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Fireside Folklore: Island Whisky
Join Annie and Jenny as they tell two short stories about whisky distillers on the islands of Mull and Tiree. We have a tale about smugglers and one about ghosts!For more information from our advertisers, on the UHI Culture and Heritage BA Hons course
Kelp: Scotland's Seaweed Industry
Join Jenny and Annie as they don their waders and explore the kelp forests that surround Scottish shores. These astounding seaweed ecosystems are home to countless species.In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the demand for kelp soared and the land
Fireside Folklore: Caledonian Forest and Fruit
Join Annie and Jenny in their short in-between epsiodes, Fireside Folklore: a celebration of Scottish traditional storytelling. Annie brings to life the classic legend of the Great Forests of Badenoch, narrating the tale of a Norwegian King whose envy o
Highland Games: Gatherings of Glory
In this thrilling episode, Annie and Jenny delve into the captivating world of the Scottish Highland Games - a cultural spectacle that showcases both the strength and skill of its competitors and the enduring tradition of Scotland. Prepare to be transpor
Fingal's Cave: Giants and Geology
Join Annie and Jenny on an adventure to one of the most iconic islands in all of Scotland: Fingals Cave, or known in Gaelic as An Uaimh Bhinn. Jenny flexes her geology skills as she explains the complex deep time story of how this incredible island came
Dragon and Stoor-Worm: Ancient Monsters
Annie and Jenny delve into the rich tapestry of Scottish folklore, unearthing the legends of Godred Crovan and the Dragon and the remarkable tale of Assipattle and the Stoor Worm. Join us as we traverse the windswept shores of ancient Scotland, where the
Welcome to Stories of Scotland Podcast: Scottish History, Folklore and Travel
Discover the enchanting world of Scottish folklore, history, and culture through Stories of Scotland. Journey with our passionate hosts, archivist Annie and environmental scientist Jenny, as they unravel the secrets of Scotland, weaving tales of ancient b
Scottish American Folklore: Gold, Ghosts and Enchanted Chanters
Join Annie and Jenny as they dive into the mystical world of Scottish folklore with an American flavour. Journey across the Atlantic as we explore spellbinding traditional tales inspired by Scottish immigration to America. This enchanting episode of Stori
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 of 1597 and the characteristics of this hunt within
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: Watter’s Mou, Mystery of the Sea and Dracula. We revisi