Episode 9 - Culloden. This episode explores the Jacobite uprising of 1745, an attempt to regain the throne for the Stuart family, which culminated in the battle of Culloden in 1746. We examine the historical trajectory of this ill-fated rebellion, and consider the shades of the past, which still echo today on and near that bloody field.

This episode was written and read by Gordon Stewart, check out his blog at www.borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/

This episode features Barbara Buchanan as Violet Tweedale.

This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media

Episode thumbnail image from: History of the Clan MacLean from its first settlement at Duard Castle, in the Isle of Mull, to the present period - courtesy of the National Library of Scotland:

https://digital.nls.uk/histories-of-scottish-families/archive/94804574#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=223&xywh=-59%2C202%2C2499%2C5242

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/

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Episode 8 - An exploration of the life and death of Lady Janet Douglas of Glamis. Known latterly, to those who have seen her, as The Grey Lady.

This episode was written and read by Barbara Buchanan.

It was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: http://www.andrewcowan.co/

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Episode 7 - The month of February marks LGBT+ History Month in Scotland, and elsewhere. And so, we take a short detour away from our more usual wyrd history… to an LGBT+ history of Scotland. Listeners are advised that the commentary includes some content and language which they may find uncomfortable listening, reflecting attitudes and practices of earlier times. No offence or distress is intended.

This is a safe place, for all, and we submit this episode with respect, for all.

Regular listeners will be aware that this episode is somewhat different in form as well as content from previous episodes. Usually we like to employ our own sounds and compositions, however for this episode it felt appropriate to source music which reflected the time periods being spoken about, and to generally avoid emotive or creepy sound effects.

Therefore, we'd like to acknowledge the pieces of music used and their performers. We would also like to to say that as far as possible we've tried to use music from the public domain, or which permits reuse. If we've erred here please let us know and we will be more than happy to make appropriate changes.

This episode featured:

Masculine women, feminine men, written by Jimmy Monaco and Edgar Lesie, performed by Frank Harris AKA Irving Kaufman.

It featured multiple early and renaissance classical guitar pieces by Jon Sayles, which can be found at http://www.jsayles.com/familypages/EarlyMusic.htm

it really is amazing the collection he's put together.

There was selections from the Sonata of Scots Tunes by James Oswald, performed by Concerto Caledonia and David McGuinness.

It featured Love Your Spell is Everywhere performed by Ben Selvin and his orchestra.

And also Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes by Alfred Newman and His orchestra

And finally it featured Sun Disco by Cow&Lake, of which Andrew Cowan, who designed the Tales from Wyrd Scotland logo, was Cow, and Nick Cole-Hamilton was Lake.

This episode was written and read by Gordon Stewart check out his blog: http://borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/

The episode was recorded, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: http://andrewcowan.co/

Episode 6, A Bleak Midwinter. A exploration of the origins of traditions on the shortest days of the year, and a dark tale for the dark season; the story of the Tay Bridge Disaster.

This episode was written and read by Gordon Stewart, check out his blog at www.borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/

This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: http://www.andrewcowan.co/

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Episode 5 (Part two) is the second half of our exploration of an A-Z of Scottish folklore, where this time we encounter: Zombie Monks; the Finfolk - amphibious water-dwelling sorcerers; the cù-sìth, a self-illuminating Faerie Hound, and much, much more...

This episode was written and read by Gordon Stuart, check out his blog at www.borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/

This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media

This episode features additional instrumentation from Jonas Rae.

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: http://www.andrewcowan.co/

The image for this episode's thumbnail is taken from a Gaelic book of mythological verse, held by the National Library of Scotland: https://digital.nls.uk/gaelic-manuscripts-of-scotland/archive/77025518#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0&xywh=-872%2C0%2C4242%2C3144

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Episode 4 (Part One) is the first half of our exploration of an A-Z of Scottish folklore, where we encounter Witches, Water-Bulls, the Wizard of the West Bow, and much, much more...

This episode was written and read by Gordon Stuart, check out his blog at www.borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/

This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media

This episode features Tony Broonford. Check out his new podcast, Scottish Memories: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1160720?fbclid=IwAR3xCQRTPkf3qe9jvHL25B1FaGKT14gCAUwhOq74Nj0bzSv976MamdmttJo

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/

The image for this episode's thumbnail is taken from a Gaelic book of mythological verse, held by the National Library of Scotland: https://digital.nls.uk/gaelic-manuscripts-of-scotland/archive/77025518#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0&xywh=0%2C-1050%2C2499%2C5243

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Episode 3 - concerning strange lights in the sky and strange encounters with unknown entities from all over Scotland.

This episode was written and read by Gordon Stuart, check out his blog at https://borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/

This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by me, Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media

The additional voice acting in this episode was provided by Tony Broonford and Jessica Henderson.

Check out Tony's Youtube channel, the Broonfords for hilarious and insightful Edinburgh based shenanigans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_N2kq3CCeQmLTlkStO8kSQ

Jess is an amazingly talented composer, you can check out her creations at https://soundcloud.com/arrowtothekneeproductions

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: http://www.andrewcowan.co/

The image of Dechmont Law is by Taras Young.

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Episode 2 - The Light of the Seven Hunters

This episode explores the disappearances of James Ducat, Thomas Marshall, and Donald McArthur from the Eilean Mor lighthouse in the year 1900.

This tale is told by Gordon Stewart, check out his blog at: www.borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/

The episode was written, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media

The reading of this episode was recorded in Armchair Books, 72-74 Westport Edinburgh, with permission of the owners - www.armchairbooks.co.uk

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/

Episode 1 - The tale of the life and death of James Pringle, and the haunting of Buckholm Tower.

Content warning - Please note that this episode contains depictions of violence, and the use of accompanying sound effects, that some people may find disturbing.

This tale is told by Gordon Stewart and was adapted from a story on his blog: https://borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/

The episode was recorded, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media

The reading of this episode was recorded in Armchair Books, 72-74 Westport Edinburgh, with permission of the owners - www.armchairbooks.co.uk

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: http://andrewcowan.co/