Kieran & Eilidh

Generally Spooky History

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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.

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Kieran & Eilidh

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Scottish Witchcraft - Episode 1/3: Agnes Sampson and the North Berwick Witch Trials 20.08.2021 1:17:11

We're back! With a mini-series all about the witch hunts and witch trials that happened in Scotland throughout history. Join us for these three special episodes, starting with the story of Agnes Sampson and the North Berwick Witch Trials. If you want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. We'd really appreciate it! Or you can order some delicious Bird and Blend Tea through...

S1E10 - The Loch Ness Monster: Is It Real? 18.06.2021 2:08:52

In this week's episode, Eilidh tells Kieran about the Loch Ness Monster, a mythical sea creature long been searched for in the loch outside Inverness. If you want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. We'd really appreciate it! Or you can order some delicious Bird and Blend Tea through this link. Use voucher code SPOOKTEA at checkout to receive a free sample pack of tea! Y...

S1E9 - Urquhart Castle: The 1000-Year Old Pictish Castle 11.06.2021 1:08:10

In this week's episode, Eilidh tells Kieran about Urquhart Castle, A strategic and historical site dating back to the Picts in the 6th century! If you want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. We'd really appreciate it! Or you can order some delicious Bird and Blend Tea through this link. Use voucher code SPOOKTEA at checkout to receive a free sample pack of tea! You can...

S1E8 - Selkies: The Shapeshifting Seal People 04.06.2021 1:36:27

In this week's episode, Eilidh tells Kieran about Selkies, the mythical sea creatures! If you want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. We'd really appreciate it! Or you can order some delicious Bird and Blend Tea through this link. Use voucher code SPOOKTEA at checkout to receive a free sample pack of tea! You can also join us over on Patreon for loads of cool stuff: Get...

S1E7 - The Black Lady of Larkhall 28.05.2021 1:37:49

In this week's episode, Eilidh tells Kieran about the Black Lady, our very first Ghost story! If you want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. We'd really appreciate it! Or you can order some delicious Bird and Blend Tea through this link. Use voucher code SPOOKTEA at checkout to receive a free sample pack of tea! You can also join us over on Patreon for loads of cool stu...

S1E6 - The Murderous Burke and Hare Pt 2. 21.05.2021 1:15:27

In this week's episode, Eilidh finishes telling Kieran about Burke and Hare, Edinburgh's elusive graverobbers who never actually robbed a grave! This is part 2 of 2 of this tale. If you want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. We'd really appreciate it! Or you can order some delicious Bird and Blend Tea through this link. Use voucher code SPOOKTEA at checkout to receive...

S1E5 - The Murderous Burke And Hare Pt. 1 14.05.2021 1:03:30

In this week's episode, Eilidh tells Kieran about Burke and Hare, Edinburgh's elusive graverobbers who never actually robbed a grave! This is part 1 of 2 of this tale. If you want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. We'd really appreciate it! Or you can order some delicious Bird and Blend Tea through this link. Use voucher code SPOOKTEA at checkout to receive a free samp...

S1E4 - The Dark Secrets of Glamis Castle 07.05.2021 1:33:18

In this week's episode, Eilidh tells Kieran about Glamis Castle and its many spooky stories throughout the years including ghosts and a mysterious monster... If you want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. We'd really appreciate it! Or you can order some delicious Bird and Blend Tea through this link. Use voucher code SPOOKTEA at checkout to receive a free sample pack of...

S1E3 - The Flannan Isle Lighthouse Mystery 30.04.2021 1:39:25

In this week's episode, Eilidh tells Kieran about the Flannan Isle Lighthouse and the mysterious disappearance that occurred there in 1900. If you want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. We'd really appreciate it! Or you can order some delicious Bird and Blend Tea through this link. Use voucher code SPOOKTEA at checkout to receive a free sample pack of tea! You can also...

S1E2 - The Gorbals Vampire: A Scottish Vampire Hunt 23.04.2021 1:07:19

In this week's episode, Eilidh tells Kieran about the Gorbals Vampire - a strange rumour that captivated the minds of kids across the Gorbals area of Glasgow in 1954. If you want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. We'd really appreciate it! Or you can order some delicious Bird and Blend Tea through this link. Use voucher code SPOOKTEA at checkout to receive a free sample...

S1E1 - The Fairy Coffins: An Unsolved Mystery 15.04.2021 53:15

In this week's episode, Eilidh tells Kieran about the Fairy Coffins - a bizarre discovery made in Edinburgh in 1836. If you want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. We'd really appreciate it! Or you can order some delicious Bird and Blend Tea through this link. Use voucher code SPOOKTEA at checkout to receive a free sample pack of tea! You can also join us over on Patreon...