Scottish & Scared Podcast

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A weekly podcast covering all things Scottish and sometimes scary. Hosted by Stefanie she discusses everything from haunted castles, ghost stories and mythological creatures from across Scotland. If your interested in Scottish history, horror or just love a good ghost story this is the podcast for you. Website: https://scottishandscared.com/Instagram: @scottishandscaredpodTeam: @stefanietyre Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com

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Poveglia Island 24.08.2020 57:41

In today's episode we talk about why Poveglia Island is known as one of the most haunted places on earth. With it's morbid and tragic history it's no wonder the locals refuse to step foot on it. Email us your stories at scottishandscared@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

Burke & Hare 17.08.2020 27:45

Today we discuss one of our famous relative's ... just a joke. In 1828 William Burke and William Hare went on a little killing spree around Edinburgh. Body snatching was extremely common at this time, as a way to make money. The bodies would be sold of to medical students and surgeons struggling to find cadavers. The fresher the corpse the higher the price. It's said they killed sixteen people, bu...

The Lochmaben Vampire 03.08.2020 40:03

In the woods surrounding Lochmaben Castle there lurks an evil and sinister creature centuries old. Who or what could it be? Email us your stories at scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

The Mackenzie Poltergeist 24.07.2020 42:33

For years people have been attacked, bruised, burned and scared shiteless. Who or what is lurking in this small cemetery in Old Town Edinburgh and why is it so pissed off? If you've been to the kirkyard and have any stories let us know: scottishandscared@gmail.com

The Barra Boy 24.07.2020 48:09

Today's tale is the story of eight year old Cameron McAuley. Since the moment he could talk he has been telling everyone he comes from a place called Barra. Is this a case of possible past lives, or just a child making up stories? If you have any stories about past lives please let us know: scottishandscared@gmail.com

Scottish Witch Trials 24.07.2020 46:08

Today we have a look into the witch trials of the 1500's - 1700's. Why where these trials so widespread here in Scotland and why where so many people found guilty of a crime that doesn't exist? If you have any witchy stories let us know: scottishandscared@gmail.com

Loch Ness Monster 24.07.2020 53:33

In our first episode we dive into one of Scotland's biggest mysteries. The Loch Ness Monster. Is there a prehistoric monster living in the depths of Loch Ness, or is this just a case of mistaken identity? Let us know your stories and theories: scottishandscared@gmail.com