Slains & Sorcery: an Aberdeenshire Witch Hunt
Content warning: this episode contains references to sex in the context of witch trials accusations, torture, execution, and suicide. Join Annie and Jenny as they explore the Great Scottish Witch Hunt...
18 Mars 202355min
New Slains Castle: Dracula, Smugglers & Ghosts
Join Annie and Jenny on a trip to the Aberdeenshire Coast, revisiting Old and New Slains Castles. We discover how Bram Stoker took extensive inspiration from Cruden Bay in his writing of his books: Wa...
27 Feb 202352min
Old Slains Castle: Falcon Flight & Spanish Blanks
Join Annie and Jenny as they explore the history of Old Slains Castle. The ruins, which stand atop cliffs looking out into the cold North Sea, are the remnants of ancient power. Old Slain’s castle fel...
20 Feb 202341min
Neeps and Tatties: Burns Night Special
Welcome to the battle betwixt tatties and turnips. Who will win? Tune in to this special episode of Stories of Scotland as we celebrate Burns Night! Enjoy a night of delicious Scottish history and fol...
25 Jan 202344min
Beauly Wych Elm: A Fallen Giant
In despair over the death of the 800-year-old Beauly Wych Elm tree, Annie and Jenny learn about the history of this amazing tree. Jenny sensibly explores the Valliscaulian Order and the monks who woul...
17 Jan 202340min
Horrendous Haunted Hogmanay
Jenny and Annie from Stories of Scotland apologise greatly for this miserable Hogmanay episode, which commemorates New Year’s Eve with some tragic and spooky stories. You have been fairly warned, so w...
30 Dec 202232min
Trows of Yuletide: Shetland’s Festive Folklore
Annie and Jenny explore the Shetlandic legends of the trows, wee fairy folks who become especially active during the season of Yule. We explore how Shetlanders have interacted with the trow folk over ...
22 Dec 202240min
Linlithgow Palace: Song of the Stone
Join Annie as she travels to Linlithgow Palace, the jewel of Scotland’s Early Modern crown. Annie speaks to Nicki Scott, Senior Cultural Significance Advisor at Historic Environment Scotland, who desc...
21 Dec 202254min
