occurrences - that Sir Alexander attributes to an Egyptian curse.
Graveyards and cemeteries are eerie places for obvious reasons, but Druid Ridge Cemetery, Maryland was once home to a cursed sculpture named The Black Aggie. She once sparked fear in the hearts of the locals with tales of curses and death, but maybe it's her dark history that makes her such a tragic figure.
Although no longer standing Allanbank House at the Scottish borders, was the home to an elegant young ghoul known as Pearlin Jeanne. Falling head over heels in love for it's occupant Sir Stuart, who left her to die in the streets of Paris. With her last breath she swore to make his life a living misery if he ever took the hand of another and she did not disappoint. Listen in to hear all about Pearlin Jeanne and the well deserved chaos she inflicted on this wretched man's life.
Discovered in a dirt basement in England this cute little figure was said to have been of Celtic origin. That was until he was put on display and identified by a visitor as a nomoli stone figure, originating from Sierra Leone, West Africa. How this 16th Century little man made his way across the world still remains a mystery, but one thing's for sure he's a very mischievous wee thing.
Hiding under a blanket of shrubs and vines are the ruins of Gight Castle. A 16th Century stronghold with a bloody and troubled past. With it's scenic and peaceful surroundings you would never know that the devil was below your feet.
A weekly podcast covering all things Scottish and sometimes scary. Hosted by Stefanie she discusses everything from haunted castles, ghost stories and mythological creatures from across Scotland. If your interested in Scottish history, horror or just love a good ghost story this is the podcast for you.