Generally Spooky History
Scotland’s history is full of spooky stories, ghoulish goings-on and magical mysteries. Join Highlander husband-and-wife team, Kieran and Eilidh, as they dive into the myths and legends of their homeland once a week. If you love learning about history, like settling in to listen to a good story, or just enjoy getting a little spooked, then this is the podcast for you.
Episodes
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Join us today for the final episode of Generally Spooky History. We thought we'd go back to where it all started and talk about the mysterious fairy coffins of Arthurs seat.
But we're doing something a little bit different.
Today, Kieran has prepared a script, and he'll be sharing today's story to Eilidh who will be unscripted for the first ...
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Join us today as we discuss the... Disturbing... tale of the Wizard of Westbow. Along with a side story of the Porteous Riots.
Enjoy!
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Today we have a guest host on the podcast! Graeme Johncock of Scotland's Stories joined us on a field trip to see the grave of Seath Mor...
A curse lies on the stones of that grave, so join us as Eilidh tells us all the grisly details!
Enjoy!
Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books, the UK's cosiest secondhan...
We're back to finish off this gruesome tale of Scottish Frankestein. Tune in as we hear about who the man who will be brought back from the dead...
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Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books, the UK's cosiest secondhand bookshop.
For a superb selection of secondhand books, including books E...
Are you ready for a more gruesome tale?
This week we are talking about an infamous story of Scottish scientists trying to raise a man from the dead...
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Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books, the UK's cosiest secondhand bookshop.
In today's episode, you'll hear the story of Rob Roy, the man, the myth, the legend. He was a successful clan leader and businessman turned outlaw and became a near-mythical figure in Scotland's history. You'll also hear about the supposed hauntings of the 300-year-old Drovers Inn. It feels great to be back, and we hope you enjoy it!
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We finally got back behind the mics and read the spooky stories you guys sent us - thanks again, we had such a good time!
If you have a spooky story you'd like us to share, you can send it to generallyspooky@gmail.com :)
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Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books, the UK's cosiest secondhand bookshop.
The finale is here!
We continue on the spooky historical train, stopping off at new ghosts, new curses, and the man who signed the most outrageous contract...
Enjoy!
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Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books, the UK's cosiest secondhand bookshop.
We're back for part two of Fyvie Castle.
This week we're keeping up the spooking and the history with some exciting tales for you. Here about a badass woman who confronted the Duke of Cumberland, and theories about the ghost who is said to walk the halls of Fyvie.
We featured a trailer from fellow Scottish Podcasters the Crime Divers! Be sure to check them out here.
Enjoy!
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Halloween is almost here and we're keeping you in the spirit of the season with another spooky castle. This is part 1 of possibly 3 but we're changing up the structure and giving you the spooks at the end of each part.
So tune in to hear the wild history of Fyvie Castle, and find out why it's one of the most haunted castles we've ever talked about.
Enjoy!
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Hot off the presses we have a spooky castle for you today!
Crathes is regularly touted as the National Trust's most haunted location. For those of you who watched the September Vlog, you'll know we got to visit. And today, we're sharing the full story!
Tune in for our oldest history yet, and the two ghostly ladies who are thought to haunt Crathes castle.
Enjoy!
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I've only just reaised it's Friday the 13th today! What could be more fitting than a whole part dedicated to the spooks.
We made you wait but here it is! It's the spooky section of Pitmilly House. We hear all about the poltergeist, the many ghosts, and mysterious fires.
Eilidh is keeping true to her word on this being the spookiest season yet!
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It's our first two-parter of the season! Join us to hear the history of Pitmilly House, the most haunted mansion that you've never heard of.
Be sure to let us know your thoughts, we love hearing what you think about episodes. We discuss a right royal scandal this week... do you think it was justified?
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We're keeping things spooky!
This week, Eilidh is telling us about the spooky and haunted Jeburgh Castle jail. It has a super interesting history but we spend almost as long talking about the spooky evidence that people have captured there.
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Can you believe that it's Season 6? We're officially in spooky season now!
This week, Kieran and I are talking about the intriguing and fascinating Pool House.
We even got to visit for ourselves... and Kieran saw something...
Let us know what you think in the comments, and let us know if you're excited to be here for Season 6!
Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books, the UK's cosiest secondhand book...
Hey, thanks for stopping by!
This is Generally Spooky History, where we take a deep dive into Scottish history and its spooky tales.
You should know that we do things a little differently here. We do your usual podcast things: banter; have fun; complain about the patriarchy, but what we really love to do is take our time.
We’re in no rush when it comes to a good story, and you don...
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We featured a trailer from our friends at Mums Mysteries and Murders who we highly recommend you check out.
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Hey, everybody!
We're back with the third part of our Edinburgh Castle epic! This week we're talking about the Charles v Cromwell debacle, Jacobite Risings and some not very successful sieges...
Hope you've been enjoying this last epic saga of the season.
We featured a trailer from our friend Melissa from Skylark Bell who we highly recommend you check out.
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Ready to hear about sieges, sieges and more sieges? Then this is the episode for you! We're carrying on the crazy history of Edinburgh Castle - the castle episode to beat all castle episodes!
Enjoy!
We featured a trailer from our friends at Nightcap Nebula who we highly recommend you check out.
And Love it or hate it we'd love it if you would consider leaving us a review wherever you listen to this podcast.
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