Learn about Orkney's unique mythical creatures influenced by both its Norse and Scottish identities and why witch trials were more common in the islands than many other parts of Scotland.

An interview with award-winning historical writer Peter Marshall on his book, "Storm's Edge: Life, Death and Magic in the Islands of Orkney", published in 2024.

Peter talks about some of the most significant events taking place during this often overlooked 300-year period in Orkney's history, including the major events taking place in the UK at that time and how life in Orkney transitioned from Norwegian rule to becoming part of the Kingdom of Scotland.

Reasons behind the change of name and what episodes are coming up.

Learn about the life and death of Magnus Erlendsson, who following his brutal murder on Egilsay became the Patron Saint of the Orkney Islands.

Thank you to Fran Hollinrake, Curator at St Magnus Cathedral, for being interviewed for this episode.

[The name of the podcast has since changed to "The North of Sooth"]

This episode introduces the Orkney Islands and some of the history the podcast will aim to explore in future episodes.

[Name of podcast has since changed to "The North of Sooth"]