The Whispering Woods : True Ghost Stories & Paranormal Encounters

In this week's episode, we take a look at the Nuckelavee and other Scottish folklore, including the Bogle.

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Research Links:

Orkneyjar – The Folklore of the Orkney Islands (sea myths and the Nuckelavee) – http://www.orkneyjar.com

Dennison, Walter Traill (1891). Orkney Folklore: Sea Myths (first recorded account of the Nuckelavee).

“The Big Grey Man of Ben MacDhui” – The Scotsman (Feb 14, 2005) – https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/the-big-grey-man-of-ben-macdui-2507058

Campbell, John G. (1902). Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland.

Mythfolks – The Bogle (Scottish folklore summary) – https://www.mythfolks.com/scottish-folklore

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Wednesday.

Sarah and Tobie xx

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The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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In this week's Haunted Places episode, we travel to Canada and Scotland. We start with Bell Island in Newfoundland and then travel to the Orkney Island of Eynhallow.

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Research Links:

https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/haunted-canada-bell-island

https://hauntedwalk.com/news/haunted-canada-series-bell-island-hag/

https://folklorethursday.com/legends/scotlands-eyn-hallow-the-vanishing-isle-of-the-finfolk/

https://www.orkneyology.com/eyn-hallow.html

https://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/orkney-blog/the-mysterious-island-of-eynhallow/

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on tomorrow.

Sarah and Tobie xx

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The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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In today's extra episode we have four creepy fae stories.

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Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/v6jf75/fairysidhe_encounter_am_i_the_only_one/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/ppy6tc/serious_advice_needed_im_friends_with_a_small/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1j249mk/i_think_my_house_is_haunted_i_see_gnomes_and_hear/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/erl4p9/we_saw_real_garden_gnomes/

Sarah and Tobie xx

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The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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In this episode, we share two creepy Reddit stories.

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Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1iwos4r/my_friend_claims_she_can_see_ghosts_never/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/yQXEWkXNPU

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!

Sarah and Tobie xx

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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In this week's episode, we take a look at the Changeling from European folklore — the tale of children stolen by fae and replaced with something not quite right.

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Research Links:

https://www.jstor.org/stable/1259618 https://www.folklore.ee/folklore/vol8/cleary.htm

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/bridget-cleary-the-last-witch-burned-in-ireland-1.2133425

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37317393 https://www.britannica.com/topic/changeling https://academic.oup.com/jsh/article-abstract/37/1/1/942144

https://www.historyireland.com/volume-23/bridget-cleary-a-crime-of-folklore/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1554883/

https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/changeling https://www.theirishstory.com/2010/09/13/the-burning-of-bridget-cleary/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/31/the-gruesome-true-story-of-bridget-cleary-fairy-wife-of-ireland

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2022/0923/1324920-bridget-cleary-fairies-murder-myth-ireland/ https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/the-burning-of-bridget-cleary https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.2011080309

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Wednesday.

Sarah and Tobie xx

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The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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In this week's Haunted Places episode, we travel to Malaysia and Chile. We start with the infamous 99-Door Mansion and then travel to La Noria for some spooky tales. Join us every Sunday as we travel the world in search of haunts.

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Research Links:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/la-noria

https://the-line-up.com/la-noria-ghost-town

https://mythlok.com/pishtaco/

https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/99-door-mansion/

https://vulcanpost.com/826168/99-doors-mansion-ghost-story-historical-background-penang/

https://www.star2.com/living/2016/10/31/the-haunting-mystery-of-the-99-door-mansion/

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Wednesday.

Sarah and Tobie xx

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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In today's extra episode we have three creepy crying stories.

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Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/lp8ljc/baby_crying_with_unknown_voice_in_background/

Https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/2fts1t/experience_the_woman_crying_in_the_woods/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/mgtmek/im_being_tormented/

Audio:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZAelep_6ME

Sarah and Tobie xx

"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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In this episode, we share three creepy Reddit stories.

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Stories:

httphttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1iwn7tw/my_husband_and_i_both_heard_a_scream_in_our_house

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1j2atd6/the_time_i_almost_pooped_my_pants_in_the_utah/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1j5zob6/the_crooked_man_in_the_woods_wants_me_to_join_him/

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!

Sarah and Tobie xx

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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This week's episode takes us deep into the world of two haunting legends: the pishacha and the acheri. We'll explore the ancient origins of the pishacha—malevolent, shape-shifting entities from Indian folklore—and delve into the tragic tale of the acheri, the tormented spirit of a young girl whose untimely death has left her wandering the mortal realm.

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Research Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pishacha

https://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2020/2/16/the-acheri

Stories:

https//www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1j5v4z3/never_approach_a_crying_child_near_a_graveyard/

https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueScaryStories/comments/1d1drxw/i_think_i_heard_someone_who_wasnt_a_human/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/10hwngm/something_is_crying_in_my_house_at_night/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/10co8ds/ive_never_been_more_creeped_out_in_my_life_than

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Wednesday.

Sarah and Tobie xx

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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In today's extra episode we have three creepy Appalachian Mountain stories.

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Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1e0lghb/hiking_the_appalachian_mountains_at_night/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/8ph0ej/a_few_tales_from_east_tennessee_one_of_the_most

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/GndqsFTAhS

Sarah and Tobie xx

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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